It?s a car that I would choose. It?s very nice. The quality is amazing. It?s drives very smoothly. Nice interior and exterior. It was a pleasant surprise when I dropped the shift down into sports mode ...

The Audi S3 isn't your traditional hot hatch. How so? Well, during its infancy (the '70s and '80s), the class was far from concerned with luxury, yet that's arguably the S3's defining attribute.

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

CONS ›› Looks a little basic, very expensive, cabin isn’t special In a market crowded with hyper hatches like the Audi RS3 and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S, it might seem like there’s little room or need for a ...