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Audi will unleash 2021 S3 Sportback and Sedan in Europe starting this month. This consists of the restricted ‘Version one’ mannequin of each the S3 Sportback and Sedan. The bundle consists of Tango Crimson paint for the Sedan and Python Yellow for the Sportback mannequin. Widespread throughout the 2 are bespoke darkish exterior accents, 19-inch wheels, and premium sport seats wrapped in tremendous Nappa leather-based.

Government editor Chris Davies drove the previous-generation Audi S3 a few years in the past. With gross sales reaching 20,000 items yearly within the US alone, the A3 lineup is a necessary phase for Audi. “Extra importantly, arguably, is that it’s the gateway to the Audi model: nearly three-quarters of patrons come from mainstream automakers,” mentioned Davies. “One of many charms of the unique S3 was how usable its energy was. You don’t need to be going at breakneck speeds to coax some enjoyable out of the automotive.”

Davies was speaking concerning the earlier mannequin’s 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder engine with 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. However within the 2021 S3, you get the identical 2.0-liter motor and now produces 305 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed S-tronic computerized gearbox driving all 4 wheels by way of Audi’s Quattro AWD system.

The brand new Audi S3 follows the brand new type of an everyday A3 sedan. The brand new mannequin is 1.6-inches longer and 1.2-inches wider than earlier than. Each the S3 Sportback and Sedan share the identical 4.7-foot wheelbase and are available customary with Audi’s Singleframe grille, bigger air inlets, and aluminum mirror caps. The usual suspension lowers the physique by 0.6-inches, whereas the optionally available S sport suspension bundle with variable dampers permits the motive force to decide on between consolation and excessive sportiness.

On the within, the inside has a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment show powered by Audi’s MMI system. In response to Audi, the most recent era of MMI has ten occasions the computing energy of the earlier mannequin and comes with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot and navigation. Driver-assist programs embody lane departure warning, swerve help with flip help, and Audi pre-sense entrance is customary, as nicely.

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