2015 Audi S3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet: New Kids On The Block

The strongest point in the 2015 Audi S3’s favour is its combination of price and performance.

Quattro all-wheel drive is on-hand to enhance the car’s grip.

300 horses and 280 lb-ft of twist are on tap, with nary a hint of hesitation on the part of its well-matched turbocharger.

This four-cylinder engine sings a engaging (but admittedly artificially-sweetened) soundtrack as it pulls through the rev range.

The S3 trades in the A3 cabriolet’s cruising character for a shark-like prowl.

Fire up the car’s turbocharged, 2.0-liter engine and listen to its subtle growl off-idle.

Audi had three different Audi A3 cabriolet drivetrains on-hand in Monaco.

It’s a bit disappointing that the Canadian-market A3 cabriolet won’t feature a six-speed manual gearbox.

The A3 cabriolet entices the eye and whets the appetite with its promise of open-air cruising pleasure.

Quattro all-wheel drive will be included with every version of the convertible.

The cabriolet’s chassis was compliant without being soft.

Peeling back the roof takes roughly 18 seconds and can be accomplished at speeds of up to 50 km/h.