First Registered – 13/05/2017

The Audi S3 has addictive performance, decent practicality and reasonable running costsI

It’s very understated, but it’s beautifully proportioned – the type of car that doesn’t look out of place in the corporate car park or the track day pit lane.

Audi has also squeezed an extra 10bhp from the 2.0-litre turbo. Developing 306bhp and 380Nm of torque, the S3 cracks 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds with this dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Grip and composure is where the S3 excels, allowing you to exploit all of that performance at pretty much any time and in any place. It makes a good noise for a four-cylinder turbo, too; a raspy exhaust note with great pops as you flick through the gears on full-throttle upshifts. Above 2,500rpm is where the engine delivers the brunt of its power, but it keeps on pulling right up to just shy of the 7,000rpm limiter making for effortless and effective progress.

Inside the Cabin is just as good as the exterior, a quiet, comfortable and happy place to be, all refined with great quality products. durable and nice to the touch.

This car is a great compromise between a sports car and practical grown up life.