Audi S3 - US release....maybe

[JaysGreenLX]

@Autoweek

The official word from Ingolstadt is that we shouldn’t plan on buying an Audi S3 in the United States anytime soon. It is, after all, a three-door hatchback, and we all know that Americans don’t buy three-door hatchbacks.

But the S3, Audi’s hotted-up version of the A3 five-door we’ve already embraced with open arms, is just too good to leave the U.S. market out of the plans. Audi has shown a tendency to deny us its best hardware initially, but then eventually comes through with the goods. See S4, S6, S8, and most recently, the rocket ship RS4, for evidence.
If and when the S3 comes to these shores, what can we expect? S3 is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 265-hp, 258-lb-ft four-cylinder engine, driving all four wheels via quattro and a six-speed manual gearbox. A lowered sport suspension, 18-inch aluminum wheels and bigger brakes, along with “S” exterior and interior trim modifications, complete the package.

Look for the S3 to make a world debut in Paris this fall. Europeans can place their orders for the car in August and expect deliveries starting in the fourth quarter of 2006. Pricing starts at e35,150. That works out to about $45,000, if you’re already counting your pennies.

I’d drive it. And if all goes well…it just may be my next car.

[RedGoober4Life]

My best guess is that it will come as a 5 door.

[Pass_McGass]

I for one, am a man who loves a nice interior.

And I must say, I approve.

[JaysGreenLX]

@RedGoober4Life

My best guess is that it will come as a 5 door.

Fuck that, I want 3!!

[Bacon]

:word:

[16vCorvette]

45k? Too expensive for the US. Its a nice car but the US doesn’t appreciate hatchbacks like the rest of the world does.

I love the car and the idea. Looks like its going to flop like the Benz hatchback. Even BMW decided against the 1 series in the US.

[RedGoober4Life]

@JaysGreenLX

Fuck that, I want 3!!

I know.

You know what I REALLY want? A Ford Focus ST.

[JaysGreenLX]

@RedGoober4Life

I know.

You know what I REALLY want? A Ford Focus ST.

Yeah Europe has that newer body style and it looks great!!

[RedGoober4Life]

Oh my goodness we agree on something!

hot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQM1NUmK3qA

[JaysGreenLX]

@RedGoober4Life

Oh my goodness we agree on something!

hot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQM1NUmK3qA

I do believe I have that video on my computer.

Yes that car is fantastic! Why do we suck in the US???

[SoloIIscoob]

i like that color too. different…

i had no sound, what engine drivetrain is it?

[JaysGreenLX]

@SoloIIscoob

i like that color too. different…

i had no sound, what engine drivetrain is it?

2.5 5 cyl Volvo engine turbo’d 225hp

[Shrives]

i can almost garauntee it will never see the states.

[JaysGreenLX]

@Shrives

i can almost garauntee it will never see the states.

You better be wrong.

[Shrives]

@JaysGreenLX

You better be wrong.

i hope

[Minglor]

S3 will never see the states

and that focus is awwwwwesome…

[fbrendan]

I would totally have sex with that car.

[Blue_Eyed_Devil]

Awesome steering wheel and great interior.
Is the US worthy? I hope so.

[bladez]

@Pass McGrass

I for one, am a man who loves a nice interior.

And I must say, I approve.

:word: the interior looks awesome, i’d rock one of these around. hopefully it’ll come to the states

[JaysGreenLX]

@AWDrifter

Awesome steering wheel and great interior.
Is the US worthy? I hope so.

Yeah I forget what kind of steering wheel is called, but I love it. I think the Euro RS4 has one like that as well. I want!!!