2023 Audi RS3: A Small Sedan With Supercar Performance Numbers

[@RandyCRL]

Great review bro, been looking at a r3s for the longest time and have been trying to find one in that kyalami green

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

Thank you. I know. They're very hard to get allocation for... I waited for 13 months...

[@fzr1000981]

The dash insert isn't real carbon is it? Cant tune 8Y ECU yet

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

It is not real carbon fiber. It is a Carbon Atlas inlay. Bummer that we can't tune it yet. as it would be a BEAST.

[@pixeladventures1112]

That one you have is limited to 155 mph not 180, you only get that with the dynamic plus package

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

Correct. I mentioned that in the overview section.

[@pixeladventures1112]

@@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779 yeah my bad, I only watched like the first 15 seconds before I commented, great video. I’m excited to get my in a couple of months

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

@@pixeladventures1112 No worries bro. Super happy for you and getting your bad boy. What color is it and which packages did you get?

[@pixeladventures1112]

@@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779 I’m getting a used 8Y so whatever packages come on there, a lot of dealerships have either sold theirs or are doing a “market adjustment” and I’m not paying some stupid markup

[@_NB233]

Only thing is don’t like is the piano black, should of keept the flat bottom. And the old seats are better. 8V is better

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I personally wanted to keep the inside simple and not get carbon fiber trim. I agree that the flat bottom steering wheel would have been better. I haven't driven the last gen RS3 to see how its seats were .

[@ericmistral8392]

I had an 8V for almost 5 years and switched to the 8Y in exactly the same colour and packages. Waited also 13 months. I would say the 8Y is much better than the 8V both inside and out. The only things that I am missing is the gear stick, especially when you turn at an intersection and the engine sound which was a little bit louder. Great video.

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

@@ericmistral8392 I agree with you 100%. I love the overall design (especially the interior) and driving experience of the 8Y. I never owned an 8V but my friend had one and it's a great car but 8Y is much better except that it misses the gear shifter. I didn't notice the difference in sound but I take your word since you actually owned one. Thank you!

[@fzr1000981]

8V (stock) isn't better by any objective measure but people with the old car always say that

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

@@fzr1000981 I understand where you're coming from and also the owners of the 8V. As we own cars, we get attached to them and our opinions reflect that.

[@nickname1854]

I've got a 2021 RSQ3 that I've had from new, and I love driving it. It's basically the same specs but an SUV. We get them down under. A little bit of body roll as it's taller but you soon get used to it. It just wants to be driven on the back roads. It lives in Dynamic mode. We also have an SQ2 that I drove for 6 months while waiting for delivery and that is also a blast. Couldn't bring myself to sell it so gave it to the wife and she loves it.

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

I've always loved those RSQ3s and didn't like the fact that we didn't get them in the United States 😕. Yes, you're correct to keep it in the Dynamic mode😁. I had not heard of SQ2 as we also don't get in the United States, but it looks great, and I'm sure your wife appreciates it.

[@noonehere1793]

Sleepers are vicuna beige not FLAMING LIME GREEN 😀

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

Yes. This is definitely a bold color.

[@FarzadFeiz-y9q]

What a beautiful beast!

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

It is a very pretty yet fast car...

[@TheJohnmuzquiz]

Isnt it 155mph?

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

This one is only limited to 155mph but there's a $2500 Sport Plus package (I think that's the name) that will unlock it and can go 180mph.

[@kryptkat1]

Good stuff. I was very intrigued this whole video, maybe its because I also have an Audi =) Great review, thank you Ehsan

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

Thank you Kevin for your kind feedback. I'm glad that you liked it, and yes, by having an Audi yourself, you can find the information useful.

[@flexthem13591981]

Great color and awesome video!

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

I'm glad that you like it Amin especially since bold colors are not everyone's favorite.

[@dms1355]

Nice job, Ehsan. Great review of this fantastic sedan. I didn't know that the Sport quattros from 80,s bring that kinda of $s.

[@radridesbyehsanshirazi8779]

Thank you for your feedback Dean 🙏 Yes, they were homologation specials, and only 214 examples were ever built, so they're highly sought after, and that's why a good example can fetch high 6 figures.