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Audi S3 - should Audi USA import it?

Audi has announced its S3 for Europe per an Inside Line Edmunds article of 08/01/06. The price in Germany is roughly $46K.
Should Audi USA bring this model here? Would USA enthusasists buy it over the GTI or current A3 3.2 S-line?
Should Audi USA bring this model here? Would USA enthusasists buy it over the GTI or current A3 3.2 S-line?
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The Audi S3 would not compete with the VW GTI any more than an Acura TSX competes with a Honda Civic sedan. Similar package size, vastly different contents...
The GTI is a very competent front-wheel-drive grocery getter that nimbly slaloms around porky SUVs with ease. The Euro S3 is an all-wheel drive "shooting brake" that will leave almost anything without a V8 or a Porsche badge in the rear view mirror. The S3 hatchback is also lighter and faster than the US-spec A3 5-door, perfect for couples who tend to haul gear and luggage, but not usually rear seat passengers.
Why shouldn't the USA have a practical 3-door sports car? Since the US auto manufacturers abandoned the hatchback vehicle configuration to build more trucks, we have been left with only two affordable, high-quality, high performance, practical everyday sports cars: the Corvette and the 350Z. I'll take the awd Audi, thank you.
Could we please have the Alfa Romeo Brera too?
Like your Rabbit, the S3 is surprisingly roomy. But the S3 adds so much more in powertrain, suspension, chassis tuning, and spectacular interior -- it's a better package than compact car currently offered by anyone, including Audi USA.
So, Audi, when are you bringing the S3 to North America?