2022 Audi RS3 Honest Review - THE BEST AUDI EVER MADE!!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2022
- Let's review my 2022 Audi RS3 in Mythos Black Metallic.
This is my second RS3 after selling my 2018 Audi RS3 and YES, I like this new RS3 much better than my old one RS3, and any of the 4 S3's I have had as well. So let's get into it because this is in my opinion the best small sport sedan daily driver you can get if you want styling, luxury and fun!
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Because of you last year i bought a 2015 s3. I got t-boned last week and it got totalled. It was by far the best car I've ever owned. Now you got me thinking of a way to make enough money to pay for this one. You definitely have me sold on this. Congrats brotha!
Thanks bro! Glad you’re ok man and yea the rs3 is on point
Save your coins and get the TT RS same thing but a coop if you need four doors!!!
Meanwhile i can barely pay for my dentist. gratz brother!
@@milkofthepuppy that new rs3 is quicker than any ttrs
@@nils12453 it’s the exact same car WTF are you talking about? I own TT RS and my neighbor has an RS3 plus the TT RS is lighter. Also why does 95% of aftermarket from APR and/or iRoz fit. With verbiage that reads fits 2018-2022 TT RS/RS3 lol! I wasn’t hating buy the way just saying to be different bc it’s more rare then an RS3 and as fast probably a hair faster bc of weight same DSG500 trans too so… I’m not sure where you’re going with that comment lol! Sidenote my car is faster then a stock RS3 all day bc it ain’t stock buh bye smart guy!!
Nice and informative review. I believe the drift mode is not really a rear wheel drive, but rather adjusting the two clutch pack on the rear so that the outside wheel gets 100% of the torque available for the rear axle to initiate a slide.
I’ve been waiting on your review since the new rs3 came out. THANK YOU!! Especially comparing the sound system!
For $58-59,000 that car is a bargain for the amount of performance and potential it has. Definitely my dream car
It's not really rwd mode, it can only send a maximum of 50% power to the rear, but the new rear diff can send 100% (of that 50%)to either wheel allowing you to over rotate each wheel allowing you to "drift"
Will, love your review - especially love the smile on your face when you put the foot down and hear that beautiful engine sound. More videos with lots of engine sounds from the driver seat would be welcomed. Cheers
Will do
Literally my dream car, down to the color and the blacked out badges. Love how the RS3 can be such an exhilarating car that you can toss around corners so easily but can also just be an average commuter car if you want. Great review, got a new sub!
What do you drive now?
Thanks
Buy a GLI it's half the price
@@AgentOffice and half the fun, the cars do not compare at all. engine is different, ride quality is different, interior quality is different
@@Givemedabeans yeah but half the cost until you go Audi, one day I'll go Audi
Hey man, I currently own a 19 RS3 with all packages. I definitely think the interior of the 8Y looks better, from seats, gear knob, steering wheel. Outside has no fake vents either so huge plus. I do notice some turbo lag but nothing major. Great video and car, black on black RS3 is the way to go!
Awesome spec! I wish they'd bring this gen to Canada, but no more 5 cyls up here due to emissions. Will hold onto my 8V RS3 long term instead, had it 4 years now & has been a perfect daily driver. Very reliable too, no major problems yet.
I had a 19’ RS3, sold it to get the 2022. when I heard they weren’t coming to Canada, I literally cried. so pissed off. absolutely miss my RS3, even being in a 21’ RS5. but….my dealer just said today, that he heard whispers that the 23’ RS3 might be coming to Canada 🤞🤞🤞🤞
There was a Bose system in my old S4 with the V8 that they have never surpassed with B&O. I have never since had a car stereo like that so realistic and smooth to listen to.
Been driving mine for 4 months now. Really happy about it. What i like the most is how easy it is to put it sideways compared to the older versions. It’s really playful in dynamic (for an Audi) but can be really neutral and well balanced in other modes like the performance mode.
You have a 22 RS3 for 4 months now?
@@fepethepenguin8287 yes. Ordered in august 21.
Been saving up for a green rs3, great video and explanation!
Awesome! Thank you!
So happy for you family wishing you nothing but success
Thanks bro
Previous gen is more appealing…to me anyways. Will always love the 5cyl motor though. Such an amazing power plant.
Great review, the subwoofer in the 8v had 10inch free air, same at a4 and a5. It was more brutal yes. Anything else is better at the 8y, dreamcar...
Hey Will Motivation,
My cousin ordered an RS3 about a month or so ago. When did you order yours? It came in so fast, my cousins is supposed to be coming in a few months to his spec.
I added a JL audio sub and amp to mine as well. Much needed but if the radio is up to high the sunroof vibrates. I had to turn down the base and sub dial to stop the vibration . Looks amazing and sounds miles better.
Same here. The sunroof vibration
Good review Will
I got the exact same launch spec. You are 100% spot on with how the suspension is night and day vs the old model. I'm going to give some time prior to commenting on the sound from the exhaust. The bangs and pops are gone from what I've seen. Wish they would have kept the shifter as well. Also not a fan of the gloss black interior (fingerprints everywhere!)
Wow now that you mention it the pops and bangs are totally gone you’re right!
Hey will I am so much like you. I care about comfort!! I had a 2019 Ttrs and I felt every bump! Also had some Initial lag.. but comfort is huge to me especially with back pain. BMW seats are just so uncomfortable! That’s why I’m selling and trying to get an s3 or rs3 . I’m debating on a 22 s3 and 22 rs3! Since you had both which would you recommend for day to day driving? Is rs3 just as comfortable or do you sacrifice comfort with speed? I saw your s3 review and it sounded almost as good!!
Yep the rs3 is just as comfortable
Black on black looks nice. Nicely blends the huge black front bumper compared to every other color
This is awesome! Thanks for making this vid.
You’re welcome
i`m going to order yellow or green sedan during this fall, hope to get it next year. Nice review. This will be nice addition to vr6 turbo audi tt that i have :)
You can see the confidence in handling you have with this car and you didn't even push too much !
Intake/Exhaust as I'm sure you know is a MUST upgrade for this amazing engine ( I can't even call it a mod seriously )
Akrapovic is the usual go to exhaust mod but there's aways armytrix milltek AWE and so on.
I’ve been leaning towards AWE
Nice video, have a green one ordered. It’s gonna be a while. Coming from my VW R32 2008. Getting quite a power bump with this.
Congrats!!
You should definetely look into Akrapovic Exhausts, now I must say the only have the catback system for now though. However make sure you Check out APR, because they have like a racing Cat downpipe which is legal and also improves power/throttle response. Also APR has tons of high quality mods vor the RS3 like intakes and stuff.
You are 100% right about throttle lag at a stop sign being very dangerous! One of our family friend just got involved in a serious side collision with a truck a couple months ago, because his Cadillac mid-size SUV's poor start-stop system created enough throttle lag when trying to accelerate from a stop sign. His wife was hospitalized with several broken ribs and internal bleeding that needed heart surgery, she passed away 2 months in the hospital. Her husband was the driver and he survived, eventually telling us it was his car's start-stop system that caused the horrific accident.
Wow man that’s crazy. Sorry to hear that but yea Audi has to make sure they fix that in all models
Nothing a tune can’t fix
Have you driven an s4? What are thoughts/comparison on that car? Also, thanks for the vids!
Finally they added garage remote in the mmi. Why not hard buttons on the mirror?
So are you able to configure more than 2 day 3 buttons and label them?
Yep!
It’ll be a little over a year before I can get one of the new rs3’s (about to re-enlist in the army and have to go through basic and my new job training) but I’m really looking forward to spending my saved up money and bonus on this because it’s a ride I think I’ll keep for the long haul because it’s so unique, thanks for the great review!
Thanks khris
My 2019 Audi S4 has the same acceleration lag, which I agree is dangerous. It seems to be an unfortunate combination of delayed transmission kick-down, throttle response tubing and a bit of turbo lag. It’s cured by putting the car in dynamic mode, but I use auto mode for the commute and have been caught out a few times.
What’s the handheld camera setup you use? The quality is amazing
iPhone 13 pro in cinematic mode
This is LITERALLY one of my dream cars besides the RS5 & S8. I have always loved Audi & their work especially these 5cyl. I traded in my 17’ RT last year for more of a daily car (21’ Accord 2.0T). I’m now saving up and planning to start off with an Audi S5 by next year. As for the pricing of the S5 ($54k) seems like a fair deal to me.
As for the interior stitching you can only customize the Sport Back versions of the RS models.
An S5 ain't 54k unless your talking used.
@@IRaoulDuke 2022 Audi S5 starts off at $54k base price lil buddy. Relax, I’ve been to the dealership already.
Hello from Belgium. Nice video mate. MY RS3 sportback will arrive in april 2023. Is it genuine parts from Audi the rubber floor mat with RS3 logo?
Yes sir. And congrats
Drove a precious generation with a built motor and I really enjoyed the car … considering getting one next
Hello Will - is it worth in your opinion to configure your new rs3 car wit the standard version of the suspension system, or is it worth to go for the adaptive suspension system? I want to use this car as a “weekend toy” not a daily driver. Thank you in advance.
I think the regular suspension is the way to go on the rs3 because I can’t really tell the difference to be honest between modes
Thank you. That helps. Keep the good work! Greetings from Poland!:)@@WillMotivation
Wow greetings!!
Will, how do you feel about this one and the S6 in terms of luxury, ride comfort and practically? North and south?
Practicality the rs3. Luxury the s6
Love this car got one in yesterday at our dealer same as this one definitively a good refresh.
Is it sold?
Great review. I recently put n order in for the 2023 bmw m240 but now I’m on the fence bc I don’t like the floating iPad screen and the gear lever instead of shifter so my next thought was to put in a order for the audi rs3. Now I see that audi also has the lever. Terrible idea btw. Do you know if there is a way to change the lever to an actual shifter ?
Man I have a good idea on how to easily create a shifter to sit on top of that lever and it would work perfectly but I’m not a mechanical engineer or fabricator so just waiting for aftermarket to kick in
Same. Hoping they figure out something by the time my 23 comes next year.
That car is S3X. That green color they have is what I’d get. Those wheels n brakes are massive and I’m in love.
Those wheels are so sweet. I just spec’d out an RS5 for December delivery and really wish those were an option!!
I’ll sell you mine if you want.
I'll give these guys a call and see what they can do about getting one. Also for exhaust my vote is for akrapovic.
Imo a turbocharged Audi 5 cylinder is capable of making the best sounds of any car ever produced.
That’s a beautiful looking car man!!
How’s the front seats? Comfortable for long rides?
Definitely
This thing clean 🔥🔥
Im thinking about gettin an 22 or 23 s3 in the near feature. How reliable are s3 as a daily from ur experience with them.
Never had a problem with any of mine. And had five of them before this
@@WillMotivation was there anything you dislike from ur 22 s3
ok ok - i see you with the DnB. good looks!
Sweet ride sir, I've always loved the smaller RS Audis but am partial to the 4/5door hatchbacks/wagons as the sedans don't have rear folding seats, and being a parent I like the extra space (and look). We had a black 02 A4 but it got t-boned a few years back. We replaced it with a Infiniti FX35 as we wanted something a little bigger (safer) from a collision standpoint as it was mainly my wife's car and our daughter was a little girl back then.
I forget which engine this was an issue with but I wonder if they've made changes to the timing chain setup. One of the selling points of the older S and RS models was that because they used timing chains you didn't have to worry about them wearing out and needing replacing like a timing belt, so they put the timing chain was up against the firewall. Problem was that the pulleys etc would wear out and the cost to replace was over $10K just to drop the whole front of the vehicle to access the chain, pulleys etc, plus more for the actual parts. This is the main reason the S and RS models have such low resale value once they approach the 100km range on the odometer.
The rear seats do fold 👍🏽
@@WillMotivation oh nice, glad they finally implemented that.
Nice to hear from an actual owner! Is comfort mode a plush ride or does it beat you up on bumpy roads?
My type R beat the crap outa me. Now have an is500 I love but it’s floaty boat. Almost too plush a ride.
Rs3 is definitely not floaty boat at all it’s more on the harsh end.
@@WillMotivation like too harsh? … even in comfort mode?
If I am not mistaken the 2022 TTRS has same engine, and weighs a bit less. The RS3 can pick 100 whp with minimal mods. I know you already know that. Sick car. Congratulations again.
Thanks bro
If you have your seatbelt on the emergency brake will release when you step on the pedal as well.
Nice car but you wanna know what my buddy did he has a Vw all track he did a rs3 motor swap in his Vw all track now that’s sick sleeper wagen . I’m doing that same swap in Vw cc can’t wait to get it back !!!!!
The "fake" honeycomb on the front is where the number plate/license plate mounts. In the European market front and rear plates are a mandatory legal requirement.
That thing sounds insanely good.
Hey Will! Love the way that Audi looks. Seems like it performs well. What advice would you give to someone like myself who is trying to start a business but is having trouble getting working capital for a startup? I’m trying to launch 🚀 a eCommerce business.
Start small to where you don’t need as much capital and self fund it and then use profit to grow. That’s what I did bro. Also get your credit tip and then you can just get business loans from the bank
@@WillMotivation Thank you 🙏🏽
Oh man you got my dream car . Happy for you! Enjoy!
Thanks
RS3s are fast!!! Congrats on adding another car to the stable!!!!! You should add a wireless mic Will your audio will be much better!!
Thanks brother
love the look of the car nice wheels
How compliant is the most comfortable setting? Comfortable enough to take it on cross-country trips or do you think you'd get fatigued?
I’d give it a 8 out of 10
Hi, I own a 2019 S3 sedans and I’m looking for trade in for a 2022 S3 or RS3. Which one you recommend the most hand why? Thanks
They are very similar but the rs3 is better of course if you have the extra money to get it.
Love the review… so here is my question does this feel like a sports car or a luxury sedan that has speed?
Feels like a sports car with four doors
Man i can’t wait to see this thing after tint.
Coming soon!
These are already in the states?? I can’t wait to see them modified
🎉 I’m picking up my RS3 tomorrow, my dream car
Congrats! You’ll love it
Hi Will, thanks for the videos boss! I have a 2022 Audi rs3 just like yours, and indeed, to my opinion as well, it's the best RS Car you can buy Today, best ROI and the most tunable one... Currently mine is lowered with H&R springs for DCC, mid-pipes from Unitronic, ceramic coated the calipers with Porsche neon yellow and it's mostly PPFEd. Can't wait for them to brake the ECU so we can start tuning this baby,,,, before I had a Audi A3, Audi Rs6, Audi Rs7 and a TTS stage 2 (fast as hell).
Right on! I put on a Jb4 but I can’t tell any difference
Do you know if the RS3 is more tunable than the current M340i? They’re both about the same price and HP. I’m saving up now now to buy one next year. Can’t decide which one.
Sick car dude! Enjoy her. I am jealous.
Great review. You mentioned the lag is gone, more specifically- how is it when you're slowly pulling away from a stop sign or creeping forward in slow traffic? I drove a 2016 S3 and it had a lot of hesitation, which made the car generally annoying to drive.
Yep that’s the problem I was referring to. My s3 still has a little hesitation but the rs3 doesn’t
Regarding the short shifter, I’m going to give you a different perspective. I teach training classes in New England. One of my classes is Everyday Vehicle, where students learn how to gunfight in and around vehicles (search my channel for videos of this class). In the event of an emergency in which you have to exit the vehicle by going over the console, the shorter the shifter the better. When exiting the vehicle, we want as few obstacles as possible, so the short shifter is ideal for this situation. Just a different perspective. Thank you for your review on the RS3. Also, I own the 1 of 1 Audi R8 Blackbird!
Beautiful car. I hope you have recovered from that long drive from Seattle
Thanks
lmfaoooo i thought this was money bag yo at first glimpse🤣😭💯 good video tho💯 love audis
spot on about previous generation acceleration lag/delay with DSG, I sold my 2017 RS3 early for the same reason. I have also test driven 2022 RS3 and love fact the delay has gone. It still is not as cool as 2015 RS3, that kicked down hard. Though 2022 RS3 handles much better and a lot quicker. Too bloody quiet though
It does seem extra quiet
@@WillMotivation Do you get the petrol particulate filters fitted by Audi in the US? I have ordered a new RS3 Sportback
@@varis4191 we don't get OPf on our cars (thank goodness!)
@@hg1496 you are lucky, the Germans (Audi) force them on the Australian variants.
Quiet is perfect opens up more of market I was thinking genesis g70 or redsport for quietness stinger gt etc but now rs3 is more quiet I'm deff tossing up grabbing one. Test driving one next week . I just don't like how they removed tiptronic gear shifter looks girly and pathetic now with that tacky little button shifter lol
get stainless steel exhaust, i feel like the deeper tone will sound soo gooddd
I love this car. Here in uk the roads are narrow and you don't really want something too big. Too pricey new for me unfortunately.
Check out Milltek exhaust for your RS3!
i see you playing that Dark DNB!!!
Yessir
Nice car! How is this video out before we’re introduced to the F8!?
Oh or the Audi first that’s all. Lot of videos queued up
New RS3 are certainly dope rides, esp if you get it modded & tuned, a bit dated design, tho can be resolved with some love...Actually curious when Audi is gonna update the line... My personal opinion however, the new BMW G80 M3 Comp XDrive is the optimal daily driver. It goes from Housewife to Stripper with a push of a button. One minute I can have both my kids comfortably in the back seat with groceries in its spacious trunk, and the next minute Im gapping C8 Vettes...
RS3 is definitely a great platform, esp for those of us who have the tuner bug... A lot of potential in that 2.5L... Downpipe, Tune, and you're in a completely different league... Congrats on the new ride! Looking forward to seeing how far you take it
The fake in the middle of the front bumper covers up the crash bumper. Sort of a necessary evil. The back, totally agree.
Which RS3 is better the sport back or the saloon version
Saloon to me
Can u elaborate on the power delivery? Alot of people complaining of turbo lag - Just curious on your opinion. Thanks bro!
On this new 2022? It’s night and day difference between the previous years
@@WillMotivation thanks man, a lot of people commenting that probably haven’t even driven it!
Over the years of being an Audi owner, have you seen features slowly come to the U.S. that have been in operation in the European markets? I really like the different steering wheels and other fun interior features. I am looking for a fun, energetic daily car and want to be fully immersed in the "true" RS3 vehicle, which I think Germany currently has. Do you think these features will make it overseas to the U.S. based on previous ownership?
I think we have some things they dot and vice versa. Like they have the hatch back and flat bottom steering wheel and we have round steering wheel and no hatch back. But out exhaust is supposed to be louder. Other than that I don’t think much is different 👍🏽
Planning on keeping it stock or doing some mods?
Mods are underway, video dropping soon!!
@@WillMotivation nice! We’d love to help with future parts! We have lots of 8Y RS3 goodies! 📦
How much do you think I would pay a month if I have really good credit
Great review, and honestly if i can save up enough money to put a big down payment, you just saved me $2750 off the price, to not check the box for the RS Technology package, no need for the B&O sound system thats subpar to average at best, and no need for head up display, or integrated gps, and traffic sign recognition. Honestly the only option I would ✔️ would be the $1000, RS sport exhaust with black tips. Thats it! Perfect at $60,995 including destination.
Will! What do you think about a 2015 Audi s3 for 128k miles for 19,500?! still a good buy?! I'd love to hear your opinion cuz' I do dig these Audi RS3's
Too many miles in my opinion
Nice, congrats. I've got one exactly like that on order. Same color and everything. I put the deposit down in March, but the dealership is saying it won't be delivered until Oct or so. The wait is killing me.
I had a 2017 black S3 at one point, but made the switch to an M2 Comp a couple years ago because I really wanted a manual transmission again, but I've actually missed the Audi. So I'm switching back.
Same story for me a bunch of times 😂
What made you miss the s3 compared to the m2? Stuck between m2 comp, rs3, and f80
Check out Akrapovics! Gives it a nice deep sound 👌🏾
I love this. I want one so bad.
Audi definitely did their thing with the new RS3. Btw you said that it seems like they downgraded the sound system, does this have the basic package bang olufson or the 3D advanced like in the RSQ8 or RS7 ?
This is correct unfortunately. I have the same exact spec and color as WIll, got mine two weeks ago (port of houston), and the B&O system is def not what it used to be. The B&O I had in my 2013 Audi S5 was wayyyyy better than this system, and its hurts me to say that.
Yea I think this may be an upcoming mod
@@nimri09 This doesn't answer the question. Is it the basic B&O system or does he have the upgraded 3D system?
@@PL876 Its the upgraded 3D system. "B&O with 3D sound. Your car becomes a concert hall with the available 680-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound, featuring 15 speakers and a 16 channel amplifier." Harmon, which is owned by Samsung, bought out B&O sometime in 2015 I believe, not sure on the exact date, but since then its been on the decline in quality. And I can tell just by listening to my 2013 B&O Audi system vs this one. The 2013 one was night and day better. I dont remember where I saw it, but I think someone discovered that the new B&O speakers use a paper cone now which is as cheap as it gets. I have to try to find the link for that video and confirm if its true or not. Either way this was my biggest disappointment with the car and its got me considering a whole new sound system. Its that noticeably worse. Now if good audio is not something you care for or used to even listening too, this wont be too bad for you. Its still better than most stock systems. But to be clear, its still crap. My sisters 2018 Jeep grand Cherokee with the base alpine system out preforms this B&O in every category except bass.
@@nimri09 damn that sucks but ok understood.
For only 60K this happens to be one smart pick. Properly sized with 4 doors, my Audi choice. Well done clip...
The wheels r fuego
Beautiful car! Congratulations!
Thanks bro
Damn I want this car. I own B5 S4 6 spd Avant with tune. Still get up and goes. But motor doesn’t sing like yours. Yes please more content on new RS3.
I have a 2022 A5 Coupe and would've gotten this if only I had patience lol but I love my car and don't think I can drive anything other than an audi. Maybe Porsche, but I truly think audis are second to none
The mere fact you said the s3 was better then the rs3 is blasphemy!
My dream car. But I will make this dream into my reality soon. Speaking this into existence at 19 years old
Just take it to IROZ and get big dog package.
Exactly what I want to do when I get mine, thinking the 1000hp package :)
Currently looking at the A3 2022 Blacked out (Interior as well). Hoping the 2023 will keep the same design both in and out. The A6 is up in the air as well.
Now that I think about it, the R8 2022 (or 2023) is also in my favor. I have a few months to make a firm decision. I will refer to this post with updates and pictures. Cheers.
@@jorgebenitez9981 A3 and R8 are in way different price ranges lol
@@F87Zach Who said there was a budget?
Consider a BullX exhaust man…really shapes the top end note of the car
re: exhaust, akrapovic just came out with their new titanium system. kinda a big deal cuz they didn't make one for the previous gen, it's pricey though as you'd expect. the only other system i know of for the new RS3 is the milltek. need to wait for Remus, Bull-X and AWE in the next year or so i'd imagine.
The Akrapovik for this car isn't great, in fact it's a real let down. I have seen a car in person with it fitted. The milltek, utter crap and the stock Audi Sport system actually sounds better. I'm still waiting for someone to bring out a decent sounding system for my new RS3.