Perhaps because the Audi RS 3 is a very eye-catching existence in the car family in terms of power, technology, architecture adoption and other technologies, few people have noticed that in fact, the A3 series also has an S3 model between A and RS.
This is the first time in four years that the S3 has been upgraded, and even though it is only a mid-term facelift, according to the official information, there are a lot of upgrades. First of all, the most basic and necessary is the pillar of the Volkswagen Group 2The 0-litre TFSI turbocharged inline-four engine peaks at 329 hp and 420 Nm of torque, not much different from the Golf R MK8 333 Special Car.
What's more, the car is additionally equipped with RS 3-derived rear axle torque guidance technology, which doesn't drift like RS 3, but maximises rear dynamics for a more enjoyable driving experience.
Of course, in response to the car's high output, the S3 has also upgraded the brakes after the facelift, the front brake rotor has been changed to a two-piston caliper, and the grip has been replaced with 235 35 gauge tires, which are 19 inches in size.
The S3 will be released later this year along with the entire A3 series, and it is estimated that the RS 3 will also be slightly upgraded, including sedan and hatchback, but at present, due to supply and demand in the Chinese market, the sedan will be completely discontinued, and only the hatchback and five-door hatchback models will be retained.