2025 Audi A3: International first drive

Mid-term revisions sharpen the case for Audi’s small hatch and sedan, although refinement remains a little disappointing.
2025 Audi A3We know that buyers are moving away from hatchbacks to crossovers and SUVs, but Audi hasn’t given up on the A3.
In Australia, the outgoing version outsells both the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 Series by a comfortable margin, with a midlife facelift set to sharpen the Audi’s case for a few more years. We should make the most of it while we can