2 Oct 2026, Fri
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The Audi A3 is a perfectly pleasant car for everyday driving, but it would not be our first or even twentieth pick for attempting to outrun Georgia troopers. The Georgia State Patrol trains its troopers thoroughly in high-speed pursuit and equips them accordingly.

That mismatch made the A3 driver’s escape attempt a losing proposition from the start. Predictably, the well-trained troopers brought the chase to a close, leaving the compact Audi as another example of an outclassed getaway car.