The 2023 Audi S3 is Nucking Futs For the Money

The 2023 Audi S3 is one thing first and foremost - a great sport sedan. With four doors and a 4 cylinder turbo engine, the S3 blasts to 60MPH in under four and a half seconds. Possibly overlooked by its bigger brother the Audi RS3, the S3 is still a force to be reckoned with. In many ways it feels like a better VW Golf R - which is by no means a bad thing. So let's talk about it!
Huge thanks to Audi and Driveshop for letting me borrow this beautiful blue 2023 Audi S3! It was an awesome time.
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[vrgls]

It's overlooked because the Golf R exist. Cheaper, more practical, more fun to drive and available with a manual transmission. Also, the Golf R is the pinnacle of VW's lineup. The S3 is on on the low-end of Audi's lineup.

[jl]

“For the money”, meanwhile dealers are listing them for $60k which is supposed to be the RS3’s starting price 😂

[Gearbhall]

I just wish the hatch versions would make it to the US. RS3 hatch would be my go-to daily driver.

[bethebullet]

Just bought my brand new 2023 S3 a month ago. I absolutely LOVE it. Got 7 grand off the asking price as well (one of the few new cars that dealerships have in quantities), buy now if you are looking for a deal. But let me tell you, you are SPOT on when you say you have no idea you are going 70... I caught myself going 90 and thought I was going 60... You don't realize the speed of this car because it is so well tuned... Best car purchase of my life as a daily driver.

[basithph]

Crazy enough the S3 is even cheaper than the Integra Type S wild right?

[markbackeris]

I rocked a golf r for a couple of years. Youre right about the gas mileage. Its really amazing. Im pretty sure a big part of it is the haldex system. Basically rolls around as a fwd car. One of the things that kept it to a great 8 tenths car, once i got to 9 and 10 tenths it all kind of fell apart and became pushy even with camber plates and a stiff rear bar. Amazing DD. Just dont go thinking its a great track toy.

[taylormoyer]

David, I'm a long-time viewer of yours, and I know there's always an evolution of content creation, but Honestly, this video has felt like a new video in your old style we all love. I know there are only so many cars you can review before you run out of content. I wish the best for you and hope you can dig for more content like this, ADM, JDM, EuDM be damned!

[areufkingkiddingme]

300 hp for nearly 70k USD optioned is “Fing nuts?” That’s way below what other companies are offering

[AustinMathias]

Recently bought a 2013 S5 and am now addicted to Audi for life. It's so dang fun to drive.

[KMFDM]

The EA888.4 EVO engine is a beast. Such a great engine. I have a mk8 GTI and I get 35mpg highway and it makes all it's power on 87. Not to mention that the car makes all it's rated crank hp to the wheels. Nearly 250 wheel hp. An e85 tune and intercooler upgrade and it's around 400 wheel hp.

[davidk]

I don't think there's a cooler or nicer car guy in the world. He deserves every penny he gets from YouTube and more.

[MrjavoiThe]

I just got an Audi S3, and I’m not used to luxury cars just regular VW or Honda, and this thing is so good feels so well made and fast, I love it.

[v]

The 8Y S3 is great. Really good street-able power and torque from a very fuel efficient turbo four. DCT gearbox w/ AWD as well. Good brakes and even better suspension with the adaptive dampers. Four doors and a usable trunk. Small enough to fit in a garage and get in and out of traffic easily. Lots of tech and a really nice interior with great build quality throughout. Also, it's very much a sleeper that is unsuspecting to most. What's not to like...

[Jch]

I’m a 2020 BMW M340i owner. I’m beginning the process of scouting what my next car will be. I’m so impressed with the Audi s3 that it lead me to the RS3. I might go for the RS3 for my next purchase. The $/ value ratio is adding up to be better than what the BMW equivalent is.

[prawnstar]

I bought my 2017 Audi S3 prestige brand new with the dynamic and technology packages for $49k in 2017. Currently, prices are so inflated that anyone buying a brand new car is basically dumb.

[SterlingZoot]

I got my brand new Audi S3 prestige in Daytona Grey and I’m loving it so far in the 4 months I’ve had it!

[IgnisFerratus]

The turbo that isn't spooled up at 1500 rpm is the reason it gets good fuel mileage and blows cars like Evos out of the water in the top end. Automotive manufacturers have been building turbo 4 cylinders wrong the whole time by trying to eliminate turbo lag to appease the average consumer.

[solocamo]

Got my ass whooped by a sleeper 500-600hp S3. Great sounding motor.

[thejedidropout]

Ive had the 2017 Audi S3 for 5 years now and I absolutely LOVE IT! The turbo Lag is very apparent, but it is actually hilarious how much fun it is. The car has so much Character, id very much recommend it to anyone in the market for a car this price

[naigamon]

i have driven about 40 000km or about 25 000 miles now with this S3. Wonderful daily driver, packs a punch and with adaptive suspension it's a really smooth drive on longer journeys. Just drove 750km or 450 miles with one tank to Lapland, Finland.