2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus
Audi S3 Details
Manual
4 Cyl, 2.0L
Brilliant Black
AWD
Gasoline
87,196 Miles
Black w/Dark Silver Stitching
BA03174
WAUB1GFF9G1008903
Leather
Premium Plus
About This 2016 Audi S3
Equipment
This model has a clean AutoCheck report, ensuring its impeccable vehicle history. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this Audi S3. This Audi S3's Forward Collision Warning feature alerts drivers to potential front-end collisions. The state of the art park assist system will guide you easily into any spot. Night driving with HID Xenon headlamps is a breeze in it. The leather seats in this small car are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This 2016 Audi S3 features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This model offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. This Audi S3 is painted with a sleek and sophisticated black color. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this Audi S3. This model has a 4 Cyl, 2.0L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this model. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
S3 Black Optic Performance Package: Audi Magnetic Ride; 8.0" X 19" Audi Sport 5-V Spoke Design Wheels; 235/35R19 Summer Performance Tires. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
This model has a clean AutoCheck report, ensuring its impeccable vehicle history. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this Audi S3. This Audi S3's Forward Collision Warning feature alerts drivers to potential front-end collisions. The state of the art park assist system will guide you easily into any spot. Night driving with HID Xenon headlamps is a breeze in it. The leather seats in this small car are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This 2016 Audi S3 features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This model offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. This Audi S3 is painted with a sleek and sophisticated black color. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this Audi S3. This model has a 4 Cyl, 2.0L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this model. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
S3 Black Optic Performance Package: Audi Magnetic Ride; 8.0" X 19" Audi Sport 5-V Spoke Design Wheels; 235/35R19 Summer Performance Tires. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- S3 Black Optic Performance Package: Audi Magnetic Ride; 8.0" X 19" Audi Sport 5-V Spoke Design Wheels; 235/35R19 Summer Performance Tires
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Full-time AWD
- 2L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- premium unleaded
- engine with 292HP
- 2L I-4 DOHC
- Advanced Key with hands-free access and push button start
- Push-button
- Wireless audio streaming
- Forward collision warning
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Magnetorheological shock absorbers
- Xenon plus high-intensity discharge low and high beam headlights
- Immobilizer IV immobilizer
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- Black rear bumper insert
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Automatic climate control
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Adaptive ride suspension
- LED daytime running lights
- Auto-leveling headlights
- LED brake lights
- Rain detecting wipers
- Leather steering wheel
- Automatic post-collision braking system
- Sport ride suspension
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Driver selectable steering effort
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- 19 x 8-inch front and rear gray aluminum wheels
- P235/35YR19 summer performance BSW front and rear tires
- 8 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- SIDEGUARD curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Driver and passenger side knee airbag
- Auto-locking doors
- Valet key
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2016 Audi S3 Review
It's easy to forget how much fun driving can be until you get behind the wheel of something small and fast. Audi's prescription for curing the driving blues is the S3; a turbocharged, all-wheel drive subcompact with fun in its DNA.The reborn A3 arrived a couple of years ago with a new sedan bodystyle and now encompasses a 2-door cabriolet, a plug-in hybrid hatchback and this sassier S3. My impressions of the A3 2.0T quattro I first drove bordered on apathy. But the performance upgrades made to this car definitely make the S3 an E-ticket ride. Priced from $43,425 this is the priciest A3 variant but the letter S repays your investment in spades.
Under the hood of the S3 is the same 2.0-liter turbo-4 found in other A3 models, but here output has been ratcheted up to 292-horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque.
With an upgraded turbocharger working through the same 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as in other A3 quattro models, the S3 erases over 1 second from the A3’s 0-to-60mph time. A launch control feature gets that done in 4.7 seconds. The S3 is a front-drive car by nature and as such sends power almost exclusively to the front wheels until the driver turns aggressively into a corner. That’s when the rear wheels begin their involvement with the added step of torque vectoring – a process of brief applications of the brakes of the inside wheels ensuring the car turns easily into a corner. Original equipment tires are from Continental – your choice of max performance summer or grand touring all-season rubber. Mine however comes with a set of Pilot Alpin PA4s – a performance winter/snow tire wrapping the standard 18” wheels. 19s are optional.
Drive Select is one of my favorite features in Audi performance models. Consider it a personality switch that toggles through stages from comfort to dynamic...whichever matches your mood. Even on these winter Michelins, the S3 displays superb, neutral handling from its taut suspension. The engine is full of punch from its turbo boost and the S Tronic transmission delivers manual characteristics without the awkwardness. It's truly a pleasure to drive whether you’re out with the family or out here by yourself.
The way this car drives very much reminds me of the BMW M235i; it’s small, comparatively lightweight and makes the driver feel like the star of the show. And when you’re in Dynamic mode, the powertrain goes racy, the steering becomes even more accurate and the engine acoustics are pumped up. The sounds are convincing too, giving this small turbo big engine sound. In Sport mode, the S TRONIC can do the shifting or you can via paddle shifters – both are firm and quick in their delivery. The S3 has that high-confidence, glued-to-the-road feeling driver’s love with a touch of safe, predictable understeer felt in high speed corners. In other modes, the S3 calms down for smooth, quiet motoring. Without the optional magnetic ride control shocks, the S model-specific sport suspension is a little less forgiving so patches of rough road will grab your attention. The brakes feel fabulous, with a firm pedal and new for 2016, optional red brake calipers.
The $2,600 Technology Package steals the show inside, highlighted by the MMI Touch Navigation system with its pop up screen, 4G fueled Audi Connect online services and the use of Google-earth mapping – a mesmerizing feature. Google search for POI inputs is also a big winner. The ‘touch’ part of its name stems from the fact you can write with your finger for easy entries. Switchgear is fairly intuitive and the computer’s processing speed is noticeably faster. Move over to the information display in front of the driver, and though it’s rudimentary looking, navi, radio and other key info can be toggled through here. As is the company’s hallmark, forward visibility is excellent.
These optional S Sport seats look great but they’re going to cost you plus the multiple manual adjustments are cumbersome.
Full power adjustments trump these levers, dials and switches any day. The quilted pattern and deep side bolsters though are brilliant.
Even though it’s a little smaller inside than its German rivals, I find the rear seats to be just fine and with the mesh screen pulled back, it feels open and airy in the cabin. And the sunroof is very quiet when open even at highway speeds.
Out the door, this S3 Premium Plus stickers for $48,540 which seems like a lot until you start pricing out its competitors. I love it for its balance and practicality…even rated at 26mpg in combined driving on premium. Until the even mightier RS3 arrives, enjoy one of Audi’s best driver’s cars.