The New 2022 Audi RS3 Is a Little Sedan with Big Performance

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    2022 Audi RS3 review! The Audi RS3 is a special sport sedan, boasting a lot of power and performance for its small size. Today I'm reviewing the RS3, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the new Audi RS3. I'm also driving the new RS3, and I'll show you what it's like behind the wheel of the 2022 Audi RS3.
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  • @blckbldng
    @blckbldng ปีที่แล้ว +2689

    0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds... same as a Ferrari Enzo. I know this is 4 wheel drive but still, lets apreciate how insane that is.

    • @Carlisho
      @Carlisho ปีที่แล้ว +319

      And no electric motors to help either, pretty good indeed

    • @drippgxd
      @drippgxd ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@Carlisho #BanAnime

    • @_Ambition124
      @_Ambition124 ปีที่แล้ว +252

      I've done 3.2 seconds in mine. Real tested numbers see below 3.6,
      3.2-3.4 to be specific
      This car is a beast to say the least and love every bit of it. Puts a lot of cars on the road to shame that's for sure. Even gives the RS6 & RS7 a run for its money

    • @christophermorales1509
      @christophermorales1509 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, not insane unless you’re awaking from a coma. It’s 2022, not Y2K.

    • @blur3253
      @blur3253 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      @@_Ambition124 i would definitely choose this over the model 3 performance

  • @MIA_Mark_Lewis
    @MIA_Mark_Lewis ปีที่แล้ว +685

    The lights saying “RS3” is badass! I love when manufacturers do quirky things like that.

    • @-_--le3zk
      @-_--le3zk ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly what i thought

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Honestly as much as I love what they did to this RS3 performance-wise, I'd much rather they pissed off with that quirky light dance and gave me some decent materials near the center armrest. That cheap plastic isn't acceptable at this price point, especially not in a place you constantly touch.

    • @MIA_Mark_Lewis
      @MIA_Mark_Lewis ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@xIcarus227 I don’t think they need to piss off with the lights. They could just do both. Not one or the other.

    • @gorgonismztruth1551
      @gorgonismztruth1551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      to bad no company makes a 35K compact sedan that comes close to this

    • @stevenwilliams1805
      @stevenwilliams1805 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quirky lights like that are probably going to be problematic and expensive to fix.

  • @Lucas-ie2ti
    @Lucas-ie2ti ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I LOVE the Audi RS3! I've been a 5 cylinder engine fan since the late 80s early 90s Audi Quattro days. 2.2 liter 20 valve 5 cylinder, amazing power and even better sound. I was so excited when Audi realesed it again with the TTRS and RS3. This thing is a true pocket rocket with Forged internals and dual fuel system from the factory! This thing has 10 fuel injectors and is a easy E85 setup.

    • @Len_M.
      @Len_M. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Audi TTRS is one of my favourite Cars and if I could afford to get one from the Company that you can buy a totally Modified Car from them I definitely would (I'm pretty sure The Smoking Tire featured one once). I can't remember the name of the Company off-hand, but I know it's in the southern US I believe (perhaps Alabama or something like that). I might have to look at one of these RS3’s though. I have been waiting for Subaru to come out with a worthy all-new WRX STi, but it doesn't seem like that is going to happen, so perhaps an Audi RS3 modded to about 700whp might be a smarter/more reliable purchase. But my Neighbour finally said I could buy his 2001 Chevrolet Shortbox Regular Cab with a 6.0L LQ9, LS3 Manifold, Brian Tolley Stage 3 Cam, HD Springs + Guides, 3600 Yank Converter, James Hetfield Built 4L80E, 3.73 Detroit Trutrack Posi, Caltrac Traction Bars, Full Stainless Works Exhaust with Long Tube Headers full 3-inch Piping, LS3 Manifold, Full Custom Driveshaft and HD Joints. It's just asking for a big Turbo so it’ll be my first project getting that put in it and then having a Cage built and Tubbed for some fat Mickey Tompson Drag Slicks and a narrow Axle before getting a new Car. It has Volk te37’s on it right now.

  • @growmiegreenthumb8025
    @growmiegreenthumb8025 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    That color is sick! I miss when companies took chances on exterior and interior colors. This one is beautiful.

    • @DarkHelmet1976
      @DarkHelmet1976 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, Audi is offering some GREAT exterior colors. Too bad their interiors only come in black, or black with a tiny bit of green. Would love some saddle brown, or even gray or tan.

    • @hannahalexy
      @hannahalexy ปีที่แล้ว

      It's coming back for sure. Even Mazda started offering some interesting choices. BMW has the pastel blue yas marina on the m4, the gold, lime green, merc on the cla has factory matte clear finishes, alfa on the giulia quad with that grey, purply misty one, i like in particular.
      I'm an automotive colour tech, so hey. Love that i get to mix and match some different stuff.

  • @mahimmustakim6859
    @mahimmustakim6859 ปีที่แล้ว +1500

    0:01 intro
    1:58 engine
    6:22 interior
    10:10 sound
    14:45 back seat
    16:01 trunk
    16:58 exterior
    19:10 driving
    23:09 conclusion

    • @Jens_Roadster
      @Jens_Roadster ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Are you Doug DeMuro but on a random account?

    • @krinos1
      @krinos1 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Dude watched a 24 minute video in 3 minutes

    • @charlesyoung9980
      @charlesyoung9980 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      24:15 Fart and tucking in 2nd t shirt.

    • @HondAcura111
      @HondAcura111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      19:09 driving impression

    • @_baller
      @_baller ปีที่แล้ว +13

      0:00-24:13 ugly

  • @ruso2153
    @ruso2153 ปีที่แล้ว +1011

    i know doug isn’t into modifications, but these RS3s have built a great reputation for power. Many of them are pushing 1,000 + horsepower and not skipping a beat. Audis 5 cylinders have always been great

    • @alp.9672
      @alp.9672 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I have a 2015 s3 and with a tune these things fly, an rs3 is even better

    • @killakam123321
      @killakam123321 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Ehhh 1000hp is kinda of stretching it most of these 2.5 liters are reliable around 700-800 hp.

    • @nate8867
      @nate8867 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@killakam123321 there’s plenty of people over 1000

    • @dumtree3727
      @dumtree3727 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      @@killakam123321 no not really
      Many of them are 1000 hp, but as you said yourself, they are only reliable at around 700

    • @killakam123321
      @killakam123321 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@dumtree3727 im not saying they dont exist ik iroc makes extremely fast rs3. I just know stuff starts breaking past that 800 figure lol

  • @Corndog4382
    @Corndog4382 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The sharp angular interior design and all the HEXIGONS really make it feel like a baby Lamborghini

  • @MigotRen
    @MigotRen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought a 2016 rs3 just a week ago. Its heaven. the Engine is pure and raw 5 cylinder fun. Incredible.

  • @dirrrrrrr
    @dirrrrrrr ปีที่แล้ว +822

    Going 180 in a car roughly the same size as a Corolla will be the most terrifying thing Audi has done

    • @draggy6544
      @draggy6544 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      Na remember its a german car they are all very stable at higher speeds

    • @papa_pt
      @papa_pt ปีที่แล้ว +82

      @@draggy6544 not all German cars are the same. This is still a transverse engine, fwd architecture Golf underneath it all. The real autobahn cruisers are the rwd based, longer wheelbase sedans

    • @jamesengland7461
      @jamesengland7461 ปีที่แล้ว

      front-heavy like an arrow. Won't be a problem.

    • @noah8554
      @noah8554 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Done about that in my rs3 and the car handles it very well considering it’s a bit over a foot off the a miata

    • @tamiwu0346
      @tamiwu0346 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      my corolla feels like its going to take off going 90 mph I cant imagine going twice that lol

  • @_dmfd
    @_dmfd ปีที่แล้ว +391

    It literally makes zero sense that these manufacturers won't offer the hatch & wagon versions of these cars in the US market when 90% of buyers here are hyper fixated on having a rear hatch area, usually thru an SUV but I guarantee the hatchback RS3 would sell better here than the sedan.

    • @stevenwilliams1805
      @stevenwilliams1805 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      The only problem is many Americans view minivans and wagons as "family vehicles" not realizing SUVs are the new "family vehicle."

    • @alp.9672
      @alp.9672 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Hatch and Wagons dont sell the best in USA. I love them, I have a 2015 s3.

    • @stevenwilliams1805
      @stevenwilliams1805 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@alp.9672 my first car in highschool was a Subaru GL-10 wagon. Loved that car but was constantly asked why I had a family car?

    • @_dmfd
      @_dmfd ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@stevenwilliams1805 yea it's ironic and kinda depressing lmao

    • @_dmfd
      @_dmfd ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@alp.9672 ik pretty much all I've ever owned were hatches & wagons. Have had 4 sedans, a sport coupé, 1 truck, 2 minivans, and 7 hatches & wagons haha. Favorites being my current GT Sport, my Saab 9⁵ Aero Wagon, and an old 09 Spectra5 SX. It's a shame they get so stigmatized here bc imo they're superior in almost every single way to an SUV.

  • @comeberza
    @comeberza ปีที่แล้ว +19

    9:39 thanks for the static image Doug, it really helps to transmit what an rs3 drift looks like

  • @jaimeponton5033
    @jaimeponton5033 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Love this car. Had an A3 from 2016-2019 and I loved it. Imagine having this amount of power. 😀 wish I had the money to buy it lol.

  • @repapeti98
    @repapeti98 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    People in 2040 be like: "Man I miss those times where 120% of the front end was taken up by the grille and everything else was an afterthought at best."

    • @3UZFE
      @3UZFE ปีที่แล้ว +8

      then you just buy a classic car.

    • @IntelliPocalypse
      @IntelliPocalypse ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I hate it on the Chevy Silverado. It’s just ridiculous. Looks like a giant mouth

    • @what4687
      @what4687 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      In 2030 where bmw is nothing but grille I hope Audi doesn’t follow

    • @slimyfeet8696
      @slimyfeet8696 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Imagine hitting a deer 🦌. Its over for your front end.

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @collinczech1263
    @collinczech1263 ปีที่แล้ว +610

    Love the content Doug. Keep hearing sports cars compared to the Cayman, but only ever see reviews for GTS/GT4/GT4-RS. Any chance we could see a base Cayman/ T / S review and model heirarchy explanation any time soon? Thanks again.

    • @ukaszbarszcz7861
      @ukaszbarszcz7861 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      +1. GTS 4.0 please. Stop toying with us Dougie

    • @collinczech1263
      @collinczech1263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ukaszbarszcz7861 I think he had a video on that from around a year ago.

    • @mpaul1228
      @mpaul1228 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Audi electric

    • @paulgeorge1699
      @paulgeorge1699 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@collinczech1263 do u know what it is called?

    • @beastiebunnie
      @beastiebunnie ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mpaul1228 he already did the etron

  • @cullenzimprich930
    @cullenzimprich930 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Doug i’ve been watching you for years and you never fail to keep me hooked. You are truly exceptional at what you do!

    • @Mac4280
      @Mac4280 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!

    • @ADHski
      @ADHski ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is it the cargo shorts?

  • @rambow70
    @rambow70 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I agree Doug, it's the perfect size! Especially in a world where cars are getting bigger for safety or turning into SUVs. Also I love the green! Very exotic, it's practical with 4 doors but exciting.

  • @Fekillix
    @Fekillix ปีที่แล้ว +34

    And it still has physical steering wheel buttons and AC buttons, very nice!

  • @mr.cambiomr.c1041
    @mr.cambiomr.c1041 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Audi says that “Additionally, the all-new Audi RS 3 set the lap record for compact cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7 minutes 40.748 seconds”, which is very quick indeed.

    • @rayhanrizvi334
      @rayhanrizvi334 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Yeah that’s quick it beat the civic type r. By 3 seconds. With 100 more hp. And awd. Damn

    • @mr.cambiomr.c1041
      @mr.cambiomr.c1041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rayhanrizvi334 cars are getting better every year. I Love It!

    • @alminzukic5740
      @alminzukic5740 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@rayhanrizvi334 doesn't mean it's shit, just means that the civic is amazing and Honda knows what they're doing extremely well.

    • @Amarjit_Singh
      @Amarjit_Singh ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@rayhanrizvi334 What Civic? RS3 beat Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R's time.
      And RS3's lap is quicker than the Type R's by about 8s and not 3s comparing 20.6km times. Type R lap was for 20.6km about 5 years ago and the full lap (20.832km) was introduced in 2019.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Take that record with a huge grain of salt. The laptime Audi is quoting was set by their own professional driver, while its competitors (notably the A45S) largely had their laptimes on that track set by press drivers, which just aren't on the same level. As a result if you check fastestlaps you'll notice that the A45S is quicker on most tracks where laptimes were set.
      Nurburgring is a very technical track and the driver matters _a lot_ there. What Audi is saying about that 'record' is incredibly misleading and more people should be aware.

  • @patrickpl94
    @patrickpl94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The volume knob is just a scroll wheel taken off a old school ipod. And for that nostalgia alone.. I kinda love it.

  • @mistamaog
    @mistamaog ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Gotta love this power train, apparently VW wanted to put this in the Mk8 Golf R but Audi said no 😢
    Would've been great to see this power train with a manual in the R

    • @connorberglund7032
      @connorberglund7032 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They just need to put the 4.0TT in the Golf R 🤑 Jk, the golf R I drove didn’t feel in need of much more power. APR is a good resource if you disagree

    • @mistamaog
      @mistamaog ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@connorberglund7032 Oh I don't think it needs more power, it's just that 5 cylinder is unique and sounds great. They can detune it to the 315hp mark that they went for with the EA888 and I'd still think that's fine

    • @eternallogic6394
      @eternallogic6394 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why would the parent company VW need permission from their subsidiary company Audi? Makes zero sense

    • @mistamaog
      @mistamaog ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eternallogic6394 That's what I thought, but that's what the articles said

    • @rwac07
      @rwac07 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@mistamaog They'd be shooting their RS3 brand in the foot if they did that. It would also lose its exclusivity

  • @OGSlaxl
    @OGSlaxl ปีที่แล้ว +187

    If I could afford it I would buy this car - love the RS3. Interior for some reason with all the angles etc reminds me of the Aventador

    • @preyhunter4179
      @preyhunter4179 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Apparently when Audi were designing the A3, they were inspired by the design of the Lamborghini Urus.

    • @rs3daily587
      @rs3daily587 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      dont give up bro if you really want it you can achieve it!

    • @addo9697
      @addo9697 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@preyhunter4179 Yeah for an example the ai vents in the interior is straight out of the urus just look at them

    • @stevenbaeyens2652
      @stevenbaeyens2652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looking at current gasprices buying this would probably not be the smartest thing to do.

    • @rs3daily587
      @rs3daily587 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@stevenbaeyens2652 to be fair, gas prices was never a factor for customers who are shopping for rs3
      Where you from and how much is it there??

  • @89ayobami
    @89ayobami ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Doug dropping videos back to back...I love it

    • @mctit
      @mctit ปีที่แล้ว

      @MONICA------👇💋 even the spam bots know yb better

  • @davidchavez6025
    @davidchavez6025 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This car has became a favorite for me. My Brother owns an RS 5 2021 and I'm starting to like what Audi is offering.

    • @b_amine6477
      @b_amine6477 ปีที่แล้ว

      luck him imma have smtg like ur bro one day

    • @dman5849
      @dman5849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lot of bang for buck

    • @user-360johnn
      @user-360johnn ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dman5849lots of buck for bang😂

  • @BloodEagleMWO
    @BloodEagleMWO 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    first and only video that i swear to god you sound cracked out as hell. and that's going far for me. what the hell doug

  • @sailorjerry3720
    @sailorjerry3720 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I only drink when Doug says, "But, anyway..."
    I'm an alcoholic.

  • @NATOnova
    @NATOnova ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Doug's the type of guy to talk about how great it is that there's a drift mode but then never use it

    • @drippgxd
      @drippgxd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s a press car he doesn’t want to crash it

  • @ronniedaou8413
    @ronniedaou8413 ปีที่แล้ว

    been waiting for this one!!!

  • @dms1355
    @dms1355 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It all started with the Audi sport Quattro and now this beast. Fantastic car and a video of it

  • @xchrisxwoodsx
    @xchrisxwoodsx ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been waiting for this review for a long long time! I love the RS3! 5cyl cars should be more common!

  • @elilevine2410
    @elilevine2410 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’ve never experienced one , if the color coincides with it’s performance I would be most pleased with it!!!

  • @fordmondeo979
    @fordmondeo979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best review on the new RS3

  • @kevinburns671
    @kevinburns671 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I like how Doug tells the history, the quicks and features of cars that go unnoticed. A car that I think Doug should review, if he can, is a Lamborghini Miura. The Lamborghini Miura is considered the world’s first super car, as it launched the super car era as we know it today.

    • @catinthehat5140
      @catinthehat5140 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He had a video on why he doesn't review old cars. He did a bunch of older lamborginis and ferrari on a trip to europe and no one watched the videos

    • @mattblake9936
      @mattblake9936 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has a video on the Miura

  • @chiseldquartzregaliablock6020
    @chiseldquartzregaliablock6020 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    I love the way this car looks on the outside and I personally think sedan version is better
    Edit: yay I'm famous

    • @SevenHunnid
      @SevenHunnid ปีที่แล้ว

      How come When i look at the Top, where all the successful people are.. i see NO mexicans ✔️it makes me sad. I review weed products on my TH-cam channel for a living.. trying to make it out the hood 💯😩

    • @eddyb3179
      @eddyb3179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trunk opening in my S3 is a joke though. Decent capacity, but getting anything other than shopping bags inside is a nightmare

    • @_baller
      @_baller ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It looks bad on the outside

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SevenHunnid
      Hey, good luck with everything, You mexiCAN!
      Not mexiCANT😆✌

    • @Wulf44445
      @Wulf44445 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@_baller It looks insanely good irl. But better in black, dark blue or red.

  • @NoWahala.
    @NoWahala. ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ok it's been 2 years since I watched your videos. You have still got that energetic *"THIIIIIIIIISSSSSS"* and those energetic moves😂

  • @Wargasm54
    @Wargasm54 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mine was too slow. I put a Rimac Nevera power train in mine. It now has 2100HP. A nice improvement.

  • @BobC59
    @BobC59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't like the color as a color, but I would TOTALLY get this car in it - especially with the matching interior accents - love it!

  • @joelb08
    @joelb08 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Very cool car, I'm glad it exists still. But $70k will always be hard for me to wrap my head around for a compact sedan.

    • @nikom8035
      @nikom8035 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree

    • @digitalkoh
      @digitalkoh ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wonder how much lower the price could be if they only focused on things that matter for the car instead of gimmicks many people could live without... like dancing lights, adjustments and gadgets you'd rarely fiddle with.

    • @PacoRobbins
      @PacoRobbins ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The one sad thing about RS3s to me is the fact that these hold their value. Even used RS3s are still in the 50s.

    • @drippgxd
      @drippgxd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PacoRobbins cars holding value is a red flag 🚩! That is unfair af

    • @fizzcarreviews7997
      @fizzcarreviews7997 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is THE compact sedan. And I’m sorry that you’re stuck in 2012 not understanding car prices.

  • @lp3ligr0l
    @lp3ligr0l ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Audi always kills it with the lighting

    • @josephstewart2580
      @josephstewart2580 ปีที่แล้ว

      Their interiors are first class too. Not only amazing tech but very useful and intuitive

  • @zackzul5884
    @zackzul5884 ปีที่แล้ว

    I DIED WITH YOUR BABLING BUT GREAT EFFORT MATE

  • @chrisslater9514
    @chrisslater9514 ปีที่แล้ว

    the volume control is an audi take on the old ipod system always loved it there

  • @HolysauceStreams
    @HolysauceStreams ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The hatch version is really dope, they should bring it to the states with manuals too. I feel like it would be comparable to a tuned up focus rs

    • @coosvalley
      @coosvalley ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Seriously, we have plenty of faster sedans in the US, we need the other versions! Who is in charge of US product development? They should be fired

    • @drippgxd
      @drippgxd ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The problem is they wouldn’t sell well. Internet car guys being internet car guys again

    • @coosvalley
      @coosvalley ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drippgxd Yea, the RS6 wagon was a total flop! Internet commenters being internet commenters again

    • @drippgxd
      @drippgxd ปีที่แล้ว

      @@coosvalley …

    • @BlightBlaze583
      @BlightBlaze583 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That literally isn’t going to ever happen. Audi hasn’t made a manual in over a decade

  • @jkxelor1295
    @jkxelor1295 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Doug is the type of guy to review a green Audi before breakfast

    • @edwardvalivonis23
      @edwardvalivonis23 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Doug is a type of a guy to eat same colour breakfast as his car

  • @timhahn7358
    @timhahn7358 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I currently have a 2018 golf r, and once i make more money, this is 100% my next car. Same platform as the golf, but more power, and sedan styling

  • @deanzilberman9173
    @deanzilberman9173 ปีที่แล้ว

    great review

  • @ryanwilliams4561
    @ryanwilliams4561 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “I know some biddies in Cali, they all be calling me daddy”

  • @damandhaliwal11
    @damandhaliwal11 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I still find it odd looking at how some Audi's and even Porsches have that opening in front of the front door panel. Makes it look like it's been in a little accident

    • @hugolafhugolaf
      @hugolafhugolaf ปีที่แล้ว

      The new Cayman GT4 RS actually shaves the front fender off behind the wheel.

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's for air to flow through.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@snakeeyes9246 in Porsches maybe, but this one's fake.
      This is just a small detail and I'd forgive it, but that big 'grille' on the back bumper is yikes. RS5 has the same thing, no idea why they did it.

    • @BraceWuyne
      @BraceWuyne ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its supposed to be a nod to the OG Audi Sport Quattros box fender flares, its just a bit odd because the rest of the car isnt boxy, but the fender flare is

  • @leslieassabil2091
    @leslieassabil2091 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doug’s “THISSS” is so satisfying 😂

  • @pattern_666
    @pattern_666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I waited for this video almost a year Doug
    Thank you, you’re the best

  • @jagdude1204
    @jagdude1204 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    50% to the rear wheels BTW. Up to 100% of the 50% sent to the rear can be directed to either rear wheel.

  • @Lucky8Bastard
    @Lucky8Bastard ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I can't wait to get my ordered sedan in July :)
    In germany you can also order the red interior package (so also red air vents and stuff like that), not only the green one.

    • @inter5123
      @inter5123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah he said that

    • @drippgxd
      @drippgxd ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d take the green because it is my favorite color. Bright green exterior and interior is a dream

    • @Lucky8Bastard
      @Lucky8Bastard ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drippgxd I thought about getting a green one too at first before i saw the color in real life.
      It's really a bright and nice color but it's not a "deep" color. It looks very plain in RL.
      After that i thought about a red one but that's a really unthankfull color in terms of scratches, dirt and so on.
      In the end i took daytona grey pearl. In first sight a boring grey but with a deep color and in sunlight with really nice effects.
      Just a classic color from audi :)

    • @luciussander8217
      @luciussander8217 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have a VERY long wait. I ordered my RS3 in September 2021 when they went on sale in the UK, still no build date almost a year later and hundreds of folk over here are in the same position. Audi will need to clear all the UK and EU order backlogs before any cars ordered in 2022 get built. You could easily be looking at 2 years I am sorry to say.

    • @Lucky8Bastard
      @Lucky8Bastard ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luciussander8217 i was quiet pleased by the waiting time.
      Ordered mine on the 13th of december 2022 and picked it up in Ingolstadt on the 15th of july.

  • @blondyewest
    @blondyewest 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such an amazing car for the value. I used to drive a 2014 VW Jetta GLI Edition 30. I notice a strong resemblance in size and finishes. The power upgrade in the RS would be so much fun. The major downside is the low profile tires. Driving this even under 10k miles per year, the flat tires get super exhausting.

  • @relaxingcorner9851
    @relaxingcorner9851 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here after a long time!
    Hmmm... No more "Doug is the type of guy " jokes!!

  • @JALC-x
    @JALC-x ปีที่แล้ว +38

    the front end messes with its proportions in a way, it looks like the grille belongs on a q7

    • @spacetoast7783
      @spacetoast7783 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And this grille didn't even really look good on the Q7

    • @zsoltbocsi7546
      @zsoltbocsi7546 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i also hate this grill but still better than the bmw ones

    • @v12-s65
      @v12-s65 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      manufacturers should stop oversizing the grill

    • @innorege8119
      @innorege8119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it’s the strange paintjob. The black should not overreach to the headlights

    • @rabbitenjoyer6320
      @rabbitenjoyer6320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same, last gen RS3 front end was far more palatable but still aggressive. I'm afraid this massive grille trend will continue worsening until ICEs are banned lol

  • @Jcastro9444
    @Jcastro9444 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This car in this exact spec is the dream. 70k is definitely a bit on steeper side but not completely unattainable,ill have it one day.

  • @theredline2283
    @theredline2283 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mini F chassis cars allows you to open up the sunroof and close the sunshade!!! Such a great feature

  • @ryansrides9714
    @ryansrides9714 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @comfortubisi6278
    @comfortubisi6278 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    “Kyalami green”- named after the Kyalami Grandprix circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @wheres_walido
    @wheres_walido ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love this car and everything about it, but I have to admit that I'm not a huge fan of the black trim that surrounds the front grill. It gives the headlights a bit of a weird look with the way it sits around them. If they kept it hexagonal and left out the little piece that extends under the headlights (or maybe thinned it out a bit?), I think it might look a little better. Still, beautiful car inside and out, and the performance is seriously impressive, I'm happy to hear understeer isn't really a noteworthy problem on this particular Audi. Loving the showroom color they chose too! That limeish green is sick.

  • @Evil_8Y
    @Evil_8Y ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now this is what I’m talking about!

  • @sachinmistry1
    @sachinmistry1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw this car this morning on the way to work!

  • @adizzle2936
    @adizzle2936 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Hey Doug! Buick Enclaves have the same style sunroof with the mesh being able to be shut while the glass is open! Love the content! 😀

    • @tleck111
      @tleck111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Countryman too

  • @pianomail
    @pianomail ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I personally like the B9 design a bit better, the grill is so exaggerated on this model, but love love love a crazy Audi sport sedan.
    My B8.5 S4 makes almost 500hp now and does about 3.5s 0-60 and is a riot to drive. Love surprising V8 muscle cars and older supercars on the street and at the strip

    • @finn7530
      @finn7530 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha always fun to surprise them

  • @image_cafe7343
    @image_cafe7343 ปีที่แล้ว

    The R50 (?) mini coopers have that same sunroof cover where u can open the roof while keeping the shade in place

  • @LearningFast
    @LearningFast ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “It ain’t easy being Green”.

  • @Aroncare
    @Aroncare ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I agree with Doug on the size, I think it's quite the perfect toasable shape of sedan, now everything has grown..

  • @lexegoramaje1016
    @lexegoramaje1016 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Doug: Kayalami Green
    Me: wow they named it after the grand prix circuit in my country (South Africa)🇿🇦❤

  • @E-StudiosEU
    @E-StudiosEU ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The EA888's and RS Engines are really easy to tune to a lots of powers with stock internals. Not sure if this RS block is Aluminium.. the early ones are Cast Iron and can easily do 1000hp+ with some intake, fuel upgrades. ofc a bigger turbo and intake.

  • @housearr3st947
    @housearr3st947 ปีที่แล้ว

    they had fun making this car!! v cool wow maybe car culture isn’t dying after all

  • @chrisbailey5055
    @chrisbailey5055 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The tach in RS mode goes from the top down...that is counter-intuitive.

    • @tylercouture216
      @tylercouture216 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pi4zza yes if we watch the video we see that

  • @oliversun5039
    @oliversun5039 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I'm pissed they don't sell it here in Canada due to "emission" regulations while a twin-turbo V8 hellcat is no problem

    • @drippgxd
      @drippgxd ปีที่แล้ว

      Hellcat is supercharged idiot, and also they are built in Ontario so yeah that’s why they can sell it in Canada

    • @1atm1
      @1atm1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Twin-turbo Hellcat?

    • @Eatinbritches
      @Eatinbritches ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, they tightened it up just enough to push the RS3 out. Poo. At least the previous versions are still around.
      Also: afaik, Chrysler doesn't offer twin turbo V8's from the factory for any of their current RWD models.

    • @jc_47
      @jc_47 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doesn't the Hellcat have a Supercharged V8?

    • @1atm1
      @1atm1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jc_47 it does.

  • @ahmedmorgan1138
    @ahmedmorgan1138 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really need ur help i can’t make up my mind about which car to choose the mazda 3 or the subaru xv i know that they are not comparable one is a sedan and the other one is an suv but i need to know since u probably drove both which is best in driving dynamics (comfort-stability-driving fun-sound insulation)and stability on high-speeds and cornering is the most important to me???so could u please help me and thank u for your hard work and consideration U are so dedicated to this and we are thankful for that

  • @MegaHomie4life
    @MegaHomie4life 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I took a shot every time Doug talked about tossing or toss ability and I am fricking waste

  • @futeditzs2482
    @futeditzs2482 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Doug is the typical guy who in the shower instead of singing, imitates car sounds 😂

    • @slowery43
      @slowery43 ปีที่แล้ว

      ugh.. not remotely funny, not remotely original

  • @xa-1248
    @xa-1248 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Doug for mentioning the hatchback version for the other markets this time!

  • @ThePottel
    @ThePottel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really appreciate the "translation" of the various numbers (NM, KMh etc..) you have been doing it for a whole while, but still wanted to mention it, as not enough other car youtubers do it

  • @gladiahtor2.0
    @gladiahtor2.0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to get mine

  • @docwyte
    @docwyte ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I really wish Audi brought the hatchback version of this to the USA. I'd buy one immediately if they did, a sedan just doesn't work with my lifestyle

    • @Kvlt
      @Kvlt ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I completely agree, not to mention that the hatchback looks really good.

    • @rolandxor179
      @rolandxor179 ปีที่แล้ว

      You want a car like this as a daily driver ?

    • @Kvlt
      @Kvlt ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rolandxor179 why not? I know that I would daily the hell out of it. Wouldn't buy the sedan but if the hatch was released here, I'd get it in a heart beat.

    • @Loudest_Cricket_
      @Loudest_Cricket_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rolandxor179 You wouldn't?

    • @rolandxor179
      @rolandxor179 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kvlt It is a small race car. The hatch would make it a bit more practical but still.
      Little pocket rocket to go grocery shopping ? Keep it for the weekends you take it to the race track. :D

  • @IRMacGuyver
    @IRMacGuyver ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There's no such thing as a drift button
    Audi RS3: here's a drift button

  • @AversaS2
    @AversaS2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder how bad Doug wanted to say the carpet matches the drapes when talking about the interior green accents.
    I bet bad...lol

  • @xInfiniteCaliber
    @xInfiniteCaliber ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2018 Rs3 Hatch (in Australia). Best car I’ve ever had.

  • @moflow99
    @moflow99 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I do NOT understand why Audi will not sell the hatch in the U.S. I get that wagons don't sell well here, yet Audi gives us the Avant of the larger models... BUT, we do like hatchbacks, and this one looks GREAT. Such a shame, as the sedan looks very ordinary in comparison. 😐

    • @tamiwu0346
      @tamiwu0346 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "We" the people who like hatchbacks and wagons are not the majority sadly. What's ironic though is that us americans seem to love crossovers and suvs, which in my opinion look worse than both sedans and hatches.

    • @stevenwilliams1805
      @stevenwilliams1805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I suspect the reason is because SUVs dominate the US market. Any variance of the same model would just be competing with itself.

    • @ITSMINECRAFTTIME32
      @ITSMINECRAFTTIME32 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Subaru stopped selling the Hatch too and it saddens me because I love hatchbacks and I’m not really into GTIs and don’t have money to go up to Golf R territory nobody makes cool hatchbacks anymore beside the GR Corrola and that things gonna be selling for 45k+ easily.

    • @mirthenary
      @mirthenary ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tamiwu0346 I just so happened to buy the last year (2018) Focus ST just before Ford announced their decision to stop making cars in the US

  • @KillerLettuce
    @KillerLettuce ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dougs the type of guy who only listens to top 40 hits on the radio.

  • @headsplit5045
    @headsplit5045 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool jetta
    cant fool me doug

  • @Escape_Raz
    @Escape_Raz ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish this were longer.... RS4 would be the sweet spot for me

  • @lj5190
    @lj5190 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Doug should add an echo reverb to when he says "Cars and Bids". Make it epic.

  • @LearningFast
    @LearningFast ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Does this car have larger front tire widths than the rear tire widths? I always found that to be an interesting quirk of this front drive biased car.

    • @dubsessed9790
      @dubsessed9790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does, and a different type of AWD system now that is more rear biased than haldex

  • @xsaver23
    @xsaver23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dream car @_@, hopefully i can get one in the future before they discontinue

  • @mr.j1381
    @mr.j1381 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like that yellow color and i like the top of the car darkens the cab well.

  • @samspade9100
    @samspade9100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Doug, we love you Doug

  • @jaamja73
    @jaamja73 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nobody does reviews like Doug 👍 love the channel every time a friend of mine ask me about a vehicle I say: " before you buy it check the Doug channel 😊 😀

  • @MrGhoulie
    @MrGhoulie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a beautiful color!

  • @user-zq6yz5gf6d
    @user-zq6yz5gf6d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having seen one of these in person, ive noticed that cameras don't do proper justice to that bright green paint. For anyone skeptical, trust me: it looks absolutely stunning in person.

  • @JS-1983
    @JS-1983 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This have huge grille too, but for some reason it doesn't look so stupid as huge grilles on BMW and Lexus cars...

    • @Luis-kb1vv
      @Luis-kb1vv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it looks very stoopid

    • @trig3017
      @trig3017 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Still looks awful

    • @JS-1983
      @JS-1983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't say it looks good, i just thought it doesn't look so stupid as BMW and Lexus grilles...

  • @TehAlekzi
    @TehAlekzi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every time I see Doug post a sport sedan review I get the feeling of really wanting to see a review of that relatively new 508 PSE. But I'm guessing they still don't get them in the US since it's been few years since the 3008 review and nothing new reviews have come after that.

    • @MrDuncl
      @MrDuncl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recall the 3008 was owned by someone in Mexico. It amused me how Doug though it was a Poogeot.

    • @comeberza
      @comeberza ปีที่แล้ว

      the 508 been reviewed by doug would we crazy. the 508 is a bit disappointing but it definitely is the best looking car of its class

  • @MrCool1944
    @MrCool1944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one Doug! Just one thing I would like to mention: The CLA 45s also has a drift-mode. 😉

  • @wormydiaz
    @wormydiaz ปีที่แล้ว

    i’m not a huge fan of green but i really like that light/almost pastel green

  • @thadynakat
    @thadynakat ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kalymara (or however u spell it lol) green looks gorgeous on the RS3!

    • @thadynakat
      @thadynakat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Winardi Tama I'd love to know when I asked.

  • @joshuavanderhei4213
    @joshuavanderhei4213 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Easily one of the best looking compact sedans out rn imo

  • @AnatolyKhalizev
    @AnatolyKhalizev ปีที่แล้ว

    My Mini Cooper S 2022 has this feature when you open the sunroof but close the shade.

  • @PradaPastelle
    @PradaPastelle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im keeping my 2015 A3 Quattro..
    i want one of these things!