The current S3, launched in 2020, is arguably the best of the lot.
Available for order in the UK from August 2020, the gen-four 8Y version of Audi's S3 pocket rocket offers the practicality of a small hatch with the performance of a hot one.
Dynamically, S3s haven't always been at the top of many 'ultimate excitement' lists, but the 8Y S3 is a good choice for those who value dependability, safety, and the ability to make long trips quickly.
The 8Y S3 stuck to the same turbocharged four-cylinder plus quattro Haldex all-wheel-drive recipe as its predecessors, following the principle of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
The S3 proposition was simple enough: the practicality of a small hatch with the performance of a hot one.
Author's summary: A guide to buying a used Audi S3 (8Y).