Inside the 2025 Audi A3: Wins, Woes, and One Simple Upgrade

During this episode, I get behind the wheel of the 2025 Audi A3. It’s more compact, smarter, and more digital, with a refined interior, standard quattro all-wheel drive, and a smooth, capable ride that feels more premium than its price suggests. We highlight the wins—balanced handling, useful MMI upgrades, ambient lighting—and discuss the issues that matter: a dated cruise stalk, an awkward armrest for shorter drivers, and stock all-season tires that limit the car’s potential. The solution is simple and effective: install proper all-weather tires and let the chassis perform at its best.