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Audi A3 Hatchback S3 3dr


PRICE: £27,000

TARGET PRICE: £27,000
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Audi A3 Hatchback S3 3dr
What Car? rating - 3 out of 5
FOR  The S3 serves up stunning performance, traction and grip, and its cabin is supremely classy.
AGAINST  The ride is firm and the steering a little short on feel, but the biggest problem is the sky-high price
What Car? Full Verdict For the female verdict - evecars.com Reader Review Rating Reader review rating - 4 out of 5
ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 4 out of 5
The 261bhp engine provides explosive performance
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 2 out of 5
Expensive to buy; residuals aren't great
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 3 out of 5
Supportive seats; dash could be clearer
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 3 out of 5
Barely loses grip, but steering disappoints
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 4 out of 5
Up to Audi's usual high standards
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 4 out of 5
Roomy in the front; three-door has less rear space
Refinement Refinement rating - 3 out of 5
Engine noise is both a strength and a weakness
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 5 out of 5
Scores well for each
Equipment Equipment rating - 3 out of 5
Reasonable, but no more than that given the price
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