Audi S3 Hatchback

Storming new Audi S3 Sportback joins standard hatch in line-up, but what’s it like on the road

A turbocharged 296bhp powertrain, agile chassis and quattro four-wheel drive make the stylish Audi S3 a potent hot hatch.

We get behind the wheel of the all-new 296bhp Audi S3, ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms in July

The Audi S3 is a low-key but fast four-wheel drive premium hatch that offers grown up hot hatch enjoyment

Our verdict as five-door version of premium performance hatch blasts into Britain.

German pocket rocket goes under the knife to combine practicality with performance.

The S3 can't match the handling finesse, steering feel or silky engine of the best premium hot hatches

The new Audi S3 is all about understated looks. You need to search to find sporty clues

Fine-handling, well built and equipped and a sound financial package. But does it have the character of rivals?