S3

The Audi S3 is a stylish and stocky small sports sedan, with a smart and lively side in its bones. It runs a 328-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and comes standard with an all-wheel drive system. Chassis adjustment combines sharp handling response with smooth ride quality, and even provides a drift mode to satisfy your occasional urge to go wild. But the real secret lies in the S3 's balance-it can easily switch from a sharp role in cornering on the track to a reliable companion for commuting. Speaking of daily life, its interiors are of good taste, comfortable and exquisite but not exaggerated, enough to impress colleagues. If there is a fly in the ointment, I'm afraid its high pricing is a problem-but its main rivals, the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe and the Acura Integra Type S, are also in the same range.