Is the *NEW 2022 AUDI RS3* the Best *AUDI* that money can buy?
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2022
- In this video, I'm driving the new 2022 Audi RS3. Saloon. I'm going to see whether this 400 BHP AWD 5 cylinder weapon has finally got the drivers car feel that the previous versions never had.
I take it on some B-Roads and in town to investigate.
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It’s a long video! But I hope you enjoy it 👍🏽.
More vids coming in the next couple of days.
Love the long vids bro👊🏼
Sid seems like the only guy who actually does a review of a car based on how it was intentionally designed and not what some reviewer was expected (which, in turn, leads to very great comprehensive run throughs of a cars actual strengths and why it does what it does).
Bravo sir on the awesome review, as always
I’ve watched a multitude of RS3 videos and this was one of the absolute best. Great description and feel for the car. Can’t wait to get behind the wheel in the future
Cheers for that! I’m glad you liked it 👊🏽
have you got it yet?
A proper in depth review Sid, loved it, keep it up!
That's probably the most in depth review of the new RS3 yet. Good work! 👍🏻
On point review, per usual. Much appreciated, Sid.
After seeing so many reviews of this car, this one felt way special. The info on hand here is awesome.
Really loved this content Sid. Well done mate.
Can’t beat late night London car journalism.. best kinda shots that make you want to go for a night city drive! Another great video 👏🏾
Great video a true car expert, was really enjoyable to watch and have your perspective on it especially comparing to previous gens 👍🏻
Mate you're an absolute talent with your reviews. I know for a fact you're going places and definitely have a bright future in the automotive/journalism industry. Brilliant review. Brilliant presentation. Subscribed!
Loving the workrate sid 👏
Nicely done Sid- the best real world RS3 review I have seen. Having had previous B5/6 S4 Audis I might have to give this a look- love that 5 cyl motor and proper handling in a convenient size car.
First time that I have watched one of your reviews Sid, good work mate. I ordered my RS3 saloon at 10am on the first day build slots were available - didn’t have a price and couldn’t spec it. None of that mattered, I knew I wanted one. I specced it as soon as I could and went for the Vorsprung in Kyalami green (I’m old and wanted lots of trick/ comfort bits and a Pan roof), I waited almost 12 months for the car. If you order one now, realistically, you are looking at closer to 2 years - possibly even longer given current world events. Even then, my dealer told me, you might not actually get one - due to manufacturing limitations and demand (caused by great reviews like this). I have been lucky enough to have some pretty sporty cars, but, this one is just in a different league given all that it can do. They are not cheap I agree, but this RS3 is truly epic. I just wish I could have specced the RS interior pack with stitching, and a few other bits, that matches the car colour - ridiculous that this is not available as an option in the UK. Anyway, subbed now and liked too.
Cracking review! The driver music still gets me
Lovely review mate!
Good to meet you that day of testing sid. That car is a beast. It does need a straight through stainless tho. Standard.. 😁 That did not want to go sideways easy in the dry. lol
See you next time bro👊🏼😉
Thoroughly in-depth review. Had me riveted 👍🏻
Love this format Sid, top work chap 👌🏼
I remember seeing you in that newham garage while i was on the bus looking directly at you 🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Only just found your channel thanks to you being on Jamie’s podcast it was great and also really look your vids. Great vibe with it. 👍👍
Cracking vid, well done. Lovely car too 👍👍
Very professional and informative video👍. I own a 2018 S3 and I’m thinking about buying the new RS3, you’re review is very helpful.
Great vid man!
Thanks bro 👊🏽
The last one of the legendary 5 cylinder. TOP review
Great video Sid!
Great video mate as always bro 😎
Great review!
You have a great way of doing car reviews, congrats you are much more thorough.
Something I’ll never have but great video Sid.
First non black optic I’ve seen and I think i prefer it. Nice spec, thx
Nice honest review.. I’ve seen other RS3 content, but Sid’s style suits his driving. Speaking of.. Where were the drifts? .. The car is equipped with a drift mode! .. A cheeky slide as most owners will do occasionally would have finished the review nicely.. Hopefully next time Sid! .. Good work though, thanks! 😀
This was said so well. The number one thing I notice in the RS3 is how fast the car actually is without feeling like it.
Great review! Did you prefer auto mode or using the paddle shifting?
Great review Sid. I have always been a great fan of that engine. I agree, the saloon (sedan) looks the best. I want one.
Nice vlog........I've ordered a base model in Glacier white with RS exhaust and comfort and sound pack for a modest mid 50k. Cannot wait after owning a RS3 saloon 8v. I don't think the interior is as premium but there's more tech. Lack of a shifter is a negative as is lack of extended leather pack.
OMG, Sid came to Plaistow 😱
Big up Newham!
@@SidNorth jheeeze 💯 Big up Essex too 👊.
Btw great video, very honest & vivid description on what the RS3 is like as a driving tool.
Keep up the good work @Sid North
Absolutely right I have the previous generation S3 8V and it gives me whip lash going over the bumps and pot holes on My farm.
Another cracking video Sid. Love the warble of the 5-pot engine but I am just not completely sold. Numb steering feel on a £70k (!!!) car is inexcusable and tbh that price tag for a hot hatch is daft. Also the whole dash is horrendous - given that it is just graphics why not give an option for dials? Really enjoyed the content though, even if I wouldn't buy one!
Love the Driv3r music
This car exhaust gets louder and performance gets better the more aggressive you drive it, madness.
Is that true that there is a front limited slip differential? I haven't been able to find that officially anywhere from Audi.
Yes
Fantastic soundbite from 2:30
Driv3r!!
Warra game
If the LC is like my S4 it’s only one tap of the TCS/ESC not a press and hold like other VW/Audi models
My fav car 100% much better looking than the other 2 Germans ..
I totally agree with you about the Rev counter the old round is much better! Don't know why they changed it! It's kinda deal breaker for me. I might change my mind but why Audi?
Does look nice in that colour etc
70 bag is very expensive
I find 60-70k bonkers money for a hot hatch. Good looking cars in my opinion though but even if I had the money I'm not sure I'd part with it for one of these.
The steering looks ultra fast with less than 2 turns lock to lock.
Driv3r soundtrack yo
Former RS3 owner here. Great review. As for launch control, mine was finicky too. Trick is press the brake pedal really F'N HARD, and it will engage. I'm glad to hear the new car isn't just a super facelift, I'm really interested experience the difference in ride quality because I didn't think the 8V was bad for what it was. Comfort was a little springy, but in auto it was compliant. I really wish they hadn't overcooked the interior design and that stupid rev counter needs to go, the old one was better.
Have one ordered. The new dial/runway design is atrocious. Hopefully they just update it and replace it at some point, but more likely that they put a nicer design on the facelift and charge more.
@@MTKOZ you should be able to change that dial in settings I have mine ordered too
@@vmanlol9158 yes the alternative is the silly angled bar thing like in a Lamborghini. Much prefer just the straight up round dial but I don't think it lets you have that display when in RS modes.
This was a sick review. I think I'd have one of these over a g80 m3
🤔
70k & no pan roof ? Someone's had their pants down 😂
2018 cupra 300 felt the best In comfort steering (personal preference) more feel to the wheel 😉 ...pure electric these days 😑
surely you mean power steering, and not that the cupra went e-stupid
I live in london and they are super rare
hows it compared to the new bmw m240i xdrive sid? giving the bmw is 10-20k better priced
A m240i is better being compared against an S3 surely ? … the BMW would still be cheaper but only by 4/5k
@@sba13 not performance wise. M240's are almost as if not as fast as RS3's now.
But not the same on practicality, then you actually need comparing to a M340i...
Iv got new 240i xdrive and must say I'm very happy overall and love the sleaker shape than rs3 saloon! It's pretty fast and will say felt as quick if little better than the new shape mercedes a45s amg it replaced The a45s was a more higher in rev range car where m240i xdrive has lot of power low down! Just always wonder still about how fast feeling the rs3 is than my 240i ! Should I wait for the m2 next year as deposit down or go try a rs3
@@i.s.3458 They're not faster than RS3s. I just traded my M2 Competition in for an RS3 two days ago, and the RS3 is even faster than my M2, which was faster than the 240i. The RS3 beats the 240i 0-60 by a half a second. (and sometimes more)
The 240i is a good car, but Sam Brown-Allan is right, it's much better compared to the S3.
I just picked up mine Monday. I'm still getting used to it, but it's a fun car. My biggest complaint is the lack of a legit gear shifter. I traded in a manual M2 Competition for it, so my natural position driving is with my left hand on the wheel and my right hand resting on a gear shifter, but there's just nothing there to set your hand on. I'm sure I'll get used to it.
first world problems lol
@@brencelt Also, you (him) should never rest your hand/arm on the gear shifter, unless you don't mind replacing your clutch or gearbox early.
Don’t buy unless you have a garage …… otherwise it might be a short love affair.
Why do you say that?
@@carlotlife5013 probably theft
You can go sideways in this one proper Sid
Who washed the car? You didn’t say.
Much prefer the previous virtual cockpit tbf
Cool guy
A45s is around £57k fully loaded with pan roof etc. Its one of the only cars at the minute that’s not losing shit tonnes of money instantly. For the price and what you get, the A45s is the better option. You can’t have a pan roof if you want the nicer wheels and better flat bottomed steering wheel. And if you get the Vorsprung you get the horrible wheels and the bus steering wheel. No compromise for over £70k.
Lovely motors but couldn't justify the price tag
Should I just get the S3 though?
No.rs3 ir nothing
Yes
Get sat in new M3 comp XDrive , puts Audi to shame .
FRON WEELS mechanical LSD? the first time i ma hearing this .??!!
I'll stick with my 2020
I like the saloon rs3 but I feel the interior is a let down.. Just a couple of badges with RS that’s it really.. 🤷🏽♂️
😍😍🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤💯💯💯
The top of range doesn't have flat bottom. That's how you tell if it's poverty spec or not.
Not necessarily, I've just ordered a carbon edition with the flat bottom. I'd rather have carbon than the gloss black. The wheels are nicer on the carbon edition and you also don't have to put up with adaptive cruise control.
@@200gmann definitely is. Yours isn't top of range
@@DaleSteel hahahaha there's always one
@@200gmann Vorsprung is top spec with everything.
@@johnguidetti5839 yeah I know that but not nicest. Prefer carbon and the wheels are nicer on the carbon edition. I've spec'd comfort and sound pack and the adjustable suspension. Car is how I like it now, not how you have to have it with vorsprung. Plus the comment of poverty spec is flawed as mine will cost more than a vorsprung
Nope. No proper LSD in front. Maybe some crap like xds. Some a45’s Did have front lsds.
I heard it had LSD in front now?
@@fzr1000981 nothing about it in tech spec. would think its a thing to mention. vw group uses e controlled mechanical lsd in front wheel high power cars.
I’m more of a bmw man
Way too much money for a 5 popper. Prices are insane. Audi is really gouging the public on this thing.
Who wana drift n race man will get dusted ......
You’re funny 😂
Am I the only person who thinks that £70K is a ridiculous amount of money. Yes a nice car and I own an Audi myself the quality I'm sure is great. But no way worth that sort of money.
100 agreed
If I saw that in my mirror I'd floor my m3 and dust it. I had the last gen saloon rs3 on passive suspension and there was nothing wrong with suspension. Infact it was good.
Keep dreaming lol
@@carlotlife5013 I think your dreaming. Rs3 same engine as last gen
@@DaleSteel did you really expect Audi to design a new engine? Why would they change it? The DAZA/DNWA is more then capable enough.
U might beat it, but not dust it, mate!
It looks so ugly it’s unreal lol
U need your eyes checked, mate!
Honestly, I think he just needs to change the wheels, and some coulovers, and it will look gorgeous
You're high AF😂
This car looks so trash imo
Get your eyes checked
You're out of your mind and can't afford a car with this price tag guaranteed 😂
@@speeddemon311 I own 3 Ferraris