2018 Audi A3
The 2018 Audi A3 S3 STRONIC is a stylish, used compact hatchback offering premium performance and sophistication at an affordable price. With only 94,000 km, this well-maintained vehicle represents excellent value for South African buyers seeking luxury and reliability in one package.
Powered by a 2.0L petrol engine, the A3 S3 STRONIC features an automatic transmission delivering smooth gear shifts and dynamic driving. Its fuel efficiency of 6.5 L/100km makes it an economical choice for daily commuting. The vehicle comfortably seats five across four doors, making it practical for family or leisure use, with ample cabin space and modern features.
Located in Camdeboo Ward 1, Aberdeen, Eastern Cape, this Audi A3 S3 is available for test drives now. Buyers can explore finance deals and compare prices to secure the best offer on this high-quality used vehicle. Don’t miss the chance to buy this attractive, reliable hatchback today.
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Audi A3
Audi’s A3 has always played the part of the understated achiever in the compact luxury crowd, quietly chipping away at BMW and Mercedes’ loyalists without the usual chest-beating. You see it everywhere from Cape Town’s CBD to Sandton’s slow-moving afternoons: buyers want that four-ring badge without parting with C-Class money, and the A3 nails the brief. Petrol and diesel engines, a spread of transmissions—manuals for the stubborn, S Tronic for the crowd that’s already surrendered to the city—mean there’s something for almost everyone. Sixty-five listings tell a story of two markets: those chasing a deal on a R79,500 commuter from 2005, and the ‘must-have-now’ crowd eyeing new Black Editions at nearly R900k. With a median price hovering at R399,800, there’s a clear split between value hunters and badge chasers. The Black Edition 35 TFSI tiptronic, with nine units listed from R679,900 to R877,200, is the aspirational poster child—on paper at least. But if you pack smart, the best value sits lower down: 30 TFSI Sportbacks from R279,900 to R399,900, and the 1.0T FSI S Tronic from just R209,900. That’s the real meat for most South Africans. Average mileage sits at 82,879 km—not bad given the model year spread. Where the A3 actually wins isn’t just price, though. It’s the little things: rotary dials that still feel premium after a decade, plastics that don’t squeak, and cabins that never feel like a cost-saving afterthought. That matters in a world where everything’s touchscreen-for-the-sake-of-it. The A3 just gets on with it—unfussy, premium, and, crucially, built for the way we actually live.
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Audi’s position in South Africa is clear: premium, but with a pragmatic edge. Scan through the 314 Audi listings on auto.co.za and you’ll see just how broad their footprint is, from a leggy A3 at R79,500 to a ballistic RS or S model breaking the R4-million barrier. The real sweet spot? R551,620 — Audi’s median — which has you cross-shopping C-Class and 3 Series, where image, driving feel, and what you’ll get back at trade-in all count for plenty. Audi has always been the thinking professional’s German badge: you want the engineering, but you’d rather avoid the BMW’s hard-edged vibe or the Mercedes flash. Here’s something buyers shouldn’t ignore: 193 used Audis versus 121 new ones. That points to a solid certified pre-owned pipeline, so you can still have the badge without swallowing the full sticker shock. The A1 sets the tone with 70 entries starting at R89,500, keeping things accessible for those after a city runabout that’s a notch above the norm. Right behind, the A3 hatch and sedan rack up 65 listings, and if you pack smart, you’ll find those high-spec versions nudging R900,000. SUVs are the biggest draw — 123 options, with the Q3 and Q5 doing the heavy lifting, and the Q5 peaking at a strong R1.34 million. Want something smaller? The Q2 crossover gets you in from R275,900. Petrol power leads the way, but Audi’s EV and plug-in hybrid models are surfacing, quietly but steadily, and that matters for anyone watching future running costs. Where Audi really stakes its ground is inside: even the base A1 ditches scratchy plastics for proper finishes, which is what the A1 should have been from the start. For South Africans wanting premium without the pretence, there’s a logic to Audi’s lineup that’s hard to ignore.
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