Powering the Audi A3 is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 201 horsepower power is sent to the front or to all-four wheels via a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. An even higher performance version of the same engine powers the all-wheel drive Audi S3, where it makes 306 horsepower--enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. The RS 3 is at the top of the lineup and is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that produces 401 horsepower and 368 lbs-foot of torque.

The Premium trim includes leather seating with heated front seats, a panoramic glass sunroof, LED plus automatic headlights, 17-inch wheels, power adjustable side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12-way power adjustable driver's seat, rearview camera, heated mirrors and washer nozzles, twin USB power/data ports, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a 10-speaker sound system.

The S3 also adds parking sensors, sport bucket front seats, 18-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, a more aggressive suspension, and a special front grille as standard equipment.

The RS 3 is more sport oriented featuring a sportier suspension, power bucket seats, sport pedals, leather steering wheel and 19-inch wheels.

The Premium Plus and Prestige also return for 2022 the Premium Plus adds Adaptive Cruise Assist, Audi Active Lane Assist, wireless device charging, a garage door opener and LED headlights with DRL Signature. The Prestige takes that even further with additional styling updates, animation for the headlights and taillights, a head-up display, Matrix LED headlights, a headlamp washer system and a technology package.

Safety features on all the models include anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control and a tire pressure monitoring system. Airbags include advanced driver and passenger front airbags, knee airbags, thorax side airbags as well as side curtain airbags. An anti-theft alarm system comes standard, while Active Lane Assist, Audi Pre-Sense automatic braking and adaptive cruise control are all optional.