2022 Audi RS 3 - The Mini Supercar King? //Full Review
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2022
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Welcome back to RBR guys, and say hello to the new Compact Beast of the Green Hell! Smashing the previous record by the A45S - The new #RS3 may share it’s badge with car’s from it’s past, but #AudiSport says it’s a “quantum leap” in driving agility for the mini #supercar, all thanks to a new torque splitter allowing for some RWD action! However the real selling point is what survives, that epic 5 cylinder engine so intertwined with the long history of RS. That paired with the new A3’s usability - could this be the king of hatches?! Let’s find out today!
When you think Hyper or Hot Hatch, you think RS3 or A45. And you’d be right, as these are two rivals that have pushed each other to the power and speed echelons of where Supercars existed not so long ago. And these days, carry price tags to match too with both nearing 60k spec’d up. But then our expectations of these cars are also so high, they have to be ultimate dailies in usability and yet be able to chase down a Supercar at the flick of a driving mode switch.
For Audi, the idea of a Quattro enabled hot hatch began back in 1999 in the form of the S3. Powered baby a 1.8-liter 4pot turbo engine linked to an all-wheel drive system, it shared a similar setup to the first-generation Audi TT, but by all accounts lacked the power needed to exploit the system. This led in 2010 to the first RS3 generation. A familiar spec 2.5 5 cylinder engine barked and roared like a V10 R8 - free from today’s particulate filters. It produced 235BHP and 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and didn’t share VW parts like later cars. But it found a much more powerful rival in a much later released A45 - so came Gen 2. It retained the 2.5-liter engine and Quattro, but much more powerful at 362BHPand the styling was beefed up to mimic a shortened RS6, including finally the signature twin round pipes. The facelift also saw the sedan emerge as an option.
That was an evolution, but the new car isn’t content in just doing that. Based on the MQB platform shared with VW, and other car’s like the Golf R and RSQ3: the RS3 ditches and reforges so much of the standard A3 - that it really feels like a skunkworks car. Just look at the car body, it’s almost completely RS3 unique with a widened front AND rear betraying the changes beneath.
Everything has been tinkered with. The suspension is almost all unique to RS3. With more negative camber, subframes and stabilisers which are stronger, thicker roll bars, lower wishbones that are stiffer and aerodynamically enhanced to direct air to the brakes. You can also option adaptive dampers, which today’s car has, regulating damping per millisecond on the road.
The main event though is the Legend. That 5 cylinder. It’s won 9 engine of the year awards, and for good reason. This revised version allows for max power 250 revs earlier to a winder rev band, meaning better acceleration. Here it gives 400BHP and an official 3.8 seconds - which we beat! Watch the launch control to see. It still sounds amazing, with a 1-2-4-5-3 firing order allowing for a unique sound, best in class and maybe even above these days!
This is still 7 speed gearbox, which is apparently improved, we will see when we drive it!
The big news is the RS Torque Splitter - basically Audi’s rear wheel drive actuator. Similar hardware to the Golf R, with an electronically control multi disc clutch on each rear drive shaft, able to regulate power from left to right completely variably. Will it remove problems of understeer? We will see. Give’s you drift mode for sure! And more crucially enables faster lap times, evidenced by the 7:40 Nurburgring time they posted
Today I’ll show you the full history of the Audi RS3 - then check out the Launch Edition and the carbon black edition, and even a look at the saloon. The main car that will be driven here features adaptive dampers as standard. Will it be able to justify the almost 60K price tag? Have the changes helped negate the classic understeer of Audi Sport cars? And is it the Hatchback king?! Let’s find out!!
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I kinda like the fact that RBR community is consciencious and insigntful about the reviews to the bones, so there’s no room for any mistake! That tells a lot about who watches your videos and how factual the content is.
Also love the excitment and genuity of in-drive impressions. It feels as if you were alongside sitting at the passanger seat, experiencing the same thrill. Great review of a great car. I hope Audi could improve on weight distribution and steering directness of their cars one day though.
As Audi V10 collectors and content creators we at Pitstop salute the new amazing Audi RS3! Half the cylinders but all the fun! 😊
Even more props to RBR for the level of video content you guys are producing. It boggles my mind the amount of time and effort that has to go into these visual transformations. My hat of to you Raz and your team (I hope there is a team!? 😅), keep it up your productions is an inspiration! /Anton
No team! Just me. 😂 Thanks buddy appreciate it!
@@RemoveBeforeRace haha wow thats insane Raz! 🤯Keep it up but dont kill yourself while doing so, with this level of content production you need assistance! 😅
@@RemoveBeforeRace MashAllah 🤩
For that price, the interior is horrendous.
This has to be the best bang for your buck deal in the car market at this present moment. What a mini masterpiece!!! Was told a year wait but time flies…I can already imagine the impressive 0-60 at low elevations.
I had a WRX STi years back with lots of turbo lag. I honestly ended up liking it for the reason you said: when the turbo spooled up and kicked you in the ass it put a smile on your face every time.
RBR is the best cars reviewer on youtube. Detailed, informative, and entertaining. Well done 👍
As someone who snatched one of the first stateside RS3’s, pretty spot on review. So happy i went with this over an S4. The car is an absolute blast to drive. The engine just keeps pulling the higher you go, it handles amazing, downshifts are amazing, i could swear it shifts up quicker depending on how hard you’re mashing the throttle, and personal opinion, I’m amazed with the job they did on the bodywork and the new interior.
Nice, congrats. I’m actually finally getting mine in a few weeks. It’s in the build stage now.
What did you get for a steering wheel? I’m getting mixed info on that question for the U.S. Is it flat bottomed? And is it leather wrapped or alcantara wrapped?
Did u swap to ceramic break?
Great review. Love that you talk about a critical aspect which is the sound and how it makes you feel - that is a key part of the driving experience that you can enjoy every single day. My RS3 is on order... sedan in green. Optioned up with carbon and interior design package with the gorgeous alcantara wheel. Even though it's an almost 12 month wait (in australia), don't really care
Honestly one of the best car videos I’ve seen in ages and I watch waaaay to many.
At 3:59 that RS3 had 335BHP, not 235BHP. That car would smoke the BMW M135i in a race which had around 320 BHP. And done 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, ain’t no way you’re doing that with 235 BHP lol
Thought 235 seemed a bit low for a turbo 2.5 lol
235 was prob the s3....rbr never gets things wrong....
@@lenep9985 well he did in this video lol
those vents and that cockpit makes it for me in the rs3. Looks like 80s boxy dashboards with futuristic digital displays
1st mistake : the 1999 S3 8L 1.8 had 210 (later 225) and it wasnt like this
2nd mistake the 8P RS3 had 340hp from the first 2.5lt five pot engine
and the 8P S3 had 265hp
but still love your review
I agree.
As someone who owns an S3 8L, that first part was so hard to watch.
@@mile18810 I had one with the BAM ENGINE 😍
@@MrKinezos01 Me too, Nogaro blue with blue and black alcantara interior 💙 👌 😍
8P RS3 didn’t have carbon fibre front wings either
It really has no competition this RS3, I fell in love with that beast as soon as I sat in it. Seeing todays reviews its a king makes my heart bless.
Are your for real? It has loads of competition.
@@DaleSteel like what A45S? A45S is mundane compared to this, it might have the straight line performance, but thats the end of the story. M240i/M2 its a class of its own, longitudinal I6, they are different phisolophy of cars. What's more on the list? Golf R, Type R. What are your compepitors for the RS3?
My Lexus lSF 416 hp would smash that new RS3 400 hp so that’s a competitor for this AudI shitbox lol ..
@@giulianodimurro1638 ?? Every car that beats other is its competitor? BMW M5 beats Skoda Octavia, so BMW is Skoda competitor? Mate, get yours thought right. I accept everyones opinion, but what you just said is just dumb.
@@denisbaraniak9715 let him be, he just want to flex his LeXuS LsF wItH 416hp as he's comparing apples to oranges lmao, weird flex btw
This little car has impressive performance! Unfortunately, we are not getting the hatch version in the US and I don’t like the styling of the sedan.
I'm buying it for the driving experience
Awesome car, for me the only letdowns are the steering wheel from the predecessor - flat bottom with alcantara (soooooo nice!). It made it feel that much more special to drive, and the similar touches on the gear knob, where it had alcantara, feels awesome and has the RS touches on it. Everything else is amazing.
19:01 the outside sound for launch control is hella nice
what a nice car... really love the engineering in these, never fails 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Woah, best break down of the RS3 on youtube! Well done, sir.
I appreciate the review this one is one of my favorite review and thank you for showing us that the runway digital can be changed to something else. because i dont know how i feel about the runway rpm, i like the second one. I am excited to get my 2023 RS3 soon!
i thought it had adaptive dampers as std but you have to pay extra for the RS modes for them ?
Is the saloon rs3 rear wider than the A3 as well? Or just the hatch?
Hey Raz. How does rs3 compare to rsq3? Thanks 🙏
sweet. are the b rolls blurred on purpose ?
If the RS3 sportback was perhaps my #1 aspirational vehicle for about 5 years, the `22 model has made it a slam dunk. I mean, money no object, this is my dream car. I found out today Audi is no longer offering the RS3 in Canada. I immediately thought, if I come into the cash I'll find a way to bring one here (insane, I know). With the introduction of the 2022 I instantly understood two things: 1) there's no longer any need to make excuses for its middling dry road\track handling. 2) time is running out to purchase one of these gems new, especially with that 5 cylinder masterpiece. [Audi Canada just made it even harder, and the U.S. is offering just the sedan]. Thanks RBR for NOT reviewing the Sedan version, love that hatch! Oh, and that colour! I've only seen it on the sedan before. I never even imagined how good the 5 door would look in the neon green.
Are you getting one?
Quality reviews, and I agree with your overall take on the car!
Reviewer: the instant response of this engine is amazing! Just feels so great with no lag
Same reviewer: the slow response is really cool, gives it character! Who needs fast response anyways?
Me: wuut
I don’t believe any opinions on ride quality until I’ve driven the car myself. I don’t know what they’re comparing the ride quality too.
Just like you said - some have claimed the lag is bad and some say it’s gone… who do you believe? Neither. Just go drive it yourself.
@@Viktor9502 Guys that short shift experience lag and the guys who rev it out get no lag. It wants to be revved.
@Mr Sir Definitely not like that. RS3 will leave an STI in the dust mikes away. STI is blah!
@Mr Sir Some people expect it to have power in fifth gear at 1,000 rpm. Keep revs above 3000 and it rips fast. Loves lower gears.
I know it sounds stupid, but lots of people do not know this. They are new to bigger turbo cars.
Smaller turbo cars can spool faster and make power at 2000 rpm, but it drops at 5-6k. RS3 loves 3000 to 7000 all the time, but the rush you get in sensational.
If you know how to drive, it won’t matter to you.
@Mr Sir You just need to be in the powerband. I’ve had mine for almost five years and it’s been a blast. I’m 50 and I drive it fast all the time. I constantly piss off people with the loud exhaust and driving fast. This car never gets old. New one will be the same way too, minus the quieter exhaust.
Light to lights is a blast. On-ramps are sensational.
Think I would choose this over the A45s now. Brilliant car.
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These videos are awesome. I love to production quality, unfortunately I can’t get the hatch being in the US but I can get the saloon which still looks awesome, especially that green. Might go and spec my car and put a deposit on it.
Strange, my rs3 8p 2013 came originaly with 340 bhp. Not 235 bhp
Audio issues and incorrect bhp figures. Also you should talk about why the wheel is not flat bottom - it’s because the model you are driving has ACC and Audi doesn’t offer a flat bottom wheel with touch sensors other than for the RS6 and up.
What a car. Great review 🚀
Hello from Belgium. Nice video as always. 12 months waiting until my 8Y arrive😅. Cheers✌️
Hello compatriot. When did you order if I may ask? I ordered in february. It’s not looking good is it🤓
@@michelhouelpdesque Avril 2022----------->Avril 2023
2:44 echelon with a "sh" sound, borrowed from french "échelon" 🤗
I wish we got the RS3 hatch back. I think it would sell well in the states.
Its a difficult one to choose from the rs3 and a45s, personally I think the a45s looks more aggressive, especially it’s front end with the amg grill and bonnet bulges. Also the interior for rs3 looks bland in comparison. But then you have the 5 cylinder for the rs3. I still think I’d take the a45s, but not much in it.
Me too
A45S any day
I’ve chosen the A45s , collecting this week, it’s been a turnmoil for me over the last 12months !!!!! RS3 OR A45S I’ve weighed everything up and Mercedes for me came out on top ! ❤. Can’t wait
Can you review the LCI m340?
I am amazed you didnt even feel weird saying 2010 RS3 had 235hp, when that much hp was normal for petrol 2.0 turbo 4cyls around 2010s....
I never comment, but I always watch your audi videos. Always on point.
Like the hatchback better than the saloon.
Hate the silly flat bottomed steering wheel.
Love this guys reviews.
Why hate? Does it have any disadvantage other than looks (ofc it's subjective)
can you do a full review of the m240
The RS3 hatchback. My enthusiast dream car that’s NOT imported to America☹️ I absolutely love this thing.
Now you NEED to review the M240i!
nice review. cannot wait for your review of the Golf R after this RS3
He has reviewed the MK8 R already
Golf is 15k less. Same drive, chassis. 60hp less and smaller brakes. Golf is the sweet spot imo
I wish they had the hatch in the US.
Raz is giving us all the bird at 14:25.
Nice video man, but a lot of hp figures are wrong 😕 The 8P had 340PS, the 8V had 365PS at first, then 400PS (from 2016 in the sedan). The first S3 was the one from 8L (1999) with 210PS or 225PS (drove it back then, was a lot of fun), oh and the first car ure showing is an 8P generation, not an 8L S3
Thank you wad just writing the same.
He should stick to Mercedes only haha
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400ps in the 2017 model not 2016
This guys a gamer really, would think car reviews suit him
This dude is more interested in after effects and talking shite . Lost interest after a few minutes.
Oh, how I wish we could get the hatch in the US!
Damm the rs6 wheels would look amazing on this car
hey man ,
you had the wrong S3 with the 1.8T engine , the one you showed is the 2.0T, I feature the 1.8T S3 on my channel , its my project car , just sharing not harm
Another great review!!!
What about the center diff?
Awesome review !
18:12 it really looks like you’re in a Urus 😂
I nearly bought one 3 weeks ago but I decided to wait for the new c43 and am happy with my current c43 at the moment
congrats on the new car
Stick with the V6
@@verhu010 it's going to be hard to trade the v6 in for a inline4, the electronics turbo sounds interesting and the 420 bhp also but will it ever compare in noise and torque, I know its no v8 but come on next best thing
Remember, there is no replacement for displacement
Reading other reviews, new RS3’s in other countries have a far more sporty interior spec than we will get here in the UK, like red stitching on the seats , flat bottomed steering wheel, better mats etc, the interior looks too similar to an S3 and other lesser A3 models, considering the price of these cars, it’s not good enough. What are Audi playing at here in the UK.
It’s really a let down, because it looks very special abroad.
I think every new release will always be better.
The steering wheel on the launch edition is the heated one that comes with the comfort pack. This is standard on the Vorsprung, so no flat-bottomed wheel on the Vorsprung, either. Not sure that alcantara is available in the UK either
if you get the Audi advanced cruised control you also can only get the A3 looking wheel.
@@kamsa1243 is that right? I was really hoping to switch the wheel out on mine when it finally turns up, but since the cruise control is one of the things I want (the standard on my outgoing Mk3 S3 is horrendous) I guess I'm putting up with that wheel 😢
@@AntneeUK Yeah if you configure an RS3 and select their cruise control package, it automatically swaps the wheel over to the A3 one. It is what it is I guess.
@@kamsa1243 makes sense. I just selected the Vorsprung so all the bells and whistles are already on. Thanks for the insight 👍
Great review. Subbed for more content.
The first RS 3 had 340hp, not 235HP as mentioned.
nope 235, from what i remember 340 was first seen on the mk2 tt rs, the facelift a3 got 340 coming off the golf r32 which had 250.
@@prxxnce_ no RS3 has 235 BHP. The 8P RS3 was the first and had 340bhp. Its an error.
@@i.s.3458 I had the A3 3.2 Quattro and that had 250bhp ffs. I'm pretty sure the RS3 was pulling more HP then my little A3😂👍
You're still one of the best reviewers on you tube
This one on the rs3 is just brilliant!!
Ya I just don’t understand the steering wheel decision. I had a 2017 S3 and even that had a flat bottom wheel. It totally made the interior feel like a sporty car, and now the RS3 doesn’t even have it?
Cool things we never get in the states....
I wish we had this car in Canada
A45 and C63 update soon??
I’m so hesitating between the rs3 and a model3 performance 🤯🤯 don’t know what to do
My pint sized, tamed Urus. I hate the US for not giving us the hatch. I'll enjoy my A4 until then!
min 16:12, bro, big bulky levers in automatic cars are horrendous and unnecessary. this kind of small clean shifters are awesome.
I don't think anyone "Likes" this small shifter, especially surrounded by piano black and with kinda bad tactile feedback. People just tolerate it.
I really wish we could get these is the US
The new hatchback king has brought the crown back to where it belongs
Yeah all we need is RS6/7 performance
Holly shit that was quick from 0-60, close to the M3
What would make me choose the rs3 over the 45 is that engine noise. Sounds good. The 45 sounds like a washing a machine.
Didnt the rs3 have 340 hp ???? Because 235 seems low
It was 335 BHP.
A rare mistake from the otherwise amazing RBR channel.
@@julianadams2206 yes , happens . Amazing video as always though
He also said the last gen was putting out 360 instead of 394bhp....Such errors will cost him a great deal
Totally agree about that stupid little gear changer, can’t call it a gearstick can you?
Maybe I’m biased as I have an a35 but the a45 still is the best looking hatch for me , their is something bland about the Rs3 I feel
Merc interior is definitely far more luxurious but id still choose rs3
I owned the A45s, now have the RS3, much better car in many ways - no more back ache too. Seats in the Merc were too hard and the Audi is super special in the looks - people just stop and gaze at it. Never had that with the Merc, which with the big wing on it, did look a bit boy racer.
@@luciussander8217 Audi just looks like an Audi. I wouldn't call it special, especially since you can get the exact same Matrix LEDs and exterior styling on the regular A3.
It's also funny to me that people buy cars with optional sports seats and expect them to be a padded chair.
Audio issues?
Nice jacket
Sadly no flat bottom steering wheel state side I believe. Love what audi has done to the rear the haldex has plagued the platforum for years.
Tesla gets that stupid yoke but a flat bottom steering wheel is unobtainable?
He loves the engine
As an 80s / 90s lad to me that noise is AUDI at its best. I want one, I really do.
I use to live in the same village as the Le Man racing driver, Derek Bell. He had a blue RS2 Avant. Made this exact noise. Sexiest noise a car can have.
I got one and i love it but price its so high
needs an exhaust asap
Some missing/wrong info on the history of the rs3 . Your videos are different from other UA-camr which make them interesting and unique.
I love this car 👽
Wheels should be gloss black, to match other gloss black
What happened to the steering wheel? As soon as you started driving it turned from flat bottom to normal round steering wheel. Do they all do that?!? Good review other than that!!!
Oh yeah. I had to watch it again. Good spot.
Got it on my new RS3, spec the carbon edition as I did, comes with flat bottom steering wheel 😎
The 8p rs3 didn’t have 235hp it had 335hp
Best intro music on any car channel!
16:28😂 haha
Way nicer than the Benz. Awesome car.
I'd trade in my GLA45 AMG to buy an RS3 hatchback in Kyalami Green here in the states.
The sadan looks so much better than the hatch back
RS3 KRT edition, I would love one but Im Poor.
why did you need to reference a MB in an Audi video? since when did you reference an Audi in your AMG videos?
That’s not the 1999 s3 you showed it was the one after 07-08
We need 30-50, 50-70 and 30-70 for all cars from now on.
TTRS ou M2 Competition?
US had to get the fugly corolla sedan bummer
4:20 it was based off a golf... what are you on about hahaha
C63 edition 507 rims.