Audi of America has unveiled a comprehensive update to its 2025 Audi A3 and S3 sedans, aimed at elevating their design, performance, and technology. These improvements make both models more attractive and compelling than ever before. From enhanced styling to better connectivity and significantly upgraded performance, the 2025 A3 and S3 are designed to deliver a more premium driving experience. Both models also now come standard with Audi’s renowned quattro all-wheel drive system, reinforcing the brand’s focus on performance and versatility.
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Striking New Exterior Design
The 2025 Audi A3 and S3 showcase an expressive exterior update, following a major redesign for the 2022 model year. For the A3, the new design includes subtle but impactful changes, such as laser-etched B-pillar badging, updated front and rear LED lighting, and two new wheel designs. A refreshed front fascia features a frameless grille and a more pronounced rear diffuser, adding to the sedan’s visual appeal. Two new wheel designs accompany these updates, including a standard 17” 10-V-spoke silver finish and an optional 18” 5-double-spoke modular design with a bi-color finish.
The A3 is available in the following color options:
- Arkona White
- Arrow Gray pearl
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Manhattan Gray metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Progressive Red metallic
The sportier Audi S3, meanwhile, has been given a more aggressive stance. Its hexagonal, frameless Singleframe grille has been flattened and widened, while large, angular air intakes on either side give the sedan a dynamic, performance-oriented look. A motorsport-inspired front spoiler, complete with vertical struts, enhances the car’s athletic demeanor. In the rear, the S3’s bumper has been reworked to include distinctive L-wing design elements, a sporty diffuser, and signature quad tailpipes.
For the first time on the S3, drivers can select between four different digital daytime running light signatures via the MMI (Multimedia Interface). The available Matrix LED headlights create a more distinctive presence with 24-pixel light elements, emphasizing the car’s modern, high-tech appeal.
The new Audi S3 is offered in these color options:
- Arkona White
- Ascari Blue metallic
- Daytona Gray pearl
- District Green metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Progressive Red metallic
- Python Yellow metallic
Upgraded Interior and Expanded Technology
The 2025 Audi A3 and S3 sedans have received significant interior upgrades, making them more luxurious and tech-savvy. All models now feature a standard 10.25” digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, and a wireless charging pad. The Audi App Store, available through the MMI, allows users to download popular apps like Spotify and YouTube directly into the vehicle’s interface.
Other enhancements include a newly designed shifter and air vents, as well as interior inlays that accentuate the premium materials. A new blade design runs the width of the dashboard, with chrome finishes giving the air vents a sleeker appearance. Additionally, the door handles and center console have been reworked for a more modern, ergonomic layout. For added comfort, the center armrest is now adjustable in both length and angle.
Audi has paid special attention to interior lighting, offering optional 30-color ambient lighting, as well as a backlit fabric design element in the door panels. This feature uses laser-cut fabric to create a dynamic flow of light, which is particularly eye-catching when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The new Sonos sound system enhances the audio experience with immersive 3D sound.
In the S3, the interior takes on a sportier tone with dark color schemes, stainless steel pedals, and illuminated door sills bearing the S logo. The sporty aesthetic is complemented by aluminum trim, artificial leather armrests, and standard two-zone climate control. Sports seats with integrated headrests and enhanced lateral support are available, along with optional carbon fiber inlays for added sophistication.
Enhanced Performance: More Power and Quattro as Standard
Both the 2025 A3 and S3 come equipped with Audi’s turbocharged 2.0-liter TFSI 4-cylinder engines and standard quattro all-wheel drive, mated to a 7-speed S tronic transmission. The 2025 A3 sees a bump in engine torque, now producing 236 lb.-ft., enabling a quicker 0-60 mph time of 6.0 seconds – a 0.3-second improvement over the previous model.
The S3 benefits from even greater performance enhancements. The 2.0L engine now generates 328 horsepower, a 22-horsepower increase over the 2024 model, while torque has been raised to 295 lb.-ft. across a broader rpm range. This power boost is complemented by a new turbocharger preload feature, designed to reduce turbo lag by maintaining higher turbo velocities when coasting. As a result, throttle response is sharper and more immediate.
Top speed for the S3 remains electronically limited to 155 mph, but its 0-60 mph sprint is notably faster, thanks to improved gearing and transmission tuning. The 7-speed S tronic transmission has also been recalibrated for quicker shifts under full load, improving overall acceleration.
RS 3-Derived Chassis Upgrades for the S3
Audi has borrowed several performance components from its Nürburgring-record-holding RS 3 to elevate the dynamics of the 2025 S3. Chief among these is the addition of a rear torque splitter, which optimally distributes power between the rear wheels for better traction and dynamic stability. This feature is integrated into the Audi drive select system, which now includes six driving modes: auto, comfort, dynamic, individual, efficiency, and the new “dynamic plus” mode.
Dynamic plus mode optimizes the car for high-performance driving, engaging the torque splitter to send as much torque as possible to the rear axle, enhancing oversteer capabilities for a more spirited driving experience. The S3’s suspension has also been upgraded with stiffer bearings and new pivot bearings for better steering response and cornering stability.
In addition to standard 18” tires, the S3 offers optional 19” wheels with performance tires, designed to improve both dry handling and braking performance. The S sports suspension, which lowers the car by 15 mm compared to the A3, comes standard, while an adaptive suspension option is available for more precise control over the car’s dynamics.
Advanced Connectivity: Audi App Store and Virtual Cockpit
Audi has significantly upgraded the connectivity options in the 2025 A3 and S3. The Audi connect NAV trial subscription now lasts three years (up from six months), and the Audi connect PLUS system includes an integrated in-vehicle App Store. Drivers can download popular apps directly into the MMI, streamlining access to music, navigation, and entertainment.
The 2025 A3 comes standard with a 10.1” touch display, Audi virtual cockpit, and wireless phone charging. USB-C ports are standard across the front and rear, ensuring seamless device connectivity for all passengers.
2025 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan Price
| Model | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Premium | Premium Plus | Prestige |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L TFSI, 4 CYL. 201 hp / 236 lb.-ft. | quattro 7-Speed S tronic | $38,200 | $40,800 | |
| S3 | 2.0L TFSI, 4 CYL. 328 hp / 295 lb.-ft. | quattro 7-Speed S tronic | $48,700 | $51,100 | $54,900 |
| Destination and Delivery | $1,295 |
The 2025 Audi A3 and S3 Offer More of Everything
The 2025 Audi A3 and S3 sedans represent a significant step forward in design, performance, and technology. With sharper styling, more power, and expanded connectivity features, these models are more appealing than ever for luxury sedan buyers. The standardization of quattro all-wheel drive and new RS 3-inspired components ensure that both the A3 and S3 offer thrilling driving dynamics without sacrificing everyday comfort or practicality.
These updates embody Audi’s philosophy of “Vorsprung durch Technik” (Progress through Technology), positioning the 2025 A3 and S3 at the forefront of their segment. Whether you’re drawn to the refined luxury of the A3 or the dynamic performance of the S3, Audi’s latest sedans are sure to impress.
Source: Audi
