NEW Audi S3 Review: Better Than a Mercedes A35? | 4K
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- čas přidán 14. 09. 2020
- Rory's been lucky enough to hop behind the wheel of the new Audi S3. In this review he examines the performance, looks, handling and more to determine how it stacks up against rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG A35 and BMW M135.
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Would you pick the S3 over the Mercedes A35? ⬇️
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I’d take the S3 because the looks, the power, BLACK PACK!!!!!!!, and its a bloody Audi
A35 for me please
A35
S3
I find myself switching between Carwow and Autotrader... I love both channels 😎
that's easy... some of us also follow Doug DeMuro, savagegeese, Throttle House, Motor1, TheStraightPipes, The Fast Lane Truck, Manny Khoshbin & a few more;))
Carwow for drag races, Autotrader fod reviews
@@mnelisi I like rory but mat's reviews are a lot more in-depth
@@mnelisi what is the point in that drag race, if it's 3 different drivers with different skills? if you like it as a show perhaps...
@@alball4628 as a showpiece. It's entertaining
Rory: "Im hot"
*Proceeds to set the temperature to 27C*
Man's not hot.
That’s hot 🥵 for some. 😆
That made no sense to me either. You would think he'd want the temperature LOWERED not increased???
Leslie Jackson Maybe it was his sense of humour?
Maybe Audi has a new feature for its car called 'heat stroke mode'
Being a huge Audi fan it’s pretty sad to see they actually stepped down on the new A3 when it comes to quality.
Actually we’ve noticed that in all VW group products.
2004-2009 was peak build quality , they are complacent again
Conor F I’d say until last year they (Audi) were on the top, alongside Lexus
I think dieselgate contributed to this, they're trying to cut costs and it shows.
What is pulling this conclusion?
Very true.
Ah yes, the pinnacle of technology in the 80’s, the iPod
Yes babatunde
@@f4dls nope it's baldski
Abdaiman 83 Nope it’s JJ
@@wrecked8746 yes
Ayo baldski
Mat got it to hit 0-60 in 4.37sec🔥🔥
I don’t trust matts times, he always seem to get an unusually fast time. In the 235i gran coupe he got 4.4 seconds and in the m135i he got 4.8 seconds and both have same engines.
Either he’s hammering some cars wayy harder in some videos than others or his specialist timing gear is inaccurate.....but it is kinda sus.
rewatch. Rory didn't even time it lmao
B C ohh I see it now....he was reading it off the performance stats....so Mat might be accurate 😂
@@mabaso_jnr yes, he pretends to do a launch and time it. He didnt actually have any 'timing gear'.
Rory is the best reviewer ...really like his reviews :)
Agreed!
I like this review he didn’t utter umm once & very engaging
Yeah he’s up there.
Rory: I’m hot
Audi: What temperature should I set for you?
Rory: 27 degrees
Audi: I’ll increase the temperature to 27. 🤷🏻♂️😀
Exactly))
Man's not hot!
Hahahahha
He is very hot😍
i came looking for this comment ahaha i was the same like wtf
Very nice and aggressive with this big holes at grill
I watch your vids for the cinematography 🔥
That's kind of sad.
@@sanderfrigolagroen5871 not really. Grow up
11:43 beautiful 🤩
I gotta say before Rory I never watched AutoTrader videos unless I really had to, although a big fan of their website. With the upgraded cinematography and editing, you got yourself an avid subscriber.
You the best car review out there. My personal best, you explain things effortlessly
No one:
CZcams: Let’s only recommend videos about the new S3 today!
Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!
The gym sessions are paying off Sir. Awesome review - Stay blessed!
I always wait for your videos I have watched all. You made not like watching other car review videos because I always find myself comparing them to how you do the videos... hahaha
Anyone here who prefers the older S3 (2017/2018)
Keeping my 8V 2018 S3. Faster and better looking in my opinion.
@@daxair644 yea I agree your model looks way better, and I'm sure less fake vents
Max 100% correct
Max it’s not faster , just wait to see the results of carwow’s drag races between hot hatches
2010 just got myself one its a beast
These videos are so beautifully shot!
Aaaaand another great video thanks to you Rorsy! You're by far the best car journalist ever! You make Matt Watson and the others look like jokes! Keep up with the good work buddy!
Matt Watson is a joke even if Rory had no part to play, LOL
iPod from the 80’s. 🤔
True. I was taken aback at once too with that one statement. That one line stands out in the entire review! 😀
Got to be old enough to catch that mistake :P
Great work Rory! Does the new S3 sedan/saloon have the exact same boot space (325 litres) or more?
First time here. Impressive work you do here, guys. Just so well done, so clear and so satisfying to watch so I'm staying here!
Thanks to your thorogh and clear review of the new S3 I ordered on last december and it got delivered 2 weeks ago. What a joy to drive this car’ just as you said. Thanks for the great reviews.
i guess the word Golf R was banned from this review.
With the new front end it should be banned full stop 😂
@@Jim-jw8gb agreed
Great review Rory. Top car! Looking forward to the new RS3.
Will you by any chance review the updated/refreshed 2021 Audi A4/A5? Thank you in advance
When you were there did you see mat Watson from carwow cause he reviewed the exact same car in the same location
Great Review Thankyou for your Time And Energy God Bless You 💎🇬🇧💎
My OCD couldn’t let me enjoy the rest of the video after the vent debacle going on up front
Yeah my God that's disgusting. It would have cost less, LESS to put the real vents because it's less plastic!!! Audi needs to step up their game. SMH
@@jackvanepps7301 Blocking the vents reduces drag and increases fuel ecenomy but I agree with you, it's a real shame.
I rather have them both covered than that silly arrangement..
Why? I recon at least half the cars on sale today have fake vents somewhere, and the more sporty cars out there are the worst for this! Even fake exhaust tips are quite widespread now, as is fake engine noise. It's all gotten a bit stupid IMO :-/
@@jackvanepps7301 Yes, but the reason there is only one vent is because the air is "tunnelled" across the engine to cool it thus reducing drag. Clever.
Watching this review was like playing GRID. Very elegant and satisfying..
Three huge credits:
post production got the autumnal hues & the yellow car perfectly
Rory Reid is a natural presenter with none of that ‘In The World’ hyperbole
More consistent measures than other channels which swerve between 1968 and 2020 like J Rees Mogg driving a sound system banger
Wow wow wow, Rory! Fantastic review, as always...!!!
Enjoy Rory’s reviews- good presenter
That shade of yellow is a looker indeed. Well done Rory per usual
Nice review. Would be my choice over the M135i and A35 largely due to looks. But it does enough of the 'other stuff' too.
How ironic that i'm picking mine up today at 17:00 xD I bought the launch edition model from Germany cant wait!
I like this car a lot. I enjoyed the old S3 and expect to enjoy 😊 this model as well. Now to see when they’ll release the RS3. That’s what we are waiting for and that level of performance.
Wait are we getting this Avant version in the USA?
Love a good Rory review.
carlow got 0-60 in 4.3 seconds
you mean carwow?
Yeah in the same car
And also different boot space
Carwow is more accurate and better.
CARWOWOWOWOWOW
I’ll keep my 2018 S3. Paid 29k brand new... 10k cheaper... and faster 😂
Plus I’m good without the touch screen. One less thing to clean.
I'm the same. I prefer the fact that you can fold away the screen on the 8V. I think it looks cleaner.
mannnnnn dudee i like you soo much,🤙🤙🤙 best guy about cars out there,so entertaining to watch
Excellent review👍
Great review!
This is the same car that Matt and the Carwow guys drove, wasn’t it? XD
Yes and Mat done 0 to 60 in 4.37 seconds in this very car.
Yeah
Yep, just goes to show how variable a 0-62 time can be - how much fuel in the car, how hot was the engine, type of road etc etc. 4.37sec was very impressive on the CarWow test!
Aye, press cars often get driven by the same groups of people - look at all the UK reviews of the Polestar 2 and check the number plate :P
Why do they review the car at the same time
I will be picking mine up soon as it becomes available in Australia.... shortly.
Great looking luxurious Car
Like your reviews of hot hatches or faster small SUVs. Just because its a practical size doesn't mean the vehicle should be boring.
definitely the best automotive reviewer ever.
Great stuff Rory
Looks bloody gorgeous in that yellow color with black contrasts!
Excellent review well don Rory
I already like the intro and car
Great review with a fresh sense of auto journalism. Only suggestion: several 0-60 mph runs. Mat Watson took 4.4 sec.
Carwow did the 0-100 it did it in 4.37 seconds
This guy wasn’t using the launch control. Carwow did
Rory appeared to as he said he mashed the brake and accelerator. However Carwow use more sophisticated timing system rather than an app and phone.
It was 0-96 kmh (0-60 mph)...
Is the edition 1 only sold in Germany can't seem to find it in the UK?
Great review you’ve bought this channel out of the dark ages
OCD ones were good bro. It just does not make sense with one opening to radiator and another dont . Make me feel that air flow compromised... ocd? Hehehe. Nice review bro. From Malaysia 🇲🇾 cheers
You would like a manual box. That was mot the impression you gave a few months ago in your video about the demise of manual boxes
Another great video.
It's my birthday today ( 15th September) and am enjoying the video
I have an Ara Blue 2018 S3 with an APR Stage II with a downpipe, about 400 hp and 400 ft lbs torque, a fast car. Like it a lot, now driving my best car ever, a 2021 Tesla Model Y.
The front headlights makes the car look like it has war paint on its face when the lights are on. Pretty cool.
Was looking at the M135i because coast2coast were offering a 14% discount. That just fell to 11% so that means the M135i price is within £300 of the S3 with discount making the S3 more desirable to me!
3:41 Rory showing off with his smooth skills
Just watched this after ordering an S3 earlier today.
How is it possible to have a euro exclusive hatch back s3 but is left side steering wheel?
If it didn’t say S3 on the back I’m pretty sure no one would even know it was one 🤔
Some like the q car look
Shit mate
I think the four exhausts might just give it away.
I have the 2019 s3. It’s a bad ass car. I love it.
@@abelalba3111 Audi’s are great but I don’t buy, I lease. They are a fortune to fix when things start to go bad down the line. Never had one issue leasing. Only routine maintenance.
Big up the Crosshatch tee!
The engine cover is a pedestrian strike thing, the sheet metal on the hood is thin enough to collapse under a pedestrian impact, the plush engine cover adds a cushion to prevent a hard stop when the hood hits the valve cover. It also dampens the sound of the injectors clicking.
The cinematography is chef's kiss.
Good presentation.
It looks gorgeous, but I’m glad you asked if it’s better than the A35, not 45s+😋😛
I always wondered what the net in the boot was for...now i know
Rory + Cinematography is 👌
For everyone commenting on the 4.8sec Vs 4.4sec from carwow test, note different speeds and devices were used:
- Carwow did 0-60 @4.4 with Racebox
- This test was 0-62 @ 4.8 with unknown (possibly draggy?)
- Automann TV 0-62 @ 4.8 with vbox
There's some videos around which compare the various devices (vbox, draggy etc) and the Racebox seems to consistently measure the lowest of them all.
So carwow had the advantage of 2mph less target speed and a lower reading device.
Some reviewers also may enable 1ft rollout which makes it hard to make proper comparisons.
Considering most reviews use the vbox, I'd say the Automann result of 4.8sec is the better number to use when comparing to other cars.
Promises to looks more aggressive in real live... Can't wait to see one...
How smooth was that road he did the 0-60 test on?
"Audi Rain Man" - Brilliant! 😂
Loved my 2016 S3. Brilliant car. Broke my heart when we traded it in for an e-Tron.
why?
@@nealp885 Why did it break my heart or why did I trade it in?
@@woodywood3388 Why did it break your heart?
@@nealp885 terrific car. Much more fun to drive than the e-tron. Just not enough room for the luggage my wife and daughter like to take on holiday.
Buying this tomorrow
@autotrader The hooks in the boot are for putting your shopping bags on so they don't move around during 'spirited' driving 🧏🏾♂️
And tiny coats?
@@AutoTraderTV Alright... And tiny coats. Geeze. Lol.
Called ‘curry hooks’
"Thus netting...for catching fish "🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Would love to get this In there Glacier White and Black optic package 🔥🔥
How does it handle? Turn in? Balance? Brake pedal feel? Steering feedback? Involvement??
Nice car Rory and drives very nicely. A bit pricey and the drawbacks in the interior would be a deal breaker when you’re spending £38k 😮
That looks like a TOY when Rory stands next to it. Serious LOL
Yes Rory looking good looking hench!
This channel has surpassed the others all day. getting fed up of whack drag races. 3 2 1............
It's more aggressive looking than the A35, for sure! The air intakes are open on one side only to prevent rock chips from traveling from one end to the other and thereby damaging the inter-coolers. Love your reviews man!
Ross agree Aero package does it
I think with the correct spec it is definitely better looking
Do we still have the flat bottom steering, the previous S3 had it.
Yes, round steering wheel comes with driver assistance package
Those fake left vents is making the left side of my body stiffen up. Can’t unsee it and unfeel it 😂😂
I have OCD and i wanna break those vents!
No you dont. You have a desire to feel wanted on the internet.
I really like it. I still prefer my A35, but that could be because I have to defend my choice :)
….iPod from the 80’s….mmm…2001 maybe (but I know what you mean!!) Great review as always 👍
The best review channel
On the balance with Carwow
Worth noting about the handwriting recognition being great. You are writing with your right hand in a euro spec car. In the UK most people will be writing with their weaker left hand. These system always suffer because of this.
Can't believe the iPod came out in the 80's, where did the time go?
The new Audi S3 hachback Looking absolutely beautiful 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤
10:00 didn't know you could do that. Going 2 give it ago tomorrow
Nice love it
The registration of this car is the same as the one CarWow did today.... LOL
My Zoe has gas struts for the bonnet. Does that make it premium quality? 🤪