2021 Audi S3 Hatchback Leaked... Err...

larbel · Jan 29, 2020

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-audi-s3-hatchback-leaked-baby-rs6-has-333-hp-140656.html#

Yes, I'm bias, but no thx.. The softer lines and the awkward FL A4 headlights :puke:

But ask me again in a year, I might say I love it :sob:

JohnM100 · Jan 29, 2020

Good find on the link.

Without the clamshell bonnet and larger keel on the headlights into the bumper, I wouldn’t have noticed, and they aren’t that obvious.

I suspect anything more than a nudge to the bumper or front wing now more likely to cause collateral damage to the headlights. £££ €€€ $$$

TBF - I preferred PFL when the FL first came out but FL grew on me.

Terminator x · Jan 29, 2020

333hp so the future RS3 must be 433 or so?

Leaves the RS4 at 450hp in the cold though!

TX.

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wab172uk · Jan 29, 2020

larbel said:
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-audi-s3-hatchback-leaked-baby-rs6-has-333-hp-140656.html#

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Yes, I'm bias, but no thx.. The softer lines and the awkward FL A4 headlights But ask me again in a year, I might say I love it

Doesn't look that different to the current car, so from an external design point of view, it looks ok. I'm more interested in the Saloon.

But it's the interior that will be the most divisive. And on current `spy pics` it's a No from me.

33bhp will be a nice step up in performance. Nothing silly, but enough to feel quicker than the current car. Which lets be honest, is quick enough for most people / situations.

Jcbmally · Jan 29, 2020

larbel said:
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-audi-s3-hatchback-leaked-baby-rs6-has-333-hp-140656.html#

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Yes, I'm bias, but no thx.. The softer lines and the awkward FL A4 headlights But ask me again in a year, I might say I love it

At least they put a lot of effort into the camo :blink:

Looks similar to out going model so it will please many but what do I know,,,, I drive a Beemer :whistle2:

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Damo S · Jan 29, 2020

terminator x said:
so the future RS3 must be 433 or so?

Maybe, and if it's re-mappable to 550 I might be tempted.

JonW · Jan 29, 2020

I quite like it, but then I live the look of the new A4....the bumper is similar to the BMW and Focus IMO, but then I saw my first new 135i at the weekend and that was pretty nice in the flesh.

If they've kept the cabin at a similar level of quality and they improve the exhaust noise over these current WLTP cars I'll be interested in a couple years if my circumstances stay the same, but if I'm commuting again I'll be in a Smart EV or similar :0(

Jassyo06 · Jan 29, 2020

Front end looks very aggressive indeed l like it,headlights are a little too large and will look even larger on lighter coloured cars,as for the rear well it's a hatchback that's about it.333 BHP...S3 Saloon yes please and keeping my current car for another 18 months l couldn't have timed it any better

BrummieLad · Jan 29, 2020

Doesn’t look too different to the current car and I too would be interested in the saloon when it comes long. Thinking about selling my current car for the new BMW 330d m sport for now, but long term definently has to be an Audi.

cuke2u · Jan 29, 2020

Do those rearlights look massive...

Flying Scotsman · Jan 29, 2020

I doubt that grill design will be on the A3 or S3...that is RS territory....looks not bad, but I am a saloon guy and will wait to see that and S design to make judgement.

eribaMotters · Jan 29, 2020

I'm glad I cannot afford one. I suspect the white is a bit of camoflague but the front is not cohesive, actually it looks terrible, reminds me of a computer game car for children. The lights on the back also look a mess. shame as the profile and stance are nice but your eye goes to the lights first.

Colin

Mr Freeze · Jan 29, 2020

From what i can see I like it but the interior will be a big factor for me

mfl · Jan 29, 2020

A better view without the camo. - leaves me indifferent (plus not touching another Audi down-under until they improve their warranty)

(thanks to the Oz Audi forum for the link)

123Quattro · Jan 29, 2020

Glad I bought last year...

Bristle Hound · Jan 29, 2020

Ohhh white wall tyres ! :hubbahubba:

Audi playing it safe, again. Not a vast change IMHO

Evil Derboy · Jan 29, 2020

The one in the video looks tremedous in my eyes. The top pics less so but theres a lot of camo going on.

Flying Scotsman said:
I doubt that grill design will be on the A3 or S3...that is RS territory....looks not bad, but I am a saloon guy and will wait to see that and S design to make judgement.

ahem...

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Ormesome · Jan 29, 2020

mfl said:
A better view without the camo. - leaves me indifferent (plus not touching another Audi down-under until they improve their warranty)

(thanks to the Oz Audi forum for the link)

Wow wow wow! That looks amazing.

VWNCC · Jan 30, 2020

Flying Scotsman said:
I doubt that grill design will be on the A3 or S3...that is RS territory....looks not bad, but I am a saloon guy and will wait to see that and S design to make judgement.

The 2020 A4/A5 S-line and S4/S5 all got honeycomb grill. That's the direction that Audi is going with the line up.

I'd say it is almost guaranteed that the A3 Sline and S3 will have such honeycomb grill design.

JohnM100 · Jan 30, 2020

Looks good and I like some bonnet sculpting.

Side skirts look almost like mini running boards.

Scarily exposed radiators though.

TYb · Jan 30, 2020

mfl said:
A better view without the camo. - leaves me indifferent (plus not touching another Audi down-under until they improve their warranty)

(thanks to the Oz Audi forum for the link)

I thought this was a mock up that was shared quite a while ago?

mfl · Jan 30, 2020

TYb said:
I thought this was a mock up that was shared quite a while ago?

anything possible - German not my forte ...

TYb · Jan 30, 2020

mfl said:
anything possible - German not my forte ...

Haha we need a translator, I’m pretty sure I saw that link on the Rs site a month or 2 ago.

RGBARGEE · Jan 31, 2020

This is a mock up. According to Audi dealer this morning new A3/S3 has been delayed but will be shown at Geneva in March.

Jassyo06 · Jan 31, 2020

RGBARGEE said:
This is a mock up. According to Audi dealer this morning new A3/S3 has been delayed but will be shown at Geneva in March.

I recall seeing a so called Mock Up of the 2016 A3 facelift back then from Autocar prior to its launch and it was very accurate indeed

RGBARGEE · Jan 31, 2020

jassyo06 said:
I recall seeing a so called Mock Up of the 2016 A3 facelift back then from Autocar prior to its launch and it was very accurate indeed

I'm pretty sure it's accurate given the latest styling cues from Q3/Q8 etc..

cuke2u · Jan 31, 2020

The s3 will have a 1.4 petrol engine with a hotpoint washer motor in it :whistle2:

Bristle Hound · Jan 31, 2020

cuke2u said:
The s3 will have a 1.4 petrol engine with a hotpoint washer motor in it

PMSL

RGBARGEE · Jan 31, 2020

Bristle Hound said:
PMSL

Hope it doesn’t catch fire!

wab172uk · Jan 31, 2020

mfl said:
A better view without the camo. - leaves me indifferent (plus not touching another Audi down-under until they improve their warranty)

(thanks to the Oz Audi forum for the link)

If it looks like that, then it's a `Yes` from me.

Jimbob76 · Jan 31, 2020

mfl said:
A better view without the camo. - leaves me indifferent (plus not touching another Audi down-under until they improve their warranty)

(thanks to the Oz Audi forum for the link)

wab172uk said:
If it looks like that, then it's a `Yes` from me.

Looks pretty epic to me as well. Mock up or not, would be great to see flared front AND rear wheel arches on the new RS3 - they look ace in that picture. Unlikely that flared arches will make it onto the S3 though unfortunately. My next car will have bold paint - that red suits the aggressive RS styling.

cjwardy · Feb 4, 2020

& some more recent images. These courtesy of @audittsquattro on IG

The_Ironist · Feb 4, 2020

Love the lights. Audi always style the lights so well. Like them on the new A1.

VWNCC · Feb 5, 2020

Video of the car...

Jassyo06 · Feb 5, 2020

The_Ironist said:
Love the lights. Audi always style the lights so well. Like them on the new A1.

Ain't a fan at all of the - - - - style especially at the rear, the facelift rear tail lights are nicer but l do like the front of the car...its a S3 is it not? So more aggressive with a styling kit on it,basic car wont look as good

8YARWY · Feb 5, 2020

terminator x said:
333hp so the future RS3 must be 433 or so?

Leaves the RS4 at 450hp in the cold though!

TX.

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Maybe they’ll tweak the RS4 at FL time ?

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Terminator x · Feb 5, 2020

T-1000 said:
Maybe they’ll tweak the RS4 at FL time ?

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Already been facelifted Sean, no increase! Perhaps the new RS4 when it eventually arrives will be diesel

TX.

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8YARWY · Feb 5, 2020

terminator x said:
Already been facelifted Sean, no increase! Perhaps the new RS4 when it eventually arrives will be diesel

TX.

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It’ll have another 4 years to go then if the model lifespan is 7 years won’t it ?

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