2025 Audi A3, S3 Models Receive Price Increases Alongside Performance Upgrades

Sep 06, 2024 12:04 AM EDT

Audi has disclosed the new pricing and upgrades for the A3 and S3 models.

On Thursday, Audi officially announced the pricing and enhancements for the two models. Starting with the A3, the model was given a $2,600 price increase, amounting to a total price of $39,495. Meanwhile, the S3 is now offered at $49,995 due to a $1,500 increment, Car and Driver reported.

Aside from the prices, the models come with performance upgrades. The A3 received enhancements to its drive mode and transitioned to a standard all-wheel drive, a contrasting outlook to its former front-wheel drive setup.

2025 Audi A3, S3 Models Receive Price Increases Alongside Performance Upgrades — (Photo : Audi)

The A3's AWD produces a torque of 236 pound-feet. The upgrade has also shed 0.3 seconds in the vehicle's 0-to-60 mph (miles per hour) speed. Apart from the improvements in its performance, the A3 has a revised interior.

Inside, the A3 delights drivers and passengers with its ambient lighting. It also has a leather steering wheel and front center armrest.

Meanwhile, the manufacturer heavily updated the S3's hardware. It comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, capable of 328 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The unit would also have a Premium Plus trim, upping the cost to $52,395.