Audi RS3 - Faster, easier to live with and more expensive
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We thought the last Audi RS 3 Sportback with 367PS was fast enough, but this latest 400PS version sets a fresh benchmark. Add in a talented chassis with a wider track and a clever all-wheel drive system and stand well back. This one's explosive.
When dealing with the Audi RS 3 Sportback, a little context pays dividends. You see, this uber-hot hatch now fronts up with 400PS. In case you were wondering, that's more than the amount developed by a twelve-cylinder Ferrari Testarossa, and more than the first Porsche 911 GT3. So, yes, it's got some real brawn about it.
This is the third time we've seen an RS 3. The first one was a 340PS monster introduced in 2010, eventually eplaced by a 367PS model in 2014. In many ways, the formula of this latest 400PS car hasn't differed much. There's still a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine driving all four wheels. It's just that now you get a bit more of everything. More is better, right?
Driving Experience
Audi makes great play of the fact that this 400PS RS 3 Sportback has shaved some 26kg off the weight of its 367PS predecessor, which coupled with the power increase, significantly improves its power to weight ratio, making it better than cars like, say, the Lotus Exige S or a V8 BMW M5. More than a Porsche 911 Carrera or a Mercedes SLC 43 AMG too. Now you see quite what sort of company the RS 3 Sportback can mix it in. With the benefit of all-wheel drive, it'll scuttle to 62mph in just 4.1 seconds (0.2s quicker than before) and run onto a restricted maximum of 155mph, although this can be derestricted to 174mph if you pay extra for the 'dynamic package plus'.
A light multi-plate clutch mounted at the rear axle has the ability to transfer between 50 and 100 per cent of power to the rear wheels. Audi even reckons that on slippery surfaces, this thing will drift like a rear-driver. As for the engine, well it's much the same 2.5-litre five cylinder TFSI turbo unit that was used previously and is closely related to the powerplant found in the current TT RS. It puts out 480Nm of torque (15Nm more than before) and transmits it all to the tarmac via a seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission and, of course, quattro all-wheel-drive. Maximum torque is readily available across a broad plateau, which means that you'll rarely be caught off boost. A widened track, bigger brakes and tyres, retuned ESP stability control and a sharpened suspension setup lowered by 25mm distinguish the RS 3 from a standard Sportback.
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The is the most unbiased and best review of the RS3
A detailed review, in very top gear of old, much better than some of the KZread reviews that have no idea and just seem to drive the car thrashing it to death and launch control one after the other. Some people actually want a thorough review like this that might actually use it as a day to day car or a weekend car. Nice one...
@colinmonk9113
3 жыл бұрын
yes so true, he's done this review proud, & I'm happy with my 2018 Nardo grey RS3, but got to get a set of top brand tyres as last owner probably couldn't afford to do & will make the car Alive.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
3 жыл бұрын
We appreciate the great feedback! Many thanks for watching 👍
The germen’s engine is fantastic and a masterpiece
@JohnnyZenith
5 жыл бұрын
Where's the mood lighting and the HUD?
Your car reviews are the most comprehensive and best on the net. Credit to you, sir.
my favourite hot hatch, to the point i put a deposit on a 2018RS3 Nardo grey sportback, & with a 10-15% engine upgrade already done. i have driven the 367hp model & loved that quattro 4WD, superb feel. So this model is upgraded again & this reviewer has done an excellent going over it..so lets watch-happy & safe RSing all.,nz.
This is THE BEST explanation I've ever seen on an Audi and EXACTLY what I needed. Thank You So Much!!!
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
4 жыл бұрын
No problem Albert, thank you for watching!
Its amazing how theses hot hatches are getting bhp like the old E39 M5's, and old Ferraris. Great exhaust note on these engines, great video too :)
90s style car review, love it 🙂
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you much! #keepingitoldschool
Excellent review, as usual. Superb points highlighted on every aspects (with a pinch of subtle sarcasm). Keep on the good works!
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Aamal 👍
I would purchase this Car with 90% of the options in a New York second . This thing is a full blown sleeper . WOW !
Def the most in depth review of the facelift car I have seen. Good work. I have the pre facelift RS3 8V in Sepang Blue. Still love it and that 5 Pot engine is a masterpiece.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, thanks for the feedback 👍 its what makes it that bit more special than an R. Great car and great to hear you're enjoying it.
I was thinking of buying an rs3 soon, this was an ideal video to watch, it informed me of everything I needed to know, great video thanks guys
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, if you want help buying your new car feel free to contact us 👍
in-depth review won’t get better than this!👏👏
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Riaz! Make sure to subscribe if you haven't done so already: bit.ly/319ZKoT
Great in-depth review. Adverts are savage tho
Brilliant review, very informative. Thank you.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching! If you're interested in getting an RS3, one of our vehicle experts can explore your options and find you the most affordable solution 👍 Book your free consultation here and we'll get in touch: bit.ly/39YHCml
@ghostinthemachine76
2 жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Thank you 👍
Great review 👍🏾 looking at getting one of these or ttrs come the end of the year 💯
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Riley, if you want a free quote and any more information on the car or alternatives feel free to give us a call here >> www.osv.ltd.uk/contact-us/
@Orangea90
5 жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Thanks a lot guys 🤝🏾
Great video 👍🏼
None of the Audi’s A/RS models have touchscreens (except for the very new ones) The MMI Touch stands for the chromed small wheel where with touch you can write for example. Audi introduced their first display with touch screen in their new A8.
Great indepth and entertaining review, great reviewer as well!
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Yolo 👍
This car is a dream 😍🚀
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Its a real exciting drive 👍
great review
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey 👍
Great review. I have a rs3 Sport Edition coming next month, can’t wait for delivery
@junaidmzafar
3 жыл бұрын
Ive got mine coming too next month, how are you finding it?
Fabulous review! I drive a C7 RS6 (Litchfield) from nearly new - now nearly 9 years old and 132,000 miles. As a post 50 driver (groan), and needing to replace the car, this RS3 is really growing on me.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mark 👍 One of our vehicle experts will be happy to help with your new RS3. Give us a call on 01903 538835 or click here to book a date/time for a quick chat through your options - bit.ly/3soFVbF
great review, enjoy the details.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
You're a star! Thanks for watching 👍
@1970sman
2 жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Another stupid and very boring looking car.
Good review
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Adam 👍
Bela máquina!
Great review. Please note that the single central Tach with digital speedo is also available in the S3..it just doesn't get the lap timer and the power and torque display which is exclusive to the RS3. I don't think the S3 has the additional amber/red/flashing red colour scheme that surrounds this mode on the RS3. Very good detail given though..most impressive!👍☺
@nickjh1968
4 жыл бұрын
There is lap timer function in S3, but no power/torque.
My absolut dreamcar! A shame it cost more than 117k i Denmark....
@JOFEALVI
5 жыл бұрын
the goverments put so much taxes in this cars.
@cbthecollector
5 жыл бұрын
Kristian Rusbjerg I just bought one in Canada, came to $68,000 CAD or about $50,000 USD, comes standard here with Nappa, Virtual Cockpit, magnetic suspension and such too! Lucky Canada I guess? Too bad it’s so expensive there! :(
@FortuneSeek3rz
5 жыл бұрын
Holy Smokes
@CosmicGate184
4 жыл бұрын
Why is it so expensive? In Sweden it's nearly fully packed 720.000 swedish crowns, which is about 74.000$...
Actually own this exact car now…. Absolutely class 😎👍
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic news, Daniel! What made you choose this model over others?
@danieltappin549
2 жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply natural progression 😎👍 best spec with a lovely 5 pot… dream car stuff 🚀
@mazpr2025
2 жыл бұрын
@@danieltappin549 congrats!
2020 OPF saloon , 3.6s , done a 350m mway trip sticking to speed limits , end result 39.8mpg . carries 4 for short distances, 2 in sublime comfort, B&O music system . Sports exhaust , , no pops and bangs to attract unwanted attention but loud enough , sounds classy and sophisticated 😬 27 to 32mpg regular mixed driving .grip grip and go , handles surprisingly better than expected . good sized boot. Rear seats down plenty of loading space . Definitely a better car than my previous one , the A45 AMG .
Good video of a top car, he reminds me of William Woollard from tomorrow's world.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
🤣 we can see that too, thanks for the feedback
@PhilbyFavourites
4 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell, you hit the nail on the head. You’ve taken me back 40 years in a split second and put a massive smile on my face. Thank you.
Great review
Reminds me of Alan Partridge. Enjoyed the vid none the less.
My next car. Upgrading from A3, 2l Tdi sportback fully loaded & leather interior
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Great car, feel free to get in touch for a free quote 👌 www.osv.ltd.uk/contact-us/
Fantastic Review. Just found you tbh. I’m a bit of a Audi Fanboy, currently owning a S1 and a RS6 Performance. The Paddle shifters aren’t any better on the RS6 tbh. I had a W212 E63S previously and the shifter buttons that were aluminium & always cool to touch, even in the warmer months. Your review here feels a bit like an Audi Car, Quality.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback, Martin! Make sure you subscribe to the channel for more in-depth car reviews: bit.ly/319ZKoT
Just traded my e92 for one of these.cant wait to pick up.
@incognito96
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCrystalLakeKiller thanks it's already Apr chipped lowered it's kicking out 434bhp absolute weapon and night and day from the e92.
@incognito96
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCrystalLakeKiller I havnt asked to be fair cross that road when come to it.
This is definitely going to be my next car. Upgrading from a 2015 VW Golf R with the DSG. Unless of course the 400hp Golf R arrives and then I might be swayed..
@mazpr2025
2 жыл бұрын
The RS3 engine is a masterpiece!
I feel like this videos 10 years old and am looking at this in the future probably cause of the classic 2007 review car intro
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Marcus, our vintage intro screen do need an update 👍
Some say that he still hasn't blinked to this day.
Bring this bad ass hatch to Canada pls
Fellow Audi enthusiast friends. Does anyone know where or how I go about ordering the performance wheels on the RS3 featured in this video? I live in Washington DC and all the Audi dealers / parts professionals around me seem to be daft when I ask about them. HELP!
Someone educate me. Why doesn't the US get the hatchback version?
If I lived in the UK or mainland Europe I'd buy an RS3 tomorrow, but due to registration taxes and daft insurance premiums here in Ireland I'm stuck with a simple S3.
Top♥️👌🏻
they really got some bright peoppe over at audi
its actually much faster than 4,1... meassured 3,7 0-100 kmh.. dunno whats going on with fake numbers and Audi but as loong as its not the other way its kindof cool
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed marko 👍
@martingetliffe
3 жыл бұрын
They keep the numbers shy of their real figures I reckon, to keep the Car Insurance Underwriters in the Dark............clever. Very.
What are you on about? "If you don't want to cover the thing with sticky finger prints". The screen is not touch. You navigate it with the navigation wheel in the mid console. As with all Audis.
@nickjh1968
4 жыл бұрын
Good point, and a ridiculous error to make on such a comprehensive review.
I wish I could have an Rs3 Sportback in the US. I want performance, handling, fuel economy. I do not want a tall, tippy SUV truck.
@Uhuss-qq6cq
4 жыл бұрын
Why cant you get them in the US??
😍😍😍😍😍
What is this ps you speak of? Do you mean horsepower?
@nickjh1968
4 жыл бұрын
Many manufacturers use PS instead of BHP, PS is Pferdestrke ,(literally, 'horse strength')
@martingetliffe
3 жыл бұрын
@david are you sent to us from the 1800’s with your unusual Yoda Way of speaking?
@seinsmeld13
Жыл бұрын
@@martingetliffe Thank Marty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We aren't getting the RS3 down here in Australia until 2020 I believe due to emissions revision for the class
@martingetliffe
3 жыл бұрын
Yep that means the OPF filter that kicks fuck out of the sound........
Why can’t we get the sportback in the US?
@mountainman6172
5 жыл бұрын
Ask Trump lol!
@dunny1977jd
5 жыл бұрын
We seriously don't get half the cars or performance on most cars that we should. SMH.
@martingetliffe
3 жыл бұрын
@@dunny1977jd yeah but you’ve got Guns you can buy, carry & use legally under the right circumstances. Don’t be greedy. You can’t have all the Fun..........
10.9 mpg 😮 I thought 16.3mpg was bad on the M3
Keyless entry a big no no for insurance. You may aswell leave your car open
@ashleyemberson277
5 жыл бұрын
Sheila Worrall or just spend 400 quid and a ghost, like I did.
@PhilbyFavourites
4 жыл бұрын
@Ashley Emberson: can you explain please? I've been looking at keyless entry Audis recently.
Isn’t a replacement due soon?
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashen, the new A3 / RS3 is due at the end of the year/ early 2020 👍
@Alby911
5 жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Plenty of stock available in australia at least. I'm leaning towards mid 2019 for builds to continue, but worrying signs as to what will happen to this engine.
Is the RS3 a upgrade from the A3 ?
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Arif, yes it is. It's the sport variant 👍
@Zeruel82Mk2
5 жыл бұрын
S3 is the sport variant of A3. RS3 is the even sportier one.
@martingetliffe
3 жыл бұрын
Arif if you’re asking that are you riding around with a horse pulling a little flat back trailer?
@LOUCABRASI
2 жыл бұрын
@@Zeruel82Mk2 yes correct, but rs3 is the REALLY sport variant.
Touchscreen??? Don't think so... mine sure isn't.
@Ryansanders80
Жыл бұрын
He might be referring to the touch sensitivity in the scroll wheel
cal-I-bre? Did you mean calibre?
I wis we received the Spotback here in Canada. We only get the sedan. You can't have everything in life.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
Oh no, sorry to hear that David! Would you get one if you could?
@seinsmeld13
Жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Yes I would as it would be great for skiing.
He's completely wrong about the wifi hotspot. That's an extra paid function even with the MMI package. It's a fucking con.
Thorough review, but so long winded.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback John 👍 We offer a shorter review if that would work better for you kzread.info/dash/bejne/domq09uDp9ewmqQ.html
Its great but not enough? You proceed to talk about other cars but you never get to the point. What is not enough? No drift mode? It cant put the power down? Well, you dont finish your point so its hard to gauge what you want to achieve with you "but" comment.
Ridiculous to call this a hot hatch! It’s far more station wagon than hot hatch, more in line with the RS2 than a Golf GTI.
@dunny1977jd
5 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted an Audi sport wagon/hatchback like this. Price is my only hurdle..csr is awesome.
@PhilbyFavourites
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t you mean estate car.....
I’m not impressed with the 2019 model at all. My 2018 model performed much better. I understand this is down to EU regs. Not sure I would have a fourth RS3
Nice review, even if you blokes do drive on the wrong side of the car and wrong side of the road. And mispronounce aluminum.
@jonodunn2592
5 ай бұрын
No you’ve just spelled it wrong al u min ium
@HansDelbruck53
5 ай бұрын
@@jonodunn2592 Only on the other side of the pond. The larger world knows it as al-u-min-um.
@jonodunn2592
5 ай бұрын
@@HansDelbruck53 the larger side of the world lol you do know there’s a lot more people in Europe than America and as we invented the English language I think we decide on the spelling this is just one of many words you’ve butchered
Why is this video so long jeez
@martingetliffe
3 жыл бұрын
@Tyler think of it as a info loaded treat.
he looks so creepy
@thechickenman2289
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
Not worth the price.