@@nqobilemahlaba2230the car is expensive as is, I don't think RS3 badge would change the price much. And the three rings on the front and steering wheel are black, they need to be silver, it's like camouflage when black.
What I am happy with is that they kept the 5cyl engine ! Design is cool. And the next good thing is that they kept the hvac controls in a separate display with physical buttons.
@@justinbecker4772 I always thought that was the weak part of the pre face lift exterior, but to be honest I like it a bit better than the facelift. Something about the proportions of the rear diffuser looks off to me (not as badly with a dark paint color though). Idk, maybe looks better in person
as if the 5 cylinder engine wasn't enough to know that its an RS, key features to look for at are the bumpers, side skirts, exhaust stack, brake calipers and wheels. anyone can slap on a badge and call the A3 an "RS" but these stand out feature would sure enough let any true automotive enthusiast know what they're looking at
Coming from a 2018 Golf R if Audi would bring the RS3 Sportback to the US there’s a very good chance that would be my next car. The hatchback makes this car the best of all worlds with amazing performance and driving dynamics and an incredibly practical vehicle. My Golf R is such a usable fun vehicle but I’ve outgrown it a bit. If I could take the identical practicality and improve the performance and luxury it’d be my perfect vehicle. I promise I’m far from the only American that feels that way. The sedan version is so tiny with so little usable space it might as well be a roadster. That one is a non-starter for me. I feel like Audi is missing a massive opportunity by not making the RS3 Sportback available in the US. I didn’t want to get above 6 figures for my next car but now I’m looking at BMW XM3/4 or Macan GTS.
I had the 8V, too soft looking and the interior now looks very dated. Driving position was poor and it handled like a golf. Now have the 8Y, my God what a difference. Ten times better to drive and looks so much better. I never got a second glance with my nardo 8V, but my Tango Red 8Y just gets gorped at all day long by people. Stop living in the past and get the new RS3.
Current 8y owner, I think the only thing I that surprised me is the new design of rear bumper & diffuser. To be honest, it looks much better than the 8y
This is how Audi RS3 should be done, nice job Audi. Proper pocket rocket with subtle but aggressive design love it ❤❤❤ Auto Trader team great video ❤❤❤
I have not been impressed with Audi’s car designs since the 2018 RS7 performance but this brings me back into their cars. Would love to own one of these bad boys
I'll take one in Saloon version... But... I WANT IT in Audi Ara Blue Chrystal Effect (LOVE that colour! 👌) so it's a shame they don't come in that gorgeous glistening blue 😒 😎🇬🇧
I bought an S3 a few months but have been looking forward to the new RS3 reviews. I live in the south east of England and have managed 27 mph on average since I got the car. I wonder if the RS3 will get that up, or if I'll still be stuck in traffic jams and hampered by speed cameras, but in a more expensive car.
Personally I kinda love the new design (not that steering wheel tho) It’s a great face lift and also I love that they didn’t downsize. Idk if I like it more than the previous model tho. Both look p fantastic Also thank god it’s a proper Audi
Our local RS3 drives to and from the town centre several times a day, full accel down the 20mph one way residential street every time. License says B055 too like the guys trying to tick every audi stereotype
That front grille looks like it’s either had lip fillers or been stung by a wasp! Apart from that, looking pretty good, and let’s all celebrate the continuation of the glorious 5 cyl engine.
WoWsers! Love that Bright Green paintwork and the engine/exhaust noise. Not so keen on those haptic buttons on the steering wheel though or the £50K+ GBP price tag. I'd choose the hatchback but will just have to 'make do' with my i20N..
Entry level? I had an RS4 and swapped to this, didn't need the extra space anymore and it's faster than the RS4, better to drive as well. Hardly entry level, what ever the fuck that means.
Yes it's nice I love me prefacelift S3 8y saloon in glacier white the problem with both facelifts S3/rs3 is the badges missing front and badges back not as good ,yes everyone likes blacked out grills on standard car etc too look like rs3/S3 but on these cars should be there it's a statement of what you pay for
If they put a better steering response it will be perfect!!!!! and maybe an under 9 sec for 100-200 km/h than 9,4 sec that i achieved with my actual RS3
What is the warranty on these independent shoprepair work? For new Tesla OEM, I believe they come with four years, 80,000 km. Yeah but outside Tesla, OEM packs are ridiculously priced. On Toyota HEVs, it's been reported brand new OEM last the longest.
Doesn't need it. Hits 60mph in well under 4s and 180mph top end. Speed limit in UK is 70mph and most of the time, you're stuck behind other cars. Only time you can use the power is to overtake or for as long as it takes to come up behind a line of slower moving cars.
So, squircle steering wheel and some tweaked drive modes is all that is new this year? That is kind of disappointing after the s3 picked up some goodies. I hope the price reflects the lack of upgrades.
Not having an RS badge on the grill should be a crime
They probably saving money
Think it’s the poorest move I’ve seen and my heart lies with Audi 🫠
@@GamingBizzness No matter - plenty of them on AliExpress LOL
Steeringwheel audi logo plastic bro , no aluminum rings. feeling of luxury is gone on the new rs3.
RS3 2018 its a better choice for money and Luxury ✅
@@nqobilemahlaba2230the car is expensive as is, I don't think RS3 badge would change the price much. And the three rings on the front and steering wheel are black, they need to be silver, it's like camouflage when black.
What I am happy with is that they kept the 5cyl engine ! Design is cool. And the next good thing is that they kept the hvac controls in a separate display with physical buttons.
It's not a new car, just a facelift.
For me the pre-facelift model looks better, but I don’t hate the updates compared to some other recent designs.
It's good they got rid of the rear fake vent.
@@justinbecker4772 I always thought that was the weak part of the pre face lift exterior, but to be honest I like it a bit better than the facelift. Something about the proportions of the rear diffuser looks off to me (not as badly with a dark paint color though). Idk, maybe looks better in person
@@justinbecker4772 current 8y owner agree. to be honest, the new design of rear bumper & diffuser looks much better than the 8y
For those living in Wales, it should do 0-20mph in just over a second 😄
Save the sheep!
Khayalami green? .....No DNA just RSA🇿🇦
@@rockyr2991 dankooo bru 😂🙌🏽🇿🇦
Lol Mzansi for sure.
Simple Question: WHY would you remove the badge at the front if that is the ONE thing that definitely defines the RS aspect???
Cost cuttings.
Too heavy 🙄
@@TheJoStephan umm it’s the 5 cylinder engine not a badge
as if the 5 cylinder engine wasn't enough to know that its an RS, key features to look for at are the bumpers, side skirts, exhaust stack, brake calipers and wheels. anyone can slap on a badge and call the A3 an "RS" but these stand out feature would sure enough let any true automotive enthusiast know what they're looking at
The grill oddly sticks out
The pre facelift sticks out more lol
Looks kinda odd the way it sticks out
Coming from a 2018 Golf R if Audi would bring the RS3 Sportback to the US there’s a very good chance that would be my next car. The hatchback makes this car the best of all worlds with amazing performance and driving dynamics and an incredibly practical vehicle. My Golf R is such a usable fun vehicle but I’ve outgrown it a bit. If I could take the identical practicality and improve the performance and luxury it’d be my perfect vehicle. I promise I’m far from the only American that feels that way. The sedan version is so tiny with so little usable space it might as well be a roadster. That one is a non-starter for me. I feel like Audi is missing a massive opportunity by not making the RS3 Sportback available in the US.
I didn’t want to get above 6 figures for my next car but now I’m looking at BMW XM3/4 or Macan GTS.
Not bad, but the 8V in nardo grey with the black pack will remain the best looking for me personally.
@@CorleoneFam07 nice you said for you
Nardi grey is so dull though!
Prefer my ara blue with alu pack
Audi making the rs3 uglier
I had the 8V, too soft looking and the interior now looks very dated. Driving position was poor and it handled like a golf. Now have the 8Y, my God what a difference. Ten times better to drive and looks so much better. I never got a second glance with my nardo 8V, but my Tango Red 8Y just gets gorped at all day long by people. Stop living in the past and get the new RS3.
That opening scene just punches you in the face 🔥
I’m so disappointed that Audi isn’t bringing the hatch back to the states. I would buy one in a heartbeat!
Good thing it has a 5cyl not a 3cyl hybrid 🔥
Why would they do that ffs. Its a facelift not a new model
not gonna take long before they remove it. r8 is gone, tt is gone, ttrs is gone, also the 5cil in ttrs. so rs3 is the last 5cil car audi has.....
Thank you for removing the fake vents on the rear :D
Yeah they were the ugliest part on the car
current 8y owner agree. to be honest, the new design of rear bumper & diffuser looks much better than the 8y
the rear looks so much better now 🔥🔥
Best female presenter on UA-cam
On-God 🙌🏾
Current 8y owner, I think the only thing I that surprised me is the new design of rear bumper & diffuser. To be honest, it looks much better than the 8y
going to miss that RS3 startup lights
….very refreshing report….you are for shure a excellent new version….😊
Wish they would have the hatch in the US
Buy a Golf.
@@bobbydemondukes no comparison, plus the 2025 R interior is horrendous with that slapped on tablet.
This is how Audi RS3 should be done, nice job Audi. Proper pocket rocket with subtle but aggressive design love it ❤❤❤
Auto Trader team great video ❤❤❤
The new wheels look like the Rotiform BLQ! Been using those for a while myself on my Golf R! Love it, hatch all the way too!
what is with black fronts, it looks like it lost it's bumpers
After watching this, I've just ordered one 😊
I have not been impressed with Audi’s car designs since the 2018 RS7 performance but this brings me back into their cars. Would love to own one of these bad boys
Great upgrade, I like what they did with the rear pumber diffuser, Sporty look indeed. Great video as always..
Yes! buttons!! Lots of them
The way she said Khayalami😭❤️you'd think she's really from here🇿🇦
I would love the pre facelift with those seats
The wheel design is amazing! Hate that I can see the muffler under the diffuser
Finally! Rev counter as it should be!!!
Love her Yano 👍
Alex is fabulous. Pity about the chav chariot
Pretty futuristic 💚
Those grey wheels are 🔥
I'll take one in Saloon version... But... I WANT IT in Audi Ara Blue Chrystal Effect (LOVE that colour! 👌) so it's a shame they don't come in that gorgeous glistening blue 😒 😎🇬🇧
Love that look. Reminds me a little of the Bocanegra though
Perfect from all angles 👍
I hope the dealer allows me to take my OEM 8Y flat bottom steering wheel, when I trade it in for the RS3...
Alexandra, do you do Audio books? Your voice is very soothing :)
Haha... Funnily enough, I have done that 🤣🤣
I love driving feel and steering, so no Audis for me but appreciate the engineering.
I bought an S3 a few months but have been looking forward to the new RS3 reviews. I live in the south east of England and have managed 27 mph on average since I got the car. I wonder if the RS3 will get that up, or if I'll still be stuck in traffic jams and hampered by speed cameras, but in a more expensive car.
Shut up and take my money , Definitely the Hatch , Perfect pocket rocket 🚀
I love it, but I hate that they removed the front RS3 badge.
Personally I kinda love the new design (not that steering wheel tho)
It’s a great face lift and also I love that they didn’t downsize. Idk if I like it more than the previous model tho. Both look p fantastic
Also thank god it’s a proper Audi
Are those touch capacitive buttons on steering wheel? Great looking wheel though.
Driving through your town soon at 11pm with the driver revving out 2nd gear to induce pops and bangs on the overrun
Our local RS3 drives to and from the town centre several times a day, full accel down the 20mph one way residential street every time. License says B055 too like the guys trying to tick every audi stereotype
£9.5k over the old RS3? 60k base lol
Thought it was an A1 for a second... definitely has to be a saloon if you're getting one
Ok love the Kyalami Green
Still looks better than the g87 M2
all is perfect, but why taillights not smoke like Golf?
That front grille looks like it’s either had lip fillers or been stung by a wasp! Apart from that, looking pretty good, and let’s all celebrate the continuation of the glorious 5 cyl engine.
is it just me or does anyone else notice that at a certain angle, the rear looks a bit like the mercedes GLA
WoWsers! Love that Bright Green paintwork and the engine/exhaust noise. Not so keen on those haptic buttons on the steering wheel though or the £50K+ GBP price tag. I'd choose the hatchback but will just have to 'make do' with my i20N..
Base spec is £60k, carbon £65k and carbon vorsprung £70k. Then paint, red callipers, etc are extra on top of that.
please bring this to Canada
It’s the entry level RS, can they not engineer a manual, and a good manual? Make the car stand out from the competition, be different
RS cars haven't come in manual for almost 10 years?
Unfortunately manual cars don’t sell as well as Autos and are slower so not an interesting option for many car makers
I'm a manual person but this car doesn't suit it at all.
The RS3 would be amazing with a manual. The DCT is great too though.
Entry level? I had an RS4 and swapped to this, didn't need the extra space anymore and it's faster than the RS4, better to drive as well. Hardly entry level, what ever the fuck that means.
Ugh, that front grill 🤢
@@danerous8377 such a shame
I love her voice, but wish we could see her actually driving and on the track more! Am I right?😁
Agree 😉
Khayalami Green, most definitely South African inspired 🇿🇦
why is there an app store in my car?
It's a mini RSQ8, I don't hate it.
🔥🔥🔥💪🏻 Love it
This car deserves a Manual!!
No one would buy it. Manual gear boxes are a thing of the past.
why have they not changed the infotainment system. been the same for about 8 years
It's completely different from the 8v it replaced. Bloody clueless some people.
so it's basically the RS3 Performance (with these wheels and buckets) but cheaper?
Well, you can't buy the Performance model in the UK and it's £70k in vorsprung spec, so if you think that's cheaper...
When the next gen will come ... this grille needs to be scaled down ! It cannot go bigger !
Seats should be standard and not an extra ..csr is about 62k no badge on the front and those alloys are like the old bmw M4 comp alloys
£70k for the vorsprung and doesn't come with buckets as an option.
Excellent
Yes it's nice I love me prefacelift S3 8y saloon in glacier white the problem with both facelifts S3/rs3 is the badges missing front and badges back not as good ,yes everyone likes blacked out grills on standard car etc too look like rs3/S3 but on these cars should be there it's a statement of what you pay for
Ok, I believe the UK is NOT getting the Carbon Bucket seats, no where to spec them on the configurator. Not happy, UK market never gets the full spec!
Really nice
Always go Saloon👍👍👍
I don't think there's a single car manufacturer that has released a good looking car this year
I would go for the saloon
Are those physical climate and steering wheel controls that I see? 🤩
It isn’t a patch in looks exterior and interior to the A45S. What have they done with that grill?
The Merc looks bloated. You need glasses pal.
It has kept up with the times - the all black grill surround looks like it's had lip fillers!....
Wish they'd bring back 3 door version.
Why? Nobody would buy it.
Order wait time? 2yrs?
Toyota Corolla gr my favorite ♥️
Is the 'enhanced' emgine noise played through the speakers? Manufacturers need to stop doing that.
It is but if the S3 is anything to go by you should be able to turn it off
Audi for ever 😍♥️🦎🦎🦎💣💥💪😎
Me in the US......sad that the sportback doesn't come here......
2:02 hmm that did something to me baby 😮
These huge headlights look just very old school to me. With LEDs, lights got sleek and elegant, and now they go back to be big and irritating.
If they put a better steering response it will be perfect!!!!! and maybe an under 9 sec for 100-200 km/h than 9,4 sec that i achieved with my actual RS3
Should've reviewed a sedan
What is the warranty on these independent shoprepair work? For new Tesla OEM, I believe they come with four years, 80,000 km.
Yeah but outside Tesla, OEM packs are ridiculously priced.
On Toyota HEVs, it's been reported brand new OEM last the longest.
Bout time this thing got more than 400hp
Doesn't need it. Hits 60mph in well under 4s and 180mph top end. Speed limit in UK is 70mph and most of the time, you're stuck behind other cars. Only time you can use the power is to overtake or for as long as it takes to come up behind a line of slower moving cars.
@@luciussander8217 definitely doesn't
This woman may be the most attractive woman I've ever seen in my life. My god she is something else!
Lmao
So, squircle steering wheel and some tweaked drive modes is all that is new this year? That is kind of disappointing after the s3 picked up some goodies. I hope the price reflects the lack of upgrades.
Sportback❤
Was the focus rs also a "hyper hatch"?
The RS3 performance seats are not available in the uk
@@arsenalmanchestersc2232 I think they are with the facelift now!!
@@bezzyranx9839 No they are not.
When you start the car, the lights replicate little cars crossing the finish line. That is a really good detail.
I’ll still take the AMG A45s
vacuum cleaner
Nah, I love the a45s but it sounds like a vacuum cleaner and also not as fast
Both great cars but the Audi is much nicer looking both inside and out plus sound wise the 5 cylinder kills the merc
Please review sf 90
Now this is what I call an upgrade..well done Audi🫡🔥🔥
Did I just hear Khayalami green? 🇿🇦🇿🇦WE ARE BIG
The wheel is terrible
multiple options avalaible Sherlock
@@user-wl4gl2in3lI think he meant the steering wheel. Maybe idk. Cuz that looks bad Imo.. or maybe he’s infact referring to the rims
Agreed, looks cheap
I like it.
@@user-wl4gl2in3l You got that wrong. He meant the steering wheel and only one option sherlock
This is RS3 competition.
Why has no RS3 on the front grill?
Big mistake by removing that stunning badge 😢
Steering wheel should be Alcantara.