Audi’s new S3 sedan and sportback revealed

The 2021Audi S3 sedan (left) and sportback have been revealed. Photo: Audi

The 2021 Audi S3 sportback and sedan have been released and will arrive in New Zealand early 2021. 

These models will be ahead of the next RS3 which promises to raise the bar even further.

The S3 has a 2-litre petrol engine with 228kW of power with a seven-speed automatic transmission and Quattro. This will have the S3 from 0 to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds and with a top speed of 250kmh.

The new front grille gets a rhombus patterned design, which looks great. The rear gets four exhausts plus the side-skirts make it look slick. Wheels are18in as standard with 19in optional.

The cockpit gets improvements that bring it in line with the latest Audi vehicles, with haptic feedback touch screens. The interior gets improved sports seats.  Brakes, which have ventilated discs, include a new electric brake booster.

Beautiful python yellow Sportback and tango red for Sedan (as above) will feature as Edition One models. These will get 19in wheels, black accents and upgraded Nappa leather upholstery.