Impressive no doubt, but 0-60 is more of a headline figure. Obviously out in the real world an M5 would slaughter an RS3 speed wise. Quarter mile trap speed and in gear/ roll acceleration numbers give a better indication of a car’s real world speed.
Great Review joe , almost everyone else is obsesed with 0-60 nowadays but u covered everything else , mpg , ride quality , fit and finish and compered to ! well done !
Absolutely superb video, Joe. I particularly like your comments regarding the closest competitors where you talk about the price differences and interior quality. These 2 points are key to most real world buyers but are largely ignored by most motoring journalists.
Great review Joe! Interesting to hear your comparison against the A45s as I though that was the best hot hatch in the segment so far. Will re-assess once I've spent more time in the Eventuri RS3!
Very good job with your two Audi RS 3 videos and I've sent links to friends who admire our 2019 Audi RS 3. We've put 33k miles on it thus far and aside from putting much better 18-inch 245/40/18 wheels/tires the RS 3 has been a significant pleasure. The stock 235/35/19 tires/wheels were a very poor performing arrangement which we replaced within 3 days of buying the RS 3! We're retired so spend typically 3 days a week running country back roads and now have 33,109 miles on the Audi. Great machine indeed and certainly glad we bought it. Keep up the good work and reviews, certainly great to learn more about high performance aspects, versus the typical foo-foo nonsense other many automobile reporters/writers waste my time with. Keep up the great detail reporting that you do!
Now at 42,217 total miles with 30,396 miles being fast country back road runs 3 days a week as weather permits, the Audi's performance has been flawless and we're very happy with its performance. New Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40/18 tires going on very soon, as the current Michelin A/S3+ 245/40/18 have just about reached their end at 3.5 mm remaining tread depth. A great vehicle indeed and certainly the best I've had during my now 64 years of fast automobiles and driving on many country back roads in VA, W VA and southern CA. Certainly a great automobile!
Definitely my favourite motoring journalist channel. Just so engaging and clear with a balanced view that I can relate to. I love the A45s for it’s looks, but the RS3 soundtrack from the 5 cylinder engine is something else. If I had £65k spare I’d probably take the RS3 based on this review.
Thanks - excellent review - well balanced factual and informative. I have an RS3 carbon sportback on order, so it's good to know I've made the right choice. Interior is OK for me and in the RS3 I looked at last week, the ambient lighting does a good job of brightening things up. No one seems to mention that, but you can customise the colours and wotnot. The tech is great as well. Thanks again, most informative review I've seen of this car to date.
Luscious lips got your car yet 🤔 on one of your comments you slagged off the interior of the S3, are you not aware that’s what your getting, I have to say if I had the money I would get the carbon edition too, enjoy 👍
The review, as always, it's brilliant content! I would really like to highlight the excellent quality of the video! Looking at this reviews on a good 4k tv it's just a joy! Both exterior and interior shots are really top notch quality! Congratulations on that Joe! Greets from Spain.
you're videos are the Best. You're dealing with Questions where i'm really interested into and also you're explanations of you're emtions are speaking my language :)
My dealings with Audi UK are so underwhelming it doesn’t surprise me one bit, I think Stevie Wonder is in charge, sorry Stevie but it’s the blind leading the blind 🙈
As a serial BMW owner, I have to say, this is the first RS3 that I feel a real 'want' for. Seeing as BMW have ruined their own hot hatch line up, I can see one of these as my next car. I don't get the whole obsession with 0-60 times that owners seem to be so fascinated with, I couldn't give a shit if I'm honest, anything under 6 seconds is plenty, but the driving experience and fun-factor of a hot hatch is what attracts me.
I think the 0-60s BS is about comparison to EV’s (the only trick they have) and that, is many places, it’s the only fun you can have. That, and bragging rights. Make no sense to me.
@@final_mile_music9713 I can see what you're saying. I think racing from one set of red traffic lights to the next set, is pointless and boring. I suppose women in sporty SUV's might get some sort of satisfaction from beating other cars doing this, but real drivers will be laughing at such low skilled drivers. I'll be out in the countryside drifting the back end out around corners thanks :-)
Think the previous gen rs3 is better in some respects in looks but new one is decent. Just baffled with bmw, produced the excellent but limited m2 which looked decent, m3 and m5 bit ugly . As for the 1 series , just so ugly
It's always exciting when you click on joes reviews and first frame is a clip of an rs3 kicking out the tail end around a corner ! Glad you did a follow up on this amazing machine joe .Fingers xd in a year or so i will upgrade from my wrx to one of these
1 of the best in the biznis... Joe that is best thing on ur channel is that u just dont look at supercars but nice sporty cars that dont cost more than a villa... excellent job Joe, respect Ser
Great review Joe, sounds like you enjoyed the time with the car. Agree with the interior points, that much money, at least give us the option for the RS design package. But nope we stuck with a bland A3 interior.
Is that Kemora Grey? Looks so nice, even more looking forward to get my car next year. My first RS, my 3rd Audi, previously had a TTS and a Q5. Really looking forward to it.
Great video joe , that Audi is a savage little hot hatch, that 5 cylinder reminds me of my brothers Audi coupe 2.2 back in the early 90,s and that road looks like the same road Harry from Harry,s garage uses to test his cars..
Im so late to the party. but I have been watching this video on repeat since it aired! having ordered the RS3 Vorsprung in Nov 21. I am finally picking it up shortly. This video and the other one have really helped me get a feel for this car without driving it. And you can definitely drive Joe which really helped me understand how the RS is going to handle. Amazing job I definitely need the advanced driving lessons :-) but thank you fantastic job and can't wait to get to Europe. Having an S3 for a few years. A little scary seeing what this can do but what an engine.
I can understand people going on about the price of the RS3......the same is said about the RSQ3 and the TTRS. But that is the price you have to pay for a bit of exclusivity. The superb 5 pot stands alone in a sea of turbo 4 pots and a few 6 cylinder competitors. The 5 pot is not a beneficiary of mass production and, unfortunately, a premium will have to be paid in terms of a bit of that rare exclusivity in todays car market......It's an awesome piece of engineering!
Me too. Joes point regarding price has probably sealed it for me, though. The BMW with a decent spec will be around £8-10k cheaper than the Audi. And the BMW interior looks so much nicer..
Thanks for the video 3 years ago when I was in the market for a new car, the RS3 Sportsback is what I wanted. Test drive brilliant. Obviously the previous edition but was still great. I couldnt afford it, so got a fully specced out Golf R (which still love and drive to this day). But the RS3 always on my radar - and maybe one day. VW take off the Aldi badge and put a VW on it and reduce the price :P
Hi Joe, thanks for the review. It’s very informative. I’m keen to know your thoughts on how the RS3 compares to the current RSQ3 in terms of driving dynamics, transmission and overall feel in the cabin. I understand that they’re different in terms of car types (SUV vs Hatch) however I’m very interested to hear your opinion. Cheers.
the RS3 is ideal if you need the 4 doors and take passengers and stuff around often. But I'll still take the m240i all day if that practicality is not required. Nothing beats a straight 6 coupe.
Great to hear that the Gearbox doesnt kick down in Manual mode and doesnt change up at the rpm limiter either, the former will stop me having to glue a spacer to the pedal, but at the other end we all expect it to change down automatically and not stall when coming to a standstill? :) Good video again Joe, still waiting for my RS3 (should have been built this week)
Thanks for the great video Joe! Super helpful. Just had one question in regards to steering feel.. would you say the Rs3 has more of a weighted steering feel or on the lighter side?
I have one of these and agree with many of your points. Certainly the interior is underwellming and they don't give anything away in terms of extras in the base model but your comment on fuel economy I would challenge. There is no way I can better 25 mpg whatever I do.! Apart for that it is one hell of a machine.
Hi there Joe hope u doin well, I'm Hameed from Cape Town South Africa and I love ur videos, the content etc etc absolutely Epic. Have u heard or perhaps driven an Audi RS3 with an Akrapovic Exhaust on? Also would you advise doing a stage 1Software upgrade on a RS3. I'm considering ordering 1 in January, so just wanted ur professional opinion. Thank You and al the best for the holiday season keep safe.
It is hard for an ordinary person to be that objective about the ability of such a car. My last car was a manual Golf GTI performance which was a lovely car. I traded it in for an RS3 last month which was my first automatic. I am not a good driver being a bit erratic but both vehicles make me feel good and possibly improve my driving. They are just nice cars.
What were Audi going to do - put an A6 interior in there. It's fine, no rattles, well made, etc - not sure why people keep bleating about it. I drove the new RS3 a couple of weeks ago - so unlike all you lot, have actually sat in the bloody thing.
Great review, as always thanks. When you mention the 0-60 time 3.4s, was it actually 0-62 (i.e.100kmh)? There are quite a number of videos out there which show 0-100kmh times significantly below the 3.8s, one even a difficult to believe 3.1s.
Love the engine, love the exterior but from where I spend 99% of my time, it just doesn't look (or I expect feel) £60k special. VW/Audi seeming to have gone cheap on interior this year on both the performance A3s and Golfs :( That noise though is almost enough for me to look beyond that!
Sadly, you're right. Went for a ride last week in my friend's 2022 S3 and the performance was great, but I was surprised by how cheap the interior felt. Lots of hard plastics and it just felt . . . spartan inside. But, the S3, RS3 and Golf R do give you a ton of performance at the cost, so it all depends how you want to spend your money.
Totally agree just based on the bland boring interior this does not warrant spending £50 - £60k hence Audi this time has certainly lost my sale very disappointing. The design spec should come as standard
I wish Audi would sort out their new bumper designs, they remind me of cheap 90s aftermarket bodykits. Having previously owned a Golf 7R I can only imagine what this beast drives like 👍
Hey Joe, please let your connections at Audi UK know that it sucks that we can’t get these cool cars here in the states 🇺🇸. As well as the future BMW M Touring. 🗽 😤
Great video fella! Mad car and yeah I agree with your points too! Realistically it is worth that money. Seems crazy for a hot hatch but it is what it is ✅
Joe really value your opinion as you give such informative all round review covering all aspects of ownership. Can you please do a review of the upcoming Lotus Emira please. Would love a response to show you do read your followers comments. As asked quite a few questions on your various videos and not had any replies yet Thanks
Hi Joe. Great review! What is the colour called on that car? Can’t seem to find it on the Audi website. Also, why can’t we get the alcantara interior in the uk?
Love the exterior, and I expect it to drive brilliantly. However I just can’t get past that dull interior and if I bought one it would annoy me every time I got into it. Therefore I just couldn’t buy one.
@@JoeAchilles1 I’m actually waiting for my local BMW dealer to have a demo M240i, I really like the look of these externally and internally. Given the choice I would also go with a coupe over a hatch, I appreciate that you lose some of the practicality but that is not really a concern for me
@@markrhoden68 it does indeed. I’ve never been a fan of plain black leather interiors. At this price point you really need to be offering options. It’s a major mistake by Audi not to offer the interior pack in the UK.
Great review as always Joe, I'm looking for views or thoughts on would you buy the RS3 with no sunroof, head up display etc over a B9.5 RS4 Vorsprung which is fully loaded in Nardo Grey that carries a mountain bike about on the roof and does everything really well? as that's where I'm at, I've ordered an RS3 Carbon black and I'm having second thoughts as the RS4 is still a cult car and a great all rounder............
Barely a price difference in the US. I’m torn. I know the Audi is basically a souped-up VW, but its really an excellent souped-up VW! And I’m thinking that’ll also keep repair costs from becoming insane later. LOTS of tuning potential for the Audi’s MQB platform too. Less familiar with the BMW. The M240i appears to be a notch above the Audi out of the box, but with a couple options it is more expensive. I had a 3-series years ago that ran great, but when it did finally develop expensive German problems, each trip to the shop was measured in $1000s it seemed. I’ve got a Mk7 GTI now and it experienced common MQB failures (hello, thermostat-I’m talking to you) but these were easily and inexpensively remedied. Leaning towards the Audi-perhaps for familiarity. No losers here.
It's tough to justify the RS5 from a speed perspective. If it's just about space then class up to the RS6/7 etc....but I would have to imagine the RS5 is gonna get a significant upgrade soon. It's been outclassed by the competition for years and now it's kid brother is stronger and much more exciting.
I am so glad to hear that, I am picking up mine this week in that color. I haven't been excited about getting a new car for a few years now but I am about this one.
Good review Joe although I'd prefer the saloon version that Evolve Automotive are playing with on a sadder note sorry to hear that ctrl shift is closing down(according to petrol ped).
Joe, really enjoy your videos! I have a 2010 Audi A3 all wheel turbo…150k on this little beast and running pretty strong… love the car.. but have seriously been considering the full tilt clubman..2020 version or newer. My question IS…. Should I just put some fairly serious money into my baby or go for the Mini? Not so sure if I’m trading up… I would appreciate yours and others opinion!! Thanks mate… just a guy in Houston!! Cheers to all!
Great review. Wish they brought the hatch RS3 to North America. Would love that as my next daily when I replace the Golf R. We don't even get the A35/45 hatch. WTH?!
They don't sell enough in the US to justify it. Perhaps the Golf is an exception because of the name it's made for itself and history etcetera not sure.
Epic review mate, this car is insane but i do get what you're talking about on the interior. It really doesnt feel special and they should give you more option to customize it. I smell some aftermarket interior trims comiing in
When current generation of M5 went out and did 0-60 in 3.3 it was mind blowing. But this, RS3 - small sportback, doing 3.4 is just incredible
And for atleast half the price 😂😂
M5 is a big car, different comfort level, different weight. BMW managed to make it as fast as a small car. Bravo, bmw 😺
Impressive no doubt, but 0-60 is more of a headline figure. Obviously out in the real world an M5 would slaughter an RS3 speed wise. Quarter mile trap speed and in gear/ roll acceleration numbers give a better indication of a car’s real world speed.
@@gregs8685 haha true but where though, on the 8 out of 10 roads where Ive got speed cameras or the other 2 where its always choca block with traffic
@@JohnSmith-me2wg this argument also defeats the purpose of the RS3 though….
Everybody talks about the interior of RS3, in my opinion, it's fantastic! All the car is amazing!🔥🔥🔥
Great Review joe , almost everyone else is obsesed with 0-60 nowadays but u covered everything else , mpg , ride quality , fit and finish and compered to ! well done !
Very true David, carwow has people gone mad on 0-60 and quarter mile times bullshit, the ordinary person rarely does that type of driving..
Can’t wait for mine to be delivered!
Getting mine in Kyalami Green let's gooooooo!!
Whats the waiting times like, been waiting more than 6 months now for a BMW
I bet, mega car 👌
Vorspung in Daytona gray been on order since early September
Great video again Joe ! RS 3 vs M2 Competion next please !
Absolutely superb video, Joe. I particularly like your comments regarding the closest competitors where you talk about the price differences and interior quality. These 2 points are key to most real world buyers but are largely ignored by most motoring journalists.
Great review Joe! Interesting to hear your comparison against the A45s as I though that was the best hot hatch in the segment so far. Will re-assess once I've spent more time in the Eventuri RS3!
Cheers guys! Can't wait to see what you do with yours, very much look forward to trying it out once the project has started 👊👌
Very good job with your two Audi RS 3 videos and I've sent links to friends who admire our 2019 Audi RS 3. We've put 33k miles on it thus far and aside from putting much better 18-inch 245/40/18 wheels/tires the RS 3 has been a significant pleasure. The stock 235/35/19 tires/wheels were a very poor performing arrangement which we replaced within 3 days of buying the RS 3! We're retired so spend typically 3 days a week running country back roads and now have 33,109 miles on the Audi. Great machine indeed and certainly glad we bought it.
Keep up the good work and reviews, certainly great to learn more about high performance aspects, versus the typical foo-foo nonsense other many automobile reporters/writers waste my time with. Keep up the great detail reporting that you do!
Now at 42,217 total miles with 30,396 miles being fast country back road runs 3 days a week as weather permits, the Audi's performance has been flawless and we're very happy with its performance. New Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40/18 tires going on very soon, as the current Michelin A/S3+ 245/40/18 have just about reached their end at 3.5 mm remaining tread depth. A great vehicle indeed and certainly the best I've had during my now 64 years of fast automobiles and driving on many country back roads in VA, W VA and southern CA. Certainly a great automobile!
2022 fixes most of those problems, time to trade in your old 2019
Definitely my favourite motoring journalist channel. Just so engaging and clear with a balanced view that I can relate to.
I love the A45s for it’s looks, but the RS3 soundtrack from the 5 cylinder engine is something else. If I had £65k spare I’d probably take the RS3 based on this review.
Still loving my M440i… 40+mpg in Eco Pro and 0-60 3.8 secs, 4 seats, golf clubs & kids no issues!
New RS3 is perfect, practical for daily and super fun to play around with.
Its not practical cuz it has a bit over 300l trunk capacity.. they fucked up with this, i love this mini v10 engine😁
Grey car, black wheels, and blue brake calipers looks the best. Perfect combo.
Great video. Loving the balanced and thoughtful content joe. Excellent work. 👍
I really like those box style extended wheel fenders.
Excellent content as usual Joe, Out of the 2 I prefer the RS3 personally. Keep up the good work as always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you ❤️
Rs3 without a question, 240i is just too ugly and not practical. It’s even worse than the m2 for passenger and trunk
Thanks - excellent review - well balanced factual and informative. I have an RS3 carbon sportback on order, so it's good to know I've made the right choice. Interior is OK for me and in the RS3 I looked at last week, the ambient lighting does a good job of brightening things up. No one seems to mention that, but you can customise the colours and wotnot. The tech is great as well. Thanks again, most informative review I've seen of this car to date.
Congrats on the choice of car mate, what colour did you go for?
Luscious lips got your car yet 🤔 on one of your comments you slagged off the interior of the S3, are you not aware that’s what your getting, I have to say if I had the money I would get the carbon edition too, enjoy 👍
The review, as always, it's brilliant content!
I would really like to highlight the excellent quality of the video! Looking at this reviews on a good 4k tv it's just a joy! Both exterior and interior shots are really top notch quality!
Congratulations on that Joe!
Greets from Spain.
you're videos are the Best. You're dealing with Questions where i'm really interested into and also you're explanations of you're emtions are speaking my language :)
Part 2 is as good as part one was joe. But u do know my love for this car 😀 best new rs3 review online well done 👌🏼
I find that situation with options on the interior unbelievable for this level of car
Me too, very confusing on a £50k+ hatch, strange decision by someone at Audi UK.
@@JoeAchilles1 Mercedes and BMW both offer colour leather options in their top hatchbacks, just think its nice to brighten up a rather dark interior
My dealings with Audi UK are so underwhelming it doesn’t surprise me one bit, I think Stevie Wonder is in charge, sorry Stevie but it’s the blind leading the blind 🙈
@@JoeAchilles1 Hey, at least you guys get the correct steering wheel! Audi of America won't even let us have that!
@@vomErsten it's because of the adaptive cruise
Kemora Grey 🥰🥰 the car looks amazing 😀 that’s why I’ve got the S3, I’m too poor for an RS3 😢
As a serial BMW owner, I have to say, this is the first RS3 that I feel a real 'want' for.
Seeing as BMW have ruined their own hot hatch line up, I can see one of these as my next car.
I don't get the whole obsession with 0-60 times that owners seem to be so fascinated with, I couldn't give a shit if I'm honest, anything under 6 seconds is plenty, but the driving experience and fun-factor of a hot hatch is what attracts me.
I think the 0-60s BS is about comparison to EV’s (the only trick they have) and that, is many places, it’s the only fun you can have. That, and bragging rights. Make no sense to me.
@@final_mile_music9713 I can see what you're saying.
I think racing from one set of red traffic lights to the next set, is pointless and boring. I suppose women in sporty SUV's might get some sort of satisfaction from beating other cars doing this, but real drivers will be laughing at such low skilled drivers.
I'll be out in the countryside drifting the back end out around corners thanks :-)
Think the previous gen rs3 is better in some respects in looks but new one is decent. Just baffled with bmw, produced the excellent but limited m2 which looked decent, m3 and m5 bit ugly . As for the 1 series , just so ugly
enjoyed the review. love the external shots as the car shoots up the road.
It's always exciting when you click on joes reviews and first frame is a clip of an rs3 kicking out the tail end around a corner ! Glad you did a follow up on this amazing machine joe .Fingers xd in a year or so i will upgrade from my wrx to one of these
Great video Joe
I’ve been converted to BMW Especially the X3 30D. Msport Looking at getting 1 soon
Great video Joe! Thank you for sharing your experiences with the RS3 👍
1 of the best in the biznis... Joe that is
best thing on ur channel is that u just dont look at supercars but nice sporty cars that dont cost more than a villa... excellent job Joe, respect Ser
Great review Joe, sounds like you enjoyed the time with the car. Agree with the interior points, that much money, at least give us the option for the RS design package. But nope we stuck with a bland A3 interior.
Great review Joe. Imo, the base spec car with more brushed aluminium and silver alloys looks much better. And it does sound good too....
Is that Kemora Grey? Looks so nice, even more looking forward to get my car next year. My first RS, my 3rd Audi, previously had a TTS and a Q5. Really looking forward to it.
Love this review. Made me feel like someone more like myself is giving proper advice on the car. Well done
I had a choice between the RS3 and the m240ix (and a Tesla 3), in my shopping this summer. I got the m240ix with Tacora Red Leather.
Nice one Joe. Be interesting to see how the new M2 compares. That is going to be an absolute weapon I rekon
Great video joe , that Audi is a savage little hot hatch, that 5 cylinder reminds me of my brothers Audi coupe 2.2 back in the early 90,s and that road looks like the same road Harry from Harry,s garage uses to test his cars..
Nice one! I prefer it as a saloon, and in a very bright colour!
Nah, which bright color then? Black looks way better
Cheers Joe awesome video as always! I’ve got a Vorsprung on order and so it’s great to hear your honest opinion on it! All the best mate, cheers
Love the repeated use of the Metcalfe bends! 🤣
Im so late to the party. but I have been watching this video on repeat since it aired! having ordered the RS3 Vorsprung in Nov 21. I am finally picking it up shortly. This video and the other one have really helped me get a feel for this car without driving it. And you can definitely drive Joe which really helped me understand how the RS is going to handle. Amazing job I definitely need the advanced driving lessons :-) but thank you fantastic job and can't wait to get to Europe. Having an S3 for a few years. A little scary seeing what this can do but what an engine.
Have been waiting for this video with standard tyres. Perfect.
I can understand people going on about the price of the RS3......the same is said about the RSQ3 and the TTRS. But that is the price you have to pay for a bit of exclusivity. The superb 5 pot stands alone in a sea of turbo 4 pots and a few 6 cylinder competitors. The 5 pot is not a beneficiary of mass production and, unfortunately, a premium will have to be paid in terms of a bit of that rare exclusivity in todays car market......It's an awesome piece of engineering!
But is it mkre expensive than the A45s?
Hello Joe, Marty Christmas and I look forward to a test of RS3 and new M2 as soon as it arrives. All the best for Christmas 🎄
Great Review, underrated channel!
The fact the RS3 can be mentioned in the same sentence as an M3 X drive and no one laughs, shows just how good a driving machine the RS3 is 👍
Love the video mate! Really tempting to go for one!
Sublime video again Joe. Many thanks
I’m deciding between the new rs3 and m240i xdrive, so thanks for the comparison!
Me too. Joes point regarding price has probably sealed it for me, though. The BMW with a decent spec will be around £8-10k cheaper than the Audi. And the BMW interior looks so much nicer..
There’s one in stock at my local dealer and it’s the only one they will have for 3 months but I’m deciding to wait for rs3 to be available in the US
@@generickk8187 the sportback/hacthback is not coming to the US, correct?
@@franciscovelazquez4352 correct, only sedan
What comparison? LOL One cost more than the other, and one has 2 doors. Is that the comparison you were hoping for?
If you’ve got the money its a bargain . Beautifully built, exciting and stunning to look at . I like the interior it suits the car.
Can't wait to drive one, what a beast 💪
Again awesome. You didn't answer last time, so you made a video to give your answer. How cool is this !!!!! Thanks. Keep it up
Very nice and liveable too as not overly firm. Interior fine with me as I am not a fan of the flashy stitching and coloured seat panels.
Well done Joe... as always!
This is a lovely little beast of a thing.
Thanks for the video 3 years ago when I was in the market for a new car, the RS3 Sportsback is what I wanted. Test drive brilliant. Obviously the previous edition but was still great. I couldnt afford it, so got a fully specced out Golf R (which still love and drive to this day). But the RS3 always on my radar - and maybe one day. VW take off the Aldi badge and put a VW on it and reduce the price :P
Hi Joe, thanks for the review. It’s very informative.
I’m keen to know your thoughts on how the RS3 compares to the current RSQ3 in terms of driving dynamics, transmission and overall feel in the cabin. I understand that they’re different in terms of car types (SUV vs Hatch) however I’m very interested to hear your opinion. Cheers.
I know you wanted Joes opinion but I’m pretty sure the current RSQ3 is based on the old car, I may be wrong though so they kind of don’t compare
@@majinsbo I agree. I think its using the older version of the 2.5L 5 cylinder engine (480nm compared to the newer 500nm)
Thanks for this video ! Great analysis and conclusion !
the RS3 is ideal if you need the 4 doors and take passengers and stuff around often. But I'll still take the m240i all day if that practicality is not required. Nothing beats a straight 6 coupe.
i can listen this 5-pot allday long... nice video!
Great to hear that the Gearbox doesnt kick down in Manual mode and doesnt change up at the rpm limiter either, the former will stop me having to glue a spacer to the pedal, but at the other end we all expect it to change down automatically and not stall when coming to a standstill? :)
Good video again Joe, still waiting for my RS3 (should have been built this week)
Great video Joe! I'm glad I ordered one now just have to wait until April
Bad ass video Joe! Well done sir!
Thanks for the great video Joe! Super helpful. Just had one question in regards to steering feel.. would you say the Rs3 has more of a weighted steering feel or on the lighter side?
Lovely to see, thank you
This video deserves more views. 👏🏾
Love this car! That 5 cylinder soundtrack reminds me of the UR Quattro rally cars… 🤔🥴👍👀
I have one of these and agree with many of your points. Certainly the interior is underwellming and they don't give anything away in terms of extras in the base model but your comment on fuel economy I would challenge. There is no way I can better 25 mpg whatever I do.!
Apart for that it is one hell of a machine.
Hi there Joe hope u doin well, I'm Hameed from Cape Town South Africa and I love ur videos, the content etc etc absolutely Epic. Have u heard or perhaps driven an Audi RS3 with an Akrapovic Exhaust on? Also would you advise doing a stage 1Software upgrade on a RS3. I'm considering ordering 1 in January, so just wanted ur professional opinion. Thank You and al the best for the holiday season keep safe.
If you do a software upgrade then it invalidates the manufacturers warranty.
It is hard for an ordinary person to be that objective about the ability of such a car. My last car was a manual Golf GTI performance which was a lovely car. I traded it in for an RS3 last month which was my first automatic. I am not a good driver being a bit erratic but both vehicles make me feel good and possibly improve my driving. They are just nice cars.
Bang on with what you said about the interior. Terrible how the Rs3 interior feels exactly like my a3 lol
What were Audi going to do - put an A6 interior in there. It's fine, no rattles, well made, etc - not sure why people keep bleating about it. I drove the new RS3 a couple of weeks ago - so unlike all you lot, have actually sat in the bloody thing.
Great review, as always thanks. When you mention the 0-60 time 3.4s, was it actually 0-62 (i.e.100kmh)? There are quite a number of videos out there which show 0-100kmh times significantly below the 3.8s, one even a difficult to believe 3.1s.
I've noticed if people use the timing gear built in to the Audi, it shows a much faster 0-60 time.
Love the engine, love the exterior but from where I spend 99% of my time, it just doesn't look (or I expect feel) £60k special. VW/Audi seeming to have gone cheap on interior this year on both the performance A3s and Golfs :( That noise though is almost enough for me to look beyond that!
Sadly, you're right. Went for a ride last week in my friend's 2022 S3 and the performance was great, but I was surprised by how cheap the interior felt. Lots of hard plastics and it just felt . . . spartan inside.
But, the S3, RS3 and Golf R do give you a ton of performance at the cost, so it all depends how you want to spend your money.
Totally agree just based on the bland boring interior this does not warrant spending £50 - £60k hence Audi this time has certainly lost my sale very disappointing. The design spec should come as standard
I wish Audi would sort out their new bumper designs, they remind me of cheap 90s aftermarket bodykits. Having previously owned a Golf 7R I can only imagine what this beast drives like 👍
Hey Joe, please let your connections at Audi UK know that it sucks that we can’t get these cool cars here in the states 🇺🇸. As well as the future BMW M Touring. 🗽 😤
Great video fella! Mad car and yeah I agree with your points too! Realistically it is worth that money. Seems crazy for a hot hatch but it is what it is ✅
Hey Joe, this is the place where Harry is doing his videos/test drives?
Once you see those sneaky take offs, you know its Joe...
Joe really value your opinion as you give such informative all round review covering all aspects of ownership. Can you please do a review of the upcoming Lotus Emira please. Would love a response to show you do read your followers comments. As asked quite a few questions on your various videos and not had any replies yet Thanks
Hi Joe. Great review! What is the colour called on that car? Can’t seem to find it on the Audi website. Also, why can’t we get the alcantara interior in the uk?
Nothing better than an RS3!
You know the M240i is good when the question is if the full fledged RS3 is as good and not the S3
S3 is in the same class as the M235, so M240 is the like for like for the RS3
@@muhammedpatel6854 you clearly no zilch about cars!
@@Hmanchester0807 ??
@@muhammedpatel6854 No it isn't. The RS3 is the equivalent of an M2.
So true😂
Great review. I’ve got one for two days next week so will be able to try for myself :-)
I wish we got this in wagon form in the US
no one gets the rs3 in estate/wagon form. Do you mean hatchback?
@@aadi8568 yeah that's what I meant.
Will this come to the US?
Love the exterior, and I expect it to drive brilliantly. However I just can’t get past that dull interior and if I bought one it would annoy me every time I got into it. Therefore I just couldn’t buy one.
Fair enough, like I said in the video it might be the decider for some potential buyers... Shame it doesn't have nicer options in the UK.
@@JoeAchilles1 I’m actually waiting for my local BMW dealer to have a demo M240i, I really like the look of these externally and internally. Given the choice I would also go with a coupe over a hatch, I appreciate that you lose some of the practicality but that is not really a concern for me
@@chrisclokey4840 and the m240i offers colour in that interior
That's why I would just make up for it a crazy exterior color that can't be had on lesser models
@@markrhoden68 it does indeed. I’ve never been a fan of plain black leather interiors. At this price point you really need to be offering options. It’s a major mistake by Audi not to offer the interior pack in the UK.
Great review as always Joe, I'm looking for views or thoughts on would you buy the RS3 with no sunroof, head up display etc over a B9.5 RS4 Vorsprung which is fully loaded in Nardo Grey that carries a mountain bike about on the roof and does everything really well? as that's where I'm at, I've ordered an RS3 Carbon black and I'm having second thoughts as the RS4 is still a cult car and a great all rounder............
RS3 is for 20 years old. RS4 is for adults 😉 and yeah. With children you go RS4 !
@@Dark_Wings88 I cancelled the RS3, no brainer when I weighed it up, cheers.
Barely a price difference in the US. I’m torn. I know the Audi is basically a souped-up VW, but its really an excellent souped-up VW! And I’m thinking that’ll also keep repair costs from becoming insane later. LOTS of tuning potential for the Audi’s MQB platform too. Less familiar with the BMW. The M240i appears to be a notch above the Audi out of the box, but with a couple options it is more expensive. I had a 3-series years ago that ran great, but when it did finally develop expensive German problems, each trip to the shop was measured in $1000s it seemed. I’ve got a Mk7 GTI now and it experienced common MQB failures (hello, thermostat-I’m talking to you) but these were easily and inexpensively remedied. Leaning towards the Audi-perhaps for familiarity. No losers here.
It's tough to justify the RS5 from a speed perspective. If it's just about space then class up to the RS6/7 etc....but I would have to imagine the RS5 is gonna get a significant upgrade soon. It's been outclassed by the competition for years and now it's kid brother is stronger and much more exciting.
I will take the new M240i. Saw one in Brooklyn grey in the flesh and it's stunning. Love its aggressive new styling.
I am so glad to hear that, I am picking up mine this week in that color. I haven't been excited about getting a new car for a few years now but I am about this one.
@@eddiee2750 Congrats 👏. I fell in love when I saw it. That grey is just so amazing against all the black CF trims. Drives as amazing as it looks.
the fact that you are even comparing an M lite car to a full fledge RS car shows how in real the M240 is
Good review Joe although I'd prefer the saloon version that Evolve Automotive are playing with on a sadder note sorry to hear that ctrl shift is closing down(according to petrol ped).
The fact that you think “proper summer tires” are going to perform well in 7C/44F temps shows how little you know about tires.
Joe, really enjoy your videos! I have a 2010 Audi A3 all wheel turbo…150k on this little beast and running pretty strong… love the car.. but have seriously been considering the full tilt clubman..2020 version or newer. My question IS…. Should I just put some fairly serious money into my baby or go for the Mini? Not so sure if I’m trading up… I would appreciate yours and others opinion!! Thanks mate… just a guy in Houston!! Cheers to all!
Is it a 2.0 TFSI?
Joe my old golf r mk7 dsg in manual mode never changed down if in 4th stayed in it
So a mk8 r is different then
Joe your the best
On Point 👍🏻🏁🇩🇰❤️
Joe, how was the heated steering wheel? ;DDD
Car of the decade
Great review. Wish they brought the hatch RS3 to North America. Would love that as my next daily when I replace the Golf R. We don't even get the A35/45 hatch. WTH?!
They don't sell enough in the US to justify it. Perhaps the Golf is an exception because of the name it's made for itself and history etcetera not sure.
Epic review mate, this car is insane but i do get what you're talking about on the interior. It really doesnt feel special and they should give you more option to customize it. I smell some aftermarket interior trims comiing in
Is that car specked with the rs dynamic suspension?
I am 100% cross shopping the RS3 8Y and The M3 X. For me these are $10,000 apart after I have configured them most likely.
M3?
Beautiful looking car 🚘