2016 Audi S3
The 2016 Audi RS3 Sportback Stronic offers South African buyers a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and practicality. This used hatchback combines sporty appeal with everyday usability, making it an attractive option for those seeking an affordable yet premium vehicle in Gauteng.
Powered by a 2.0 TFSI petrol engine delivering 310 horsepower, this Audi features a smooth automatic quattro S tronic transmission. With a fuel consumption of just 6.5 L/100km, it strikes a balance between power and efficiency. The five-door hatchback comfortably seats five and offers versatile cargo space, ideal for family or daily commuting needs.
Located in Amandasig, Akasia, this Audi RS3 is available for a test drive at an affordable price. Buyers can explore finance deals and compare prices to find the best offer for this top-quality vehicle. Contact the dealer today to buy or schedule a viewing of this compelling used Audi RS3 Sportback.
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Audi S3
Audi’s S3 has always been about accessible performance wrapped in a shell you’d happily use for the school run or a dash to Sandton City. You get a 2.0-litre turbo motor and that familiar S tronic dual-clutch, with manual boxes only if you’re trawling through early models. The price bracket is all over the map: from a tempting R255,000 for an old-timer to R1,260,600 for the latest-and-greatest. The sweet spot? R1,204,000, which tells you most buyers are heading straight for new or nearly-new. With just six new S3s on the market, the used pool is shallow—so don’t expect bargains to last long if you’re hunting for one. The S3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic is what most buyers want, and it shows: three listings between R1,049,750 and R1,260,600. Sedans cost a smidge more, circling R1,204,000 to R1,239,900. If you’re chasing the RS3 badge, expect older metal priced from R499,500 to R948,888. There’s genuine value under R500k if you don’t mind a few years and kilometres (average 34,002 km, with models dating back to 2012). The S3’s trump card against the M135i and Golf R is that quattro all-wheel drive, mixed with a cabin that feels expensive without the usual German flash. If you’re dealing with Joburg summer rain, that’s the point.
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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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2016 Audi S3
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