Audi A3 Sportback 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

The new A3 Sportback has been given a recent facelift inside and out by Audi since 2013 but, is it worthy of its popularity or do rivals such as the Mercedes A class, the Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series out perform this sporty five door? Are the criticisms of the A3's competent but boring driving style justified, or is it a more enjoyable experience than critics give it credit for? Mat takes you through everything the A3 Sportback has to offer from boot space to engine types and even the carwow flick test in our 4k review.





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[sayeedsiddique]

audi make better looking cars than most manufacturers that is my opinion

[QullVideo]

Having lived with a Mk 7 Golf over the past few years, I can say I am looking forward to getting the A3 with its lack of a touch screen. Almost all new cars can be purchased with a touchscreen on the centre console but unless you're stationary, using the touchscreen is a pain. However with the A3 there is no reaching over and trying a thousand times to press the screen in the right place. It's just sit back and press a few buttons and swivel the knob.
The one good thing about touchscreen is you don't need lots of buttons which is good for small cars. But the Golf is not a small car and has the space for the buttons like in the A3.

[stricklybidnezz]

I recently have been looking for da best allrounder to buy. I know a golf is a good and cheaper alternative but those 4 rings bring a bit more elegance and desirability

[aonachmor]

2:38 Completely flat? This must be a new definition of completely flat where the folded down seats are at an angle, i.e. not completely flat.

[nickcobra]

I love the new rear lights, a great improvement over the previous ones

[x]

Thank you for the reviews. It really helped on buying the A3! Super happy with the car :)

[xBuzz]

0:08 that's the A3s new rear??? Shit it looks like an RS3 or something

[zoran]

I drive Audi A3 from 2008. I so much love this car! I will most likely buy another one. Mine has 140hp and it goes fast, haha.

[Horizon.]

Mat, great review I always say that Audi make the A3 feel as good as our A6 as we used to get it as a courtesy car when ours got serviced and it's very impressive for the price

[vladcristian]

I think the 12v socket is located in the netting on the left on the boot. That's where it's on the 2013 model

[Nekcip]

As an Audi A3 14plate owner i can say the car is fantastic, on the looks alone it is stunning inside and out but its quiet and easy to drive aswell. Apart front the new headlights and the virtual cockpit not much else is different.

[MasterAppels]

What's the obsession with the big bottles? Most people drink out of 500ml bottles. I don't think it should be a negative if Sally, the yoga instructor, can't fit her big bottle in the door.

[MegaHussain]

Watching this review makes me even more excited for my sister's A3 arriving next month

[TekNeez]

I love the 2017 model. It looks so much more dynamic.

[jackstar]

Audi interior is head and shoulders above the competitors. Mercedes just stuck an ipad in the centre console.

[duncanidaho]

I love this car👏. Practical, simple, quiet compact and has decent built quality.

[macontwowheels]

The 12v socket is just inside the storage bit with the netting in the boot, great vid matt as always!

[MrDeanWinchester]

+carwow a 12V socket is locatet in die storage area on the left (the bottom of the small grid pocket)

[AkiffHssn]

Wow those New Rear Taillight design looks great and sharp!!