That was brilliant 👏 I once drive my A4 Quattro up a hill with fresh snow just over half that deep on a skiing vacation in Quebec and it performed amazingly too. That rally heritage is not to be sniffed at!
Oh yeah.. my 2017 Audi S3 has never gotten stuck in the snow in Minnesota.. this car also has only used all season continental extreme contacts with the 19” rim. Highest amount of snow I’ve used it with was 14inches. The only annoying thing is when things beep because the cameras are covered but it only happens when you’re at a stop. But yeah it crushes snow! Never question it.
Quattros have always been among the best and certainly the best balanced at being exactly what they’re intended to be. My cousin had a 1987 Quattro Coupe GT on ‘87. It was great in winter but it was a great road car all year around especially in the curves.
RS3 has some special features compare to other models, like true vectoring rear axle with hypoid instead diff and clutch on each side of it, AOA said it even does overdrive faster rear axle similar to what Acura and Honda does, Honda has special hardware to make it happen, idk how Audi does it, Just as Honda although RS3 is front biased it can send 80% to rear wheels (Honda 70) which will make it rear wheel drive like feel
When driving my TTrs, Auto mode works best for predictability in winter weather. I even get to swing the tail out and hold it a bit around corners if I want. It’s sad they didn’t allow the new 2023 RS3 in Canada 😢
AUDI!! Thank you so much for this video! I have told people many times that ive driven Audi's places trucks couldnt go, and it's true. This is an RS3, getting around with no issues in all that snow, and it will smoke 99% of cars you see on the road in CO. I have always loved Audi's, and ive owned many of them. Great video fellas!
Nonsense! Its German, the car will stop and announce, in a German accent, "Occupant, yoo vil now depart das auto unt remove obstruction to zee front of zee vehicle! Mach Shnell!"
I had this happen last winter. We no longer live in Alaska due to medical reasons but last winter we got a ton of snow in our small town right before Christmas. My wife was out of town with the kids and I thought it would be fun to head out for a drive in the fresh deep powder. I was about two-feet deep on average and that did not include any drifts that were at least three-feet. I was able to plow through with ease but had over heating and had to stop at one point, back, and clear everything out. I also almost lost power because snow packed into engine bay in addition to the alternator. This was in an 04 Explorer. Darn thing had a decent system even with crappy all seasons.
Who'd have thought an audi with Quattro awd is good in the snow? Lol. My S6 and S8 with hakkapeliitta tires were amazing north of Toronto. My S8 had 20" winter tires and were amazing.
This quattro is very different from the quattro you're used to. But it only shows that you cannot go wrong with a vast majority of modern AWD systems when it comes to tough road conditions.
Yeah, my tractor A8 4.2 TDI V8 also loves the snow :D You could also try 235/55 R18 ones in winter. You loose really "directness" and the ride will be more wobbly on fast changes on directions.. but therefore it's much more comfortable (like on pillows), you spare your good rims, get probably even better snow performance and you can put some chains on them.. so get even in deeper snow :D Regards from Germany
@Kilak I'm sorry you feel that me sharing my experiences is bragging. How can I share my experiemce without providing information on what I'm driving? Just stop
Cool video and good on you for trying it but I don't think it would do so well beyond "virgin" snow. Here in Ottawa that snowfall would soon become compacted and rutted making for much tougher conditions and the need for actual ground clearance!
If you really want to have fun in the snow, get a audi Q7 or Q8. All the ground clearance you need!!! My first winter in my Q7 and it's been a blast!!!! I sold a 08 megacab on 35" tires, that was a impressive vehicle in the snow, this Audi might be just as good!!!
I have an ‘18 RS3 and I’m still trying to figure out what is this “high maintenance bill” thing is keep hearing. The maintenance is no different than my ‘11 Mustang GT.
😫NOOO！audi RS3 don’t sound like peasant’s v8, it sounds like v10, matter fact you watch RS3 vs R8/huracan drag race, if you close your eye you can’t tell the difference😉
It doesn’t matter if you have a base model car, performance oriented car, or a daggum truck. The appropriate tire for the season/conditions is what’s best. Sure you can rock all seasons with awd vehicles but a dedicated snow tire is the best way to go. Don’t be cheap.
I love how even the day after the snow stops they don't plow the streets in your area. Around here they plow the streets within an hour or 2 after the snow stops and it really annoys me because I can't have any fun driving in the deep snow. I think I need to move to your neighborhood.
I have a ‘22 RS3 with 18” wheels and Blizzak WS90’s. Makes it a tank. Those sottozeros performed very well but you should see how it is with the Blizzaks!
In the late 70's I had a 914 with home deep spoiler that I didn't take off before the first snow with standard tires. Went thru 8 " and was a snow plow
If in the solid overfrozen stuff for extended days, clear out the wheel wells and gaps whenever it's slightly possible. gets caked in for low cars. or, you'll end up with unpleasing rub and new sounds!
Last week we had a big dump here in Burnaby, British Columbia and I went out in 6" of fresh snow to try out my new snow tires on my classic '98 Subaru Outback wagon - a set of Blackhawk Ice Prey branded tires from OK Tire stores, their in-house Chinese made brand - and they worked fabulous - and at $95 each, were a great value. The Subaru with 210,000 miles on it was perfect, and I went out to a big unplowed lot for some skids... with snow blasting over the windshield, it was great fun. I tried some starts and stops in the deepest snow I could, and starts and stops on some hills too. Everyone should do that (in a controlled manner) every start of winter, to explore their car's capabilities. Besides, it's great fun on sunny day!
years ago we lived in Kremmling and I would strap a 6x6 to the rear and pull it around the driveway to pack down the snow w/ our trusty old a6 avant- quattro.
I would love to see how my 22 SEL Premium R Line 4Motion with every option except the roof rails would do in that snow!! My Mom’s 87 Celebrity Coupe used to go everywhere back home in Philadelphia with no problems. Sorry that I am critical sometimes with the channel but I know that you can do better content. Great Videos Thank You 🙏 Happy New Year!!!
Oh, Audi quattro (torsen) is so fun with fresh and deep snow. I have video on my channel from few years ago where I drive Audi A6 tdv6 in deep snow. Still smile at the memory.
Yea, I worded that poorly. I myself used torsen quattro, but I don’t know what this one uses. Seems to work though. Not a fan of haldex but probably the new ones work ok too.
Wow cool. I would still prefer a Truck or SUV that still has better ground clearance. Anything more than 6 inches incase there’s ice underneath or big chunks in driveways. Wouldn’t damage the front bumpers. When wanting to sell it.
Iv'e got a 2023 RS3 and live in Maine, so drive it in snow all the time. It's decent in snow, but it's not as good as the other Audi models that have legit Quattro instead of the haldex. Don't get me wrong, I love the car and really like the rear torque splitter for fun's sake, but it's not as good in the snow as other Audis I've had.
You should do the worst snow car in Boulder. I can’t believe how many Toyota Prius’s are stuck in snow banks, around Boulder. They’re low ground clearance and they’re owners don’t put good snow tires on them. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stuck behind them.
A problem I have had with VW group cars under these conditions are cracked under-body shields. Especially the front one under the engine bay. The cold makes the plastic brittle and the compacting snow presses up on the shield and breaks off the tabs. I would not do that with my own car.
Great to see Father and Son having a blast in the snow! Thanks guys!
That was brilliant 👏 I once drive my A4 Quattro up a hill with fresh snow just over half that deep on a skiing vacation in Quebec and it performed amazingly too. That rally heritage is not to be sniffed at!
Oh yeah.. my 2017 Audi S3 has never gotten stuck in the snow in Minnesota.. this car also has only used all season continental extreme contacts with the 19” rim. Highest amount of snow I’ve used it with was 14inches. The only annoying thing is when things beep because the cameras are covered but it only happens when you’re at a stop. But yeah it crushes snow! Never question it.
That's an AUDI for you. Good system they have and the tires help too!
Quattros have always been among the best and certainly the best balanced at being exactly what they’re intended to be. My cousin had a 1987 Quattro Coupe GT on ‘87. It was great in winter but it was a great road car all year around especially in the curves.
if the snow would have been old and compacted he would have lost that front bumper and oil pan
RS3 has some special features compare to other models, like true vectoring rear axle with hypoid instead diff and clutch on each side of it, AOA said it even does overdrive faster rear axle similar to what Acura and Honda does, Honda has special hardware to make it happen, idk how Audi does it, Just as Honda although RS3 is front biased it can send 80% to rear wheels (Honda 70) which will make it rear wheel drive like feel
@@Chris-hw4mqhe said in the video the snow was old and that it was spring so the snow is less fluffy
When driving my TTrs, Auto mode works best for predictability in winter weather. I even get to swing the tail out and hold it a bit around corners if I want. It’s sad they didn’t allow the new 2023 RS3 in Canada 😢
Why they don't allow I wonder?
@@aknzortuk4027 the 5 cylinder engine didn’t make the cut for new emissions standards
@@kushing8 Just what I thought. Thanks 😊
Good news, they're bringing it back in 2025.
That car is awesome.
Pretty sure it's haldex not halidex.
THAT WAS REALLY IMPRESSIVE!!!
I've running those Sotto Zeros for the first time this winter. My first low profile snow tire and I am very impressed.
AUDI!! Thank you so much for this video! I have told people many times that ive driven Audi's places trucks couldnt go, and it's true. This is an RS3, getting around with no issues in all that snow, and it will smoke 99% of cars you see on the road in CO. I have always loved Audi's, and ive owned many of them. Great video fellas!
Awesome cars ! Have owned seven and currently have an A4 . Great snow cars as you can see ! Fun video !
You can hear the fun Roman is having in the RS3; that's how you know it's such a blast to enjoy the Quattro
Fun review. Glad to see it can handle the snow.
26 years in Colorado and the Hinsdale still shines through. Happy New Year!
Great to see you having fun with the qauttro in the snow :D
I’m not typically an Audi guy but that thing is SICK!😳👍🏻
Always watch your temp gauge if you're busting drifts in a blizzard to get home cus snow will pack the front end and cause an overheat condition.
Nonsense! Its German, the car will stop and announce, in a German accent, "Occupant, yoo vil now depart das auto unt remove obstruction to zee front of zee vehicle! Mach Shnell!"
@@groosbro1 Zee schnei ist for extra kooling. Ze schnei vill halp keep ze radiator shon küle
I had this happen last winter. We no longer live in Alaska due to medical reasons but last winter we got a ton of snow in our small town right before Christmas. My wife was out of town with the kids and I thought it would be fun to head out for a drive in the fresh deep powder. I was about two-feet deep on average and that did not include any drifts that were at least three-feet. I was able to plow through with ease but had over heating and had to stop at one point, back, and clear everything out. I also almost lost power because snow packed into engine bay in addition to the alternator. This was in an 04 Explorer. Darn thing had a decent system even with crappy all seasons.
Modern engine ECU's will pull power when it gets hot and give you plenty of warning at least!
@@27Zangle put the heater to maximum without A/C to help cool
I love fresh snow on trees... Beautiful!
Very nice of Audi to lend you the car, with snow tires, in quite a deal of snow. Impressive!! Confident!
Audi's are so fun in the snow! Until your wheels get packed with snow
Amazing! Reminds me of blasting around in the snow in my old 2008 VW R32. Good stuff.
Who'd have thought an audi with Quattro awd is good in the snow? Lol. My S6 and S8 with hakkapeliitta tires were amazing north of Toronto. My S8 had 20" winter tires and were amazing.
This quattro is very different from the quattro you're used to. But it only shows that you cannot go wrong with a vast majority of modern AWD systems when it comes to tough road conditions.
Happy for you but you made it sound like bragging more than anything else
Did you know, the modell name "hakkapeliitta" comes from "Hakkaa päälle!" It's a Finnish war chant. Yeah, I know, cool story bro...
Yeah, my tractor A8 4.2 TDI V8 also loves the snow :D
You could also try 235/55 R18 ones in winter. You loose really "directness" and the ride will be more wobbly on fast changes on directions.. but therefore it's much more comfortable (like on pillows), you spare your good rims, get probably even better snow performance and you can put some chains on them.. so get even in deeper snow :D
Regards from Germany
@Kilak I'm sorry you feel that me sharing my experiences is bragging. How can I share my experiemce without providing information on what I'm driving? Just stop
And that kids is why you put on dedicated snow tires , not chains or socks or cleats .
Love love love my Cadillac ATS in the snow! Awd with 50/50 weight distribution and snow tires is a blast!
I've done similar in my A4. Always nice to have a little fun in the snow. I've made it up steeper hills too!
I had a Dodge Magnum AWD R/T several years ago, the hemi engine made it awesome in snow, being low, and heavy made it so good in the snow!
Roman said it best , some of these cars are most fun in the snow🙃beautiful audii and nice driving Tommy😎
It sounds soooo good. One of my favorite cars made.
Colorado looks so beautiful
Great to see you guys having fun! Happy New Year!
Cool video and good on you for trying it but I don't think it would do so well beyond "virgin" snow. Here in Ottawa that snowfall would soon become compacted and rutted making for much tougher conditions and the need for actual ground clearance!
Yeah, when the top of the snow pack melts during the day and refreezes again overnight that's when the real challenge begins.
RS3 snow plow! Love it!
Awesome video! Love seeing these
If you really want to have fun in the snow, get a audi Q7 or Q8. All the ground clearance you need!!! My first winter in my Q7 and it's been a blast!!!! I sold a 08 megacab on 35" tires, that was a impressive vehicle in the snow, this Audi might be just as good!!!
Nothing makes Roman laugh like snow plowing!!!!!!!!! Its awesome.
Quite an impressive performance by the little Audi!
That was awesome! Seriously impressive and looked like a ton of fun.
i love audis especially this one. just wish i could afford the price and maintenance bill that follows them.
I have an ‘18 RS3 and I’m still trying to figure out what is this “high maintenance bill” thing is keep hearing. The maintenance is no different than my ‘11 Mustang GT.
😫NOOO！audi RS3 don’t sound like peasant’s v8, it sounds like v10, matter fact you watch RS3 vs R8/huracan drag race, if you close your eye you can’t tell the difference😉
Lol🤦🏻♂️
Very true. Uniquely a v10 sound. Just like an exhausted and tuned Volvo inline 5
Could easily spot the v10 if they are side by side
Having had the 5, the 8 and the 10, it’s nothing like that 10 at all!!
Wtf AHAHHAAHHA
It doesn’t matter if you have a base model car, performance oriented car, or a daggum truck. The appropriate tire for the season/conditions is what’s best. Sure you can rock all seasons with awd vehicles but a dedicated snow tire is the best way to go. Don’t be cheap.
And a good driver!
@@xxsekoxx Most definitely!!!
I love how even the day after the snow stops they don't plow the streets in your area. Around here they plow the streets within an hour or 2 after the snow stops and it really annoys me because I can't have any fun driving in the deep snow. I think I need to move to your neighborhood.
I have a ‘22 RS3 with 18” wheels and Blizzak WS90’s. Makes it a tank. Those sottozeros performed very well but you should see how it is with the Blizzaks!
My A4 has kicked ass in this most recent storm in Denver. These cars are built for German winters. It does better than my Chevy SUV’s, no joke!
In the late 70's I had a 914 with home deep spoiler that I didn't take off before the first snow with standard tires. Went thru 8 " and was a snow plow
Not sure how to do that should we email?
That's awesome..!! Love to see the roller test please.
Boy that looks like fun.
The real winner are the tires. Winter rated tires makes a massive difference in snow traction. I use Nokian WRG4.
Keeping momentum is Quattro's Forte. Seems the rs3 gained a lot by moving to true Quattro! Great video.... more Audi content please 🙏
It technically still doesn't have true quattro
Tomorrow we will see how well that Audi does in Moab.
If in the solid overfrozen stuff for extended days, clear out the wheel wells and gaps whenever it's slightly possible. gets caked in for low cars. or, you'll end up with unpleasing rub and new sounds!
Last week we had a big dump here in Burnaby, British Columbia and I went out in 6" of fresh snow to try out my new snow tires on my classic '98 Subaru Outback wagon - a set of Blackhawk Ice Prey branded tires from OK Tire stores, their in-house Chinese made brand - and they worked fabulous - and at $95 each, were a great value. The Subaru with 210,000 miles on it was perfect, and I went out to a big unplowed lot for some skids... with snow blasting over the windshield, it was great fun. I tried some starts and stops in the deepest snow I could, and starts and stops on some hills too. Everyone should do that (in a controlled manner) every start of winter, to explore their car's capabilities. Besides, it's great fun on sunny day!
Probably damaged the undershield or left it behind in that snow 😂
years ago we lived in Kremmling and I would strap a 6x6 to the rear and pull it around the driveway to pack down the snow w/ our trusty old a6 avant- quattro.
Had an Audi b6 Quattro and snow performance was great. It didn’t struggle once even on summer tyres 😂
Id love to see more cars tested like this
I would love to see how my 22 SEL Premium R Line 4Motion with every option except the roof rails would do in that snow!! My Mom’s 87 Celebrity Coupe used to go everywhere back home in Philadelphia with no problems. Sorry that I am critical sometimes with the channel but I know that you can do better content. Great Videos Thank You 🙏 Happy New Year!!!
Y’all got Ohio snow! Wet and heavy! It stuck to the trees and it’s a winter wonderland!
Roman had so much fun in there lol
Yeah, wait until that snow gets dens.
Then you'll need ground clearance.
Yes the Quattro with snow tires works well on the roads. I’d still take a 4Runner with BFG AT’s or Falken Wildpeak AT3w’s for really deep snow
I would take this Audi over a 4Runner in ANY conditions.
@@xxsekoxx of course - on road you mean. off road the 4 Runner definitely is better.
@@Amidat even off road. Just not too crazy of course.
Beautiful!!!!!! Would like to see it on slip test
Oh, Audi quattro (torsen) is so fun with fresh and deep snow. I have video on my channel from few years ago where I drive Audi A6 tdv6 in deep snow. Still smile at the memory.
Does it still use any Torsen devices? I thought they went to their own design (not to mention Toyota purchasing Torsen).
@@ALMX5DP No torsen here, I believe that torque splitter is a clutch pack - a very good one:)
Yea, I worded that poorly. I myself used torsen quattro, but I don’t know what this one uses. Seems to work though. Not a fan of haldex but probably the new ones work ok too.
Will the snow eventually damage the panel and paint though. I'll go with a truck.
This was fun to watch 😅
Did you end up with the engine compartment packed with snow?
Is the halidex system gone on all Audis now ?
Hey guys, is it current snow situation in Boulder? Wow, I wish I had so deep snow here in Poland 😋 Regards!
An Engineer hope it never snows in europe.
As cold as it is in the USA last week, it's so warm in Europe this week. Even ski-resorts in in the Alps have almost no snow.
@@redwhite_040
Warm in S WI (US) yesterday also 50 an melted alot of snow pack we had!
Great video :)
No more Haldex AWD ?
Wow cool. I would still prefer a Truck or SUV that still has better ground clearance. Anything more than 6 inches incase there’s ice underneath or big chunks in driveways. Wouldn’t damage the front bumpers. When wanting to sell it.
Iv'e got a 2023 RS3 and live in Maine, so drive it in snow all the time. It's decent in snow, but it's not as good as the other Audi models that have legit Quattro instead of the haldex.
Don't get me wrong, I love the car and really like the rear torque splitter for fun's sake, but it's not as good in the snow as other Audis I've had.
HOW COOL !!!!!!
Can I hire you guys to plow our block . Our snow plow in Canada doesn't do a good job
Pirelli snow winter tires on Audi quattro...
Audi knows their product to lend you one for this.
Why that’s nice to see the Audi We had a Audi 4A 2001 5speed all wheel drive. For two years till got wrecked somebody ran a red light
Its crazy how good audis are in snow its not even strugglin wow
Performance car with winter tires any day
Do they even plow roads there ? Why is there so much snow on the road
Fun in the snow till the belly pan gets packed with snow and breaks off and drags the ground, I have experience with that on my Audi.
You should do the worst snow car in Boulder. I can’t believe how many Toyota Prius’s are stuck in snow banks, around Boulder. They’re low ground clearance and they’re owners don’t put good snow tires on them. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stuck behind them.
It is because of the liberal fools that drive them....they have zero clue how to drive, much less in the snow
A problem I have had with VW group cars under these conditions are cracked under-body shields. Especially the front one under the engine bay. The cold makes the plastic brittle and the compacting snow presses up on the shield and breaks off the tabs. I would not do that with my own car.
tbh the saloon rly looks like an old mans car compared to the sportback... 3:08 for example
what is the exterior color of this audi rs3?
I had an F250 4X4 and my S4 buried in 4 feet of snow. The truck wouldn’t move and the Audi didn’t seem to notice there was snow.
I would love to see this car on the TFL Slip test!
I own one and live a town over from Boulder if they'd like to borrow it for a slip test.
do it 2 days from now after the snow has hardened into ice... and lets take a look at the front end.
German Quality 😉
Jeez Roman. You're breathing like Tony Soprano in one of those sex scenes. Holy moly
Had an 01 A4 2.8 Quattro and would take it out in the snow any chance I got. Not once ever got stuck, it’s what Audis are meant to do
Not Haldex on the 2022 RS3.
Nice tires and wheels. Potholes will destroy them, though.
This is my dream car
Yikes! thanks for something I would never ask of the RS3!
What do you think Quattro is for?
What color is that?
Badass!
Not true Quattro. Transverse mounted engine requiring a torque converter.
All fun and games till you smash a chuck of ice and you’re buying a new bumper cover and intercooler
Did this with a low car once, it froze up around the exhaust for like a week and sounded like the engine was about to fall out