8P RS3 has it as well.
I would think Audi is going to have some stiff competition from the CLA 45 against the S3.
Early tuning on the CLA45 is also looking pretty promising! Will be interesting to see what that new 300hp S3 motor will do.
From what I’ve seen, the S3 is not a competitor of the CLA45 AMG.
That’s a $60,000 car and it will compete with the RS3.
I think this would be great, just imagine the ease of more hp… Could be in the 9s with full bolt ons ;D
Im sure some of you or most have seen this, but I just did for first time. I just don’t have the time during the week to spend as much time as most of you do online…
Check it:
http://audisrs.com/sutra49704.php&highlight=#49704
I wish people would get over the V8TT not being in the RS4/RS5.
on base prices alone, Audi S3 will sit at around 44 from what I am reading, CLA 45 starts at 49k. I guess that’s about a 12% price difference.
With the Canada tax I would expect the price of the RS3 if it comes to sit closer to the TTRS price. My guesstimate would be around 65.
it’s pretty straight forward
A3 2.0T = CLA250
S3 2.0TK04 = CLA3XX (if they sell it)
RS3 2.5T = CLA45
If Audi is $2000 more, that’s just par for the course. Audi is the most expensive of the 3 German brands.
I just built a CLA45 on their configuration tool, and it came out, with leather and nav and carbon etc. to $60,000+tax.
That’s TTRS/RS3 territory. Makes sense.
My local dealer has currently got
TTRS
RS5 coupe in Suzuka Grey
RS5 convertible in Misano Red (or whatever red is called now)
S8 in black
RS7 in Daytona Grey (or whatever it’s called)
S3 hatch in Aus is 59,990 manual or DSG
I am seriusly condisering the sedan when it comes out, would like the RS3, but realistically might be too far out of reach as it will be pushing 90K