It’s actually a shame you can’t fit this (DAZA) motor into cars like the S4/5or even the RS4/5 variants. It could be cool to have a 525-550hp variant in the slightly bigger RS cars too or the same tune for the Rrs3 but in the bigger S cars. They already do this with the 2.9tt variant of their EA839 V6. It’s found in the RS5 as well as the S6/7.
You and Automann-Tv are best reviewers. No empty talk, no any question on mind about your partnership with automakers. Keep your dignity and fairness. Congratulations
Current a3 (or RS3 like here) for me is like a modern version of a4 from late 90s. The size, the engine, the performance - it's all like it should be 😎
Este canal está a otro nivel 😈 y lo mejor es que como hablante de español, entiendo a la perfección el inglés de los presentadores. Muy bien en ese punto. Saludos
13:25 did I hear a turbo flutter there? But damn, the car looks great. While yeah, I'd preffer the old Steering Wheel, the exterior is more fleshed out and more tied together. Truly a dream car, my friend over at Audi in my country tells me he has two or three coming around the February time, so hopefully I get to try it out.
I had a look at one of these yesterday in Perth, Australia (I was just browsing, just brought a GR Corolla not exatly the same power as this beauty 😁) - It would appear we get these bucket seats too.
Just like the other packages that they rip you off on like the RS tech package.... Why the F would i be buying an RS model and having to add an RS tech package. Audis build and price stuff is a joke.
Just for fun I used the car configuration tool on the Audi website, and the 2025 edition Vorsprung starts at over £70 K in the UK! but wheels looked crap in my opinion. I changed to the black edition, as the wheels look much better, chose the orange colour, and it looked epic with those black tints. But adding additional options took it to over 70K, and that's without the adaptive dampers. It looks a truly amazing car but I don't think it will get me across the Dartford crossing any quicker lol.
You need to hold down the traction control button for a few seconds and it will allow you to hang the tail all the way out without intervention. I suspect that you tested it with stability control in "sport" mode (a single click).
Just a quick reminder. Those guys who force car companies to obey the regulations & emissions are flying with private jets, driving 50-70 year old Mercedes, Rolls Royces etc, eating steak multiple times a week, doing whatever they want...It's not about the environment, it's about the control.
Put deposit on one back in September to replace my disappointing 2022 M240i. Wish they would get their act together and start giving out allocations in the USA.
And I thought the Infinity’s grille was bad…….DAMN…..this one is OBSCENE !! I adore fine automotive engineering. I own and drive a Corvette and a Porsche Carrera. The Audi is in one of those finely engineered class of cars….but….BUT, I firmly believe that if your design work gets this far “off center,” it doesn’t matter how well they perform…..I’m not interested. “Not In My Driveway.” 😮
Thanks for the review! How does it compare to the new Cupra Formentor 333 ? In terms of driving, steering & handling. (not taking 5 cyl engine under consideration).
It must something people have, pre-saved in their brain that when they see something new, they just say: ''the old one was better'' without even thinking.
@@maximeparent3004or… people have valid reasons as to why the older one was better. I’m not saying I have an opinion either way, but just because it’s shiny and new does not automatically make it superior in every aspect.
Could you maybe also do 0-60mph for the folks across the pond on the west side? lol. Shouldn’t be a huge difference but 3.8s does not sound right, Joe Achilles did 3.4s 0-62mph on the hatch version for this model and 3.6s 0-60mph on the pre-facelift version.
Base price if this 5 cylinder Audi RS3 in UK is 60k. Instead, for value for money, purchase a 2019 shadow edition 6 cylinder 360 HP 500 Nm torque m140i with low mileage for around 22k, spend 5k on suspension modifications making it abot 90% of an M2 handling performance. Much more fun to drive as a genuine rear wheel vehicle compared to heavy all wheel VW golf R.
No one is cross-shopping a brand new facelift RS3 with an old M140 and a mod budget, totally different cars for different buyers. You may as well have said buy a shopping trolley and attached a few rocket boosters.
@V10Krazy I don't think you track cars then. Seeing as you have the worst v10 engine in history in your pfp it seems you're a bmw fanboy so obviously you'll choose the 1.8tonne tire shredding car. By tire shredding I mean it weighs so much that after 1 track day rip to the tires and brakes
@ Don't really care tbh, it's my dream car. If i get it, i achieve everything i've ever wanted, essentially. And why are you so negative bro. Could be anyone else on this platform you can pick on.
Difficult to compare , I guess the car was not run in yet , which fuel 98 or 102 (should make a slight difference) , tyre pressures (Audis high or low carriage setup ?, also launching in dynamic mode is quicker
So - how would you judge RS3 vs new S3 vs M3 vs M340i? (I am considering these cars as my new daily, where S3 is cheapest, M3 best but most expensive and M340i is a middle ground between RS4 and M3 and... new S5 came as almost perfect daily + long runs + a lot of comfort and lack of acceleration :) )
You’ll regret it 12 months after switching. The RCF build quality, power, sound; actually everything is better. The RS3, is just new trending, and German, which has been synonymous with terrible quality for years now. I get caught up in social media and releases as well, but don’t let your financial security and bank account suffer for a car that will immediately fall apart. Now if you want the RS3, keep the RCF and have the RS3 secondary. That’s what I want to do!
Mate, do you think this is worth an upgrade from the original 8Y RS3? My Mrs has one, and I have a A45s facelift, and for me, the Merc beats the Audi in everything other than low speed engine tone. Does this facelift make this variant more engaging/bring it closer to the A45s?
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Rate the new RS3 /10 ⬇️
8.5/10 ⚡
3/10 being generous
2/10
for what it is I'd say a solid 7
7/10
Please drive the 2025 M2. Curious if it actually received a power bump
This might just be Audi's best model because of how distinct it is, it truly offers something other car makers don't
A45, M2?
M140? Golf R?
@@noph6230 the new M140i is ass nobody buys it
@@enviro_400_life why?
@@enviro_400_life i agree, but still it’s there
Nice that a 5 cylinder car still being made for a hot hatch
we can call this a sedan at this point
@@mezo72271its also available as a sportback so it does count as a hatch
@@mezo72271 Limousine 😎
@@mezo72271 yes a mini sedan
@@mezo72271 Exactly.
Bucket Seats are gorgeous 🔥
More even when u think they were made for Cupra and they went to all vw group
They're rubbish. Very uncomfortable and £2,500 extra, yeah right Audi.
I love that this still has more than 4cylinders ❤👏👌🙏
It’s actually a shame you can’t fit this (DAZA) motor into cars like the S4/5or even the RS4/5 variants. It could be cool to have a 525-550hp variant in the slightly bigger RS cars too or the same tune for the Rrs3 but in the bigger S cars. They already do this with the 2.9tt variant of their EA839 V6. It’s found in the RS5 as well as the S6/7.
@@ivancliff2514want I really want is a supercharged v6 in the s4/s5 but sadly that’s long gone
@@nicholaswicks3077 I had one. It was tuned up and was great car!
I'm gonna lease a hatchback of this for the next 4 years - gotta drive an RS3 once in my life.
You and Automann-Tv are best reviewers. No empty talk, no any question on mind about your partnership with automakers.
Keep your dignity and fairness.
Congratulations
Great video bud. Love the track scene. Don’t know how the YT algorithm let me miss this one. 🚗💨
My favorite engine
Make the most of these as they will all be gone by 2030, if not sooner. Still enjoying my 8Y 😀
Thank you Audi for making this car, it’s been a real sh t year I needed this ❤️🔥
Fast pocket rocket
A shame piano black is still join the party
The sedan looks so much better
That's got to be a hot take for sure
Disagree. Bit more practical for sure
@@aguiii_filmsit’s not the sedan sells more then the wagon
EU: Most prefer saloon
USA: Most prefer hatchback
EU: Mostly hatchbacks
USA: Mostly saloon/sedans.
@@zaksampson8445 you cant get the hatchback in the USA.....
NOTHING sounds better than an Audi 5-pot. Man do I miss my 1991 coupe Quattro and 1995.5 URS6.
Fiat Group 2.0L 20V 5Cyl sounds better
volvo t5 sounds much better
S85 V10 😂
Both VR6 and W8 do, but this engine also makes a great sound.
@@weisskopfnope, it does not. That early 20vT from Audi still sounds better. The Volvo sounds great but not as good.
This is insane man autocar
Defenetly louder and it makes me happy!
Current a3 (or RS3 like here) for me is like a modern version of a4 from late 90s. The size, the engine, the performance - it's all like it should be 😎
Este canal está a otro nivel 😈 y lo mejor es que como hablante de español, entiendo a la perfección el inglés de los presentadores. Muy bien en ese punto. Saludos
very cool video max
J'ai halluciné en voyant l'essai sur circuit 😮 les sensations sont encore plus folle que sur l'autobahn
Audi is the best 💪
BMW>AUDI for *real, capable* drivers
@@KeyBrosUK its not the first of april kiddo
@@potato-1197 ok potato🤣stick to the safety of restrictive esc and haldex, leave the real driving and rear wheel drive to those of us with skill.
@@KeyBrosUK best joke i heard all month
@@potato-1197 you’re laughing so hard that you can’t refute any of it😁
Audis are awesome!!!!! I love them as well as mine 😅
In a straight line, yes
@@neil5242what? They glue to the road really well. I’ve an Audi A3 from 2022 and I can go crazy on curves without any fear.
@@neil5242 this rs3 is faster than the m2 around the ring so please stop with ur in a straight line comments
@andrecardoso6941 go and view a review from Chris Harris, Clarkson or Nedell about any fast Audi. They're blunt instruments 😂
@@mahmmoudalkhaled7331one trick ponies😂
Your name is Max 😎
Looks really fun. Maybe too small for me, but I bet if I bought it I’d love it
looks insane
Ik u were in Catalonia, bcs of the road test and the Castelloli Track
I just ordered exactly in red this Modell last week, with Panorama sunroof for my wife. Can't wait anymore hrhrhr
the fact that you can't spell properly has me very much doubting this
@@that-guy213there are People with Money but without Englishskills 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@that-guy213 sorry, German smartphone typing too fast. Better now.
@@noname-1122 and no arrogance. Greetz from germany
@@that-guy213 I can send you The proforma invoice. Yesterday I received the order confirmation. DT is march/25. What did I spell wrong?
Nice video Max, looking forward to The Autobahn.................👍
exhaust sound has improved alot
my new dream car
13:25 did I hear a turbo flutter there?
But damn, the car looks great. While yeah, I'd preffer the old Steering Wheel, the exterior is more fleshed out and more tied together.
Truly a dream car, my friend over at Audi in my country tells me he has two or three coming around the February time, so hopefully I get to try it out.
Delivery on April 2k25. Cant wait 🥰🤩🤩
I had a look at one of these yesterday in Perth, Australia (I was just browsing, just brought a GR Corolla not exatly the same power as this beauty 😁) - It would appear we get these bucket seats too.
Epic! Would've loved the RS3 i reckon but a GR Corolla is something epic these days. It nearly compares to the RS3 these days.
Bro your posting times are so on par 🙏
On par with what?
Dit is echt mijn droom auto. Alleen dat vijf cilinder geluid al.😎
Maar dat stuur dat kan echt niet. Dat oude stuur is veel mooier.
I like it 😩😍
What the hell have they done to the front 😂
lord that steering wheel hahahaha. £60k for that wow
I love Audi ❤️
Looks far nicer than the standard A3
those exhaust tips are criminal
Thank you for pointing out it’s not really made for drifting. Watching other reviews I started considering it, but I need my car to properly drift.
Nice cars!
Die schnelle Dame Audi sager vi🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Rs3 my brudaaa
+ for the final sound upgrade.
I bet those RS sport seats alone gonna be an add on package for like $3k, just like on the M3.
It probably won’t be available in America tbh.
@onixfromliberty these RS seats are available in America already with the RS6 Avant and the RS5 but package options to add to your build list.
@@fadmap9676 I didn’t know they were on the rs5. Thanks for the info, hopefully it’ll come on the rs3 for my 25 Build
@@onixfromliberty If not, you can try to pick up two used seats from a Cupra as you get these seats in the Formentor and the Leon since 2022
Just like the other packages that they rip you off on like the RS tech package.... Why the F would i be buying an RS model and having to add an RS tech package. Audis build and price stuff is a joke.
Just for fun I used the car configuration tool on the Audi website, and the 2025 edition Vorsprung starts at over £70 K in the UK! but wheels looked crap in my opinion. I changed to the black edition, as the wheels look much better, chose the orange colour, and it looked epic with those black tints. But adding additional options took it to over 70K, and that's without the adaptive dampers. It looks a truly amazing car but I don't think it will get me across the Dartford crossing any quicker lol.
thanks god they got rid of the fake vents on the rear bumper
You need to hold down the traction control button for a few seconds and it will allow you to hang the tail all the way out without intervention. I suspect that you tested it with stability control in "sport" mode (a single click).
Would love those new Buckets in my current RS3
wtf the sound of the track part is very good with the different recording setup
bro the steerinwheel xDDDDDDDDDDDDD
The Sabelt Bucket Seats from the Formentor now finally made it into every single Audi RS Model 😀
👍 Very Beautiful 👍
Just a quick reminder. Those guys who force car companies to obey the regulations & emissions are flying with private jets, driving 50-70 year old Mercedes, Rolls Royces etc, eating steak multiple times a week, doing whatever they want...It's not about the environment, it's about the control.
Put deposit on one back in September to replace my disappointing 2022 M240i. Wish they would get their act together and start giving out allocations in the USA.
18 month wait for mine in the UK, so wait your turn pal.
Max, was that the optional performance exhaust or the stock exhaust?
This vs m3 xdrive? Considering both but the dual clutch on the rs3 has me intrigued over the zf8 in the bmw.
I’m thinking the same mate have the current rs3 8y thinking to upgrade to this model or maybe the rs4 comp or bnw m3
I would definitely choose G80 M3cx If I had the money. RS3 is much cheaper but I wonder if it will feel too much of a FWD car
@@Rumblingbelly bmw is a car for non car people that pay for the badge
And I thought the Infinity’s grille was bad…….DAMN…..this one is OBSCENE !!
I adore fine automotive engineering.
I own and drive a Corvette and a Porsche Carrera.
The Audi is in one of those finely engineered class of cars….but….BUT, I firmly believe that if your design work gets this far “off center,” it doesn’t matter how well they perform…..I’m not interested.
“Not In My Driveway.” 😮
Thanks for the review! How does it compare to the new Cupra Formentor 333 ? In terms of driving, steering & handling. (not taking 5 cyl engine under consideration).
Nice car
RS3 8V limo 2017/2018 is the best looking and sounding RS3 ever 🙌🏼
8V was lame. Looked too soft, crap interior, poor brakes and didn't handle. I owned one. You were saying... LOL.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🚀
5:39 Pops and bangs while starting the car? Hell yeah...
I like the older rs3 body a lot more
Understeeeeeeeeeeer
the vz5 is way more intimidating.
So many of the features on the cars we see are (very expensive) optional extras. Go and try pricing this car with all the carbon, for example.
Your channel is one of the few that always pleases with quality. The information is presented clearly and professionally. Keep it up! ♀️🍁⌨️
Older generation looks way better imo
gotta agree, interior is wayy better and it has real exhausts unlike this one, also how did you get here cs2 youtuber
finally someone with same opinion
It must something people have, pre-saved in their brain that when they see something new, they just say: ''the old one was better'' without even thinking.
@@maximeparent3004or… people have valid reasons as to why the older one was better. I’m not saying I have an opinion either way, but just because it’s shiny and new does not automatically make it superior in every aspect.
@@YourPepsiDrinkthe only gen that had real exhaust was rs3 8p all the rest was oval exhaust tips with 4 exhausts in it
It is still an Audi 😂 As a BMW fanboy, I'm glad for the Audi drivers that the 5-cylinder is still alive
Прекрасный мотор и машина!
I love Audi this will be a car I own one day absolute best machine
Fucking love those Rims jeez
Could you maybe also do 0-60mph for the folks across the pond on the west side? lol. Shouldn’t be a huge difference but 3.8s does not sound right, Joe Achilles did 3.4s 0-62mph on the hatch version for this model and 3.6s 0-60mph on the pre-facelift version.
Go metric USA!
@@jareknowak8712 I agree, USA has got it all wrong, lol. The units don’t make sense at all, it’s stupid.
0-60 = 0-100. road conditions, measuring tool, Tyres etc…
Is automani same guys channel or what? same cars. same road. same stuf
sweet
Base price if this 5 cylinder Audi RS3 in UK is 60k. Instead, for value for money, purchase a 2019 shadow edition 6 cylinder 360 HP 500 Nm torque m140i with low mileage for around 22k, spend 5k on suspension modifications making it abot 90% of an M2 handling performance. Much more fun to drive as a genuine rear wheel vehicle compared to heavy all wheel VW golf R.
No one is cross-shopping a brand new facelift RS3 with an old M140 and a mod budget, totally different cars for different buyers. You may as well have said buy a shopping trolley and attached a few rocket boosters.
A lot more car enthusiasts would buy it if it was a manual transmission
Sedan 👍
Техника Однако👍
I dont get how some prefer this over the hatchback. Even why they even sell it. Looks so silly. Hatchback I get however
Hey, is it louder than the pre-facelift 8Y RS3?
Can you please compare it to M340i and M2?
A45 would be closest competitor
looking at the steering wheel i know like it a lot more than when they showcased it (audi still had better steering wheels tho)
What would you rather have this or an M2 ?
M2 😂, 5 Cylinder sedan is nice though. Like a baby and updated E60 M5
@@V10Krazy boat 😂
@DudeThedudesky I like boats, especially ones with 4 wheels
@V10Krazy I don't think you track cars then. Seeing as you have the worst v10 engine in history in your pfp it seems you're a bmw fanboy so obviously you'll choose the 1.8tonne tire shredding car. By tire shredding I mean it weighs so much that after 1 track day rip to the tires and brakes
@ Don't really care tbh, it's my dream car. If i get it, i achieve everything i've ever wanted, essentially. And why are you so negative bro. Could be anyone else on this platform you can pick on.
Is the S3 (4 cylinder) a better driving machine?
This car looks better than other models of Audi.
What racetrack is that one ?
Look at those tyres, they are round 😂
Whats the Price ?
Sedan looks much much better than the hatchback version
AMG A45S then please!!!
Its slower
Difficult to compare , I guess the car was not run in yet , which fuel 98 or 102 (should make a slight difference) , tyre pressures (Audis high or low carriage setup ?, also launching in dynamic mode is quicker
❤❤❤
So - how would you judge RS3 vs new S3 vs M3 vs M340i? (I am considering these cars as my new daily, where S3 is cheapest, M3 best but most expensive and M340i is a middle ground between RS4 and M3 and... new S5 came as almost perfect daily + long runs + a lot of comfort and lack of acceleration :) )
M3 is clearly best if you just have enough money.
Thinking about replacing my RC-F with this car. Im going to miss the naturally aspirated V8 though. Is there a lot of turbo lag?
You’ll regret it 12 months after switching. The RCF build quality, power, sound; actually everything is better. The RS3, is just new trending, and German, which has been synonymous with terrible quality for years now. I get caught up in social media and releases as well, but don’t let your financial security and bank account suffer for a car that will immediately fall apart. Now if you want the RS3, keep the RCF and have the RS3 secondary. That’s what I want to do!
Keep the RCF. Except you want to mod the Rs3.
Next time show the overall view of the car first.. Then you can do close up focusing on each part...
Mate, do you think this is worth an upgrade from the original 8Y RS3?
My Mrs has one, and I have a A45s facelift, and for me, the Merc beats the Audi in everything other than low speed engine tone. Does this facelift make this variant more engaging/bring it closer to the A45s?
The rs3 8y already beats the merc. But it's just down to personal preference