The Audi S3 was last redesigned in 2022, and this year, it gets a fairly comprehensive midstream makeover. Not that you can tell by looking. From the outside, changes to the 2025 Audi S3 are minimal and limited to details.

In many ways, the 2025 Audi S3 has moved even more towards the center, bridging the gap between the mellow Audi A3, and the rowdy Audi RS3. It has some notable updates, and it remains a real contender. Let's look into what makes this little Audi compelling, and what needs to be improved as well.

When it comes to compact sports sedans, the new Audi S3 is about as good as it gets.