@@GR8U9 Mostly the understeering. At least in a 2016 model the NOT turning into corners destroyed the feeling of the car. It is fast yes. Also dont like the "eggy" looks.
@@peterhammer6915 Thanks for the reply, looking at getting something I like, really like the Audi interiors and some of their exterior designs too, don't find them to edgy/silly looking as far as crazy wings & what not like WRX etc look kind of boring & classy to me but really like leather & even the round port AC vents in the 3's vs the more standard style in the 5's would like something a bit exciting & the 400 hp sounds it, right not have a Prius for gas milage driving Uber etc but going to give up Uber & then can waste a bit more on fuel just getting back & forth to have a vehicle i'm excited about instead of the one that makes the most sense, looking at the Audis, Cadillac CTS not sure what else, the Golf GTI gets great reviews but not sure if I could get excited about the car, on looks the exterior doesn't do it for me, want something with some power, amazing leather interior needs to seat 4. I've experienced FWD push and have heard mixed things about these AWD audis & them inproving weight balance over what they were etc. Any cars come to mind I should look at? The Camaro is out as the back seat leg room is compeletly non existant with a 6' Driver. Really not going to push any extereme driving but would like a vehicle capable if I were to. Mostly interested in interior luxury & a reasonable price would be a plus.
@@GR8U9 you better go and testdrive! I have driven loads of cars in the last year. It depends what you need. I love rear wheel drive and the feel that you can turn the car with throttle. I have an M3 E92 with 178k km already on it, I love it as a daily and everywhere. Its getting old though....
Here's an interesting fact about the 7 speed S-Tronic in the RS3. I spoke to the guy who writes all the tunes at APR and he said the programming in this car is virtually identical to the R8 V10 Plus.
HI, SOFYAN!!!! Believe This Please!!! I just saw this very car out at Dulles!!! SAME MICHIGAN TAG!! The Driver was here getting a bite to eat just sitting next to a gas pump... I told him I just viewed this car on REDLINE !! He chuckled....says he works for Audi.
dude the michigan tag is on there because the customer relations department is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They own these media cars...it wasn't that dude's car
I just bought one and I’m 6 foot 230lb. It’s plenty big enough for me? Remember you’re nearly getting super car performance with 4 doors for under 70k. I think it’s the perfect daily sports car. For me anyways.
I’ve had mine for a year and love it. Audi did detune these, but with a tune, DP, intercooler, and some E85 blend, they will run low 10’s all day long. Just a tune wakes these up big time. Springs and a rear sway bar totally transforms it into a great handling car.
VihuelaTv I’ve had it for 16 months and 30k on it. It’s been great! I’m so glad I bought this. There are quite a few of them running in the 9’s with bolt ons that are running excellent. Some guys are pounding the heck out of them daily with no issues. Very impressive! The drivetrain is close to bulletproof. All electronics in the car are excellent. Fit and finish are excellent too.
Ryan B thank you for the replay. I’m a long time Honda guy and going to be selling my 2018 hatchback and get me a 2019 rs3!! Im used to literally just adding fuel, oils, air filter and tires to my cars, and wondered how these are in maintenance. Thank you for your response.
VihuelaTv I do my oil every 5000 miles. I’m due for my 30k service soon too. Maintenance is no different than any other car. It’s a daily car for me all year. I drive it like I stole it every day. 😂 Good luck and you will enjoy it!
I love this car. I have it in white. I think the best color is blue though. It's kind of a sleeper car, but some people do know what it is and stare. You'll hit high speed so quickly, and you wouldn't even know. Also, it is a pricey car. I wish it was cheaper. The M2 Competition currently has the highest HP and torque for class -- it's slower in a straight line but faster on track and has better handling. Other notes, that display should have went down when Soyfan press the button -- maybe there is a defect with this particular car. Also, I get 25 mpg on average commuting between home and work. When I'm on comfort mode, I get nearly 32 mpg, but I rarely use comfort mode.
@@shawnrazzi5569 Nardo grey is nice. I've got one in florett silver, and I think it looks great. I've had mine since May of 2018 and have had nothing but good experiences with it. I think the dual nature of this car is what I like best...I can get 30 MPG and a nice comfy ride to work when I'm behaving myself, but the car can turn into a monster with a quick shift to "dynamic" and a little bit heavier of a foot. And it does all of the above year round in any type of weather. There are few cars that can do everything as well as the RS3.
I used to work at audi. And I drove this and the TTRS. This car is hella fast, like a rocket. Feels just as fast if not faster than a M3/M4. Although the interior and tech is kinda outdated, but the engine is insane.
standing start, yes its quicker - 11.8 to 12.2 secs to quarter. M3/M4 is 12.5....rolling start on a perfect day (how often?) M3/M4 will just edge it but on bad weather days RS3 will win by miles as M3/M4 will be in a hedge somewhere
@@royalstevep68 and M3/M4 significantly heavier. However I'll still take M3/M4 over this. This car is really rough to drive long term. And RS3 is a nobody. M CARS have many years of motorsports heritage.
sp royals I had several encounters on the Autobahn with M3 and M4 (100-230km/h). The M4 Convertible is slower but the other versions are pretty equal to the RS3. Most of the time it came down to who started first to accelerate - however I was always able to keep up. But I still would choose the M3/4 next time. Aside from the price tag and the engine there’s not a lot premium about this car...
I live in the UK and my family own a super car / luxury car rental company I personally own a 2017 rs3 hatch and I'm telling you this car will keep up with super cars on small and twisted roads. You will be blown away what this car can keep up with.
david anthony Exactly, you're just rubbing road grime and salt right into the finish. There is no such thing as just wiping dirt away, you have to wash it off.
"When a car nut sells out." I could never imagine wiping down an entire grimy car with just one rag and a bottle of water. I'm pretty confident that he knows that this would absolutely scratch the clear-coat. And what was that "sorta-ish kinda-like ceramic" talk? I'll just stick with my bucket of water, Mothers concentrated car wash, Simoniz or whatever bottle of minute-wax for $8.00 and Absorber drying cloth. No swirls for 100,000 miles. No way I'd wash an entire car with just a bottle of spray unless is was a rental!
Coming from an Evo(manual)this car makes me smile more. And not as freeked out driving up the 45 degrees angle in streets of San Francisco. I can have family in it, 2 kids in back. Wolf in sheep’s skin. Going on 2 months, this car is a blast!
Wow. I read so many reviewers talk about how it was a “baby V10” and thought it was all hype... now that I’ve heard it through your great microphones.... you guys were all right! That thing seriously sounds like a baby R8
Gotta give it up to Sofyan and the Redline Reviews team for producing top quality and great to watch videos with that rare ability to make me want a car I would previously care less about! It was great to watch Soyfan genuinely enjoy this car, and with the way he can pump out all that information (on any review video) you know for sure he is made for this!
Love the 5 cylinder straight one of my most favorite Audis ever I love it for sure can't wait to buy one cause man that engine straight has a unique sound to it.
I am a proud owner of this car it is a fantastic daily driver and has one of the greatest engines Audi has ever made ...stage 1 will take you up to 500 HP and you will beat a lot of supercars costing well over 120,000
You only buy this car because you WANT THIS car! You have to forget about price or value or comparisons. Kinda like when you buy a supercar. Still, wow!!!
John Holst umm, you can think about it normally most financial decisions. compare it to the alternatives and decide accordingly. the rs3 is also not a car i’d consider overpriced. a fully loaded golf r is 46k. an rs3 is 56k. it has a nicer interior, better seats, what comes optional in the r is standard in the rs3, its almost a full second quicker to 60, top speed is 21 mph faster, can run 11s stock, trapping near 115mph, (over a second faster than an r). it has better breaks, a better tuned gearbox, and better tuned suspension. seems to me like its worth the extra money. it also stacks up with its competition decently well in my estimation, particularly for being a sedan when a lot of its comp are coupes.
It’s so funny seeing North Americans make a big old fuss about the size of cars that are standard pretty much everywhere else. Not everything should be the size of a tank.
Chiro Videos TV , that’s bec most N Americans are a bit taller compared to many parts of the world .. we want to sit in the back seat where it actually fits
@@damiangonzalez9857 I think a lot of foreigners really underestimate how big the US is. You can drive from one country to the next in a matter of a few hours in Europe. Mean while it takes half a day just to drive through Texas. That's not even cross country. When road trip could take that long, having a car the size of a shoe box suddenly becomes less appealing compared to that roomy SUV.
One of the keys of Quick detailer ceramic coating, less is more when applying on paint. You go one pass and let it dry, wipe off with another cloth. Reapply a second coat after 24hrs. The key when applying, wash the car with dishwasher soap to remove all the dirt, old wax or any previous coating. What he did is wrong, sealing w all the road harmful chemicals. Wash w dishwasher (Dawn), maybe another wash w regular car soap, I do a quick wax, followed by the Quick detailer ceramic coating.
Absolutely love this car. I couldn't afford it but i got the 2018 S3 in November 2018 and i couldn't be happier. You are correct in comparing it to the older A4 which i still own . I had it tricked out by APR and other silly stuff and this S3 will eat it as is. Just a observation, my S3 has power drivers seat and the same steering wheel as your RS3. Also my 2016 SQ5 that i traded for this Audi had a Supercharged 3.0 liter 345 hp monster. Loved also.
Audi nailed it with the design of the 8V generation A3, S3, and RS 3. It just has the right proportions and it is a timeless looking design inside and out.
Not sure why people miss this point and take it as a negative. I think some reviewers just want to do a review and don't fully understand each car's purpose
Actually there r foglights, but they r integrated in the headlight cluster, where there LED cuts out that little rectangle is a fog lamp cluster which can be turned on from inside in foggy and rainy conditions or in auto mode it acts as a turning light which comes on with the movement of the steering wheel,...pretty neat Audi. My S3 has a similar set up.
The RS3 is the most boring design of all RS models. Way too much flat surface with very little, to no aggressive lines to hint at what lines beneath the hood.
This car is insane. I mean out of the box its already bonkers. But u do some basic bolt ons and a tune. Ohhh hell. This thing turns into an absolute monster. What a machine
@@ryanb8736 The Original 5Cylinder Turbo wars the 2.2Litre 20Valves from the Ur Quattro, S2, S4, 200 20V, RS2. The Audi Experts have Build the first 5 Litre V10 for Lamborghini, Audi have buy Lamborghini in the early 2000. This new 5Cylinder is nearly the Original, only with 2,5 Litre and 25 Valves and FSI Injection.
I bought an S6, 11 months old, 2 months ago, never told the wife, she went frigging mad because of the size 'too big' so now I'm going for a new RS3...totally different in many ways including rear leg room but it's about 20 inches longer than the RS3, so what do you expect with the rear leg room on the RS3 ??? I'm confused with your comments about this. It is what it is for the size...rear leg room seems okay to me ? The S6 has a much 'plusher' interior and a V8 twin turbo which I absolutely love every time I push the start button. I will miss it, but I have to keep my wife happy💖 what it's all about in the end...respect from the UK...
My friend delivers cars and one time he brought it over to my house and I had a test drive and man, it pulls hard, I remember launching it and all the blood rushed to the back of my head and I ended up being light headed whilst driving home lol. Sounds and drives amazingly.
My wife owns the 2018 edition of this car, this color. Definitely has a fair amount of orange in it. It has the adaptive dampers. Makes it a little nicer on trips. I own a 2016 Golf R, manual. They are not the same animals. Even when you have the R in Race and aids turned off. The R is more fun at lower speeds. I put it this way. If you get stopped having fun in the R, you're getting a ticket (which my wife has). If you get stopped in the RS3 having fun, there is a good chance they are going to take you to jail, and impound the car. It is that potent. I think the critiqe of the transmission was putting it politely. I'm hoping for a flash from someone soon. Also, I am 6'2". I prefer however to sit like a professional driver, which I'm definitely not, so the legroom behind the driver seat with me driving is more like the legroom in the passenger side shown in the video. The view out the front glass however is problematic. You don't want to be first in line at a red light. My 5'8" wife has no issues. Our kids are adults, so the "hot hatch" size is not an issue. If you make a trip, fold the back seats down, and throw a nice blanket down. If you live in the Northeast as we do, buy the extra warranty on the wheel, as we did. We have had it approximately six months and have had one wheel repaired, and it has a bubble in the sidewall of a front tire as I type this. We have decided that when it is time to Get rid of the Golf R, I will take the RS3 and she wants the RS 5. 60 hour work weeks here I come!!!!
All the reviewers got fully loaded RS3’s but never mention the car without option starts at $55k. It has enough options. A loaded S3 is over $50K so I don’t think it’s crazy high a price.
he gets through a lot of information very quickly, & find him impressive compared to other reviewers. he also has very few speech stammers or hickups, he'd make a great car dealer! very good reviews have watched him several times now..picking up my 2018 nardo grey sportback soon & with a stage1 tune which i'm told is a 10-15% increase so 440-450hp!. safe driving nz.
its a little too small? i love these sub sedan cars. Best size for performance car imo. I love the mk5 jetta size too and havent reallyl ike anything else ut the a3, s3, and rs3 is definitely a future car
This is an awesome little 4 door. I appreciate the clean styling, but it has nice little aggressive touches to it. Front end looks fantastic. Not a lot of cars can pull off the large grill like this does. The stance looks great with those beautiful 19s. I'm a fan.
I don’t know why he constantly complains about this being a very small car! I’m 6’2” @ 235 lbs and I had the pleasure of riding in the back of the RS3 around Road Atlanta during the IMSA Hot Lap Experience during this years Petit Le Mans race. The pilot of the car was none other than the TCR class driver of the Audi RS3 race car that placed his car in the pole position for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series the previous day in which they finished in second position! I was fairly comfortable in the back seat and this car was absolutely a blast to travel around the race course at speeds near 150mph! I was thoroughly impressed with the RS3 and am now considering purchasing one of my own!
Dual power seats are standard on the S3, just not with the optional seats. My 2018s screen goes down when that button is pressed. Not sure why it doesn’t in your tester.
Jake Kennedy Audi had to change the screen from retracting with the button because it doesn’t come back up quick enough for the reverse camera. All the 2019’s stay up at this point, A3, S3, RS3, and Q7.
Power seats are an optional extra for the RS3 if you go with the sport seats, but can't be chosen if you instead go with the super sport seats the car in this video has. The screen in my car goes down as well.
@@garrettrichardson3876 Wow... the "lowerability" (new word?) of this screen is a feature I like and use on my 2015 S3. Shift into reverse, and it pops right up. Maybe 2019 owners can change this with OBDeleleven or VCDS.
This is actually a 2018. 2019 does not have ceramic brakes as an option. As far as I know there are no 2019s in the wild yet due to production stop in September. Mines been on hold since Nov.
I went from a 2016 Golf R to a 2019 RS3 and I agree, apart from the engine, it does handle and drive better as well. You could definitely feel the front wheel bias on the Golf R, not as noticeable on the RS3.
We have a 2019 RS 3 that is configured with 245/40/18 A/S3+ on Neuspeed RSe10 18x8.5 wheels, now at 33,109 miles of which 23,839 have been fast country back road runs at speed, 3 days a week as weather permits. No weekend runs due the idiots on the roads then. This configuration has performed very well. I've been driving high performance cars since 1958 and I consider our 2019 Audi RS 3 the best all-round vehicle we've owned over these many years FWIW. Our other vehicle is a 2015 Golf R DSG and its 4-wheel drive with 18"-wheels and premiunm all weathe tires has also served us well, as has our 2015 Golf TDI 6-speed fitted with 18" wheels/tires.
The front tires are bigger not because its front biased, but its audi's way of trying to combat understeer. It's a rear biased awd...trust me I've got one, the tail can get happy
The ability to NOT have a power seat in an S3 or RS3 is a plus to me. Our new A5 SB has a decently fast power seat with memory which makes it tolerable when I switch from my wife's seat position but I'd much prefer to quickly move a manual seat all the way back (she keeps the seat all the way forward) than wait on the power seat to adjust to its saved position. Guess I'm rare in that I would always prefer a manual seat.
Also using no rinse wash works if you use lots of clean towels... rubbing the same side over and over again on the paint will leave to microswirls, or big swirls for that matter!
yup def cater to Audi super-loyal diehard fanatic... not for that little car.. no way i'd drop 68K for that even if I can afford it. Not even a power seat?!.. GTFOH Audi lol.
It’s the engine and DSG that you’re paying for. Its a tuning monster and with some bolt ons they run 10’s. Turbo upgrade runs 9’s. How many 9 second cars runs all year round in the rain and snow?
Firstly I absolutely love my RS3 - BUT - I have seen many reviews but nobody seems to comment on the stupid location of the light switch.Yes, the main lights can be set to auto but the two little buttons for all weather lights and rear fog lights are dangerous. They are too low to be seen when driving and usually masked by your hand/arm, not distinct enough to find by feel and so you have to move your head and look down to select them - taking your eyes off the road and a hand off the wheel in fog, possibly at night, is not the best thing to be doing.
I owned a 2018 RS3. Traded it for 2018 RS5. Depends what you want from a car. RS3 highlight is the engine. However, here are the problems I had with the car. No power seats for a 70k car Canadian. Seats are ok, not great for long drives. A3, S3 and RS3 have a view of only the dashboard. No view of the hood whatsoever. It’s bizarre. Personally I felt like I was driving a car with the hood chopped off. Looks way too much like a well equipped A3. Haldex is way to nose heavy and the car is not great in the winter compared to other Quattro models. Noisey on the highway and ride quality beats you up. It’s a fun car, with a great motor. RS5 is way more expensive but the rear bias Quattro gives you that amazing sensation in corners as the back end comes around. RS5 has way more torque and just feels faster all the time under 3500rpm. Massaging seats, way quieter and interior is way better etc.... I would not buy this car as a daily driver. Only as a weekend car. Just my opinion after owning it.
@@ryanb8736 I've had many awd cars. My RS5 is light years more stable in the snow. Could be the weight. RS3 is good in the snow, but not phenomenal even compared to an STI. Nose plows too much. But the 5 cylinder is glorious, so not sure anything else matters for many:)
@@happyisblue Nothing. RS cars hold their value well. Negotiated on the RS5 and RS3 was an even wash. I had fun for 12 months, but as great as the car is, besides the engine, it was an econobox Audi that was too small for me and I hate the interior in the A3.
People do different stages of APR tune on these cars and they run wicked fast. If i remember right with just stage 1 tune the car was running high 10’s.
You don't see a lot of 5 cylinder engines these days, but this 2.5L turbocharged 5 cylinder is among the best, and maybe even the best 5 cylinder engine available today.
Got mine about a month ago, the car is insane and puts a smile on my face everytime I start it up or hear that exhaust note coming from the back I can also tell you that not many people challenge you on the road unless its a vehicle with similar numbers and performance but the average car on the road they won't dare to challenge you or overtake you lol. Always nice when you can also overtake people in a flash so effortlessly with the power that it has along with that dual clutch tranny. I have the Glacier White Metallic RS3 with the black optics package, definitely gets the attention of everybody on the road
Awesome review as always, these things are beast with a simple tune. Buying mine was the best decision Ive made despite the price tag. Ive come from two worked subies and bikes and this is just the best bang for the buck for the performance/speed/daily driving factor.
This is probably as close to a modern Audi sport quattro as we'll ever get. The dimensions, power, everything look spot on to the old unicorn like sport quattro.
I feel like this is my second time seeing that yellow Saab 9-3 Viggen (?) in the background of a video...will we get a special look/review at that? Pretty please lol
The reason it doesn’t have power seats is because this vehicle has the upgraded sport seats. They only come in manual. I just got a 2019 s3 this past weekend. My seats are power.
Love the video, beautiful editing and camera work. How’s the weather, been hearing you guys have an Arctic freeze of -30. Stay safe. Love from London. ♥️
Great review! RS3 is overpriced compared to an S3 with a tune. While the handling is super competent (like all Audis) the front heavy weight balance is just hard to overcome in the bends, no matter how big the front tires are.
never read such rubbish - I have an s3 sportback and rs3 2017 saloon. The s3 and golf r are good cars but are nowhere near as quick, sound as nice as, or nice to drive as well as an RS3 2017. Power wise for an s3 you need at least a stage 2, but they still wont sound or handle as well as an RS3. The 2 litre turbo is also limited in mods as you cant get much more than 400bhp reliable power out of it (it can go to 600bhp but reliability suffers massively - check out arthur or calvin golf r on you tube), whereas the rs3 engine is good for double that and can go up to near 1000bhp. The rs3 drives way better than the nose heavy s3 as the suspension software and setup is different (you can power slide the rs3 a little, whereas with the s3 its near impossible to do this)
Watching from the center of the country in South Africa, in a city called Bloemfontein. It looks red from other angles, when the sun is not shining on it, but orange when the sun glares on it.
I do believe that the RS3 comes standard with electronic seats but as your test model is equipped with the dynamic package those electric seats were replaced with lighter weight manually adjusted seats since the dynamic package is geared more toward performance. Much like the standard model comes with magnetic dampening suspension and the dynamic package comes with a fixed steel coilover suspension.
i just got a Certified pre-owned 2016 A3 2.0T fully loaded. Close to 23k with 16K miles, the cars mint. with a tune, downpipe, and some bolt ons it will keep up with this car for way less.
Tune the RS3 and the A3 wont even come close. I had a Golf R and the RS3 feels like a totally different car and engine. I got rid of the Golf R cause I hated the sound of the 4 cylinder.
One of the best engines fitted to any car, that 5 cylinder sound is incredible!
thats the only good thing in this Audi
@@peterhammer6915 Why do you say that? What are the downsides?
@@GR8U9 Mostly the understeering. At least in a 2016 model the NOT turning into corners destroyed the feeling of the car. It is fast yes. Also dont like the "eggy" looks.
@@peterhammer6915 Thanks for the reply, looking at getting something I like, really like the Audi interiors and some of their exterior designs too, don't find them to edgy/silly looking as far as crazy wings & what not like WRX etc look kind of boring & classy to me but really like leather & even the round port AC vents in the 3's vs the more standard style in the 5's would like something a bit exciting & the 400 hp sounds it, right not have a Prius for gas milage driving Uber etc but going to give up Uber & then can waste a bit more on fuel just getting back & forth to have a vehicle i'm excited about instead of the one that makes the most sense, looking at the Audis, Cadillac CTS not sure what else, the Golf GTI gets great reviews but not sure if I could get excited about the car, on looks the exterior doesn't do it for me, want something with some power, amazing leather interior needs to seat 4. I've experienced FWD push and have heard mixed things about these AWD audis & them inproving weight balance over what they were etc. Any cars come to mind I should look at? The Camaro is out as the back seat leg room is compeletly non existant with a 6' Driver. Really not going to push any extereme driving but would like a vehicle capable if I were to. Mostly interested in interior luxury & a reasonable price would be a plus.
@@GR8U9 you better go and testdrive! I have driven loads of cars in the last year. It depends what you need. I love rear wheel drive and the feel that you can turn the car with throttle. I have an M3 E92 with 178k km already on it, I love it as a daily and everywhere. Its getting old though....
Here's an interesting fact about the 7 speed S-Tronic in the RS3. I spoke to the guy who writes all the tunes at APR and he said the programming in this car is virtually identical to the R8 V10 Plus.
Makes sense since the engine is half a v10 with a turbo
Here's an interesting fact. Its missing 5 cylinders 😒😒
@@350z33hr Since when has that been a bad thing lol. It sounds incredible and it’s a legendary engine
all tunes makes the dsg clap faster but won't change gears faster.
Sound strange, a straight 5turbo engine, ain't a v10 naturally aspirated, different breed, different programme
HI, SOFYAN!!!! Believe This Please!!! I just saw this very car out at Dulles!!! SAME MICHIGAN TAG!! The Driver was here getting a bite to eat just sitting next to a gas pump... I told him I just viewed this car on REDLINE !! He chuckled....says he works for Audi.
dude the michigan tag is on there because the customer relations department is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They own these media cars...it wasn't that dude's car
I just bought one and I’m 6 foot 230lb. It’s plenty big enough for me? Remember you’re nearly getting super car performance with 4 doors for under 70k. I think it’s the perfect daily sports car. For me anyways.
People just don't understand how extremely quick and practical this car is with exceptional build quality.
has wireless charger?
Too bad build quality don't equal to good reliability like most VW products.
Yes and comfortable with amazing engine note :)
The most balance car ever. As all things should be.
its not that balanced, the rs3 has huge issues with understeer. But i still like it
@@lHawkyl "huge issues" not even close, the understeer isn't nearly as bad as you make it out to be. And it's easily fixed by getting better tires.
I’ve had mine for a year and love it. Audi did detune these, but with a tune, DP, intercooler, and some E85 blend, they will run low 10’s all day long.
Just a tune wakes these up big time.
Springs and a rear sway bar totally transforms it into a great handling car.
Ryan B APR just got a ttrs( Same engine) to run in the 9’s. In stock parts.
Ryan B hows the ownership after a year ?
VihuelaTv I’ve had it for 16 months and 30k on it. It’s been great! I’m so glad I bought this.
There are quite a few of them running in the 9’s with bolt ons that are running excellent. Some guys are pounding the heck out of them daily with no issues. Very impressive!
The drivetrain is close to bulletproof. All electronics in the car are excellent. Fit and finish are excellent too.
Ryan B thank you for the replay. I’m a long time Honda guy and going to be selling my 2018 hatchback and get me a 2019 rs3!! Im used to literally just adding fuel, oils, air filter and tires to my cars, and wondered how these are in maintenance. Thank you for your response.
VihuelaTv I do my oil every 5000 miles. I’m due for my 30k service soon too. Maintenance is no different than any other car. It’s a daily car for me all year. I drive it like I stole it every day. 😂
Good luck and you will enjoy it!
I love this car. I have it in white. I think the best color is blue though. It's kind of a sleeper car, but some people do know what it is and stare. You'll hit high speed so quickly, and you wouldn't even know. Also, it is a pricey car. I wish it was cheaper. The M2 Competition currently has the highest HP and torque for class -- it's slower in a straight line but faster on track and has better handling. Other notes, that display should have went down when Soyfan press the button -- maybe there is a defect with this particular car. Also, I get 25 mpg on average commuting between home and work. When I'm on comfort mode, I get nearly 32 mpg, but I rarely use comfort mode.
Ara Blue is pretty neat. I went with Nardo Grey, always get compliments on it.
@@shawnrazzi5569 Nardo grey is nice. I've got one in florett silver, and I think it looks great.
I've had mine since May of 2018 and have had nothing but good experiences with it. I think the dual nature of this car is what I like best...I can get 30 MPG and a nice comfy ride to work when I'm behaving myself, but the car can turn into a monster with a quick shift to "dynamic" and a little bit heavier of a foot. And it does all of the above year round in any type of weather. There are few cars that can do everything as well as the RS3.
I have a 2019, the display doesn't go done after 2018. I wish it did, I would love to hide it
Is this car truely a solid upgrade to the Golf R? Mines stage 2 but that 5 pot is pure sex and I’m tryna bust some nuts
@@davidhiitt4569 I agree. Its a new regulation regarding the backup camera display.
I used to work at audi. And I drove this and the TTRS. This car is hella fast, like a rocket. Feels just as fast if not faster than a M3/M4. Although the interior and tech is kinda outdated, but the engine is insane.
standing start, yes its quicker - 11.8 to 12.2 secs to quarter. M3/M4 is 12.5....rolling start on a perfect day (how often?) M3/M4 will just edge it but on bad weather days RS3 will win by miles as M3/M4 will be in a hedge somewhere
@@royalstevep68 and M3/M4 significantly heavier. However I'll still take M3/M4 over this. This car is really rough to drive long term. And RS3 is a nobody. M CARS have many years of motorsports heritage.
sp royals I had several encounters on the Autobahn with M3 and M4 (100-230km/h). The M4 Convertible is slower but the other versions are pretty equal to the RS3. Most of the time it came down to who started first to accelerate - however I was always able to keep up.
But I still would choose the M3/4 next time. Aside from the price tag and the engine there’s not a lot premium about this car...
@@RKO859 you don't know abou Audi's rally heritage do you?
@@samspencer922 nope, he really doesn't. Especially saying rs3 is a nobody.
I live in the UK and my family own a super car / luxury car rental company I personally own a 2017 rs3 hatch and I'm telling you this car will keep up with super cars on small and twisted roads. You will be blown away what this car can keep up with.
What company?
I really love that reaction with the launch control. Exactly how I expected.
That's just putting surface scratches in the paint. It is always better to wash a car thoroughly. Then apply a paint sealant, or wax.
i cringed as he scratched up that corolla hatchback
that stuff is the same thing as 3 in 1 body soap/shampoo/conditioner... just no
Rubbing salt debris without washing? No thank you.
david anthony Exactly, you're just rubbing road grime and salt right into the finish. There is no such thing as just wiping dirt away, you have to wash it off.
"When a car nut sells out." I could never imagine wiping down an entire grimy car with just one rag and a bottle of water. I'm pretty confident that he knows that this would absolutely scratch the clear-coat. And what was that "sorta-ish kinda-like ceramic" talk?
I'll just stick with my bucket of water, Mothers concentrated car wash, Simoniz or whatever bottle of minute-wax for $8.00 and Absorber drying cloth. No swirls for 100,000 miles. No way I'd wash an entire car with just a bottle of spray unless is was a rental!
"This isn't a touchscreen, don't try touching it" -Sofyan, right before he touched the screen
In direct sunlight it looked kinda orange, in the shade it looked more red.....cool color.
11 minutes in... Loving the detailed information. Top quality. Next best thing to sitting in it ourselves!
Coming from an Evo(manual)this car makes me smile more. And not as freeked out driving up the 45 degrees angle in streets of San Francisco. I can have family in it, 2 kids in back. Wolf in sheep’s skin. Going on 2 months, this car is a blast!
23:58 Reminds me of the numerous 2.5 Jetta loaners I had back in the day. Obvious not on this level, but that 5 cylinder sounds so damn good.
Wow. I read so many reviewers talk about how it was a “baby V10” and thought it was all hype... now that I’ve heard it through your great microphones.... you guys were all right! That thing seriously sounds like a baby R8
You definitely don't need to be under 6 foot tall to drive this car. I'm 6 ft 8.5 inches, and I'm sitting really comfortable.
I'm 6'2" and daily drive mine with car seats in the back
bruh I'm 6'4 and drive an mk7 ford fiesta xD
6’3” here and fit in my ‘18 RS3 like a glove
6’9 here and I wear my two rs3’s like rollerskates
@@shockashocka that's epic
Gotta give it up to Sofyan and the Redline Reviews team for producing top quality and great to watch videos with that rare ability to make me want a car I would previously care less about!
It was great to watch Soyfan genuinely enjoy this car, and with the way he can pump out all that information (on any review video) you know for sure he is made for this!
Love the 5 cylinder straight one of my most favorite Audis ever I love it for sure can't wait to buy one cause man that engine straight has a unique sound to it.
Also driving the RS3 feels like no other car! Special.
I am a proud owner of this car it is a fantastic daily driver and has one of the greatest engines Audi has ever made ...stage 1 will take you up to 500 HP and you will beat a lot of supercars costing well over 120,000
It is available for a 2018? Approx cost Please?
Richard MacNeil I’m guessing it is
2019 are on order with taxes it will cost $70,000
IGOTGAME NJ 70k for 500hp, beats a lot of supercars, all wheel drive, and that 5 cylinder engine
I'm sold honestly this little thing is mean as fuck
I love the fact it's compact.
I've always been fascinated with German engineering as a kid with my posters of their cars Especially Porsche
@Kekistani Refugee Damn you seem mad all over the place. Which german car brand hurt you the most buddy?
You only buy this car because you WANT THIS car! You have to forget about price or value or comparisons. Kinda like when you buy a supercar. Still, wow!!!
It's an over glorified A3, not a supercar.
@@rustam_mma4870 2018
John Holst horrible way to think about it
@@lukeholland6031 How else CAN you think about it? It's a fabulous car, but very overpriced. Please share your view.
John Holst umm, you can think about it normally most financial decisions. compare it to the alternatives and decide accordingly.
the rs3 is also not a car i’d consider overpriced. a fully loaded golf r is 46k. an rs3 is 56k. it has a nicer interior, better seats, what comes optional in the r is standard in the rs3, its almost a full second quicker to 60, top speed is 21 mph faster, can run 11s stock, trapping near 115mph, (over a second faster than an r). it has better breaks, a better tuned gearbox, and better tuned suspension.
seems to me like its worth the extra money. it also stacks up with its competition decently well in my estimation, particularly for being a sedan when a lot of its comp are coupes.
It’s so funny seeing North Americans make a big old fuss about the size of cars that are standard pretty much everywhere else. Not everything should be the size of a tank.
Chiro Videos TV size is pretty nice to have here when commutes are 30+ minutes and traveling to different states is an 8 hour drive most of the time
Chiro Videos TV , that’s bec most N Americans are a bit taller compared to many parts of the world .. we want to sit in the back seat where it actually fits
It's just different cultural norms
@@damiangonzalez9857 I think a lot of foreigners really underestimate how big the US is. You can drive from one country to the next in a matter of a few hours in Europe. Mean while it takes half a day just to drive through Texas. That's not even cross country. When road trip could take that long, having a car the size of a shoe box suddenly becomes less appealing compared to that roomy SUV.
“WHOA, WE DIDNT ASK YOU THAT.”
Handling and steering would change so much for the better on a great set of summer tires!! Fun little Audi!
I was not expecting a 5 cylinder that's awesome.
This is pretty much my dream car for everyday commuting. 🤗
You know it's a nice engine when a grown ass man starts to giggle when he floors it.
That exhaust note makes me speechless
This little monster is hot!! The color, power, & exhaust note are all amazing! And the engine sounds so much Iike the v10 from the R8! Luv it!
Great great review man. Love all your reviews and inputs. Hope to see you do a RS7 one day
One of the keys of Quick detailer ceramic coating, less is more when applying on paint. You go one pass and let it dry, wipe off with another cloth. Reapply a second coat after 24hrs. The key when applying, wash the car with dishwasher soap to remove all the dirt, old wax or any previous coating. What he did is wrong, sealing w all the road harmful chemicals.
Wash w dishwasher (Dawn), maybe another wash w regular car soap, I do a quick wax, followed by the Quick detailer ceramic coating.
Absolutely love this car. I couldn't afford it but i got the 2018 S3 in November 2018 and i couldn't be happier. You are correct in comparing it to the older A4 which i still own . I had it tricked out by APR and other silly stuff and this S3 will eat it as is. Just a observation, my S3 has power drivers seat and the same steering wheel as your RS3. Also my 2016 SQ5 that i traded for this Audi had a Supercharged 3.0 liter 345 hp monster. Loved also.
Audi nailed it with the design of the 8V generation A3, S3, and RS 3. It just has the right proportions and it is a timeless looking design inside and out.
That engine sound like a V10 😱😱🔥🔥Amazaing!!🇩🇪🚘🇩🇪✔
🇩🇪A🇩🇪U🇩🇪D🇩🇪I🇩🇪IS THE BEST!!
I only have an S3 and it's a hoot to drive. I love it.
A couple of points. 1. The 2019 model year has not been produced yet. 2. A 300k McLaren does not have power seats either. Big weight savings.
Not sure why people miss this point and take it as a negative. I think some reviewers just want to do a review and don't fully understand each car's purpose
My 2019 RS3 has power seats. Only 6-8lbs extra per seat.
Actually there r foglights, but they r integrated in the headlight cluster, where there LED cuts out that little rectangle is a fog lamp cluster which can be turned on from inside in foggy and rainy conditions or in auto mode it acts as a turning light which comes on with the movement of the steering wheel,...pretty neat Audi. My S3 has a similar set up.
Audi makes some of the BEST timeless exterior designs on the market
PLATINUM it looks like a Volkswagen Jetta with a body kit.
maybe but this RS3 is one of the ugliest cars on the market. Looks like an egg
Have you seen a 2008-11 Saab 93??
The RS3 is the most boring design of all RS models. Way too much flat surface with very little, to no aggressive lines to hint at what lines beneath the hood.
It looks like my GLI with some upgraded parts lol
I really love how the seats are echoed throughout the cabbage, nice touch 🥬
I’m gonna buy one, except I have no money for it 🤣
Not worth it; starting price $56,200...
Devy Valentino what is worth it for you? Lol
I own a modified 2018 rs3 and haven’t encountered anything that can hang. It surprises everyone 🤫
I know right. They get so angry when you take the off the line. 👍
Love the color and the sound.
This car is insane. I mean out of the box its already bonkers. But u do some basic bolt ons and a tune. Ohhh hell. This thing turns into an absolute monster. What a machine
Wow that turbo 5 sounds like the R8's V10 inside the cabin at times!
The same team builds the 5 cylinder. That’s why. It’s half the V10, but with a big turbo to make up for the power.
@@ryanb8736 The Original 5Cylinder Turbo wars the 2.2Litre 20Valves from the Ur Quattro, S2, S4, 200 20V, RS2. The Audi Experts have Build the first 5 Litre V10 for Lamborghini, Audi have buy Lamborghini in the early 2000. This new 5Cylinder is nearly the Original, only with 2,5 Litre and 25 Valves and FSI Injection.
I bought an S6, 11 months old, 2 months ago, never told the wife, she went frigging mad because of the size 'too big' so now I'm going for a new RS3...totally different in many ways including rear leg room but it's about 20 inches longer than the RS3, so what do you expect with the rear leg room on the RS3 ??? I'm confused with your comments about this. It is what it is for the size...rear leg room seems okay to me ? The S6 has a much 'plusher' interior and a V8 twin turbo which I absolutely love every time I push the start button. I will miss it, but I have to keep my wife happy💖 what it's all about in the end...respect from the UK...
I'm so in love with this Audi, I can't even pretend!!!!!!!!😋😊
My friend delivers cars and one time he brought it over to my house and I had a test drive and man, it pulls hard, I remember launching it and all the blood rushed to the back of my head and I ended up being light headed whilst driving home lol. Sounds and drives amazingly.
he hit that botton, and forgot he was doing a review lol...im sold
My wife owns the 2018 edition of this car, this color. Definitely has a fair amount of orange in it. It has the adaptive dampers. Makes it a little nicer on trips. I own a 2016 Golf R, manual. They are not the same animals. Even when you have the R in Race and aids turned off. The R is more fun at lower speeds. I put it this way. If you get stopped having fun in the R, you're getting a ticket (which my wife has). If you get stopped in the RS3 having fun, there is a good chance they are going to take you to jail, and impound the car. It is that potent. I think the critiqe of the transmission was putting it politely. I'm hoping for a flash from someone soon. Also, I am 6'2". I prefer however to sit like a professional driver, which I'm definitely not, so the legroom behind the driver seat with me driving is more like the legroom in the passenger side shown in the video. The view out the front glass however is problematic. You don't want to be first in line at a red light. My 5'8" wife has no issues. Our kids are adults, so the "hot hatch" size is not an issue. If you make a trip, fold the back seats down, and throw a nice blanket down. If you live in the Northeast as we do, buy the extra warranty on the wheel, as we did. We have had it approximately six months and have had one wheel repaired, and it has a bubble in the sidewall of a front tire as I type this. We have decided that when it is time to Get rid of the Golf R, I will take the RS3 and she wants the RS 5. 60 hour work weeks here I come!!!!
All the reviewers got fully loaded RS3’s but never mention the car without option starts at $55k. It has enough options.
A loaded S3 is over $50K so I don’t think it’s crazy high a price.
I traded my 2019 RS5 for a 2019 RS3 simply for the dual clutch transmission. I love my 2019 RS3.
I traded my 2015 A3 for a 2019 S4 it’s amazing 😃
For $60K, you could get a 2018 Tiguan R-Line for the family, and then a 2018 Golf GTI SE model for yourself
Sir Galahad $67k =/= $60k.
Sir Galahad 😂😂 go get it that cheap car
Biased? Lol
he gets through a lot of information very quickly, & find him impressive compared to other reviewers. he also has very few speech stammers or hickups, he'd make a great car dealer! very good reviews have watched him several times now..picking up my 2018 nardo grey sportback soon & with a stage1 tune which i'm told is a 10-15% increase so 440-450hp!. safe driving nz.
its a little too small? i love these sub sedan cars. Best size for performance car imo. I love the mk5 jetta size too and havent reallyl ike anything else ut the a3, s3, and rs3 is definitely a future car
This is an awesome little 4 door. I appreciate the clean styling, but it has nice little aggressive touches to it. Front end looks fantastic. Not a lot of cars can pull off the large grill like this does. The stance looks great with those beautiful 19s. I'm a fan.
I like how simple the interior is, it’s getting annoying how everyone is just trying to shove as much tech as possible and huge ass screens
I don’t know why he constantly complains about this being a very small car! I’m 6’2” @ 235 lbs and I had the pleasure of riding in the back of the RS3 around Road Atlanta during the IMSA Hot Lap Experience during this years Petit Le Mans race. The pilot of the car was none other than the TCR class driver of the Audi RS3 race car that placed his car in the pole position for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series the previous day in which they finished in second position! I was fairly comfortable in the back seat and this car was absolutely a blast to travel around the race course at speeds near 150mph! I was thoroughly impressed with the RS3 and am now considering purchasing one of my own!
Love the great laugh as you hit the accelerator! Sharp looking car:)
I love how excited you are about the engine!
Dual power seats are standard on the S3, just not with the optional seats.
My 2018s screen goes down when that button is pressed. Not sure why it doesn’t in your tester.
Jake Kennedy Audi had to change the screen from retracting with the button because it doesn’t come back up quick enough for the reverse camera. All the 2019’s stay up at this point, A3, S3, RS3, and Q7.
Power seats are an optional extra for the RS3 if you go with the sport seats, but can't be chosen if you instead go with the super sport seats the car in this video has. The screen in my car goes down as well.
@@garrettrichardson3876 Wow... the "lowerability" (new word?) of this screen is a feature I like and use on my 2015 S3. Shift into reverse, and it pops right up. Maybe 2019 owners can change this with OBDeleleven or VCDS.
This is actually a 2018. 2019 does not have ceramic brakes as an option. As far as I know there are no 2019s in the wild yet due to production stop in September. Mines been on hold since Nov.
You got the 2018 model that was made in 2017. Lucky! :)
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(Face Palm) you should stick to car reviews ... 😨😨😨 you were just rubbing the dirt back and forth ... With the detail spray you were using
I went from a 2016 Golf R to a 2019 RS3 and I agree, apart from the engine, it does handle and drive better as well. You could definitely feel the front wheel bias on the Golf R, not as noticeable on the RS3.
We have a 2019 RS 3 that is configured with 245/40/18 A/S3+ on Neuspeed RSe10 18x8.5 wheels, now at 33,109 miles of which 23,839 have been fast country back road runs at speed, 3 days a week as weather permits. No weekend runs due the idiots on the roads then. This configuration has performed very well. I've been driving high performance cars since 1958 and I consider our 2019 Audi RS 3 the best all-round vehicle we've owned over these many years FWIW. Our other vehicle is a 2015 Golf R DSG and its 4-wheel drive with 18"-wheels and premiunm all weathe tires has also served us well, as has our 2015 Golf TDI 6-speed fitted with 18" wheels/tires.
The sport seats in rs3 and s3 have no option for power. The non sport seats in rs3 and s3 have power option.
I own 2018 s3... and I LOVE it.
Same here, love my 17 S3 with the super sports seats!
The front tires are bigger not because its front biased, but its audi's way of trying to combat understeer. It's a rear biased awd...trust me I've got one, the tail can get happy
23:30 “Something that was a lot more affordable than the RS3” Dude, this is the RS3!
I think he meant RS7?
That 2.5 turbo charged five cylinder sounds incredible p.s awesome review man been waiting for this one 👍👍👍👍☺️☺️
Zackery Jones 5 cylinder. Not 4
@@ryanb8736 my mistake bro
Zackery Jones no problem 👍
That engine has already gotten up to 500+ with a bolt on stage 2 kit.
The ability to NOT have a power seat in an S3 or RS3 is a plus to me. Our new A5 SB has a decently fast power seat with memory which makes it tolerable when I switch from my wife's seat position but I'd much prefer to quickly move a manual seat all the way back (she keeps the seat all the way forward) than wait on the power seat to adjust to its saved position. Guess I'm rare in that I would always prefer a manual seat.
"Oh" Volvo why did they drop the 5cylinder engine 😞😩
I can’t believe all they have is a 4 cylinder now.
Also using no rinse wash works if you use lots of clean towels... rubbing the same side over and over again on the paint will leave to microswirls, or big swirls for that matter!
Rented this car for one day in June
AWESOME I mean AWESOME
the adaptive suspension is amazing, definitely get it. the spread between dynamic and comfort is way bigger than what I know from other manufacturers.
$68k So many other options for less or same. I'd have to be a diehard Audi person.
yup def cater to Audi super-loyal diehard fanatic... not for that little car.. no way i'd drop 68K for that even if I can afford it. Not even a power seat?!.. GTFOH Audi lol.
I'd rather have a fully loaded Lexus or genesis for that price.
Manual M2 competition....
Rather have a CPO 911 for that price
It’s the engine and DSG that you’re paying for. Its a tuning monster and with some bolt ons they run 10’s. Turbo upgrade runs 9’s.
How many 9 second cars runs all year round in the rain and snow?
Firstly I absolutely love my RS3 - BUT - I have seen many reviews but nobody seems to comment on the stupid location of the light switch.Yes, the main lights can be set to auto but the two little buttons for all weather lights and rear fog lights are dangerous. They are too low to be seen when driving and usually masked by your hand/arm, not distinct enough to find by feel and so you have to move your head and look down to select them - taking your eyes off the road and a hand off the wheel in fog, possibly at night, is not the best thing to be doing.
I owned a 2018 RS3. Traded it for 2018 RS5. Depends what you want from a car. RS3 highlight is the engine. However, here are the problems I had with the car. No power seats for a 70k car Canadian. Seats are ok, not great for long drives. A3, S3 and RS3 have a view of only the dashboard. No view of the hood whatsoever. It’s bizarre. Personally I felt like I was driving a car with the hood chopped off. Looks way too much like a well equipped A3. Haldex is way to nose heavy and the car is not great in the winter compared to other Quattro models. Noisey on the highway and ride quality beats you up. It’s a fun car, with a great motor. RS5 is way more expensive but the rear bias Quattro gives you that amazing sensation in corners as the back end comes around. RS5 has way more torque and just feels faster all the time under 3500rpm. Massaging seats, way quieter and interior is way better etc.... I would not buy this car as a daily driver. Only as a weekend car. Just my opinion after owning it.
Sapient Budgie I use mine daily and in the snow. It’s phenomenal!
@@ryanb8736 I've had many awd cars. My RS5 is light years more stable in the snow. Could be the weight. RS3 is good in the snow, but not phenomenal even compared to an STI. Nose plows too much. But the 5 cylinder is glorious, so not sure anything else matters for many:)
@@sapientbudgie5652 how much did you lose trading it in?
@@happyisblue Nothing. RS cars hold their value well. Negotiated on the RS5 and RS3 was an even wash. I had fun for 12 months, but as great as the car is, besides the engine, it was an econobox Audi that was too small for me and I hate the interior in the A3.
@@sapientbudgie5652 That's awesome man. Yeah, I agree about interior man. It's sort of plain looking.
People do different stages of APR tune on these cars and they run wicked fast. If i remember right with just stage 1 tune the car was running high 10’s.
The day we get the Audi rs4 would be the day I go out and buy one
The centre screen does go down into the dash actually!
And finally the RS6!!!!!!!
Can't wait 100k miles and 10 years later! When I can afford it😂
Jason LeBlanc Audi’s are trash at that point lol
Jason LeBlanc that's sad.
You don't see a lot of 5 cylinder engines these days, but this 2.5L turbocharged 5 cylinder is among the best, and maybe even the best 5 cylinder engine available today.
Now I need a 19 RS3,....it's your fault I have a 18' Golf R lol..
Got mine about a month ago, the car is insane and puts a smile on my face everytime I start it up or hear that exhaust note coming from the back
I can also tell you that not many people challenge you on the road unless its a vehicle with similar numbers and performance but the average car on the road they won't dare to challenge you or overtake you lol. Always nice when you can also overtake people in a flash so effortlessly with the power that it has along with that dual clutch tranny. I have the Glacier White Metallic RS3 with the black optics package, definitely gets the attention of everybody on the road
Just read this. Same here!
Awesome review as always, these things are beast with a simple tune. Buying mine was the best decision Ive made despite the price tag. Ive come from two worked subies and bikes and this is just the best bang for the buck for the performance/speed/daily driving factor.
Great review as always 👍
This is probably as close to a modern Audi sport quattro as we'll ever get. The dimensions, power, everything look spot on to the old unicorn like sport quattro.
I feel like this is my second time seeing that yellow Saab 9-3 Viggen (?) in the background of a video...will we get a special look/review at that? Pretty please lol
The reason it doesn’t have power seats is because this vehicle has the upgraded sport seats. They only come in manual. I just got a 2019 s3 this past weekend. My seats are power.
Love love love this car
Love the video, beautiful editing and camera work. How’s the weather, been hearing you guys have an Arctic freeze of -30. Stay safe. Love from London. ♥️
Great review! RS3 is overpriced compared to an S3 with a tune. While the handling is super competent (like all Audis) the front heavy weight balance is just hard to overcome in the bends, no matter how big the front tires are.
The sound of the RS3 with Audi's sport exhaust makes it worth it IMO.
@@forrysc Agree it's amazing, but you can get a Giulia QV with a Ferrari-derived V6 for the same money.
@@frumpd63 that's a valid point.
RS3 is still faster than an S3 with a tune. You can just tune the RS3 to go even faster. These 5 cylinders are tuning monsters.
never read such rubbish - I have an s3 sportback and rs3 2017 saloon. The s3 and golf r are good cars but are nowhere near as quick, sound as nice as, or nice to drive as well as an RS3 2017. Power wise for an s3 you need at least a stage 2, but they still wont sound or handle as well as an RS3. The 2 litre turbo is also limited in mods as you cant get much more than 400bhp reliable power out of it (it can go to 600bhp but reliability suffers massively - check out arthur or calvin golf r on you tube), whereas the rs3 engine is good for double that and can go up to near 1000bhp. The rs3 drives way better than the nose heavy s3 as the suspension software and setup is different (you can power slide the rs3 a little, whereas with the s3 its near impossible to do this)
Watching from the center of the country in South Africa, in a city called Bloemfontein. It looks red from other angles, when the sun is not shining on it, but orange when the sun glares on it.
Great car but really, 68K and no adjustable suspension, no power seats and No cooled seats? No way.
New RS3s are discounted $7,000 currently. Non sport seats have power option and magnetic adjustable suspension is standard.
It's a blood red. Half orange, half red. Very nice color. I like it.
Keep up with supercars!? It destroys supposed supercars🤣
I do believe that the RS3 comes standard with electronic seats but as your test model is equipped with the dynamic package those electric seats were replaced with lighter weight manually adjusted seats since the dynamic package is geared more toward performance. Much like the standard model comes with magnetic dampening suspension and the dynamic package comes with a fixed steel coilover suspension.
Cody Dwyer you’ve got it all mixed up bro
i just got a Certified pre-owned 2016 A3 2.0T fully loaded. Close to 23k with 16K miles, the cars mint. with a tune, downpipe, and some bolt ons it will keep up with this car for way less.
nickeyb50 most German cars lose their value
and its gonna explode and have no car and a car payment lol
No it won’t
no the 2016 gen 3 2.0t doesn’t have the turbo and piston problems the 2015 has, so it can take much more boost.
Tune the RS3 and the A3 wont even come close. I had a Golf R and the RS3 feels like a totally different car and engine.
I got rid of the Golf R cause I hated the sound of the 4 cylinder.
The best Audi on the market today and the only Audi I have any use for.