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Car and Driver
|April 2022
Highs: Sharply dressed, energetic acceleration, compliant ride. Lows: Snug back seat, infotainment woes, the VW Golf R exists.
2022 AUDI S3
They may be out of fashion these days, but lower, smaller automobiles are inherently more responsive and rewarding. As proof, we offer the latest Audi S3. For 2022, Audi enhances its small sports sedan with more power, sharper looks, and a reworked cabin.
Sizewise, the S3 recalls the B5-generation Audi S4. Like that car, the S3 has simple styling with a hint of aggression. It's also better proportioned than entry-level sedans from Mercedes and BMW.
This story is from the April 2022 edition of Car and Driver.
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