The Audi A3 receives a mid-cycle replace for the 2025 mannequin 12 months, and the updates will prolong to the performance-oriented fashions within the vary, the S3 and RS 3.

Audi revealed the 2025 A3 in March and on Monday the automaker supplied a primary have a look at the 2025 S3. The vehicles are due in showrooms later this 12 months, although as soon as once more the U.S. will obtain a sedan physique model solely and never the extra sensible hatchback supplied elsewhere. The up to date RS 3 must also arrive this 12 months, although timing for its reveal is unsure.

The styling updates made to the S3, like these on the A3, are refined and embrace new fascia designs at each ends that includes L-shaped accents. The internals for the lights at each ends are additionally new, and for the primary time homeowners may have the choice to alter the sample of the daytime working lights by way of the infotainment system. There can be 4 designs to select from.

Inside, designers have added new particulars for the gear shifter and air vents, new choices for the trim and sprint accents, and a typical ambient lighting package deal. There’s additionally a built-in app retailer and new capabilities on demand that may be put in for a set time solely or completely.

2025 Audi S3

2025 Audi S3

2025 Audi S3

U.S. specs for the up to date S3 can be finalized nearer to the market launch, however preliminary efficiency numbers embrace 328 hp from a typical 2.0-liter turbo-4, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.4 seconds and a high pace ruled to 155 mph. The identical engine in the present S3 makes 306 hp for fashions delivered to the U.S.

A 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission carries over, however Audi has optimized it to ship greater beginning torque and because of this extra speedy acceleration. Shift instances have additionally been minimize in half underneath full load.

One other key change is the addition of the torque splitter handed down from the RS 3. This can be a Haldex differential with multi-disc clutches on every rear axle shaft that permits the S3 to not solely direct torque between the entrance and rear axles, however now additionally between the rear wheels. This ought to be a boon to dealing with when arduous cornering.

Additional management of the drive torque is feasible by way of a brake-based torque-vectoring system. The system, which brakes the within wheels throughout cornering, has been additional refined, as has the traction-control system. Greater brakes have additionally been added on the entrance, with the ventilated discs now measuring 14 inches throughout, or roughly 1.2 inches greater than earlier than. These reside inside normal 18-inch wheels shod with Falken tires.

2025 Audi S3

To additional assist the dealing with, the S3’s McPherson strut entrance suspension includes a new pivot bearing that allows extra unfavorable wheel camber. Along with stiffer wishbones, the up to date S3 delivers extra grip and because of this improved management throughout arduous cornering, in line with Audi.

The motive force can management the settings for most of the digital chassis programs utilizing the drive mode selector, which on the up to date S3 positive aspects a brand new Dynamic Plus mode. This mode additionally impacts the engine by growing the idle degree for improved throttle response, and makes the transmission ship later upshifts and earlier downshifts.

Pricing info for the 2025 S3 can be launched nearer to the market launch later this 12 months.