If ever you've dreamt of a compact luxury sedan that boasts the athletic abilities of a sports coupe, rejoice: our beloved German brand has brought that fantasy into the realm of reality with the 2017 Audi S3!

Yet what, beyond high-octane performance, is this four-door all about?

The vehicular gurus at MotorWeek offer their take in the clip below. Ride along with them right here:

A wholly uncompromising entry-level offering, the base Premium Plus trim is not one to disappoint.

Standard features on this model include 18-inch wheels, summer performance tires, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, the MMI infotainment interface, Bluetooth functionality, a rearview camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, as well as a terrific, 10-speaker sound system, complete with HD and satellite radios, and a CD player.

If you'd like to meet this modern marvel "in the metal," or wish to put one through its paces on the open road, we encourage you to pay us a visit at our Houston, TX location. Upon your stopover, we'll be sure to set you up with a test drive in the S3, or any other Audi model that's on your radar screen.

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