I guess it's cause they never wanted to do right hand drives. These vehicles are no longer getting numbers on sales. The manufacturers are much more cautious on investment. That's my guess.
So, they keep making new RS3's whilst those of us in the UK are still waiting for cars we ordered in 2021. In my case, I ordered an RS3 in September 2021, still no car. The only cars around are all being priced ten grand over list by Dealers. Audi UK, are you paying attention? It's the last Audi I'll ever order, if I ever even see it.
I'm so disappointed that we don't get the hatchback version of the RS3 in the US 😭 It's the perfect daily driver form factor for those of us that don't haul around kids. Sticking with my Golf R hatch for now.
@@skylinefx049 I have driven Golf/GTI/R hatchbacks for 25 years, so I've moved several times and purchased large items etc. You can fit a ton of stuff in a hatchback with the rear seats down. In a compact sedan you are really limited and would need to rent a U-Haul van. I also just think the hatchback looks better.
@@adamfrost9048 being the owner of a 2012 Avant, the hatchback RS3 would have been a great upgrade. However I settled on a 2021 TTRS, perhaps not as practical as an RS3, but a fun toy indeed!
Seats make a huge difference in this, really nice car indeed. Once people see those surely they will feel a bit let down they couldn't have them themselves, one of the downfalls over an A45s.
Everything that comes with (seats, wheel, dash etc) is what the normal RS model should come with. Audi really cheaped out on interior for latest model RS3. Should have all that as standard as its an RS model.
The official line as to why the Performance Edition is not coming to the UK can be found on page 23 of Autocar magazine 7-21 December issue: Quote: “This version won’t go on sale here - the current two-year wait for a regular RS3 means Audi UK has declined to take it.”
I think I've said this before; it wasn't all that long ago hot hatches doing 0-60 in 8 seconds flat was considered quick! It's beyond comprehension the performance they are capable of these days. Hyper Hatches.
The mazda mps was the hatch that showed the other brands they were slacking. Stock the thing would do 0 to 60 quicker than almost every car out there. It's still faster and more fun to drive than nearly all modern cars
So the sportier RS3 is called Performance just like the R8, but they used Competition for the RS4 and RS5...I'm looking forward to the RS6 Black series.
Despite being the 2nd Best selling German Brand in UK (Just behind VW) Audi always send the best version of their cars to countries like France, Italy, China and Dubai 😒
I´m sooo jealous seeing this video. First I missed out on the performance edition, and then they cancelled my order for the normal RS3. Bit pissed but still hoping to be able to drive this car one day.
may I ask when you ordered and when was it cancelled. I ordered mine in Aug 2021, supposed to be getting it in April next year. Been lead to believe (not from Audi) that there is a high probability that my Vorsprung will be cancelled.
@@LIGHTFOOT1963 I ordered it in mid-October this year and it was cancelled at the end of November. It was due in November 2023. Yours should be safe because April is quite close. But that doesn´t rule out that they´re gonna cancel yours too, because the situation with Audi and the RS3 is ridiculous right now. But you´ve got better chances.
Joe, this is a very cool car. I have no issues with the car itself......just the ridiculous price Audi charges for what is basically a pimped out VW Golf! It would be a good buy if it cost thousands less. They are getting what they can milking cash from consumers who don't realize what they are actually buying is a Golf in Audi clothing.
It's crazy to think I pre ordered this car in Feb and it still hasn't been given a build date. Seeing them new seats I ended up canceling altogether. Western Australia is behind the times by a country mile
@@mauricetoussaint7283 Listen to this crap! I ordered an RSQ3 in June 2021 before the launch of the RS3 in Australia. Was told by my own sales rep that the RSQ3 are not being built quick enough for Australia, and would I be interested in the new RS3 which I should get quicker and it's obviously a better car also. What a liar. They even invited me to the launch party. I was supposed to get a build date in April. Nope kept getting phone calls saying shortages still and sorry we have had to remove flat bottom steering wheel, then another call a month later the 360 camera and on and on. Then got the call in September sorry it's been pushed to next year. That was enough for me to cancel. I've seen how Audi hae treated UK buyers! it's disgusting. Why certain options are completely removed baffles me even more. Just black seats trim only, but why?
I don’t understand why the tease with limited availability?? Audi open up the options like Porsche. Let me get performance buckets with yellow stitching if I’d rather not have green along with an alcantara steering wheel. It’s like they don’t want to take my money 🤔
Why doesn't audi like us we don't get the A3 performance and we don't get the colours or the seats we want in the rs4 performance, for such a big audi market don't understand why we are being slighted in this way! Great short review Joe.
Would love to see you compare the RS3 with the new 2023 m2. I can currently deciding on which car to put a deposit on. Might end up doing both and purchasing the first one I get an allocation for. Thanks
Seriously what manufacturer let alone Audi would launch a performance model that cant even manage more than a single standing launch, repeat performance without rest is a test of solid engineering. Your paying a huge premium as well. No loss they’re not coming to the uk. They should have also gone for a genuine switchable RWD/4WD setup.
I'm just bemused as to why Audi doesn't offer more options in the interior trim, at least in the UK, black and grey aren't the most exciting colours when your purchasing such an exciting car
Great review, as always!! I put a pre order on the 2025 version RS3 that’s coming to Australia and specially asked to have these damn seats in there but Audi Australia didn’t sound so confident about it, so annoying!
You won't get them fitted from the factory. I finally got my new RS3 delivered after a 20 month wait. You can get all the extras from the Audi Sport version via the dealer and retro fit them, as I have to my car. The RS bucket seats were £8,000. So I didn't bother with those.
Haha! Last year Audi sales outnumbered BMW and Merc in UK, but still they don't offer the performance version of rs3 to UK 🤣 If the standard version rs3 is faster than A45s this should beat m2 comp in drag races
You're right there. Lots of us waiting for our cars and Audi building them for other markets. Plus we don't get a lot of the options you can get in the EU. Audi UK are basically morons.
@@Adam7T It's been calculating like this for years, only I think you've just learned about mph, you still have precious technology nowadays where you can look for information, you're used to having everything done for you
please ask the guys at Audi at these events what are they thinking when they only release 300 of these and none go to the USA or UK with the buckets and flat bottom steering wheel light weight wheels and ceramics? they must like losing customers to BMW m3's since BMW actually delivers what their consumers want worldwide not just a few places around the world. I myself am a big Audi fan but enough is enough, united states has been passed up on all of their best models since the beginning of the RS brand and definitely the best specs too.
I’ve made my feeling clear on this car on my own channel. I think this is a lazy, lazy move by Audi to make a performance edition that is really just some new wheels, and nicer seats. The power increase is nothing. And it is poor when they can’t even deliver cars ordered over a year ago for customers.
Same 0 to 60 time as my friends remapped Golf R, which costs a whole £20000 less!! Appreciate the R might not have the same cabin quality but that's down to personal taste! And even cheaper the Yaris GR which would be all over the RS on UK B roads remapped with 300 bhp lol!!
3.2 and it has a warranty and is a limited edition which will go up in value. lol!! (not trying to discredit it but seriously who tf even considers putting a MODDED car up against a stock car? XD)
@@TasimanaOG wasn't talking about a time around the ring!!! Was on UK B roads and the GR(300bhp) is half the weight and its power to weight ration is away higher than the RS = alot quicker on the b roads, I'd rather keep the xtra £30000 that the RS costs thanks very much!!!
Even the standard Yaris is neigh on impossible to draw away from in anything on British B roads in the hands of a skilled driver. It has so much grip and balance and traction and so little weight.
@@fireblade6756 156kW/tonne with the yaris 187.3 KW/Tonne with the rs3 What are you saying LOL the rs3 is faster around every single track - it literally handles better
Nice job on the video. But that's not a real car, in that they're only selling 300 units...with none coming to the UK, US or Australia. However there is the hope of a similar model becomimg available in the future
When you say these rs3 dont like to be launched. Thats the same with any car and considering these engines are better than BMW i feel your BMW fan boy side comes out in some reviews. Look i was and still am a lover of BMW but i hold loyalty to no brand. The truth is Porsche and audi have the best launch systems. Far better and reliable than BMW. I respect that you dont show your BMW fan boy side as much as your previous videos and have a more professional approach. Thank you for the good videos. I do hate that audi dont offer these seats and colour stitching in the uk
RS3 is much more tunable then the M3. I have never seen one M3 put down over 1300whp. The 5 cylinder is on a whole different level then BMW has in the M2,3,4.
They didn't want you driving it because you have an English channel but I bet plenty of your viewers are from around Europe. So you're probably doing them a favour & potentially securing them some sales doing what you do well. I'm thinking of immigrating just to get one 🤣
I know it's insane this car was able to make it around the ring faster than a M2 CS! Set a new record in fact for the class of cars it competes with! Just amazing considering the way its set up imo!
The only thing about all that Grip and Traction is, does it really excite at road speed? Having driven AWD cars I find they were just too stuck to the road and didn't teach me much about driving other than I can just smash the throttle whenever I wanted and it just stuck.
Audi Uk have scrapped the RS3 - it's no longer available to order in the Uk . Watching this video is frustrating as you you can only dream but will never own one!
I don’t get this car. It’s basically a fully optioned rs3 with buckets. No real loss the Uk isn’t getting it. Suspect Audi UK said thanks but no thanks.
@@gazz501 not me, a few users on the Whirlpool Forums here said the same thing, but also mentioned that it was being posted on other groups elsewhere in the world. Apparently there was a 2 year wait time and new orders were no longer being accepted, also any recent orders were being cancelled. I can only go by what I’m reading, but wish I’d ordered one when they were first released here, was quoted a very good price, they are now being offered second hand for stupid money.
@@timb8095 Mine is on the ship as I write this with arrival on the 5th January and delivery 2 weeks-ish later. Yeah my sales person told me about the 2 year wait but not the cancellation of orders or discontinuation. Who is going to wait 2 years for a car? Although, if they can be ordered then why not put down $1000 and simply wait. The order can be cancelled if you change your mind or you can pick up a car that no one wanted to wait for.
I put down a 5k deposit in early November in Adelaide. The salesman said Audi Australia just had a big meeting about the waiting list getting too long and were close to stopping taking orders on the RS3. So i have either just scrapped in or will be getting some bad news soon......
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Those seats
Totally, Merc & BMW both give you proper bucket seats in the standard AMG/M cars but given the demand for RS3, don’t think Audi cares.
It's really upsetting that they don't put these seats in the standard RS3.
Great video Joe. Coming from an 8y RS3 owner, this is what the standard car should have been.
Actually the standard car is faster than all its compettitors. ☝
@@ailtonmacamo135 I think his referring to overall including the seats
A performance model of the RS3...just....awesome.
A performance model of an rs3 shouldn’t be a thing. It’s supposed to be the performance model of a s3 not itself
Audi done the U.K. dirty
I guess it's cause they never wanted to do right hand drives.
These vehicles are no longer getting numbers on sales. The manufacturers are much more cautious on investment.
That's my guess.
@@tamaadam nah, brexit means brexit
@@justsean6199
What has Brexit got to do with this, there’s only 300 models being built for starters.
Brexit is more the cause of it. UK is simply not within the market anymore and this means additional costs.
@brian jackson limited cars doesn't mean that they wouldn't sell it in UK. Trust me, Brexit makes is much more complicated for foreign brands.
Top review like always, the last RS3 with the legendary 5 cylinder....
Wish I could have convinced my wife to go for the rs3 instead of the s3.... what a beast and what a beautiful colour !
Go for the R8
So, they keep making new RS3's whilst those of us in the UK are still waiting for cars we ordered in 2021. In my case, I ordered an RS3 in September 2021, still no car. The only cars around are all being priced ten grand over list by Dealers. Audi UK, are you paying attention? It's the last Audi I'll ever order, if I ever even see it.
I'm so disappointed that we don't get the hatchback version of the RS3 in the US 😭 It's the perfect daily driver form factor for those of us that don't haul around kids. Sticking with my Golf R hatch for now.
I don't get it why you all like it more than the saloon version. I guess you always crave the things you don't have
@@skylinefx049 I have driven Golf/GTI/R hatchbacks for 25 years, so I've moved several times and purchased large items etc. You can fit a ton of stuff in a hatchback with the rear seats down. In a compact sedan you are really limited and would need to rent a U-Haul van. I also just think the hatchback looks better.
@@adamfrost9048 being the owner of a 2012 Avant, the hatchback RS3 would have been a great upgrade. However I settled on a 2021 TTRS, perhaps not as practical as an RS3, but a fun toy indeed!
@@grantbradley5084 Nice, the TT RS is one of the coolest looking cars in the price range in my opinion.
Hatch backs are gay
Seats make a huge difference in this, really nice car indeed. Once people see those surely they will feel a bit let down they couldn't have them themselves, one of the downfalls over an A45s.
Everything that comes with (seats, wheel, dash etc) is what the normal RS model should come with. Audi really cheaped out on interior for latest model RS3. Should have all that as standard as its an RS model.
The official line as to why the Performance Edition is not coming to the UK can be found on page 23 of Autocar magazine 7-21 December issue:
Quote: “This version won’t go on sale here - the current two-year wait for a regular RS3 means Audi UK has declined to take it.”
The stitching and seat belts are Blue??!!!!! Omg I love that!!!!!
Noggy blue ! ❤
The best colour especially on a B5 RS4
I think I've said this before; it wasn't all that long ago hot hatches doing 0-60 in 8 seconds flat was considered quick! It's beyond comprehension the performance they are capable of these days. Hyper Hatches.
Yes we really took note of when you said it the 1st time…. Who are you?
@@MrVegchel I'm obviously extremely famous and thank you for taking note.
The mazda mps was the hatch that showed the other brands they were slacking. Stock the thing would do 0 to 60 quicker than almost every car out there. It's still faster and more fun to drive than nearly all modern cars
Yes, they've realized they used to do this stuff when they started making the RS cars. Think of the first B5 RS4. A genuinely special vehicle.
@@craigj2483 The mazda MPS was a torque steering blunt object to drive lol
Glorious wheels, tyres, overall looks and the modern classic 5 cylinder.
So the sportier RS3 is called Performance just like the R8, but they used Competition for the RS4 and RS5...I'm looking forward to the RS6 Black series.
Rs4 and 5 didn't get any upgrades on hp
@@luqmanalsuleimani7159 Solid logic
Audi already unveiled the RS6 performance.
That sucks that its not offered in the US or UK two country’s that would generate a lot of sales.
Despite being the 2nd Best selling German Brand in UK (Just behind VW) Audi always send the best version of their cars to countries like France, Italy, China and Dubai 😒
I´m sooo jealous seeing this video. First I missed out on the performance edition, and then they cancelled my order for the normal RS3. Bit pissed but still hoping to be able to drive this car one day.
may I ask when you ordered and when was it cancelled. I ordered mine in Aug 2021, supposed to be getting it in April next year. Been lead to believe (not from Audi) that there is a high probability that my Vorsprung will be cancelled.
@@LIGHTFOOT1963 I ordered it in mid-October this year and it was cancelled at the end of November. It was due in November 2023. Yours should be safe because April is quite close.
But that doesn´t rule out that they´re gonna cancel yours too, because the situation with Audi and the RS3 is ridiculous right now. But you´ve got better chances.
@@plnick4475 thanks for the reply. Audi UK are doing odd things . Don’t understand why at times. Sorry your order was cancelled.
@@LIGHTFOOT1963 I´m from Germany btw, so things might be different still. I´m looking at the Cupra Formentor VZ5 now, I only care about that 5 pot XD
I'm right with you on that. Cancelled also. But want this edition now
Just an epic car. Savour that 5 cylinder sound...
Beautiful.
If you do a ‘Looking Back’ series would like to see you review an Audi S1.
Nice to see the interior of RS3 is similar to e tron GT and it look much better than RS4 & 5
You are a very lucky man. As one commenter said, Audi done the UK dirty there!! Great looking car though 👌🏻
3.2 is mental for an rs3😮
In the best colour too 💙
I hope the wait is worth it, I'm determined it is. I've had this car on order for the US for almost 2 years. Delivery date is now June 2023.
I want it even more because I can’t have it here in the UK 😂
Those wheels look stunning! Wouldn't like to clean them though!
The styling! 💙👍
"Now that's a spicy meata ball !"
It looks stunning
Joe, this is a very cool car. I have no issues with the car itself......just the ridiculous price Audi charges for what is basically a pimped out VW Golf! It would be a good buy if it cost thousands less. They are getting what they can milking cash from consumers who don't realize what they are actually buying is a Golf in Audi clothing.
M2 is more a comparison then m240i i would have thought ? And yes it looks the nuts in that blue !
I’m really going off Audi due to shafting the UK constantly on options and now not offering this limited edition car.
It's crazy to think I pre ordered this car in Feb and it still hasn't been given a build date. Seeing them new seats I ended up canceling altogether. Western Australia is behind the times by a country mile
I ordered my RS3 in September 2021, still no build date. In the UK we get fucked over by Audi big time.
@@mauricetoussaint7283 Listen to this crap! I ordered an RSQ3 in June 2021 before the launch of the RS3 in Australia. Was told by my own sales rep that the RSQ3 are not being built quick enough for Australia, and would I be interested in the new RS3 which I should get quicker and it's obviously a better car also. What a liar. They even invited me to the launch party.
I was supposed to get a build date in April. Nope kept getting phone calls saying shortages still and sorry we have had to remove flat bottom steering wheel, then another call a month later the 360 camera and on and on. Then got the call in September sorry it's been pushed to next year. That was enough for me to cancel. I've seen how Audi hae treated UK buyers! it's disgusting. Why certain options are completely removed baffles me even more. Just black seats trim only, but why?
I don’t understand why the tease with limited availability?? Audi open up the options like Porsche. Let me get performance buckets with yellow stitching if I’d rather not have green along with an alcantara steering wheel. It’s like they don’t want to take my money 🤔
Why doesn't audi like us we don't get the A3 performance and we don't get the colours or the seats we want in the rs4 performance, for such a big audi market don't understand why we are being slighted in this way! Great short review Joe.
What the fuck is a a 3 performance..... you want a proformance car you have to buy a rs3 ..................
Would love to see you compare the RS3 with the new 2023 m2. I can currently deciding on which car to put a deposit on. Might end up doing both and purchasing the first one I get an allocation for. Thanks
Good idea because it's going to be an exceptionally long time to get your hands on an RS3!😂
Audi for ever 😍♥️🦎🦎🦎💣💥💪😎
Fantástico el vídeo Joe 👏👏👏
Fantastic test drive. Thanks!.
Seriously what manufacturer let alone Audi would launch a performance model that cant even manage more than a single standing launch, repeat performance without rest is a test of solid engineering. Your paying a huge premium as well. No loss they’re not coming to the uk. They should have also gone for a genuine switchable RWD/4WD setup.
I'm just bemused as to why Audi doesn't offer more options in the interior trim, at least in the UK, black and grey aren't the most exciting colours when your purchasing such an exciting car
OH man if we got the hatch in USA - it looks SOOOO much better than the sedan
Just LOOK at it !!!!! Lust
You are becoming my best audi’s reviewer 😝😅
Strange one sure we have the rs4 performance coming to the uk however there not letting uk markets have the bucket seats as an option
Great review, as always!! I put a pre order on the 2025 version RS3 that’s coming to Australia and specially asked to have these damn seats in there but Audi Australia didn’t sound so confident about it, so annoying!
You won't get them fitted from the factory. I finally got my new RS3 delivered after a 20 month wait. You can get all the extras from the Audi Sport version via the dealer and retro fit them, as I have to my car. The RS bucket seats were £8,000. So I didn't bother with those.
Imagine this with a stage 3 map on it?? 😬😳 Not that it needs it at all.. But would be curious to see how it would perform..
Thank you for your effort and well spent time before bed :)
Btw :) The wheels are from the RS3 LMS Racecar
Haha! Last year Audi sales outnumbered BMW and Merc in UK, but still they don't offer the performance version of rs3 to UK 🤣 If the standard version rs3 is faster than A45s this should beat m2 comp in drag races
tour de force? great watch
The Alloys 😍😍😍
I get the impression Audi doesn't have much respect for their British customer base.
You're right there. Lots of us waiting for our cars and Audi building them for other markets. Plus we don't get a lot of the options you can get in the EU. Audi UK are basically morons.
Joe, this would balance out your BMW garage :-)
Hi Joe! There are also some people here interested in 0-100 km/h figures. How about adding that tiny info to your videos?
I hope it's a joke, 0-60 is in miles per hour, it's the same as 0-100 in kilometers per hour
@@Rs-rg5bj 60 mph is 96.56 km/h.
@@Adam7T
Well, you add a few thousandths and that's it, it's not that difficult either, 3.8 seconds.
@@Rs-rg5bj Well, using your method it would be bloody fast from 0 - 200 km/h... 😎
@@Adam7T
It's been calculating like this for years, only I think you've just learned about mph, you still have precious technology nowadays where you can look for information, you're used to having everything done for you
magnificent wheels❤
please ask the guys at Audi at these events what are they thinking when they only release 300 of these and none go to the USA or UK with the buckets and flat bottom steering wheel light weight wheels and ceramics? they must like losing customers to BMW m3's since BMW actually delivers what their consumers want worldwide not just a few places around the world. I myself am a big Audi fan but enough is enough, united states has been passed up on all of their best models since the beginning of the RS brand and definitely the best specs too.
Can't get it in the US, can't get it in the UK... What is going on
is the us getting any in saloon of course since we never get hatches or any cool audi's or specs
I’ve made my feeling clear on this car on my own channel. I think this is a lazy, lazy move by Audi to make a performance edition that is really just some new wheels, and nicer seats. The power increase is nothing. And it is poor when they can’t even deliver cars ordered over a year ago for customers.
Please tell your Audi chums that we desperately need these in the New World. Don’t make us settle for Golf Rs - the sportback is perfect.
Ford focus with audi badge
Thought old JE was a BMW Sycophant.....
I wish the g87 m2 cane in this blue
It’s not like Audi don’t sell many RS3’s in the UK is it 🤷🏻♂️ Why Audi?
I feel like from the side profile it looks like a regular Volkswagen. Wish it was more aggressive.
It is. I own one of these, looks super mean in the flesh, especially in the right colour. Mine's tango red
Is the rs3 discontinued in the UK
Awesome 👌.
Same 0 to 60 time as my friends remapped Golf R, which costs a whole £20000 less!! Appreciate the R might not have the same cabin quality but that's down to personal taste! And even cheaper the Yaris GR which would be all over the RS on UK B roads remapped with 300 bhp lol!!
3.2 and it has a warranty and is a limited edition which will go up in value. lol!! (not trying to discredit it but seriously who tf even considers putting a MODDED car up against a stock car? XD)
GR yaris? the normal rs3 does a 7:35 around the ring ??
@@TasimanaOG wasn't talking about a time around the ring!!! Was on UK B roads and the GR(300bhp) is half the weight and its power to weight ration is away higher than the RS = alot quicker on the b roads, I'd rather keep the xtra £30000 that the RS costs thanks very much!!!
Even the standard Yaris is neigh on impossible to draw away from in anything on British B roads in the hands of a skilled driver. It has so much grip and balance and traction and so little weight.
@@fireblade6756 156kW/tonne with the yaris
187.3 KW/Tonne with the rs3
What are you saying LOL the rs3 is faster around every single track - it literally handles better
Still FWD with a transverse engine?
Nice job on the video. But that's not a real car, in that they're only selling 300 units...with none coming to the UK, US or Australia. However there is the hope of a similar model becomimg available in the future
What is impresive is the the car only has 407hp. Mercedes and BMW have to push their Engines to produce 500hp+ to produce such results😁😆
Those wheels look a bit...familiar somehow.
SHEEESHHH!
When you say these rs3 dont like to be launched. Thats the same with any car and considering these engines are better than BMW i feel your BMW fan boy side comes out in some reviews. Look i was and still am a lover of BMW but i hold loyalty to no brand. The truth is Porsche and audi have the best launch systems. Far better and reliable than BMW. I respect that you dont show your BMW fan boy side as much as your previous videos and have a more professional approach. Thank you for the good videos. I do hate that audi dont offer these seats and colour stitching in the uk
This car or A45s??
questo è il colore blu nogaro?
What's better that RS3 .. RS4 Competition .. or your M3 X-Drive
M3 Xdrive is a different level of beast compared to those cars.
RS3 is much more tunable then the M3. I have never seen one M3 put down over 1300whp. The 5 cylinder is on a whole different level then BMW has in the M2,3,4.
They look similar to bmw e46 m3 csl alloys
It would be true to put the same plaque in every car, 1 of 300, because it would be true, unlike Number 1 of 300
They didn't want you driving it because you have an English channel but I bet plenty of your viewers are from around Europe. So you're probably doing them a favour & potentially securing them some sales doing what you do well. I'm thinking of immigrating just to get one 🤣
60% of weight at the front axis and 265 at the front and 245 at the rear. There is no more to say.
I know it's insane this car was able to make it around the ring faster than a M2 CS! Set a new record in fact for the class of cars it competes with! Just amazing considering the way its set up imo!
A Quick car point to point but the real driving pleasure is still with Rwd :-)
@@sportsmachinerr1401 You can always find pleasure in just being faster than the competition as well! Gotta love those epic launches from this car!😀
The only thing about all that Grip and Traction is, does it really excite at road speed? Having driven AWD cars I find they were just too stuck to the road and didn't teach me much about driving other than I can just smash the throttle whenever I wanted and it just stuck.
Audi Uk have scrapped the RS3 - it's no longer available to order in the Uk . Watching this video is frustrating as you you can only dream but will never own one!
Those seats must be standard on standard RS3. Full stop.
I guess that If dyno’ed it was be north of 401 BHP ….. or 407 PS……
If the UK isn’t getting them, what’s the point?
Because he can 👌
Painful watching this - 13 months and mine (not performance obvs) still had no build date! :(
I'm coming up to 16 months since I ordered, still no build date. It's a fucking joke in the UK.
I don’t get this car. It’s basically a fully optioned rs3 with buckets. No real loss the Uk isn’t getting it. Suspect Audi UK said thanks but no thanks.
Not exactly, bit lighter, modified exhaust and other interior options
Dont understand audis decision on this.
Also is this one of the last greats of ICE motoring?
Not keen on the alloys far to busy looking
😂😂 And people say BMW underrates their M engines.. RS3 makes 407hp, RS4 and RS5 makes 450hp!!
Got customers here in Aus now being told by dealers the RS3 is no longer available to order and has been discontinued????
Did this happen to you or you know someone directly? Because if it is true then does that mean Australia is out of the loop?
@@gazz501 not me, a few users on the Whirlpool Forums here said the same thing, but also mentioned that it was being posted on other groups elsewhere in the world. Apparently there was a 2 year wait time and new orders were no longer being accepted, also any recent orders were being cancelled. I can only go by what I’m reading, but wish I’d ordered one when they were first released here, was quoted a very good price, they are now being offered second hand for stupid money.
@@timb8095 Mine is on the ship as I write this with arrival on the 5th January and delivery 2 weeks-ish later. Yeah my sales person told me about the 2 year wait but not the cancellation of orders or discontinuation. Who is going to wait 2 years for a car? Although, if they can be ordered then why not put down $1000 and simply wait. The order can be cancelled if you change your mind or you can pick up a car that no one wanted to wait for.
In germany you cant order it aswell🥲
I put down a 5k deposit in early November in Adelaide. The salesman said Audi Australia just had a big meeting about the waiting list getting too long and were close to stopping taking orders on the RS3. So i have either just scrapped in or will be getting some bad news soon......
Hatchback not Sportback 👍🇦🇺
Rather have a RS 6-R ABT
Wonder why Audi excluded the UK?
Why can’t we order those seats for U.K. RS cars!
It's going to be such a sad place when we lose engines such as this due to the relentless war on cars.
No UK enough said boring Audi shows they don't care about the UK market .