2018 Audi RS3 Review - The Best Hot Hatch... That Isn't a Hatch

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  • @TheStraightPipes
    @TheStraightPipes  5 років тому +230

    Is it the king of hot hatches even though it's not available as a hatch in North America?
    Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Somark L, Sean R, Oliver U, Arthur E, David C, Israel C, Luke M, De Kun L, James M, Paul B, Julian M, Graeme P, Ethan L, Charles E, Pavo B, LeaseCosts Canada, Stephen Y, Edgarson R, Ryan J, Curtis K, Kevin D, Robert P, Tony B, Ben M, Allen G, Andrew R, Nick L, Joe, Waleed M, Hyogo M, Omar, J, Paul B, Matt W, Bill B, Kelvin K, Carlos L, Forrest W, Carlos S, Kevin S, Jeremy S, Brad M, Eli G, 10ShapedFist, Phuong N, Santhosh B, Peter S, MK, Andy B, Casey A, Rob J, Andrew L, Jayjay S, Emil, Christopher K, Alex S, Artur N, Alexander M, Edward A, Carlin M, Haley W, Pablo O, Kevin J, Jim G, Kirk H, Emile H, Brylon E, Matt P, Johnson L, Glenn K, James S, Rohit S, Grant H, Jim W, Henry K, Sean F, Kim H, Joel P, larusso, Dallon H, Nealon Y, Eric P, Giliar D, Matthew G, Paul F, Jesse Y, John D, Devin B, Eric W, Brian H, Jonathan P, Aaron A, Fei D, Chad S, Cameron P, Derek R, Hugo G, Justin M, Nelson C, Eric Z, Griffin O, Daniel R, James B, Doanh L, Aaron B, Christopher S, Jayjay S, Armel M, Jordan R! Check out the cool rewards at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

    • @johneldepresso
      @johneldepresso 5 років тому +3

      TheStraightPipes You should review the Toyota Land Cruiser! It’s a pretty sick truck

    • @ansonbrik7329
      @ansonbrik7329 5 років тому +9

      I actually like the sedan version

    • @_TrueDesire_
      @_TrueDesire_ 5 років тому +4

      TheStraightPipes RS stands for: Real Sexy 😎

    • @Linda-vq8nw
      @Linda-vq8nw 5 років тому +7

      PLEASE go to Europe for a few months and review all the cars that are not in NA. :D There are so many more like VW Amarok, Audi RS6 Avant, BMW 5 Touring Executive, VW Scirocco, and so on. Also the entire Peugeot lineup!

    • @footieballer
      @footieballer 5 років тому +7

      Missing a key ingredient: a hatchback, so no. Also, four sedan with no back seat space. It would be more honest if it came as a 2 door.

  • @TedwardDrives
    @TedwardDrives 5 років тому +398

    good on audi for making a car that sounds THIS good!

    • @rlsedition
      @rlsedition 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, and at only $60k.

  • @SnowWolf9999
    @SnowWolf9999 5 років тому +350

    The inline 5 turbo is what put Audi on the performance map. The original Group B Audi Quattros were I5-Turbos as well as the S2 and RS2 from the early 90s. The I5 Turbos in the RS3 and RSTT are a throwback to their performance/rally roots

    • @joltran3276
      @joltran3276 5 років тому +14

      *cUz iT SooUnDS bEtR*

    • @taiwilson8966
      @taiwilson8966 4 роки тому +1

      the TT version is better aerodynamics for such speeds tho.

    • @diavolorosso69
      @diavolorosso69 4 роки тому +12

      Glad you brought it up- there's actually a fantastic documentary produced by Audi about their 5 cylinder history I watched just yesterday called "A Legacy Story in Five Cylinders" - well worth the ~20 minutes

    • @Ryansanders80
      @Ryansanders80 Рік тому

      They’ve had 5 cylinders since audis were still only 2wd lol. Audis whole thing through the 80’s and 90’s was small sedans with 5 Zylinders

  • @ALPHAG0R1LLA
    @ALPHAG0R1LLA 5 років тому +338

    1:16 - 1:21 messed me up so bad lmao I saw a hatchback then the next second I saw a sedan. I had to rewind to make sure
    I wasn't trippin

    • @ninoadams45
      @ninoadams45 5 років тому +6

      Haha badd looked more like an rs4 with the edit 😅😂

    • @jaisonj92
      @jaisonj92 5 років тому +1

      i was high as hell 2 .,,lol.. Im getting this car next year in all black..even taillights blacked out.. with 5 spoke black rims..KNIGHT RIDER

    • @jaisonj92
      @jaisonj92 5 років тому

      @RealCapo88 I actually changed my mind ... I am getting the new Tesla 3 all performance.

    • @kingshit3076
      @kingshit3076 4 роки тому +2

      Jaison J why Tesla

    • @abdulfooligan1395
      @abdulfooligan1395 4 роки тому

      I thought I was tripping balls until I RW lol

  • @savagegeese
    @savagegeese 5 років тому +823

    My blue car was best color because they used pigments from Korean nail salons.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup 5 років тому +9

      savagegeese you should see the blue S3 I’m driving right now. The blue looks soooo good
      -Chase

    • @ry03pn
      @ry03pn 5 років тому +27

      nah, nando grey....

    • @hyogomarume8345
      @hyogomarume8345 5 років тому +18

      savagegeese so if I purchase a Genesis, I could go to my local nail parlor for touch up paint jobs?

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup 5 років тому +7

      Hyogo Marume that's what I currently do with my new G80
      -Kevin

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese 5 років тому +20

      @@hyogomarume8345 Yes, touch ups and more.

  • @sourav9385
    @sourav9385 5 років тому +451

    This car is just like this channel. Unique, rare, has no equal, really fun and absolutely worth it! Well done lads, excellent review!

    • @Alby911
      @Alby911 5 років тому +6

      Going fast in a straight line isn't rare. The five pot engine is great nonetheless.

    • @johnvega5321
      @johnvega5321 5 років тому +3

      bongmist you ever driven one? Cause it handles damn well

    • @Alby911
      @Alby911 5 років тому +1

      I have and it's very good but hardly what you'd call 'unique'.

    • @hecticphusion
      @hecticphusion 5 років тому +2

      bongmist exactly, you can get a lightly used camaro ZL1 with a manual that will be faster, sound meaner, and handle just as well.

    • @Alby911
      @Alby911 5 років тому +3

      People get too caught up with numbers and straight line speed without ever taking a look at the bigger picture.

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike 5 років тому +484

    You guys make some really addictive reviews! I can't stop watching at work 😂

  • @markgithinji6826
    @markgithinji6826 4 роки тому +57

    Man, the 5 cylinder sounds like heaven's choir, I wish more cars had it

  • @builtsubarusti7408
    @builtsubarusti7408 5 років тому +180

    I swear manufacturers put visors that move in their cars now because of you. "We need to cut costs and not have adjustable visors".
    "What are you crazy, if we fail the visor test we will not sell a single car".......
    -Movable visors added

  • @alexmasraum7596
    @alexmasraum7596 4 роки тому +4

    dude...audi 5zyl cars are legendary

  • @ConnorMaxwell
    @ConnorMaxwell 5 років тому +223

    the exhaust note is so clean and the quatro on the front grill is amazing

    • @DripExplains
      @DripExplains 5 років тому +3

      I love that the Quattro is not chrome but more like a satin finish. So fucking clean!

    • @ConnorMaxwell
      @ConnorMaxwell 5 років тому +1

      ForeignBorn Patriot totally agree

    • @Rookiereece
      @Rookiereece 5 років тому +1

      Seen a Rs6 a Year ago, and the most stand out part was that Quattro Grille and Front Lip 😊

  • @mkevin88
    @mkevin88 5 років тому +24

    When I worked at an Audi dealership, the additional airbags were considered a potential hazard to small children sitting in the back. So they became an option for those who mostly had adult passengers.

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd 5 років тому +183

    Jakub gets extra credit to the Volvo shout out. My 2005 V70R has a beautiful 2.5L Turbo in-line 5 (300hp), 6-speed manual, and AWD. Winning.

    • @acchaladka
      @acchaladka 5 років тому +5

      Rediscover Film Yes, I would take your Volvo over this because manual, price, and no dumb Audi badge. :)

    • @eric8588
      @eric8588 5 років тому +1

      Literally no surprise that you drive a Volvo and you’re into film.
      I like both.

    • @WAZAM939
      @WAZAM939 5 років тому +5

      Glad to see I’m not the only Volvo guy here.

    • @matthackett83
      @matthackett83 5 років тому

      Should’ve mentioned the UrQ heritage but yes certainly, Volvo is cool too.

    • @pbjracing14yearsago49
      @pbjracing14yearsago49 5 років тому

      Lucky.

  • @amark3721
    @amark3721 5 років тому +9

    Finally, thanks Yuri and Jakub. We’ve always wanted Audi reviews. This has to be the best one out of all your reviews. Thanks and keep it up

  • @SciroccoThePunisher
    @SciroccoThePunisher 5 років тому +36

    i'm waiting the rs7!keep it up guys!!

  • @chilibutt6554
    @chilibutt6554 5 років тому +2

    The transition with the hatch was 👌 love your edits!

  • @jimettamarna417
    @jimettamarna417 5 років тому +27

    Greetings from Boston. Between you guys and Throttle House, Canadian UA-camrs are now putting out THE BEST content. Great job guys!

  • @273631
    @273631 5 років тому +19

    1-you guys are my favorite car reviewers
    2-this has been my car goal since i bought my wrx a few months back
    3-super excited to see this pop up

  • @JamalPennant
    @JamalPennant 5 років тому +10

    "ITS SOO FAST!" this makes me smile and laugh every time he does this in a review. Great review as always

  • @mco119jj
    @mco119jj 5 років тому +9

    I had never heard of you guys before I happened to see this review today. It was excellent. You two have a great chemistry that seems very genuine. Keep doing what you're doing. You're going to be extremely successful at this.
    Oh, and the RS3 is amazing. Good job, Audi.

  • @Joshua-uq9zw
    @Joshua-uq9zw 5 років тому +4

    Wow it looks absolutely stunning in that blue! The performance speaks for itself, but the thing that made me fall in love with this car was the sound that 5 cyl engine makes!😍

  • @raidkhiter4644
    @raidkhiter4644 5 років тому +33

    Ps: i'm in love with the sportback (hatchback)
    In nardo grey omg .....😍😍😍😍

  • @Concise_Focus
    @Concise_Focus 5 років тому +1

    You guys have a great narrative down. It never feels like one of you is trying to be alpha over the other. Just feels like good friends giving honest, fun reviews. The best car channel out right now.

  • @Iceberg55
    @Iceberg55 5 років тому +1

    I've been waiting for the RS3 review!! Love the car, great review.

  • @raidkhiter4644
    @raidkhiter4644 5 років тому +17

    Holy shit. i've been whaiting for this like for ever .😍😍
    You guys are the best ❤️❤️

  • @90FirstGenPGT
    @90FirstGenPGT 5 років тому +7

    I'm in love with this sound!

  • @freshmilk980
    @freshmilk980 5 років тому +1

    You guys are quickly becoming one of my favorite car review channels!

  • @drewcook12
    @drewcook12 5 років тому

    This is one of my favorite cars of all time! Im happy you reviewed it!

  • @differenttigers
    @differenttigers 5 років тому +30

    The RS3 is probably my current favourite car, I'd love to own one of these.

    • @leeamcc
      @leeamcc 3 роки тому +1

      I've had a bunch a cars and I must say that the RS3 is by far the best car I've ever owned.

    • @Nattymatty7
      @Nattymatty7 3 роки тому

      @@leeamcc I just bought a 2017 Audi s3... fun as hell!

    • @weg5856
      @weg5856 2 роки тому

      Thecabelguy I just traded my 2018 S3 in for an RS3. I really loved the S3, also the 2017 and 2018 audi sound the best!

    • @Nattymatty7
      @Nattymatty7 2 роки тому

      @@weg5856 how’s the difference?!

    • @weg5856
      @weg5856 2 роки тому

      Thecabelguy don't pick it up for another week but I hope it's worth it, was pretty sad seeing the S3 go.

  • @paulglowacz1765
    @paulglowacz1765 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome review guys...Love your work...Greetings from a Mk 7 Golf R owner In New Zealand and one day aspiring to own an Audi RS3 ...Keep up the awesome work 👍✊😊

  • @jinbaittai85
    @jinbaittai85 5 років тому

    Professional, detailed, and slightly humorous. Keep it up guys. Quality production.

  • @christophersharp1828
    @christophersharp1828 4 роки тому

    You guys are stoked! Love listening to your passion

  • @sushulu2
    @sushulu2 5 років тому +3

    Sleeper car, also excellent chassis.
    You guys are amazing.

  • @feryela
    @feryela 5 років тому +10

    Great review!! PLS do the TT RS !!! 2-doors, OLED tail lights and same engine as RS3

  • @dendelane
    @dendelane 5 років тому

    I watch many car reviews, but your reviews are one of the best. You mention things, that not many other reviewers mention.
    Keep up the good work!
    Greetings from germany.

  • @DannyGodlewski
    @DannyGodlewski 5 років тому +1

    Just found your vids and subscribed almost immediately...You guys bring a great twist to car reviews, and really enjoy your style. The variety of cars along with your comments keep things fun. Keep up the great work

  • @OKeefeist
    @OKeefeist 5 років тому +8

    How can you not like Audi interiors! Excellent quality

    • @ryanb8736
      @ryanb8736 4 роки тому +3

      In two years I’m extremely pleased with the quality. No wear and tear at all.

  • @timpost2981
    @timpost2981 5 років тому +10

    Thank you for putting the US Dollar conversion!!!!

  • @bharathrajan9460
    @bharathrajan9460 5 років тому

    Oooooo thank you soo much for this review guys !!! Much waited review ♥️

  • @michaelamireh2800
    @michaelamireh2800 5 років тому

    Just picked up this car about 2 months ago and I have been waiting to see what you guys think of it, I'm glad I made a good choice!
    I've had nothing but smiles driving this thing

  • @jayclark4239
    @jayclark4239 5 років тому +9

    Literally bought one 3 days ago. Such a satisfying car to drive and the sounds. O. M. G. Love it! It’s amazing

    • @security_threat
      @security_threat 4 роки тому

      7 months later... How do you still like it? I have been debating it as well, just not sure how fun it is vs. competition. Test drove it, certainly fast but.... As a weekend car? Unsure

    • @ConLLee
      @ConLLee 4 роки тому

      @@security_threat personally i think the rs3 is way more attractive than any bmw

    • @bakinec
      @bakinec 4 роки тому +1

      @@security_threat Had it for more than a year. Zero regrets.

  • @sapanahuja5671
    @sapanahuja5671 5 років тому +5

    Yay for more Audi’s!

  • @siseesan3147
    @siseesan3147 5 років тому +1

    This is a fantastic video , awesome paint, the power is exceptional can’t wait for more videos

  •  5 років тому

    I had the A3 Limousine (Sedan) with full S-Line pack although with a much more modest 2.0 TDI Diesel engine. Loved the shape, the seats and the interior quality and design.

  • @mikezerker6925
    @mikezerker6925 5 років тому +9

    I’m hooked with this channel! The best way to show my appreciation for what you guys do was to become a member and contribute so that you can keep the awesome content coming!

  • @revnto7k
    @revnto7k 5 років тому +8

    My god I love the RS3... It's so pretty, sounds so good. AWESOME!!!!

  • @ByJakeRyan
    @ByJakeRyan 4 роки тому

    This is a really high quality show all of the driving shots and after effects overlays always look great❗️❗️❗️

  • @ackmanx
    @ackmanx 5 років тому

    Pulling a back on the shifter is one of the best features of VW/Audi. Car reviews often gloss over it, so props for noticing! I flip between Sport and Custom every trip I take it's so seemless.
    Also, it will go from manual back to auto by pulling back if you engaged manual from the paddle shifters.

  • @okniceguy
    @okniceguy 5 років тому +7

    This is the best designed sedan in it's class. They're right in pointing out the lines and all. It all works.
    This is the best looking sedan for the compact/intermediate class I've seen since e46 Bimmer.

    • @rlsedition
      @rlsedition 2 роки тому

      It's not bad, but the Alfa Romeo Giulia is better looking still.

  • @InTheCity3D
    @InTheCity3D 4 роки тому +3

    His reaction to the speed "It's sooooo fast".. Classic.

  • @Blu3Cruiz3r
    @Blu3Cruiz3r 5 років тому +2

    Great review! You really nailed what makes this car so overall great&special and how much fun it is to drive but you also mentioned what actually annoys me e v e r y time I'm driving mine (e.g. the shift pedals really do feel cheap or the too short exhaust tips...).

  • @Pengecsoky
    @Pengecsoky 5 років тому +1

    Hey guys! Video was great, keep up the good work! I just wanted to mention that additional airbags as options are pretty common in here, not just for the VW-group cars but also for other manufacturers (I live in Slovakia BTW, but AFAIK this applies to also Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany too...) :D

  • @SupremeChief1
    @SupremeChief1 5 років тому +4

    I haven’t seen a single RS3 in my life. But I have seen so many BMW M cars. Meaning that the RS3 is so unique and rare.

    • @grandvizir
      @grandvizir 5 років тому

      Doses Of Cars guessing you are American. There is a bunch of them here in Europe, however we don’t get a single Chevrolet ford or mustang besides entry level model which are already insanely expensive looking over here. I do prefer German cars tho, but never really tried old school mustangs either haha

    • @SupremeChief1
      @SupremeChief1 5 років тому

      Ton Pac you are going to love old school. Here in America, there are classic car shows with many old corvettes, mustangs, camaros, Dodge challengers and etc. But it is beyond rare seeing an RS3 here

    • @grandvizir
      @grandvizir 5 років тому

      Doses Of Cars I see them in a lot of shows, they look huge and loud hahaha but I love them, I like the mustang and Chevy from 67, amaaazing cars. I go to Argentina often and they have a lot of them wandering the streets, almost all like ruins but sometimes you can see one in a perfect state and they are beautiful tho.

  • @noahmatthew6658
    @noahmatthew6658 4 роки тому +11

    As soon as I can afford this car I’m buying it best sound on the planet

  • @scalways
    @scalways 5 років тому +1

    These cars are making insane power! The guys here in San Diego at Malaka motorsports are absolutely killing everything at the drags!

  • @gordonmohr2268
    @gordonmohr2268 5 років тому +1

    thanks for the audi review boys! you guys rock

  • @HeliRy
    @HeliRy 5 років тому +6

    I had an A3 for a little while. Even with its base 220hp, its was startlingly quick. Can’t imagine how much fun this would be with nearly double that haha.

  • @Luca148S
    @Luca148S 5 років тому +11

    The seats look truly amazing. They remind me of the head of a cobra. And the rest of the car is awesome as well :D

  • @kevinlau7182
    @kevinlau7182 3 роки тому

    I got myself an RS3 and it's absolutely amazing, the quattro system with the 5 cylinder just works perfectly
    every time I set off at the traffic light or try to take over someone just pull like a train

  • @xmusjaxonflaxon-waxon3845
    @xmusjaxonflaxon-waxon3845 5 років тому

    OMG FINALLY! I've legit searched for a straightpipes RS3 video and I assumed you guys would never do one. My prayers have been answered

  • @breydenfox8355
    @breydenfox8355 5 років тому +51

    Good morning from Ontario!! We need the RS3 Hatch in Canada 😭

    • @CarswithB
      @CarswithB 5 років тому

      it is not offered there?

    • @DJMontePGH
      @DJMontePGH 5 років тому

      No hatch for America. So I saved $20k and bought a slightly used KIA Forte5 SX. $16k with only 4,000 miles on it.

  • @piplup6267
    @piplup6267 5 років тому +7

    RS3 is definitely one of the best road cars to drive everyday and have loads of fun in!!!

  • @devster117
    @devster117 5 років тому +2

    This will be my gift to myself once i've finished my 8 years of school, as validation for all my hard work. Done 7 and 1 left. Thanks for the awesome review, i cant wait to get my hands on one and u guys only made me want it more

    • @ManoDGoat
      @ManoDGoat 3 роки тому

      Have you finally got your hands on it? 😭

  • @anmolgoel3729
    @anmolgoel3729 5 років тому +1

    Ever since I saw that picture you posted with savagegeese I've been waiting for this review!

  • @TheCldmstrsn
    @TheCldmstrsn 5 років тому +8

    I love the face Jakub makes every time he is about to say "soo fasst!" haha

  • @RuneDest
    @RuneDest 5 років тому +102

    Without you guys I wouldn't have bought my Golf R. Best car choice I've made! Hopefully some day I can get an RS3

    • @YuriTereshyn
      @YuriTereshyn 5 років тому +1

      Keith Bruce stick golf r?

    • @RuneDest
      @RuneDest 5 років тому +18

      @@YuriTereshyn I've had nothing but manual cars before this. This car I finally caved in to the dsg.

    • @YuriTereshyn
      @YuriTereshyn 5 років тому +4

      Keith Bruce ☹️❤️

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  5 років тому +26

      Great choice, it's the better transmission for that car

    • @kareemg24
      @kareemg24 5 років тому +4

      S3 is better than the golf R and cheaper than an RS.

  • @lautarohunzicker
    @lautarohunzicker 5 років тому

    Great format and very good chemistry! Also great review! Thumbs up!

  • @dannyve4982
    @dannyve4982 5 років тому +1

    Good jobs lads - as per the usual..
    I had the pleasure to drive all of Audi's RS lineup last year during their Audi Sport Tour, and I have to say: the TT RS was the most fun to drive (same engine as RS3, but it felt much better and more refined).. Then there was the RS7: that thing is a Boeing jet on wheels, that was just something else...

  • @JonathanUGuerra
    @JonathanUGuerra 5 років тому +329

    You guys should make a Jakub launch orgasm compilation lol. He always makes the same noise.

    • @AnnualLotus
      @AnnualLotus 5 років тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @kushnadevfaikoo8015
      @kushnadevfaikoo8015 5 років тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @bangz416
      @bangz416 5 років тому +28

      OHHHHH! IT'S SOOOO GOOOOD!! 😆😆😆😆😆

    • @BiloxiBlues07
      @BiloxiBlues07 5 років тому +19

      "OHHHHHH! So fast!" 😲

    • @DucatiPaso750
      @DucatiPaso750 5 років тому +10

      He holds his breath! It's hilarious!!

  • @antoniomarbez3967
    @antoniomarbez3967 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for doing this review... I've been asking you guys for this review for ages... I live in Mexico City and own a 3 month old RS3. I love it. It is blistering fast, handles like a dream and it has 90% of the amenities you get in luxury cars. This car is as fast as most 600hp cars out there!!!! It is a special car. Thanks again and kudos for your reviews. You're great!!!

  • @joshhayes3433
    @joshhayes3433 4 роки тому +1

    Up for up and down for down. Yeah, exactly how it should be - up for going up a gear and down for going down a gear. Easy, simple. That said, you guys do a great job with your reviews, your enthusiasm for cars is contagious, keep it up.

  • @mlaudisa
    @mlaudisa 5 років тому +1

    Great reviews guys!! Love that you're from Ontario and seeing you drive cars in our backyard... can you share which roads you love for twisties (esp. the turns at 2:48 in the video)? I'm always looking for nice roads near GTA... thanks and keep up the great work!

  • @ShaanNotShawn
    @ShaanNotShawn 3 роки тому +3

    Just wanted to say this review helped me pull the trigger on my rs3 last year. :-D

  • @shawnriv9
    @shawnriv9 5 років тому +11

    Love to see you guys do a review of an Audi S3 for people that cannot afford the RS3. :)

    • @ianw.9185
      @ianw.9185 3 роки тому

      I just bought my S3 and it is AMAZING. Not an RS, obviously, but still the best car I've ever owned. Maybe I'll trade up for the RS in a couple years!

  • @philipdruppel
    @philipdruppel 11 місяців тому

    Thank you UA-cam for recommending me this excellent video 😍

  • @ja.5763
    @ja.5763 5 років тому

    Best review for the rs3. Thanks !

  • @danieldeluna9946
    @danieldeluna9946 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome engine. Good looking car (though I would prefer a hatch). Nice interior. The engine is worth the price of admission alone, an aftermarket tune away from supercar-level performance. Too bad you can't a manual. I do wonder what would make it "handle better" than a Golf R as the cars would seem to be so similar mechanically aside from the engine. What aspect of the handling is better?

  • @dulanawijeratne413
    @dulanawijeratne413 4 роки тому +4

    I love this one without the hatch"back" and it's nimble af

  • @fracturedmind8124
    @fracturedmind8124 5 років тому

    I’m in love with the RS3’s 5-Cyl. I wish more car makers made them I love the way they sound😍

  • @MatthewGaither
    @MatthewGaither 5 років тому

    I daily a 2018 TTRS in this exact color. I bought it over the RS3 primarily because it IS a hatchback and I really didn't need a backseat that could fit actual humans. The RS3 and TTRS with this 5 cylinder sound like nothing else on the road and always turn heads. Great review, guys!

  • @obqpdo9956
    @obqpdo9956 5 років тому +19

    Bought myself an RS3 back in 2017 (sedan coz in Aus we have the choice :P) same color as the one reviewed here. Best decision of my life
    Great review :D

    • @BlackPhoenix1804
      @BlackPhoenix1804 4 роки тому

      Which blue is this?

    • @lukeeddy
      @lukeeddy 4 роки тому

      BlackPhoenix1804 it’s called “ara blue” nice colour but “sepang blue” from the pre face lift was nicer and probably the nicest colour ever available on an rs3

    • @ryanb8736
      @ryanb8736 4 роки тому +1

      I ordered mine in the exclusive Nogaro Blue.

    • @emphase6
      @emphase6 4 роки тому

      @@ryanb8736 best blue

  • @Vanguardkl
    @Vanguardkl 4 роки тому +4

    The Audi A3 sedan has the best proportions of any car. Agree with you

  • @stephenmoss7619
    @stephenmoss7619 5 років тому

    Great review. I'm currently looking at a new car and this is very much in the running.

  • @TheZListCars
    @TheZListCars 5 років тому +1

    Great review as always with you guys obviously having fun! When thinking of 5-cylinder cars, don't sleep on the Acura Vigor (not sure if you got that in Canada). My second car ever was a 1993 Acura Vigor GS - white over black leather, 5-speed manual, 176-hp 2.5L inline-5. Sweet little alternative to the Legend :)

  • @roadrash76
    @roadrash76 4 роки тому +13

    I just bought one today. 👍

    • @timbardam5878
      @timbardam5878 3 роки тому +1

      Still happy with it ?

    • @roadrash76
      @roadrash76 3 роки тому +1

      @@timbardam5878 very much so

    • @timbardam5878
      @timbardam5878 3 роки тому

      @@roadrash76 Nice to hear! Looking for one right now, was checking reviews to be sure, but it's a beautiful car man 👌🏼

    • @roadrash76
      @roadrash76 3 роки тому

      @@timbardam5878 I did a muffle delete and replaced the mid pipe with ones that don’t have secondary catalytic converters. It sounds even better than before. No drone.

  • @hellomotto1595
    @hellomotto1595 5 років тому +4

    Definitely the best in its class so far

  • @mrle0719
    @mrle0719 5 років тому

    you just said that some old volvos have a 5 cylinders and that they sound "so cool". I now officially love you
    - a proud Volvo 850 2.5 20V owner

  • @AstrolestialZA
    @AstrolestialZA 5 років тому +1

    Waited very long for this

  • @harrismi7
    @harrismi7 5 років тому +98

    I think its the hot hatch king even though it is a sedan. I've seen one in the area I live in 2018 Gray and it looks so good. What a cool car but it should come with power seats.

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  5 років тому +5

      They had one in 2018 grey but we opted for this one instead

    • @harrismi7
      @harrismi7 5 років тому +3

      TheStraightPipes I would have picked the blue as well, it looks awesome! 😎

    • @gollumxonpc5162
      @gollumxonpc5162 5 років тому +8

      You can have power seats, it's just the sport seats that are only manual because of weight

    • @harrismi7
      @harrismi7 5 років тому

      gollumxOnPc Cool, good to know.

    • @liberty0758
      @liberty0758 5 років тому

      Hot hatch king even though it is a sedan? You have got to be kidding, right?

  • @seinsmeld13
    @seinsmeld13 3 роки тому +11

    I bought a 2019 RS3 yesterday. I can't wait to get it.

    • @uww.v
      @uww.v 3 роки тому +4

      Congrats

    • @seanr6206
      @seanr6206 3 роки тому +2

      Congrats! I bought a 2020 Nardo Edition today, can't wait til it's delivered =D

    • @seinsmeld13
      @seinsmeld13 3 роки тому +1

      @@seanr6206 Enjoy your car when you get it Sean R

    • @seanr6206
      @seanr6206 3 роки тому

      @@seinsmeld13 definitely! Should be here tomorrow

  • @bpsdetailing8822
    @bpsdetailing8822 5 років тому +1

    ATTENTION: If you have a VW or AUDI with paddles, get the LEYO Paddle Extensions!! They are the best! I am not sponsored by Leyo in any way. I paid full price for mine, they are just a fantastic high quality product!
    Great video as always guys!

  • @adrchn
    @adrchn 3 роки тому

    I watch this once every few months. Love my RS3

  • @Leon_JHK
    @Leon_JHK 5 років тому +25

    The 5 cylinder is Audi trying to recreate a better version of their previous 5 cylinders like the Group B Quattro or the RS2 Avamt

    • @ryanb8736
      @ryanb8736 4 роки тому +1

      Finally someone gets it!

    • @michaelschneider-
      @michaelschneider- 3 роки тому

      +1. .. "Someone gets it" ? .. My daily driver of 10 yrs from new, 95.5 Audi UrS6 Avant w/RS2 enhancements. .. Fond memories.

  • @stevenvuong3440
    @stevenvuong3440 5 років тому +20

    Awesome review as always!
    Please review an M2, would love to see a comparison.

    • @DerekSo18
      @DerekSo18 5 років тому

      Unfortunately I would imagine BMW would not have any M2 Competitions to give out as review test cars. Testing an OG M2 at this point is irrelevant

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  5 років тому +3

      We'll get an M2 comp at some point

    • @DerekSo18
      @DerekSo18 5 років тому +4

      Come down to OC, California! I'll lend you my M2C! :) TheStraightPipes

    • @stevenvuong3440
      @stevenvuong3440 5 років тому

      Absolute legends

  • @SailorCameron
    @SailorCameron 5 років тому

    I got mine in the same color (minus the black package, i preferred the silver exterior trim) and I freaking love it more than anything.

  • @ssk429
    @ssk429 5 років тому +1

    Another great review!

  • @slesperado
    @slesperado 4 роки тому +7

    The Audi TT-RS has the same engine as this car. I love it!

    • @MatthewJay80
      @MatthewJay80 4 роки тому +3

      slesperado Does it come with a blow dryer?

  • @cbthecollector
    @cbthecollector 5 років тому +6

    Great review! Just ordered one! Picking it up on Monday! :D can’t wait even more now!

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  5 років тому +2

      Congrats, you're a smart person

    • @KNhunterX
      @KNhunterX 5 років тому +2

      You’re a lucky man to own this beast

    • @cbthecollector
      @cbthecollector 5 років тому +4

      Haha thanks! You’re reviews are the best! Also you’re the only ones to incorporate good engine noise into the reviews, no one else ever can, and it’s good you bring it in throughout!
      Got nardo grey, sport exhaust, staggered upgraded wheels, red calipers, and black optics pack!

    • @iceberg4736
      @iceberg4736 5 років тому +1

      Alex Brownshe great spec & color choice. That's the ultimate stealth saloon right there. I used to say that the Audi S3 & RS3 are for guys who've grown out of the Evo/Impreza phase of their lives but want a luxurious sedan that still kicks ass when you pin the throttle.

    • @cbthecollector
      @cbthecollector 5 років тому +1

      Iceberg 47 exactly! I’ve done the Jetta TDI, GTI, Q3, and I needed a rush bad. The dealer could only find all those options with carbon fibre so it has that too!
      Bang on ya

  • @shilezi
    @shilezi 5 років тому

    Finally, you reviewed it yay! Thanks.

  • @WAF450
    @WAF450 5 років тому

    Nice vid guys, I just pre-ordered a Remus resonated cat-back, already have a set of CTS mid pipes, intake and ASR exhaust controller with operating button on center strip multicluster using the park assist button. Blue is very nice but I opted for the Panther Black. Personally i like the lines of the sedan better, but function of the SB is better just my opinion though.