So the rear diffuser, and that carbon piece around it is stunning. Style of the shift unit is also a nice upgrade. Upgradable bucket seats is a nice option. Don't know if that's coming to the US. Do not prefer the headlights style. The 8y headlights were nicer with the checkered flag in the bottom square portion. And the steering wheel is horrendous. Overall I'd say if you can get the car at MSRP, it's a worthy upgrade over the 24. But the odds are, they're going to be asking at least 10K over MSRP and probably 12 month wait if not longer. I just got a 2024, and was able to finagle $6,000 off MSRP. I'm happy with my choice
@@rohribohri Ordered mine exactly 6 Weeks ago (14.09) planned final production day is feb 14 from there on 3-4 weeks to get an appointment for the actual delivery of my car so its AT LEAST 6 Month if nothing dramatic happens til then so if you ordered last week you gonna get it march or more likely april sadly, but hopes are up maybe we both get lucky and we get them earlier :) (arkona white sedan with panoramic roof too, it feels like waiting for chrismas and easter together :D )
@@Bloodreav3r hopefully we wait not so long. There is big trouble in Germany in whole automobile industry. So they want earn money, let's work faster. :)
Flat bottom steering well and new integrated dash. A lot sleeker than the last iteration. I like it. Some reservations about the back fascia. Sonos sound, nice. I love B&O, but I imagine that the Sonos system might have better connectivity with years doing it. Looking forward when we are able to order one in the States - might be a while.
The Sonos will only be the speakers and maybe, just maybe the amp / processor just like the cheap paper cone B&O’s, neither of which is actually “ premium “ but the take up will be extreme,y high at the ridiculous inflated pricing because marketing is powerful. The infotainment is made by OEM’s to Audi, not Sonos or B&O and yes, I know this to be a fact. The only reason people think these systems sound good is dsp and eq not the quality of the drivers.
When they open the hood and you see the "old" bright silver 3D rings logo one the engine, you realize just how crappy and low class the new flat rings logo on the nose of the car (and elsewhere) looks - what were they thinking?????????? New steering wheel looks really cheap as well! A real shame as the rest of the car looks pretty good!
Yea the silver rings surrounded completely by carbon fiber and the rings on the front look completely fine. The steering wheel might be the only negative but it’s really not that bad at all and still looks good. Everything about the car is just about perfect. Wait 2 years for people to be praising it just like the last rs3.
One of the things i loved about the older gen s/rs3"s was the body lines and how clean everything was. This is just way too busy (for me), so these have taken a step backward in design, in my opinion.
The enormous front grill in all black plastic makes it look like a KIA. Audi's new a5/s5's exterior is a step in the right direction and I hope the next gen rs3 gets that treatment. Although what Audi is doing with their interiors is questionable 🤔
Not bad looking. I don’t love the front end. Sounds ok. No electric seats? That’s a joke. I’d probably take the new Golf R 8.5 edition over this car. A Sonos audio system? No thanks.
i dont like it as much as the previous generation, it got softer and is trying to go for a more luxurious look opposed to an aggresive stance. The diamond grill feels out of place in terms of visual language and the rear bumper is too generic.
@amiller2121 that type of complacency is how you get what the market is now. I'll just vote with my wallet by keeping what I have. Audis are gonna be on discount soon with these sales numbers.
No sunroof. Non-electric seats. Trunk without electric automatic closing. Poor interior lighting. I don't understand these savings! It could be a sports car with premium refinements!
I think it has ambient lighting. My main issue is the seats. No ventilated option or colors besides stitching. We don't even get the option of the carbon seats in the US and they look awesome.
@@CharlesSandoval-x4u RS3 only has interior lighting in the doors and footwells. There is no ambient lighting in the center console. Compare it to BMW and you'll know what I'm talking about...
@knight2425 I'm well aware. I installed an upgraded dog bone mount in my 2020 when i went to stage 2. The NVH did increase, and the engine was more stable. Now im stage 3, the engine and trans mount are a total necessity to upgrade.
@03blkss Like all cars when you push more power out of the drivetrain you are going to upgrade things like this so I don't get the point of trashing the factory motor mounts when you are up to stage 2 or 3, you don't seriously expect the manufacturers to sacrifice the comfort just so you can save a few bucks when you start mods?
@knight2425 Stage 2 and 3 are way different animals. Heck, people trash factory motor mounts STOCK all the time. Of course, it's all about reliability and comfort from factory captain obvious. No one in their right mind should expect manufacturers to "sacrifice" comfort for more rigid parts. That's why the aftermarket world exists.
@@jonlikesplanes because after owning 5 Audis in my opinion the company is going backwards in every sense and that's why they are bankrupting Volkswagen. The biggest Factor but not only is the fact that they locked the ECU and owners can't even tune their own car. Pretty darn pathetic and a shame because I used to love that brand. You can read all about it on the internet and the closure of the Wolfsburg factory and the layoffs of thousands of workers is such a shame.
The RS3 is quickly becoming my goal car for when I turn the big 6-0 next year. Red is beautiful and those rims..! Really great video 👍
I'm starting to think the same thing for my 5-5 next year.
@Mrbobcat7 no way! I've been thinking about it for my 50th next year. I guess we all age well when it comes to taste in cars n goals.
@@Mrbobcat7 I'm thinking the same for my 3-5
The name of the color?
@@benoitblandy6084progressive red
Software, downpipes amd exhaust with an intske and turbo inlet elbow and this is one of the most amazing cars you'll ever drive.
So the rear diffuser, and that carbon piece around it is stunning. Style of the shift unit is also a nice upgrade. Upgradable bucket seats is a nice option. Don't know if that's coming to the US.
Do not prefer the headlights style. The 8y headlights were nicer with the checkered flag in the bottom square portion.
And the steering wheel is horrendous.
Overall I'd say if you can get the car at MSRP, it's a worthy upgrade over the 24.
But the odds are, they're going to be asking at least 10K over MSRP and probably 12 month wait if not longer.
I just got a 2024, and was able to finagle $6,000 off MSRP. I'm happy with my choice
The rear end is sick. It might be the nicest rear end of any Audi besides the R8
wonderful car, ordered it already last week. exactly same but with pano! :) cant wait to drive this monster!!!
How long of a wait ? You in the USA ?
@@vegmanwrx2221 Germany. Delivery date march/2025. I hope to get it earlier :)
@@rohribohri Ordered mine exactly 6 Weeks ago (14.09) planned final production day is feb 14 from there on 3-4 weeks to get an appointment for the actual delivery of my car so its AT LEAST 6 Month if nothing dramatic happens til then so if you ordered last week you gonna get it march or more likely april sadly, but hopes are up maybe we both get lucky and we get them earlier :) (arkona white sedan with panoramic roof too, it feels like waiting for chrismas and easter together :D )
@@Bloodreav3r hopefully we wait not so long. There is big trouble in Germany in whole automobile industry. So they want earn money, let's work faster. :)
come fetch me bro let's go for a ride in that beast😭😭
Noo! What happened to headlight that says "R S 3"? 😢
Flat bottom steering well and new integrated dash. A lot sleeker than the last iteration. I like it. Some reservations about the back fascia. Sonos sound, nice. I love B&O, but I imagine that the Sonos system might have better connectivity with years doing it. Looking forward when we are able to order one in the States - might be a while.
What do you mean about the integrated dash?
The Sonos will only be the speakers and maybe, just maybe the amp / processor just like the cheap paper cone B&O’s, neither of which is actually “ premium “ but the take up will be extreme,y high at the ridiculous inflated pricing because marketing is powerful. The infotainment is made by OEM’s to Audi, not Sonos or B&O and yes, I know this to be a fact. The only reason people think these systems sound good is dsp and eq not the quality of the drivers.
Not in the states, maybe Canada if you are lucky.
Nádherné
I like the color
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Rear looks way better than the previous plastic inserts but the wheels and front so so
When they open the hood and you see the "old" bright silver 3D rings logo one the engine, you realize just how crappy and low class the new flat rings logo on the nose of the car (and elsewhere) looks - what were they thinking?????????? New steering wheel looks really cheap as well! A real shame as the rest of the car looks pretty good!
Yea the silver rings surrounded completely by carbon fiber and the rings on the front look completely fine. The steering wheel might be the only negative but it’s really not that bad at all and still looks good. Everything about the car is just about perfect. Wait 2 years for people to be praising it just like the last rs3.
That rear diffuser how much that look sick as.
as a mafia. i love audi.
One of the things i loved about the older gen s/rs3"s was the body lines and how clean everything was. This is just way too busy (for me), so these have taken a step backward in design, in my opinion.
I can definitely say this rs3 looks better than the new s5 and a5 👍
edit: I was wrong :( I change my mind.
Rs5 is still coming
@@lwandondimba6566 true, but the rear lights ruin it all
@@infamousg00ber12what's wrong with the rear lights? They're the same as the 8y aren't they?
@Daveyboy_RS3 idk I just don't like the way they're connected to each other.
@@infamousg00ber12 You're talking about the actual shape of the tail lights, or the way they look when they're lit up?
What were they thinking with that steering wheel?! The seats are something special tho
Great looking car.
It will pass anything apart from a petrol station 😂
To be fair. It won't take 20 minutes (if you're lucky) to charge it up to 80%. 😂
Bucket seats now available on the UK
Everything in that car is awesome. It's a nice road worthy rally. 💪🙏💙🤩
Centre of that steering wheel looks cheap but at least it is squared off finally at bottom
Creo que los que lo critican es porque no lo pueden comprar😂
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The enormous front grill in all black plastic makes it look like a KIA. Audi's new a5/s5's exterior is a step in the right direction and I hope the next gen rs3 gets that treatment. Although what Audi is doing with their interiors is questionable 🤔
It seems red is not an option on 2025 Audi’s here in Norway.
Can they be special ordered? If anyone knows, i would appreciate if you let me know🙏🏻😊
Amazing car but make exhaust tips real again how are we still allowing companies to do this
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The 2023 and 24 were not sold here in Canada. Will this finally return to Canada for 20025? I hope it does. Cheers🍻
It is confirmed.
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In Turkiye
Audi A3 price is 82.000 $
Audi S3 price is 150.000 $
Audi RS3 price?
are you serious? 2025, RS line and MANUAL steering wheel and chair adjustment?
Weight savings lol. Go look at the M4 CSL and hurican STO seats and steering wheel.
You have option with comfy seats and electrical
These are the optional bucket rs seats
Back to the better drink holder im selling my 8y 23 to bye 25 8?
Andi Q5 in 🇬🇧
Why did I watch this i knew in the back who ever is more then 5ft5 is gone be packed like tin of sardines no space for slim people
I mean no duh, it's the same size as the a3...it's literally their most compact car in the US market (now that TT is gone)
Why engine shaking while throttle
That is normal - the torque being produced rotates the engine block on its mounts.
More money, less car… what a time to be alive
Less?
Less??? Bro you get a 5 Zylinder! That alone is worth the money.
@@phil_zupra_b5880yeah but the 8v rs3 was better
Bro why would they change the steering wheel. It looked much better before
Ermoso
5:56 BURRP!
You are not taking us serious, you drive a red RS3 then a Green RS3 hatch
Audi come sempre crea auto anonime ! Meglio una Ford che una Audi !
Manual seat and steering column adjustment? Cheapskates! Plasticky interior too
That black bumper piece is still hideous.. c'mon Audi
No it's not. I love that contrasting parts. Looks sporty.
@TheEryk03 Yeah til you look at it from the side..
Why dont you try and slam everything a bit harder champ
Not a fan of that steering wheel
Ugly asf
Not bad looking. I don’t love the front end. Sounds ok. No electric seats? That’s a joke. I’d probably take the new Golf R 8.5 edition over this car. A Sonos audio system? No thanks.
These are the performance seats carbon fiber
You can still choose the regular sport seats if you want an electric control
i dont like it as much as the previous generation, it got softer and is trying to go for a more luxurious look opposed to an aggresive stance. The diamond grill feels out of place in terms of visual language and the rear bumper is too generic.
This is 2025? Wtf
Audi is driving us die-hard fans away with ridiculous choices, just like VW.
Be happy this car is still offered
@amiller2121 that type of complacency is how you get what the market is now. I'll just vote with my wallet by keeping what I have. Audis are gonna be on discount soon with these sales numbers.
@@dubsessed9790Perfectly said and i second you.
Das Lenkrad ist Katastrophal. Beim Franzosen abgeschaut
First thing I'm doing when i get mine....changing the steering wheel. its gross.
Looks like a wrx
No sunroof. Non-electric seats. Trunk without electric automatic closing. Poor interior lighting. I don't understand these savings! It could be a sports car with premium refinements!
I think it has ambient lighting. My main issue is the seats. No ventilated option or colors besides stitching. We don't even get the option of the carbon seats in the US and they look awesome.
No need when your car goes 0-60 in 3 seconds. 🤷🏽♂️
And the lighting is definitely not poor
@@CharlesSandoval-x4u RS3 only has interior lighting in the doors and footwells. There is no ambient lighting in the center console. Compare it to BMW and you'll know what I'm talking about...
It a proformance car not a fucking tela
Wow, Audi messed up the RS3😢 IMO inside is cheap looking.. Also the rear end is ugly...
Whaaaat an uuuugly steering wheel. 🤢
Newer and more expensive the cars get they look more cheaper and tacky they look
Wtf? Why did they change the body from the 2023? Am I hallucinating? Looks like an s3 with weird bumpers. 🤷♂️
It doesn’t look like a s3 at all. Compare this to the 2023 rs3 and you will see that they look very similar.
アウディって何故か安っぽく見えるなぁ〜😅
What a boring and plain side profile. 8V looked better.
Heckklappe mechanisch schließen 😂
Black Audi emblem so ugly, classic silver is better
Looks very cheap and plasticky.. German cars never used to look that way 😕
Steering wheel is HORRIBLE, no its more than that. Absolute disgrace🤮
Damn even the BRAND NEW and STOCK engine rocks pretty bad. The factory motor mounts are trash when going stage 2 and up.
That’s what a dog one upgrade is for but stiffening it up gives a harsher ride hence why from factory it is the way it is
@knight2425 I'm well aware. I installed an upgraded dog bone mount in my 2020 when i went to stage 2. The NVH did increase, and the engine was more stable. Now im stage 3, the engine and trans mount are a total necessity to upgrade.
@03blkss Like all cars when you push more power out of the drivetrain you are going to upgrade things like this so I don't get the point of trashing the factory motor mounts when you are up to stage 2 or 3, you don't seriously expect the manufacturers to sacrifice the comfort just so you can save a few bucks when you start mods?
@knight2425 Stage 2 and 3 are way different animals. Heck, people trash factory motor mounts STOCK all the time. Of course, it's all about reliability and comfort from factory captain obvious. No one in their right mind should expect manufacturers to "sacrifice" comfort for more rigid parts. That's why the aftermarket world exists.
@@03blkss Then what was the point of your original post?
Scrap metal
And what car do you have.
@@jonlikesplanes Had the V & Y RS3's. Traded in the Y for Golf R mk 8 manual and garage queen is a 997 turbo manual ;)
@@mrcman00 why did you call it scrap metal when you had a rs3. This rs3 has improved body lines compared to the last gen one.
@@jonlikesplanes because after owning 5 Audis in my opinion the company is going backwards in every sense and that's why they are bankrupting Volkswagen. The biggest Factor but not only is the fact that they locked the ECU and owners can't even tune their own car. Pretty darn pathetic and a shame because I used to love that brand. You can read all about it on the internet and the closure of the Wolfsburg factory and the layoffs of thousands of workers is such a shame.
@@mrcman00But you are totally wrong. This RS3 handle miles better than the old one.
Nee, ...ich bin und bleib old school fan!
Analog statt digital!.sry...
Ich werde mein B5 RS4 bj. '01 NIE abgeben ...
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OMG Amazing fabulous nice car awesome wonderfull ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍😱😱😱💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾
Trop gaged beaucoup de plastique tableau de bord nul !!! Volant ressemble a rien !!!!👎👎👎👎
Mejor tu Dacia
@@Tony_Montana380 si si molto meglio 😉💪👍
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