2022/2023 Audi RS3 Review

[@ryanb8736]

Love my RS3. Favorite car I’ve owned in 35 years of driving.

[@speeddemonRS3]

Have you owned a lot of sports cars to compare it with?

[@atmartens]

This is a great car. 5 cylinders do sound amazing and I’m sure it drives well. I really, really wish they’d bring us a RS4. One of my bucket cars is the 2007 Audi RS4, but it’d be great if they could bring it back for us.

[@Sal_car88]

This video reminds me of why I subbed to this channel in the first place. Your enthusiasm and joy for a machine is contagious. You are the poet.

[@991carreras3]

So I'm in the market for the rs3 and after watching every vid in the last 4 wks i came across the best one yours! Not even the foreign guys were better than yours. That was excellent thanks for the ride.

[@991carreras3]

@Jack-fr9bk I'm going for the 2025.

[@gorpinofficial]

Nice review. As an owner, I can confirm it does have lane centering. It's activated by the button at the end of the turn signal / brights stalk

[@ALMX5DP]

21:12 yup I think as we age we start to develop more of that perspective, especially with how generally rapid cars are these days.

[@atmartens]

Yes. People got caught up in that so much but that’s only one part. Handling, cornering, and how you actually have to live with it are just as important.

[@kentharrington9307]

Dream car for a decade. Been in the 2012 then 2016 VW GLI (love them! Now 16 year kid has the 2016) awaiting opportunity to get my 2024 RS3. Got it 3 weeks ago! Unfortunately I’m with the with last stages of terminal cancer (got car Saturday morning and hospital Saturday evening again but got 2 launches in!) so I can’t drive anymore and wasn’t even at 1,000 miles. So, wife gets a new daily commute. This gen 3 2024 with the options is perfection, head to toe. I didn’t see him use launch mode and that shaves another .5 seconds, but he is spot on. It’s the emotional experience you get with it. The ‘18-‘22 gen 2 was great but needed a little more tuning. Well, you get that with this gen 3. Understeer has been fixed and all the little things tuned just right. Like he said, you will always WANT the curvy way home, but hit the RS button and back into comfort mode to get 33-34 mpg on straight cruise control highway. LANE centering is in full effect as well. Perfect daily commute with the standard hidden Audi super car killer. IF you’re able to get a gen 3 (‘23- ), grab it! Audi is full electric in 2030 and while there are rumors on a gen 4 RS3, I wouldn’t risk it. If Audi goes full electric in 2030, THIS will become a highly sought collectors car! Hope I can get one last exit of the hospital to enjoy this gem, and I’ll see all of you all on the flip side someday! Cheers!

[@kolbusfletchus]

Why are our comments and the noises we make in a good sports car so similar to that of a good spouse? “You can enjoy this every. single. day.” Crazy how cars are such an emotional thing. Love your reviews! Keep up the good work. 😊👍🏼

[@Overitall805]

Always looking forward to what you're working on next as well as rewatching your previous vids again and again.

[@Jcruzer70]

We could really appreciate your enthusiasm for this Audi. Great review!

[@danasampson818]

I own a 2014 Audi A6 with the supercharged 3.0. I love that car. This car would eat my A6 up in a heartbeat. I wish my A6 sounded half as good as the RS3.

[@Julian-nt5wh]

this Audi Rs3 is the best of the best👏👏

[@seinsmeld13]

Winter tires are excellent when used when the temperature dips below 7C.

[@cfstultz1]

Nice video. Thanks.

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Absolutely love the RS.

[@Mamo878]

Same 0 to 60 mph as a Porsche 959 and also with a turbo and high-tech AWD system. Except the 959 costs $2 million!

[@dennispeery5166]

Really love the RS3, wish they would bring us the hatchback version, I'd be all over that.

[@mharro88]

They do. We have it in Australia

[@willeh1947]

@@mharro88We get it, but the US doesn’t because Audi think the US hates hot hatches (which they sort of do with their sales figures)

[@mini2nut67]

My European dream car is the Audi RS3 wagon. Audi leadership, take a risk and import the wagon version.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Now you're speaking my language, Ryan. Although I'm always boasting about my love for Subaru as a brand(Which is how I found out in the early 2000s about you/your magazine) for decades. My other Love is for the Audi brand. Have owned over a dozen(Still own an Audi or two).. I currently own a B9 Audi S4(Rear Sport Diff, Dynamic Steering, Prestige packages).

[@Lebowski5000]

This was exquisite. Thanks, Ryan!

[@Jizzin10]

The car does have auto lane centering, there’s a button on the end of the turn indicator stalk that when short pressed will toggle the auto lane centering on/off. If long pressed, will toggle the lane keep assist function on/off. There will be green indicator arrows on either side of the cruise control indicator when auto lane centering is active.

[@Doc1855]

Great review Ryan, THANKS !

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Honda and Acura should make an AWD Civic/Integra competitor to the RS3, GR Corolla, Mazda3 Turbo, WRX, and Golf R competition. FWD doesn’t cut it for those that want to conquer winter snow and have 250-300hp fun year round. Golf R sales are still insanely strong.

[@GREG_R2]

They do.... its the Acura RDX

[@seinsmeld13]

My 2019 ES3 did not have the memory slots for the seats.

[@loneapple440]

A great enthusiasm and emotional grade type video. This is why I subscribe to this channel, high quality of video style!

[@ethenjordan2010]

Just can’t believe they don’t have a heated wheel or vented seats

[@jcarlton7368]

Contain your excitement Ryan. I don't understand why Audi doesn't bring the hatchback RS3 to the States. That would be my choice.

[@Moistnmeaty90]

It’s easy to understand. The RS3 hatch too closely resembles a station wagon. It’s a death sentence for any automakers profitability. Hatch’s and wagons continue to be a niche segment of the automotive industry that the overwhelming majority of buyers do not want.

[@Lovecars1218]

@@Moistnmeaty90in the Us maybe. People in Europe, especially in Germany (where I’m living), are actually buying a lot of SWs. I don’t know why Americans tend to buy a minivan before a station wagon

[@nlken7175]

EV car kills the fun in sports cars. Long live the sound of an engine to get the heart going.

[@bikerman6907]

Tru dat!!👍👍

[@figaro410]

I don’t know. I was in my friend’s Tesla last night and it was faster than any sports car I have ever been in. If you need noise just hum.

[@dennissmith7214]

Always some moronic kid saying smth stupid about noises, those are the same kids that I blow their doors off all the while their raggedy pieces of shot are making tons of noises and I’m two block down the road stopped at the next light waiting for them to catch up……pathetic! 😒🤭👈🏽

[@autocrossaholic]

Electric cars hit different. If you want the thrill of a loud engine just get a motorcycle. An Audi isn’t exactly a “I prefer the raw mechanical drama of an ice powered vehicle” kind of car. It’s an impressive sports luxury subcompact. It’s not going to keep people from buying an ev.

[@bikerman6907]

@@figaro410 its like being at a rock consert with all the mics turned to OFF If you need noise just hum😄😄

[@MATTHEWMBENBOW]

"emotional resonance" an often missed aspect! 👍

[@janoycresnova9156]

Would have been perfection with a hatchback or liftback style.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah it's cool we get something, but Europe gets the RS3 sportback which would definitely be my preference.

[@ThomasClinton-f3q]

Great review feel as if I am in the car I am getting one soon can't wait well done

[@Zanderthelab]

You should get one of these, Ryan!

[@lakkadakka]

Great video. I do have one correction, however. My understanding is that the AWD system is not rear biased, as you suggest. Rather, the AWD system is front biased, and can send up to 50% of available power to the rear differential. In Audi's "torque rear" mode, it can send 100% of the rear axle power (which is never more.of 50% of total engine output) to either rear wheel. There is no RWD mode in this vehicle. This is evident in the video when you're sliding around your back yard - please note that the front wheels are also spinning in that demonstration.

[@rahatchoudhury175]

I was looking for this comment. Audi does not make anything rear biased

[@lakkadakka]

@@rahatchoudhury175while true for the a/s/rs3, its not necessarily the case with Audis other cars. I believe that Audi switched their torsen-based s-cars to a default 60:40 rear biased split in 2006-2007.

[@rahatchoudhury175]

@@lakkadakka oh rly? thats cool

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

@@rahatchoudhury175untrue the R8 is absolutly rear biased. You can get it even as RWD only.

[@rahatchoudhury175]

@@haviiithelegogunner907 I stand corrected

[@speedfiend925]

0-60 in a tick short of 4 seconds on crappy all season tires and at a higher elevation. MIND BLOWN! 🤯

[@grizzlybaitak]

So much fun watching you have so much fun.

[@TheMeanmarine13]

@18:10 You sound like Matthew McConaughey from dazed and confused when you said "do I like it, yes I do" haha

[@hockey12394]

This is my dream car ! One day baby.

[@danielemorgia1952]

Ty , u got close to me and my 1994 Audi rs2 ... Any thoughs on the RS5 ? Ur going test that next ?

[@HuckThis1971]

I had a UrS4. Only listened to radio on the highway in cruise! Often turned down radio and dropped a gear to listen to that 5 cylinder!😉

[@LordStaind]

I was waiting for Ryan to utter the words, “Let’s take this off-road and see how it does.” Would have been great to watch.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

friend she has a S3 its a blast to drive

[@seinsmeld13]

Unfortunately this car is no longer available here in Canada. Therefore I have switched teams to BMW and gone with an M2.😁

[@genesishep]

Actually, the voice commands worked perfectly. You can say that the POI (Points of Interest) saved in the nav are lacking for not having your local shop but it did show you coffee shops as you requested and they were listed in by distance. And you can add your own in every nav system which would fix the problem. You would have to check what software is being used. I believe Audi/VW/BMW/Mercedes/Hyundai etc. use Here maps. Just an FYI.

[@MrLalasd]

I thought AUDI uses google maps

[@-.__.__.-Rad]

@@MrLalasd I think you're correct

[@genesishep]

@@MrLalasd Nope, Here Maps is owned by a group of automakers, VW being one of them. VW owns Audi and Porsche, they all use the same tech with slight changes to interface. Maybe you are confusing which maps are used when you use Android Auto? For a long time Here maps was one of the best options out there. It still might be for actual directions and map accuracy but their point of interest info is obviously behind compared to the others. Thankfully, POI's can be manually entered and saved so it's not a deal breaker. And of course you could still link your phone to use Apple Carplay or Android Auto and skip the built-in nav maps entirely since those systems use Apple Maps/Google Maps.

[@soulz23]

Sounds spectacular

[@pokerfred68]

Your poor lawn…worth every second though I’ll bet. Thanks for sharing.

[@zbomb33]

I would 100% be into this car if we got the wagon version. It's just not practical enough for me in the sedan form. So, I will have to pay double to up the game to an RS6 Avant or RSQ8. Ouch!

[@rjeezyc3077]

Appreciate this review. I’m torn between this and a ct4 v blackwing

[@7spdZ]

Hard choice man but either car is amazing

[@fzr1000981]

I was in the same boat...went RS3 because I think it will hold value a little better and more fun to drive. Also turned a faster time at C&D Lightning Lap. Considering a caddy CT5 (standard) as a daily, or ES350

[@pacattack81]

Engiiiiine 😎

[@autocrossaholic]

I know 99% of people don’t ‘need’ opposing pistons on the rear brakes, even with hard track use. But sliding pin calipers at this price- being unable to replace pads without unbolting the caliper for a track day-just seems like a bean counter’s huge mistake - I’d expect better for 68 clams.

[@mikefoehr235]

I have my doubts EVz will be as popular as everyone thinks. Owning a German car, the most eye watering experience is repairs and maintenance.

[@felipe_silve]

Slight correction, the Quattro in the RS3 is not a rear biased system. It's a front biased Haldex system that can send up to 50% of the power to the back when it needs to. In torque rear mode, it can send 100% of that 50% to any individual rear wheel. It's the same system as in the MK8 Golf R, albeit with different tuning.

[@ALMX5DP]

I thought the newer models changed from Haldex to the "Torque Splitter" system.

[@dannysolano2133]

It’s not haldex no more either it’s called magna and the RS 3 has its own specific shocks

[@felipe_silve]

@@dannysolano2133 I stand corrected. You're right, Magna, not Haldex.

[@fred2028]

Correct, max 50% to back. The front axle can't be decoupled from the trans thus always get at least 50%. Rear 50% can be sent all to one side, but rear will never get more than 50% unless front wheel has literally 0 grip.

[@-.__.__.-Rad]

@@fred2028 yes! also wider front tires to induce "rear biased" feel - great car, just a "tad" expensive:)

[@Zeratul199]

Is it really wireless Android Auto? I've heard its only wireless Apple Car play and wired Android auto

[@mallninja12]

I really like your new home 😄

[@1arry11egend]

Great looking car. $64k? Not sure of that price.

[@clerkp4933]

The average price of a new car sold in December was nearly 48k. That makes 64k a bargain. We are in a new world of car pricing and 64k for a high performance sports sedan is pretty reasonable.

[@deadstar962]

@@clerkp4933I agree. What this Audi offers is good for the price

[@doctorandrus]

at 6'1" how much head space did you have in driver's seat?

[@slats1987]

I'm 6'3 and I've more than enough room

[@doctorandrus]

@@slats1987 Thank you!

[@WrekEE]

come on Audi.. bring the hatchback to the US!!!!

[@andrewkomninos6818]

Really want one😂😂

[@tommarcell]

$64k damn…$104k drive away prices I’m aus lol

[@danielchiaravalle]

S4 or rs3?

[@BryanBarnhardt86]

Love it!

[@vagabond1776]

Love the RS3….too bad Audi got rid of their manual.

[@user-sd3rj6tl8l]

with the directions search it seemed like the distance away was descending not ascending

[@hmann4531]

It is most certainly an auto-centering adaptive cruise control. I would know as I own one. Not sure why you are stating that it is not.

[@autocross1013]

Yes it does. On the cruise control stick.

[@seinsmeld13]

I would have bought one of these if they were sold here in Canada. As they are not I bought an M2.🥵

[@rileywags]

What is the displacement of that engine?

[@ctg311]

2.5L 5 cylinder. This is literally half of the R8’s V10 engine

[@ColinRobinson666]

It's killing me inside that they stopped bringing these to Canada

[@Johnny-Five]

So, did you trade the Toyota in for one yet?

[@666.RS.3]

5:13 the way you use that piano black plastic it will definitely be scratched. Man just don’t touch it

[@hmann4531]

Love how almost all car reviewers are way above average in height so you can't even get a decent idea about the rear legroom.

[@bikerman6907]

It is rather strange that the driver is allowed to fiddle with the infotainment system while driving, but get a penalty when using smartphone, where is the logic...🤔

[@cheapercharlie]

oh that sound is orgasmic

[@jabbadahuttful]

Watch out where you are aiming that thing! Lol 😂

[@ejohnson3131]

@@jabbadahuttful You’re bad! 😂

[@KenCheng]

0-60 (in general) is nice to gauge by, but it IS overrated.

[@KenCheng]

29mpg on the highway? That's not realistic... I mean, I'm sure it can if you drove the speed limit... but 😉

[@videogazer801]

BMW M3 over the RS3 all day.

[@cowboy4299]

EV’s have no soul

[@219tochi3]

Just looked at one of these RS3. No way in hell I'm paying $70gs for that plastic junk box. I can't even get past the doors or the cup holder 🤮

[@tedantares2751]

Transversely installed engine and nose-heavy :{ At least, the engine block is made of aluminum, not of cast iron as in other Audis and Volkswagens.

[@-.__.__.-Rad]

this is the cheapest in the performance line-up on their brand, the other ones are longitudinal, better diffs... but still "nose heavy":)

[@speeddemonRS3]

​@@-.__.__.-RadDo research bud! Best engine, and best driving RS model ever besides the R8😂

[@-.__.__.-Rad]

​@@speeddemonRS3 I never argued that point - it is a great car considering the compromise, also that 5 cylinder is my favorite. Now, with your extensive research, I assume you're well aware all audi's are great not because of how sporty they are and how well they handle... But more so because of their design and their ability to offer a complete package, a balance between comfort-sport-practicality... Also, "best driving" might have to do more with how light this is, compared to the rest of the RSs - I really don't think that the orientation of the engine is the main benefit here.... So thanks for the suggestion, but just remember, when you mention "best" you should also mention "amongst audi" "best driving"

[@speeddemonRS3]

@@-.__.__.-Rad Points taken! Just thought you were bashing the car with your first comment!

[@tedantares2751]

It's BMW rival is the M2, not M3

[@drivingsports]

If only you could get the M2 as a 4-door in the USA.

[@fred2028]

I think the battery is in the trunk because there's no space under the hood, not for weight.

[@slats1987]

There's loads of space, I've never seen such an empty engine bay.

[@mharro88]

Perfection? Apart from the ridiculous price

[@ryanb8736]

Worth every penny. Plus they hold their value amazing. They stopped making them. Only 250 new ones were made.

[@mharro88]

@@ryanb8736 yeah not here in Australia. People are smart here and realise how easily Audi's fall apart.

[@ryanb8736]

@@mharro88 These cars don’t fall apart. Best built Audi car next to R8.

[@ryanb8736]

@@mharro88 I have 100k hard driven miles on mine. Been perfect and super reliable. Best car I’ve owned out of 100 plus cars I’ve had.

[@speeddemonRS3]

​@mharro88 like to hear yourself talk, or were you just being a troll lol?

[@PsyhoBelka]

the major issue in exterior is the huge front grille(

[@DRose2Fast]

This little thing is waaaaaay overpriced for what it’s worth.

[@germanengineering204]

Until you drive one it's a perfect little rocket 🚀 Depreciation will be non existent for this RS model! People are paying 20 to 30k over msrp in some situations I've heard lol!

[@autocrossaholic]

New cars in 2023 are all stupidly expensive. What makes this overpriced is what you get for the same money from bmw, Hyundai (yikes but ev6 ) or even per dollar a GR Corolla.

[@3lectronic0]

EV cars, electronic "hand brake", that tiny "gear shift" is a joke, they're ruining the fun of driving...

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah Ryan sure looks like he isnt having fun here.

[@theortegas5502]

Don't give the guy piano interior lol no one is listening

[@davidthomas9267]

Sorry no premium fuel for me!!

[@speeddemonRS3]

You can't afford a fast car!?

[@qiaoyuchen5332]

First🎉

[@mini2nut67]

I wish Audi leadership would import the RS3 wagon. It would be my #1 European dream car. FACT: the front tires are 1” wider than the rear.

[@dutchberry]

where was this recorded?

[@80s_crack]

Can you get the flat bottom steering wheel as an option in the new RS3? I always thought the previous gen RS3 had one of the nicest steering wheels but with the new generation I don’t like that wheel

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Got the flat steering bottom wheel in my new RS3, but mine's the sportback. In the UK you can option it with a carbon rear wing and side skirts. The round wheel is actually the same size, but just looks bigger and yeah, ugly. Sadly though, we don't get the red or green trim inside. Audi are just idiots. Buy a Merc and you can pick and choose your options.

[@mini2nut67]

The steering wheel looks out of place on this uber sweet sport sedan. It should have a flat bottom and be sportier looking. It’s the only thing I don’t like.