I love the RS3. I have the Glacier White one. It's awesome. It's very fast and nice to drive overall... and that sound is a beauty. People always stare when I start up the car after filling in gas. :)
I have a Glacier White RS3 as well. Bought it Feb 2018. Most rewarding car I've ever owned. P.s, Glacier White is a good choice for flying under the radar. Love how nondescript it looks.
I like the huge effort you put into the review specially the Grading and LUTS or color profile that brings out the (reds). Ps. RS3 is one of the best dream cars!
Excellent work, as we've come to expect from this channel. The RS3 strikes me as a more powerful and up-market version of the Subaru WRX STI, and when you factor the cost of a tastefully modified STI, the cost of the RS3 may seem more reasonable. While it's a shame that you weren't able to film on the more open roads east of the mountains, the backroads of east King County seem quite appropriate.
Very good review as we have a 2019 Nardo Gray RS 3 too. Only issue was the 19-inch wheels which are not a good configuration in our opinion. Had the same opinion of our 2015 Golf R with its 19-incher's. New 18-inch Neuspeed RSE10 wheels and Michelin 245/40/18 got rid of the bad road noise and harsh road feel over bad country roads. Been driving for 62 years but really don't understand why the 19" wheels are so popular, with their really harsh contirbution to the Audi RS 3!
Now at 16,062 miles our 2019 RS 3 continues to impress us now with 11,440 of our total mileage being fast country back road mileage! The tires/wheels we installed have served us extremely well. The transmission is much smoother when shifting now at this mileage of use and the RS 3 seems to have simply become 'broken in' and now running quite a bit smoother. A great automobile indeed.
Now at 25,437 miles with 18,315 miles being fast country back road runs, 10am-2pm weekdays only! The Michelin A/S3+ 245/40/18 are now at 5.5mm remaining tread and will be replaced shortly with same size Michelin Pilot Sport 4S All weather shortly. A/S3+ have been discontinued. No issues what so ever have surfaced and we certainly enjoy what this automobile delivers, given my 64 years of fast vehicle performance experience! Certainly fortunate I am still able to continue!
Now at 39,174 miles of which 28,205 miles have been very fast country back road runs, the Audi continues to put big smiles on our old faces. We're still making our 3 days a week back road runs 10am -2pm midweek as weather permits. Our 2019 Audi RS 3 is certainly a keeper! And a truly great automobile!
Between this, the Lexus V8, the Alfas with the 2.9L Ferrari V6, Ford's Mustang V8 and probably a few others, I'm glad some carmakers remember the importance of a properly tuned exhaust.
Do you still have your S3 ? I’ve driven that car twice this year and it is quick and fun but I fear that if I buy it , I’ll start daydreaming about the RS3 within 6 months of ownership and that’s the last thing I wanna do so I’m thinking alike just wait until the end of next year and go for a preowned 19/20 RS3 instead of brand new S3 . I just hate that feeling when your mind starts to wander towards something else even when you already have something good .
Nice review Tom. I would buy another one if it were available here in Canada however it isn't. I'll keep driving my 2019 RS3 until she dies. Cheers mate!!!!!!!!
Great to think that while we still have gas engines under the hood that a small 4 door will shame supercars from 10 years ago..nice review of a fast Audi!!
Oh geesh, are those winter tires? And who ever lend it to you still haven't swapped them out? At least they knew to put the wider ones in the front if it was originally equipped? I had the chance to drive the RS4 at a Audi driving event when it was first introduced in the U.S. Then later I stumbled upon a some car blog or something about a group of RS4 parked on a lot in the U.S. waiting to be crushed? Wait, say what??? Apparently, those RS4 were pre-production cars and they were in the U.S. on some temporary exemption. And those cars didn't have VIN numbers and such. I understand that the exemption expired and the manufacturer had the option of either shipping them back to Germany or crush 'em. I believe a lot of foreign manufacturers bring in prototypes to the U.S. for testing under temporary exemption. And I guess Audi decided to do the latter with those RS4's. :(
I have a r7.5 Apr tuned but I can't wait for the next RS3 , I have to get one , the new A45 will be good but that 5 cylinder and tunability awesome , I need it.
That'll b in few years yet mate... Plus u need to watch carwow on indepth reviews... the rs models in Europe are blacked out with a chit load of carbon fibre... which make 4hem look soo much better...
It's great looking. I sure wish for a manual as the DSGs have had iffy reliability in the past. Otherwise, a really great package in and out. For some reason, I find myself a lot more attracted to the smaller premium cars these days, like the RS3 and M2, rather than the larger ones, especially when it comes to the sporty variants. I think these smaller ones make for better driving machines. Inline 5 cylinders sound amazing and I'm glad Audi still offers one. I wish Volvo did too, as they used to in the past.
I think this car is well worth the money. I wish it was still available here in Canada. As of of 2022 the RS3 is no longer sold in Canada. Sad but true....................
Glad to see it's still got a CD player (I love my CDs), but no manual would be a no-go for me. The Golf R definitely seems like a better value and it has a manual, though the RS 3 is obviously a nice car.
3:52 - note the relationship between tire and wheel: that's going to be a wheel you can easily scuff and mar jutting out like that. One thing I noticed on, say, a BMW M3, is the tire protects the wheel.
You can always buy smaller wheels with higher profile tires. Automakers want to use low profile tires to squeeze every bit of performance but really, in real life, most people neither have the skill, roads or will to take this to the absolute limit of its grip, so you could easily put a more usable set of wheels and tires on it.
Depending on the state, yes you do need one. Washington State being one of them, which is where Tom reviews from. I don't have one on my M40i either. It's a secondary infraction. Meaning law enforcement won't pull you over ONLY because of a missing front plate. But if you get caught and cited for something else e.g. speeding, they will most likely go ahead and cite you for that front plate too.
Hey Tom - did you feel like cabin comfort takes a big hit in terms of road noise, etc? Romping around North Bend is one thing, but would you go crazy on week three of an I5 commute?
I don't remember road noise being an issue but I was I90. The asphalt on I5 is nasty stuff. A manufacturer one told me they would stop doing launches in Seattle because the road surface made it seem like their cars weren't quiet.
My dilemma is buying the rs3 or a s3 with stage 3 and save alot of money!!! IMO you paying for a sweet engine when it comes to the rs3. I dont blame anyone when doing so.
@@DrivenCarReviews yes of course. I'm mechanically inclined to do my own maintainance/repairs. Have a mk7 GTi pushing 367hp. Have always driven VAG and worked on them since I was a kid. Mqb is by far my favorite offering from vw/audi
Business wise, it makes no sense for them to built MT into this thing. Not enough people will buy them and they'd be wasting an incredible amount of resources to offer a MT. Instead, I think manufacturers should build manuals upon order. And charge a non refundable 20% deposit. And trust me... I don't say that lightly.
and a quick tune stage 1 + will get you over 500 HP also USA car comes with secondary cats remove them and the sound is amazing.. I'm a proud owner of this Beast
There were some changes here is a link to audizine forums it's a great site and you will find out a lot of information here go to forums and click on A3 S3 RS3 then click on RS3 specific hope this helps www.audizine.com/
I ordered one back in September of 2017. They asked for a deposit and naturally I paid it. I never received email updates on the progress of the build as they said I would. In fact I never heard anything at all except for the times I pestered them. I use the word pester in jest. When I did finally receive an update, it was from the manufacturer letting me know the car has shipped and is en route to America. Then I got another update saying it's held in Houston, awaiting US Customs to release it. Then... radio silence. Nothing. For weeks. When I asked the dealership, they repeated the same answer -- held at Customs. Fast forward to March of 2018. I called and I when I told them I needed more info than "held at Customs", they finally got someone to provide an answer. Turns out, all RS3 built in between such and such dates had an uneven cylinder firing (yes, the RS3 already has that unique 1-2-4-5-3 order... so this was another issue altogether) that was causing the engine to vibrate harshly. Gentleman at the dealership told me that a recall was issued and that that was the primary cause for delay. And that there was not even a tentative date on when the car will actually be delivered to the dealership. I asked for my deposit back and to cancel my order. That process alone took another month or two. It was a nightmare situation. I'm not faulting the dealership for the delay on the car itself. But when they were deliberately taking their sweet time to return my deposit, I became extremely frustrated. I went to a nearby BMW dealership instead. Ordered a X3 M40i. Excellent service. Had the car in my driveway in 3 months from time ordered. The crazy part is. The M40i, IMO, is twice the car the RS3 is. RS3 may be more of a sheer performer. But M40i is an all arounder. And they practically had the same MSRP. In fact, the RS3 was 2 grand more because of a mark up.
@@jody024 Doesn't look boring at all to me. Looks very sharp and cool. The nicest hatch design ever. The one that all others look to. Leader of the pack. Been so since the start many decades ago. A winner if ever there was one. I'd love to own one.
Shawn Shawn No one thinks that picking an RS5 is a poor mans RS7 given the price and size. Plenty of people opt for the RS5 in urban communities but this is the car for those who cannot afford the RS5. Apple meet orange!
Don't worry Tom...if automakers are already piping fake exhaust sounds through the cabin of current ICE vehicles, no doubt they'll be doing it once electric vehicles take over the world. Not saying this is a good thing though....
Were live in KING County.. We have a 2015 GOLF R with Stage 2 + that will kill that car! 0-60 in 3 and 11.87 QTR... on pump gas! BTW, we have a DSG with a DSG tune.
For 40k I would take a pass for it, for 60k base I take a Corvette Stingray all day every day. Otherwise get a GTI for 90% of the goodness with a manual or even a GLI.
@@weedmastersr Looks are subjective. I traded in a two year old RS3 with less than 20,000km for a Model 3. Don't miss the sound, the shifting of gears or the buttons all over the interior. Performance Model 3 is quite a bit more than RS3, but even a standard Dual Motor Model 3 is almost as fast as RS3 and actually feels faster due to instant torque and not having to spool up a large turbo. RS3 is a fine car but Model 3 isn't boring by any means.
@@shawnrazzi5569 That is the gayest thing I've read all day. There's zero driver involvement with the Model 3. It is not a driving machine. If you want to be a grandpa, that fine, but don't compare it to the godly RS3 which by comparison makes for an incredibly more involved driving experience.
Too small, too expensive, should have been a two door, two seat fastback, manual, mid-engine. In other words, should have been Audi's response to the Porsche Cayman, not the Golf R. In either case, the Golf R is far better in all areas mentioned minus powertrain and interior quality, where the A3 is better but not by much, and certainly not by enough to make it worth the price tag. I'll take the Golf R.
The sound of my 2019 RS3 is beyond words, it's that good.
Finally a review of the RS3 by one of the best automotive journalist. Time to get the popcorn.
I've always loved the RS3, it's such a badass little car and that I5 does sound incredible.
One of my favorite cars! Thank you Tom for doing a review, there aren't too many American reviews of it on TH-cam.
I love the RS3. I have the Glacier White one. It's awesome. It's very fast and nice to drive overall... and that sound is a beauty. People always stare when I start up the car after filling in gas. :)
Just got my 19 Nardo Grey RS3. Best all around sports car in the world! I can’t stop driving it!
I have a Glacier White RS3 as well. Bought it Feb 2018. Most rewarding car I've ever owned.
P.s, Glacier White is a good choice for flying under the radar. Love how nondescript it looks.
Why would you get a white car??????????
@@seinsmeld13 Why not? A lot of German cars look good in white 😉
Great review Tom! The Audi Volkswagen group sure make some nice cars! Keep the great reviews coming! Cheers
This small sedan is a real performer, expensive but it's worth it
I like the huge effort you put into the review specially the Grading and LUTS or color profile that brings out the (reds).
Ps. RS3 is one of the best dream cars!
Thanks for noticing Mustafa. Using LUTs is too time consuming but I go through each shot with a scope and do a lot of color grading as well.
Excellent work, as we've come to expect from this channel. The RS3 strikes me as a more powerful and up-market version of the Subaru WRX STI, and when you factor the cost of a tastefully modified STI, the cost of the RS3 may seem more reasonable. While it's a shame that you weren't able to film on the more open roads east of the mountains, the backroads of east King County seem quite appropriate.
Thanks Tom. It's a wonderful car. I have had over 50 cars since I was 18 and this 2019 RS3 is my favourite. Thank you Audi.
Glorious vehicle!!! Outstanding review! 😎😎😎🏁🏁🏁🏆🏆🏆
Very good review as we have a 2019 Nardo Gray RS 3 too. Only issue was the 19-inch wheels which are not a good configuration in our opinion. Had the same opinion of our 2015 Golf R with its 19-incher's.
New 18-inch Neuspeed RSE10 wheels and Michelin 245/40/18 got rid of the bad road noise and harsh road feel over bad country roads. Been driving for 62 years but really don't understand why the 19" wheels are so popular, with their really harsh contirbution to the Audi RS 3!
Now at 16,062 miles our 2019 RS 3 continues to impress us now with 11,440 of our total mileage being fast country back road mileage! The tires/wheels we installed have served us extremely well. The transmission is much smoother when shifting now at this mileage of use and the RS 3 seems to have simply become 'broken in' and now running quite a bit smoother. A great automobile indeed.
Now at 25,437 miles with 18,315 miles being fast country back road runs, 10am-2pm weekdays only! The Michelin A/S3+ 245/40/18 are now at 5.5mm remaining tread and will be replaced shortly with same size Michelin Pilot Sport 4S All weather shortly. A/S3+ have been discontinued. No issues what so ever have surfaced and we certainly enjoy what this automobile delivers, given
my 64 years of fast vehicle performance experience! Certainly fortunate I am still able to continue!
Now at 39,174 miles of which 28,205 miles have been very fast country back road runs, the Audi continues to put big smiles on our old faces. We're still
making our 3 days a week back road runs 10am -2pm midweek as weather
permits. Our 2019 Audi RS 3 is certainly a keeper! And a truly great automobile!
Another great review Tom. Please oh please review the Carrera T and M2 competition. Thank you
Didn’t know “Anderson Cooper” did car reviews 😂🤣
No need to insult Tom like that 😛
Between this, the Lexus V8, the Alfas with the 2.9L Ferrari V6, Ford's Mustang V8 and probably a few others, I'm glad some carmakers remember the importance of a properly tuned exhaust.
Love my S3 but now you make me want to upgrade! Wish we got the hatchback version in the US. Prefer the Golf R but got a great deal on the S3.
Do you still have your S3 ? I’ve driven that car twice this year and it is quick and fun but I fear that if I buy it , I’ll start daydreaming about the RS3 within 6 months of ownership and that’s the last thing I wanna do so I’m thinking alike just wait until the end of next year and go for a preowned 19/20 RS3 instead of brand new S3 . I just hate that feeling when your mind starts to wander towards something else even when you already have something good .
Thanks for your excellent reviews Tom!
Absolutely love the sound of that five cylinder motor. Great review Tom.
It's a 4 cylinder... 🤦🏾♂️
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@@DrivenCarReviews I stand corrected Sir
@@davidrussell5570 It happens. I mistakenly wrote the Supra is 600 pounds heavier than the Z4. D'oh!
@@DrivenCarReviews I'm seriously considering an S3 or RS3. I'm driving a 2018 WRX with CVT.. I like my cars quick... 💪🏾
I have this car and prefer it over my 2020 Porsche Spyder, Great job Audi. Keep up the great work Tom.
Great review, and the 24 RS3 i just bought is even better!
Yeah it is 2019 Rich molden Grey Audi Rs 3 2.5L 4-Cylinder 394 Hp 354 Torque 7 Speed Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission Screen 0-60=4.0 Seconds Quattro $47K Ulimate Subcompact Sedan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isaac Miranda nardo grey
Another great review! Thanks, Tom. When you have time please review the Arteon. I need something bigger (and less expensive) than the RS3.
Quick car, raced one last night at St Thomas drag way. Me 1g DSM 9.8 @ 154 RS3 11.2 @ 125. All he had was a stage 1 tune..
I go to st Thomas dragway all the time !
Nice review Tom. I would buy another one if it were available here in Canada however it isn't. I'll keep driving my 2019 RS3 until she dies. Cheers mate!!!!!!!!
Love my RS3. I have the same color.
Hopefully an RS4 will make a comeback soon.
Great to think that while we still have gas engines under the hood that a small 4 door will shame supercars from 10 years ago..nice review of a fast Audi!!
This RS3 is a fantastic car. Buy one if you can afford one!
Oh geesh, are those winter tires? And who ever lend it to you still haven't swapped them out? At least they knew to put the wider ones in the front if it was originally equipped?
I had the chance to drive the RS4 at a Audi driving event when it was first introduced in the U.S. Then later I stumbled upon a some car blog or something about a group of RS4 parked on a lot in the U.S. waiting to be crushed? Wait, say what???
Apparently, those RS4 were pre-production cars and they were in the U.S. on some temporary exemption. And those cars didn't have VIN numbers and such. I understand that the exemption expired and the manufacturer had the option of either shipping them back to Germany or crush 'em. I believe a lot of foreign manufacturers bring in prototypes to the U.S. for testing under temporary exemption. And I guess Audi decided to do the latter with those RS4's. :(
I have a r7.5 Apr tuned but I can't wait for the next RS3 , I have to get one , the new A45 will be good but that 5 cylinder and tunability awesome , I need it.
That'll b in few years yet mate...
Plus u need to watch carwow on indepth reviews... the rs models in Europe are blacked out with a chit load of carbon fibre... which make 4hem look soo much better...
Great review Tom
It's great looking. I sure wish for a manual as the DSGs have had iffy reliability in the past. Otherwise, a really great package in and out. For some reason, I find myself a lot more attracted to the smaller premium cars these days, like the RS3 and M2, rather than the larger ones, especially when it comes to the sporty variants. I think these smaller ones make for better driving machines. Inline 5 cylinders sound amazing and I'm glad Audi still offers one. I wish Volvo did too, as they used to in the past.
I think this car is well worth the money. I wish it was still available here in Canada. As of of 2022 the RS3 is no longer sold in Canada. Sad but true....................
Glad to see it's still got a CD player (I love my CDs), but no manual would be a no-go for me. The Golf R definitely seems like a better value and it has a manual, though the RS 3 is obviously a nice car.
This would be fun to toss into corners for a weekend. Dunno about long-term, though - I had an A3 as a rental and thought it was cozy - and I’m 5’6”.
Nice quirks and features. You forgot the wow factor
3:52 - note the relationship between tire and wheel: that's going to be a wheel you can easily scuff and mar jutting out like that. One thing I noticed on, say, a BMW M3, is the tire protects the wheel.
You can always buy smaller wheels with higher profile tires. Automakers want to use low profile tires to squeeze every bit of performance but really, in real life, most people neither have the skill, roads or will to take this to the absolute limit of its grip, so you could easily put a more usable set of wheels and tires on it.
What is taking Mercedes so long to launch the A45?
Great review and great car but nice things are so expensive these days
Sweet roads. So no leisurely drives through posh Seattle neighborhoods, like in the NE or Laurelhurst? Sometimes I wonder if he is on Vashon.
I was expecting it to be more expensive. Too bad we don't get the hatchback. Hatchbacks forever!
I'm happy driving it daily. Thankfully I'm retired.
This is sick and they are becoming difficult to get. Looks like no RS3 in 2020. I'd love to have one.
Agreed Tom, I to could be happy driving that car to work everyday.
Nice car and it looks gorgeous
Make cars not war! :D
Love the 1080p60!
Live how in USA u
dnt need a front number plate..
They usually spoil the full look
Has to b in misano red with full carbon
Depending on the state, yes you do need one.
Washington State being one of them, which is where Tom reviews from.
I don't have one on my M40i either.
It's a secondary infraction. Meaning law enforcement won't pull you over ONLY because of a missing front plate.
But if you get caught and cited for something else e.g. speeding, they will most likely go ahead and cite you for that front plate too.
It might be worth buying as a 2-3 year old CPO
perfect car!
Nice!
Thanks, TV.
Great review, like the Nardo Grey. Golf R vs S3 is a decision, the RS3 option is maybe the TTRS.
Rs3 > S3
Get the R over the S3 it's the same powertrain
Love that Mardo grey......
Want to get one. Maybe I can place my child’s car seat in the middle? It’s rear facing. Not sure if it would fit?
It really sounds like a R8 V10 (sort of). Like a baby R8, with half the cylinders.
Benjamin Burkhardt I know. I'm talking about the sound
Hey Tom - did you feel like cabin comfort takes a big hit in terms of road noise, etc? Romping around North Bend is one thing, but would you go crazy on week three of an I5 commute?
I don't remember road noise being an issue but I was I90. The asphalt on I5 is nasty stuff. A manufacturer one told me they would stop doing launches in Seattle because the road surface made it seem like their cars weren't quiet.
Love that colour....
missed these reviews
They've been here for years
@@DrivenCarReviews meant to say missed watching* was kinda busy with exams so I took a break from the old internets
My dilemma is buying the rs3 or a s3 with stage 3 and save alot of money!!! IMO you paying for a sweet engine when it comes to the rs3. I dont blame anyone when doing so.
I'm assuming you're factoring in warranty issues when you're considering those mods. And resale...
@@DrivenCarReviews yes of course. I'm mechanically inclined to do my own maintainance/repairs. Have a mk7 GTi pushing 367hp. Have always driven VAG and worked on them since I was a kid. Mqb is by far my favorite offering from vw/audi
Such a fail that they didn't offer this in a MT. I'd have traded my S4 in on one in a heart beat.
Business wise, it makes no sense for them to built MT into this thing. Not enough people will buy them and they'd be wasting an incredible amount of resources to offer a MT.
Instead, I think manufacturers should build manuals upon order. And charge a non refundable 20% deposit. And trust me... I don't say that lightly.
and a quick tune stage 1 + will get you over 500 HP also USA car comes with secondary cats remove them and the sound is amazing.. I'm a proud owner of this Beast
Do you have the 2019 RS 3?
2018
@@IGOTGAMEAJ Do you have any idea what the next RS 3 is going to be like? Trying to decide between getting the 2019 or just waiting it out.
There were some changes here is a link to audizine forums it's a great site and you will find out a lot of information here go to forums and click on A3 S3 RS3 then click on RS3 specific hope this helps www.audizine.com/
I ordered one back in September of 2017. They asked for a deposit and naturally I paid it.
I never received email updates on the progress of the build as they said I would.
In fact I never heard anything at all except for the times I pestered them. I use the word pester in jest.
When I did finally receive an update, it was from the manufacturer letting me know the car has shipped and is en route to America.
Then I got another update saying it's held in Houston, awaiting US Customs to release it.
Then... radio silence. Nothing. For weeks.
When I asked the dealership, they repeated the same answer -- held at Customs.
Fast forward to March of 2018. I called and I when I told them I needed more info than "held at Customs", they finally got someone to provide an answer.
Turns out, all RS3 built in between such and such dates had an uneven cylinder firing (yes, the RS3 already has that unique 1-2-4-5-3 order... so this was another issue altogether) that was causing the engine to vibrate harshly.
Gentleman at the dealership told me that a recall was issued and that that was the primary cause for delay. And that there was not even a tentative date on when the car will actually be delivered to the dealership.
I asked for my deposit back and to cancel my order.
That process alone took another month or two.
It was a nightmare situation. I'm not faulting the dealership for the delay on the car itself. But when they were deliberately taking their sweet time to return my deposit, I became extremely frustrated.
I went to a nearby BMW dealership instead. Ordered a X3 M40i. Excellent service. Had the car in my driveway in 3 months from time ordered.
The crazy part is. The M40i, IMO, is twice the car the RS3 is. RS3 may be more of a sheer performer. But M40i is an all arounder. And they practically had the same MSRP. In fact, the RS3 was 2 grand more because of a mark up.
Nice 👍🏼
354 lb-ft at 1,700 RPM = Funtime.
Almost pulled the trigger on this.. Almost.
Kind of a sub 4 second sleeper. Great for a 5'9" driver, but too tight for those over 6'2".
Not true. I'm 6'4" and I fit just fine.
I'd the perfect car. Thank you Audi!
Fastest car alive!
Why did they take off 6hp???
Too bad they don't offer a hatch in US.
If they sell 5 of those, it's a lot.
Your a silver tongued devil, lol, great reviews!
what is cpo ??
Certified pre owned. Usually lease returns. Automakers do a thorough inspection and often will add a little something to the original warranty
Maybe that police officer was the one who bought a gullwing Mercedes 300SL.
0:11 should have said "another future broken down German car"
Chandler Bing Every car breaks down eventually, although my 70k miles A3 2.0T Quattro hasn’t yet. German cars are awesome.
If only the US got the hatch version.
Nice. Rather get a Golf R though.
Golf bodies are so boring though.....
Yeah, the RS3 seems great, but for 20k less with the R, you're getting a good chuck of the fun and performance with more head room in back.
@@bassandtrebleclef Well ok but Golfs still look boring.
@@jody024 Doesn't look boring at all to me. Looks very sharp and cool. The nicest hatch design ever. The one that all others look to. Leader of the pack. Been so since the start many decades ago. A winner if ever there was one. I'd love to own one.
USA European car reviews are hilarious..
P's Massaged seats are not the best
Merc Amg are smashing it now too...
Wow...........
The reason I don’t like Audi is they all seem to ride like sitting on solid concrete. Absolutely painful.
Poor mans RS5!
Which is a poor man's RS7 and so on... what's your point?
Shawn Shawn
No one thinks that picking an RS5 is a poor mans RS7 given the price and size. Plenty of people opt for the RS5 in urban communities but this is the car for those who cannot afford the RS5.
Apple meet orange!
Too snug is right for us large guys.
62k seems like a lot of money for a transverse engine car...
I'm 6'2 & a half... how tall are u?
The same height as Evil Twin. 5'9"
@@DrivenCarReviews well u should fit nicely in there. I like lil pocket rockets but I need comfort
Don't worry Tom...if automakers are already piping fake exhaust sounds through the cabin of current ICE vehicles, no doubt they'll be doing it once electric vehicles take over the world.
Not saying this is a good thing though....
Were live in KING County.. We have a 2015 GOLF R with Stage 2 + that will kill that car! 0-60 in 3 and 11.87 QTR... on pump gas! BTW, we have a DSG with a DSG tune.
It's my car so I don't care about the back seat room You wanna drive with me keep quiet.
MMI volume, MMI volume , MM.....
Elon: who buys pony in 2019?
Traded in my 2018 RS3 for Model 3. No regrets.
For 40k I would take a pass for it, for 60k base I take a Corvette Stingray all day every day. Otherwise get a GTI for 90% of the goodness with a manual or even a GLI.
The shifter on the RS3 looks like a manual gear box, very deceiving!!
Great looking, expensive performance car
If only this was RWD or at least have the engine be longitudinal mounted. Thank goodness the BMW M2 exists
Luckiest man alive.
You don't know the half of it.
Unless they’re gonna sell this at a massive discount, I’d wait for the forthcoming next generation. This is an ancient car.
The biggest problem with Audi is they all looks the same. This design is outdated.
TERRIFIC review
I dunno...the Model 3 Performance is a thing that exists at this price
But that looks 100 times worse inside and outside, no sound, no gears to go through, not a driver's car.
@@weedmastersr Looks are subjective.
I traded in a two year old RS3 with less than 20,000km for a Model 3. Don't miss the sound, the shifting of gears or the buttons all over the interior.
Performance Model 3 is quite a bit more than RS3, but even a standard Dual Motor Model 3 is almost as fast as RS3 and actually feels faster due to instant torque and not having to spool up a large turbo. RS3 is a fine car but Model 3 isn't boring by any means.
@@shawnrazzi5569 That is the gayest thing I've read all day. There's zero driver involvement with the Model 3. It is not a driving machine. If you want to be a grandpa, that fine, but don't compare it to the godly RS3 which by comparison makes for an incredibly more involved driving experience.
Really ugly/boring design. Great review though
Too small, too expensive, should have been a two door, two seat fastback, manual, mid-engine. In other words, should have been Audi's response to the Porsche Cayman, not the Golf R. In either case, the Golf R is far better in all areas mentioned minus powertrain and interior quality, where the A3 is better but not by much, and certainly not by enough to make it worth the price tag. I'll take the Golf R.