2025 Audi S3 prices $49,995, delivers further efficiency

• The Audi S3 has been up to date for 2025 together with the remainder of the A3 vary
• The 2025 S3 has 328 hp, which is up 22 hp on the outgoing mannequin
• The 2025 S3 consists of the rear axle torque splitter of the RS 3

The Audi A3 has obtained a mid-cycle replace for the 2025 mannequin yr, and the updates prolong to the sporty S3 and high-performance RS 3 fashions.

The A3 and S3 fashions are at present obtainable to order, priced from $39,495 and $49,995 respectively. Each figures embody a $1,295 vacation spot cost.

Costs for the RS 3 shall be introduced nearer to the market launch.

The styling updates made to the S3, like these on the A3, are refined and embody new fascia designs at each ends, plus a frameless grille on the entrance. The internals for the LED head and taillights are additionally new, and on the S3 house owners are capable of choose between varied mild signatures for the daytime working lights through the infotainment system. Matrix LED headlights can be found.

Inside, designers have added new particulars for the gear shifter and air vents, new choices for the trim and sprint accents, and a typical ambient lighting package deal. Additionally normal are a black headliner, chrome steel pedals, and aluminum accents that includes the S emblem. An Audi app retailer can be included.

Energy comes from the identical 2.0-liter turbo-4 present in earlier S3s, however the peak output now registers at 328 hp, which is up from the 2024 mannequin’s 306 hp. Audi mentioned the S3 will ship 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.4 seconds and a prime pace capped at 155 mph.

A 7-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission carries over, however the unit has been optimized to ship larger beginning torque and in consequence extra fast acceleration. Shift occasions have additionally been lower in half beneath full load, in response to Audi.

One other key change is the addition of the torque splitter handed down from the RS 3. This can be a Haldex differential with multi-disc clutches on every rear axle shaft that permits the S3 to not solely direct torque between the entrance and rear axles, however now additionally between the rear wheels. This must be a boon to dealing with when exhausting cornering.

Additional management of the drive torque is feasible through a brake-based torque-vectoring system. The system, which brakes the within wheels throughout cornering, has been additional refined, as has the traction-control system. Larger brakes have additionally been added on the entrance, with the ventilated discs now measuring 14 inches throughout, or roughly 1.2 inches greater than earlier than. These reside inside normal 18-inch wheels shod with 225/40-size tires. Two totally different 19-inch wheel patterns, which include 235/35-size tires, can be found.

To additional assist the dealing with, the S3’s McPherson strut entrance suspension encompasses a new pivot bearing that permits extra destructive wheel camber. Along with stiffer wishbones, the up to date S3 delivers extra grip and in consequence improved management throughout exhausting cornering, in response to Audi. Adaptive dampers are avaialble.

The motive force can management the settings for lots of the digital chassis programs utilizing the drive mode selector, which on the up to date S3 beneficial properties a new Dynamic Plus mode. This mode additionally impacts the engine by growing the idle stage for improved throttle response, and makes the transmission ship later upshifts and earlier downshifts.