The 2025 Audi S3 is getting a little bit of a makeover for its mid-cycle refresh, and it’s all nice information for anybody wishing for extra efficiency from the sporty sedan.
The large one is the addition of the Torque Splitter from the RS3 that offers its extra aggressive sibling true torque vectoring throughout the rear axle. Plus, the S3 is getting a lift in energy from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. It’ll now be making 328 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, will increase of 23 and 15, respectively. Its 0-62 mph time dips to 4.7 seconds. Audi says the added efficiency comes courtesy of revised engine and transmission tuning. There’s additionally a brand new “Dynamic Plus” drive mode that maximizes drive torque to the rear axle and provides you essentially the most aggressive settings for the Torque Splitter to induce rotation.
As for chassis enhancements, the S3 brings stiffer bearings, new pivot bearings (for extra damaging wheel camber), an optimized progressive steering ratio, a re-tuned adaptive suspension system to higher swimsuit the Torque Splitter’s motion and a brand new stability management system. Bigger brakes are outfitted to all new S3s, and grippier tires wrapping 19-inch wheels are additionally coming to the vary.
Its exterior enhancements comply with these of the already-revealed A3 refresh, however sportier. It will get a brand new grille, bumpers, exhaust outlet and coloration choices. The headlights, similar to the A3, are additionally customizable just like the A3 and provide 4 totally different selectable gentle signatures. There are some particularly cool-looking colours, too, as Audi provides District Inexperienced, Ascari Blue, Progressive Pink and Daytona Grey Matte to the end choices.
The S3’s inside follows the A3’s upgrades, as effectively. It will get a brand new shifter design, new air vents, rather more ambient lighting, extra USB-C ports and a wi-fi telephone charger.
We’ll want to attend on U.S.-specific particulars because it considerations pricing and an actual on-sale date, however anticipate that to come back nearer to its launch for the 2025 mannequin yr.