Recently, Audi officially released the official picture and part of the information of the Audi S3 model, the new car as a mid-term facelift model, in the appearance, interior, power and other aspects have been upgraded, the comprehensive strength has been further improved. If nothing else, the new car is expected to be introduced to China in the second half of this year, but the exact time is yet to be announced by Audi officials.
Anyone who knows about Audi S3 should know that this car is actually a high-performance version of Audi A3, which has been loved by young consumers since its launch, so the sales are very good, and its influence at home and abroad is still relatively large.
To be honest, Nian Han still pays more attention to and attaches great importance to the Audi S series models, because in the field of performance cars, Audi is indeed better than BMW and Mercedes-Benz to a certain extent, at least I think so.
Okay, Nian Han won't talk nonsense, let's talk about some general situations of **Audi S3, and see if it meets your preferences.
As a rule, let's start with the exterior design. **Audi S3 adopts a more aggressive design style in terms of appearance, with a honeycomb structure inside the hexagonal grille on the front face, and a sharp LED headlight cluster, which makes the front face look more fierce. The larger heat dissipation openings on both sides of the front fascia further improve the vehicle's heat dissipation performance.
The side of the body adopts a fastback shape, with sporty wheels and side skirts to create a more dynamic visual effect. At the rear, the new car adopts a two-sided four-outlet exhaust system, with a diffuser in the rear surround, which further enhances the sporty atmosphere of the vehicle.
It is worth mentioning that the diffuser used in the new car is paired with a quadruple Akravic exhaust system, underlining its unique position in its class.
As for the performance capabilities of the Audi S3 in terms of space, it has not changed and remains the same as the dimensions of the current Audi S3. The body dimensions of the hatchback version are 4343mm long, 1815mm wide, 1458mm high, and the wheelbase is 2630mm. The sedan model measures 4,504 mm long, 1,815 mm wide, 1,448 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,630 mm.
In terms of interior configuration, Nian Han always believes that Audi will not disappoint consumers. The **Audi S3 still has significant upgrades in this regard, such as the latest design style of the Audi family, creating a driving environment where luxury and technology coexist.
For example, 10The 1-inch center console is equipped with the latest touch display system, which provides high definition and smooth interactive experience, allowing drivers to enjoy the convenience brought by advanced technology. The smart instrument cluster provides a wealth of vehicle information, while the three-spoke multifunction steering wheel makes it easy to stay on top of the vehicle. Sports seats, which cannot be ignored, tend to provide stable and comfortable support for the driver.
In addition to the powerful interior configuration, there is no ambiguity in terms of intelligent technology. **The Audi S3 is equipped with Audi's latest MIB 3 infotainment system, which supports features such as voice control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, the new car is also equipped with ACC adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, automatic parking and other driving assistance functions to improve the convenience and safety of driving.
Next is the performance and energy consumption piece, **Audi S3 has indeed made great progress. Because the new car will be equipped with a modified 2The 0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine has a maximum power of 245 kW and a maximum torque of 420 Nm, which is an increase from the current Audi S3.
The powertrain is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and is equipped with a new, optimised quattro all-wheel drive system. This combination shortens the S3's 0-100KM h acceleration time to just 47 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h.
Judging by Nianhan's experience, the actual fuel consumption of the Audi S3 may be between 8-10 liters. At high speeds, fuel consumption is between 8-9 liters. As for urban road conditions, fuel consumption should be able to control around 10 liters. If the driving habits are more intense, fuel consumption may be higher, which still depends on the situation of the owner.
As for the competitors, it's the same as before, BMW's M240i and Mercedes' AMG A35.
Finally, the point is, how much will the Audi S3 sell for? Nian Han guessed that it may be small**, although Audi has not officially announced the price, but referring to the price of the current Audi S3, the starting price of the Audi S3 hatchback version may be around 400,000 yuan, and the starting price of the sedan version may be around 430,000 yuan.
Do you think the Audi S3 will surpass the current Audi S3 if it is introduced to China?