I just picked up a Edition 1 35 TFSI [C&S] and really enjoyed watching this review! Kind of dislike the fact ambient lighting only works at night but it’s not the end of the world.
Hi mate, just ordered the 2024 Audi a3 S-Line 30 tsfi. I didn’t get asked any extras about the ambient light package. Do you know if it comes as standard for the S-Line models? Or do you need to mention on the order ?
Hi mate! Congrats on your new car hopefully it doesn’t take too long to arrive! I had a brief look at the updated specs for the A3 2023/24 model years and it doesn’t even look like the ambient lighting is currently available as an option. You will get the standard LED interior lighting pack on the S-Line which is good, but looks like Audi have dropped it for whatever reason!
Hi mate! You get the standard LED interior lighting pack which includes white lighting under door cards, phone box and few other bits. You have to go for the Ambient light pack to get multi coloured lighting across the dashboard. Hope that helps!
Great video mate , i’ve ordered the same car which comes August / September time 😅. Quick question tho does the 30 tsfi come with ambient lighting i thought it was only the 35 tsfi that does ?
Hi mate, what country have you ordered in? I know a lot of different markets have different specs. In the UK you could get ambient lighting on any engine from S-line and above I think. The new models you can order now after a slight change in specs means you get the LED interior lighting as standard which includes white lighting in the doors , in the phone box and footwells, but you will have to pay extra for the multi coloured lighting, hope that helps mate!
Has rear parking sensors as standard mate, front and rear with camera used to come on the comfort and sound pack. That has now been replaced by the new technology package
Thanks for that review. Test drove a 35tfsi but have just bought a 30 tfsi and have to say the one litre three cylinder almost felt more eager and peppy than the 1.5 four pot engine. I preferred the more comfortable Technik version with the smaller wheel rims, but have to say that the Sportline S that we eventually bought has far more features, looks good, and even on our country roads the 18” alloys are not too severe to drive on when in comfort mode. What do others think of the little three cylinder engine?
Hi, I just ordered a white ibis A3 35TFSI S.Line with mixed leather and fabric interior (Dark) .I was interested in changing the interior with full leather one like your A3 because I like it a lot and it gives a more of light. The only doubt if they are very delicate to clean and maintain. Can you tell me how you are feeling after some time? Thank you
Mine is only a lowly Technik with the same 30 TFSI, I received confirmation that it had been built and now should be on its way to the UK shortly for March delivery. You've done a very good job, you're a great explainer of things.
Nice video Jay. I'm going through the process of ordering an S-Line on the Audi site. Can you confirm the interior colour option - you say this one is in Rock Grey but on the website it looks like this is actually Slate Grey . No offence, but I prefer the darker (black) seats and I am not near a dealer to check in person. Thanks.
Thanks ! These are definitely the rock grey seats , I have some pics of them i can send over if any good? I liked the grey and it lifted the cabin up a bit wit the rest of the interior being quite dark. But it’s all down the personal choice and the black seats do look good! :)
@@jayzaccarini9174 Wow, thanks for the quick reply dude. Looking at the configurator it looks like the Rock Grey option is black with grey stitching, but the Steel grey looks lighter like in this video. I'm glad I didn't order yet as the seats look like they might crease easily under a heavier load, and I am a heavier load! Ha ha. I'm now looking at the Edition model which has alcantara seats - but more costly! 1st world decisions! Take care.
Thanks for the review !! I assume this has the sport suspension ? How's the comfort level ? I've heard that this A3 sport suspension is much more comfortable than other models.
Thank you! Very Comfortable car considering it's an s-line trim with the sports suspension. I have ridden in the old A3 on the sports suspension and it is much firmer than the new model, hope this helps :)
Excellent review. The creasing of the leather seats front and back looked awful after such a short time. It happened with my Q3. I chose cloth seats thereafter. I can't believe Audi permit this.
I’m also in Cumbria, just about to order myself a 35 TFSI S Line 6-Speed and this is the only example of the steel grey upholstery I could find anywhere on RU-vid hahaha, safe to say it looks way better and less generic than the black upholstery, I just hope it doesn’t affect the already long 6-Month delivery time I was quoted!
I have to say, this is one of the best reviews of the A3. Very honest opinion and most big time reviewers just focus on something and proceed to slate the car. Well done 👏 keep the reviews up. I've ordered the Saloon S-Line and collecting next week
Thank you very much appreciate it Ian! Really into cars and like to do a fair review on them. Hope you enjoy the A3 , don’t hesitate to let me know how you get on with it :)
You get the basic LED interior lighting pack , but that doesn’t include lighting across the dashboard or in the inlays along the doors. Only with the extended one you get that mate .
Right video mate, convinced me to cancel my order for sport spec and get s line. Basically same as that just without the blue/red lights inside. Id say this video is better than any other video on RU-vid for this car. Appreciate it lad 👍
Hi Jay, Brilliant in depth Video - not many on the 30TFSI out there. Just a bit concerned on the 1 litre engine for overtaking on single carriage ways, getting away form the lights etc. I am looking at getting the S Tronic version. Have you had experience with this? Is it better than the manual for overtaking and motorway driving? Do you miss not having front parking sensors or a rear parking camera - do you think that these would be a good option or not neccessary?
Thanks for the kind words Neil! Not many videos on the new A3. The 1.0ltr engine is brill for round town and occasional motorway use , sometimes a bit frustrating when wanting to overtake and it not having the power you’d like but does the job just fine . I haven’t tried the automatic version so unfortunately can’t comment , I assume it’s probally just as good if not better than the manual. I would recommend going for the comfort and sound pack if you can afford it , gives you the nice things such as heated seats , reverting camera , front and rear sensors and the awesome bang and olufsen sound system 👍 if I could have afforded it I would have added it to mine . Hugely recommend adding the ambient lighting package too Neil. Cheers
Hey! Do you have any engine cover? My audi a3 30 tfsi has come without any engien cover and the service said that Audi is no longer putting any engine cover on for models with 30 tfsi?
how did you find the suspension? I have slight disability,so do you think I would be better not going for the lowered suspension? Would it be smoother?
The suspension was surprisingly comfy considering it was on 18” alloys and lowered suspension. You can get an s-line and opt for the standard non lowered suspension if you are wanting a more softer set up 👍
Very detailed and comprehensive review. I had some negative thoughts at first with the 30tfsi engine but a lot of car experts told me that is efficient enough. That's good news cause I like that car and I want to avoid the ugly BMW 1 series. I 'd like to ask you if the armrest in the backseats at standard equipment is just hard plastic so you have to upgrade it.
Cheers ! The 1.0ltr is a cracking engine , not as efficient as I’d hoped but still a good engine. The rear armrest comes as standard on s-line and above and is a leather 👍