HOW DOES IT LOOK?

Our saloon layout brings the classic Audi ‘less is more’ approach to performance-car styling. Yes, you’ve got those standout exhaust pipes and some mildly flared arches, but this is one understated package overall. Our test car’s bright red exterior certainly helped liven things up a bit, but pick a more subtle shade and this could be the ideal undercover performance car. We still think the hatchback bodystyle suits the S3 the best – but that’s just our opinion. Those who prefer a sleeker, more coupe-style way of getting from A to B will likely find the saloon variant the more appealing option.