2023 Audi RS3 (inc. 0-100, autonomy & reverse speed test) review: This 5cyl engine is unreal!

[@georgewhiteford3215]

I am totally amazed by the detail which you have achieved in your reviews. There is no other channel which comes close. Very entertaining and a joy to watch!

[@jdfiji]

True .

[@CSKAwrestling]

Man, what a great review! I own the car for a few months now and for the most part you are spot on! Visually the interior gets much more alive with the design pack, wich adds more color inside, also in Europe we have a different steering wheel which in my opinion is nicer. The boot is indeed on the small side, especially if you carry more than two peoples luggage, well you can always fold them or use the back seats, but if I got the dogs in, that's not an option, anyway it us good enough but you do have to keep it in mind. Kudos to you, one of the very few guys who didn't say it was a Haldex system, and said what it really is! Mechanical 50/50 torque split front and rear, and torque vectoring system for the rear. Again, very nice review, very good job it was a pleasure watching it both for the product as it is, and for the accuracy! Anyway I've had a lot of cars, this one for sure is here to stay, I love it!

[@jackh4787]

That 0-100 shunt and priceless look on your face. Great review as always Paul but at 100k I’d be throwing the toys out of the pram due to missing features. Not good enough at that price point.

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

I looked at this. But purchased a BMW M340i

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

The BMW M340i is only a tad slower but much more comfortable and has all the features. Plus it’s not a boy racer, more of an grown up guys car who has money and taste. Like a Tudor Black Bay 58 in black steel.

[@nickng5857]

@@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 but it will never be a Rolex! 😂

[@khvidtube1617]

@@nickng5857 He is just a fan boy with a sour taste in the month and not enough money to get a better BMW.

[@khvidtube1617]

@@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 If you have money, you would not get a lousy M340i.

[@dolguldur4706]

Theres something special about 5cyl engine...the sound they made is great...even v6 cant match it...remember my volvo v70r...ohhh it glorious sound

[@lexman8678]

The b9 s4 can definitely match it

[@High-Performance-IQ]

​​@@lexman8678 lol I knew that some butthurt 6 cylinder moron would comment rubbish on that... no, it definitely CAN'T... why do you think are people all over the world crazy about the five cylinder sound but NO ONE talks about your stupid V6 B9 S4? Only the Audi R8 V10 can hold a candle to the five cylinder sound (or maybe even top it slightly depending on personal preference)

[@samy4288]

I'm in love with this beast! It's enough that it has my favourite engine, 5CYL 😎😎😎

[@alexi21san]

This car in NSW is minimum 103k on the Audi website.After adding some packages it would probably be close to 115k

[@MTKOZ]

QLD order - $114k driveaway with a few options.

[@lowrideza]

5 Cylinder always a unique combo... And da sound it makes, da best

[@ms3862]

If only the exhaust wants neutered

[@leemace9638]

Awesome car thank god it’s not another SUV review 😂👍🇦🇺

[@t8polestarcyan22]

Love the sound of the engine!

[@pavithpro]

Hey Paul, Few things 1. you can change to RS modes with the steering button 2. You can change suspension to comfort in RS Performance. 3. Launch is better on dynamic :)

[@ecshredder]

I own one of these and your review is spot on about everything (good and bad)

[@bugged120]

Sounds phenomenal!!!!!!

[@TheHayabusa09]

Great review as always Paul. It's astounding what features are absent due to semiconductor/chip shortages! I think this is the only (new) vehicle you've reviewed, and it doesn't have the full 360-degree camera function. All other manufacturers have this feature..

[@KainSwiss]

Just got back from BMW Perth! They are totally baffled as to why they have received so many pre orders from canceled RS3 pre orders. I told them about Audi dropping parts from pre orders, and he was saying that's really bad, if it's locked in it should stay that way. Oh well I decided to order a M3 Touring 2023

[@siphosithole1675]

Really enjoyed this review.... Great work man

[@simoncouch1523]

Another wicked review, thank you

[@Veerexx]

Was in the market to potentially buy one of these a few months ago in straya here and was shocked on all the missing features like wireless charging wireless carplay and all the missing cameras and lane/sensors, crazy marked up prices including on new delivered ones, 18+ month delivery times and more. In Brisbane, for example, the blacked out badges was a non-optional option they wouldn't let you purchase without one, and of course charged for them. Cross-comparing this with a Supra and A45s, and not really an M2 due to weird availability/new gen coming out and crazy price in QLD. Ended up going with ordering a new a45s, which only had a 6 month delivery time compared to the 1.5 years of the others. Coming from a previous gen TTRS, the new RS3 felt like a bit of a let down actually, especially at the price. Still a great review/content guys! Great work!

[@aaronclausen654]

Agree. Not good enough, flat bottom steering wheel missing is no good.

[@coreyw427]

A45 sounds like a vacuum cleaner though

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

@@aaronclausen654 Flat bottom is a wank

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Should have gone for the M2,higher tier car with more features,power and prestige Also less depreciation than the A45 and Audi

[@RS3jack]

@@ArtVandelayOfficialNothing you said is accurate the RS3 has less depreciation as it’s a rare low production car

[@TheGM2233]

"Let's set the speed to 70kmph" *Sets cruise control to 69kmph* Nice Paul, nice.

[@aimanfitri0iv]

it's so damn quick and looks good and yellow it's my favourite colour actually

[@danrook5757]

Bananą yellow

[@jackh4787]

Been waiting for this! I’ll have mine in red please.

[@jdfiji]

Damn it's super fast ! 🥵😍

[@rynomuncher]

Absolutely love the RS3! I'd have mine in the green and I wish we got the flat bottom steering wheel in Aus! Currently trying to find a 2017 era one for a decent price but they're basically new price still...

[@aaronclausen654]

No flat bottom steering wheel is a 100% deal breaker for me.

[@NForce211]

@@aaronclausen654 Yep that round wheel is ugly. Wish we got the flat bottomed one like in other markets.

[@EastWood2004]

@@aaronclausen654 flat bottom wheel is the deal breaker?? Haha

[@EastWood2004]

My green rs3 sedan is supposed to arrive last month but the bio security check delays permanently..

[@luciussander8217]

My RS3 came with flat bottom steering wheel. You can order one from any Audi dealer. You wouldn't want to fit from the RS3 8V, get the right one for the 8Y and code it in.

[@nowhere529]

Swift Sport wants its colour back, still got to love that Car Audi.

[@brunopais9494]

RS3 always and for sure!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

One of the vehicles that I think should come to Turkey. The A45s and CLA45s need some competition there, and the RS3 would be the solution, but unfortunately, it’s currently not for sale in the country.

[@DIE-BOER-KIES]

Audi looks always awesome, is it possible that you can do a review on the i30 N fastback copay

[@supertaufiqr]

Front external looks excellent. I think the taxi colour is a good contrast to the blacks.

[@jhonnydrop7100]

Great review as always. But Paul, when are you getting your hands on the car I cross-shopped this with, the BMW M240i? (Which I picked because it's 25% cheaper fully loaded than a BASE RS3 in my country!)

[@singhr11]

Same I went M240

[@lorinsdawood842]

I can't believe you pay 100k + on road and you don't even get 360 camera or even matrix LED's. This whole "chip shortage" crap is taken to another level, car companies are literally using that to de-spec cars and charge customers more these days

[@knight2425]

Mine came with everything

[@JoeySena-nh8dn]

I have an A3 2009 quarto 3.2 6 cylinder. I love it. Total sleeper. Lava Pearl grey. Look it up .bad asss. Aloha Joey

[@paulwardzynski3265]

I wonder if a change to Michelin Sport 4s tyres would make it quieter without losing grip?

[@joecamaro]

I was lucky and managed to snag an RS3 two months after ordering it. As I live in the US, it's a "saloon", which I think looks classier than the Sportback. As my last car was a Mazda MX-5, the somewhat downscale interior in the Audi doesn't bother me much nor the tire noise. The car is wicked fast and looks and sounds great. Mine is the Daytona Gray Pearl Effect with silver badges, so it's a real sleeper. I've taken it on road trips and achieved 33 mpg (US) and it did really well as a long-range cruiser. Sure, the 360 camera would have been nice, but having never experienced it in a car before, I don't miss it. All the other tech fortunately came with the car.

[@bearstrike2011]

Why not use the RS button in the steering wheel to change mode

[@RamosRev]

Solid review as always Paul. You get through a lot of spec and drive impressions in a short time. But how fast does it go in reverse?

[@brv4729]

Hey mate could you please review a 2023 kia stinger GT

[@eminemme100]

I drive a Hyundai Kona N. Cheaper than the Audi RS3. Drives pretty well. This Audi is 90,000$ and still it has road noise, dual clutch pains, jerky, thirsty and missing features due to chip shortages.

[@mharro88]

Everything with suspension it has and low profile tyres will have road noise

[@knight2425]

Still can’t believe people try comparing their Hyundai to an Audi or BMW lol, what next Porsche, Ferrari etc etc

[@mharro88]

@@knight2425 take the badge away for a second and actually drive it, specifically the i30n sedan. These Ns were created by bmw m division engineers and Albert Biermann. There's a reason they're good. They're comparing the drive which is just as engaging not the materials although Audi is cheap with their materials now.

[@knight2425]

@@mharro88 have driven it and not knocking them but they are not in the same league as the Audis, Mercs, BMWs, there is a reason why they are cheaper with only part of that being for the name. Dive into the engineering side of things, the mechanical development and build quality of the mechanics and you will see the pricier cars are not anywhere near their limits to get their performance hence why they respond extremely well to basic mods but the Hyundai’s, Kia’s etc are run harder to get their performance. You can’t compare the brands full stop, Hyundai is better value for money but it’s not in the same league.

[@aikz5]

My Mitsubishi Mirage drives very well too and cheaper than Hyundai Kona 😂

[@EastWood2004]

Nice video. I would like to see another video to compare the rs3 with A45s

[@nickm133]

Car Expert did a comparison. RS3 faster in the drag race. A45s faster around the track by 1 sec which was surprising considering it’s a 3 year old car on slightly slower tires.

[@khvidtube1617]

One thing about this car I know you can't mention it, but I will do it for you. The tunability of this car is unlimited and easy. Just a simple swipe for "stage 1" will increase the power by 100HP.

[@luciussander8217]

ECU is locked

[@khvidtube1617]

@@luciussander8217 Really? That is very bad news. I better keep my 8V.

[@Ash_Simo]

Does the car get cheaper as they remove features?

[@knight2425]

Mine came with everything

[@adamfawkes9972]

Would love to see a review of the BMW 135i

[@MrRoskoPeko]

Audis cost cutting measures are really showing lately. It’s looking a tad cheap. Good old chip shortage improving profit margins, price goes up, tech comes out.

[@seinsmeld13]

Unfortunately this car is no longer sold here in Canada. As a result I replaced my 2019 RS3 with a BMW M2. I prefer the Audi. Hopefully we'll eventually get the RS3. Cheers!

[@emreemre369]

Is it suggested that DSG or dual clutch gearboxes are not nicely responsive to gas input - initially, when you push it hard?

[@1vtbear]

In comfort mode the Caris a boring sedan. In RS mode it will rip your face off. Perfect for us. We have a mythos black one.

[@emreemre369]

@@1vtbear Well, our review guy seems to dislike something about the dual clutch gearbox in general: around 12:30 - 12:40

[@tayloryoung8644]

GWM tank 300 review please

[@mvnorsel6354]

As a single man I'm used to quietness, the road noise I couldn't take.

[@koblmo]

8 bit or 15 bit?

[@sajatsharifi6757]

Do review of m330i M sport 2023

[@mauricewm9682]

Sold my current A45s and ordered the fully optioned RS3 performance but the only down side it is more than 12 month away

[@luciussander8217]

Ordered mine in September 21, still waiting!

[@MitchTube]

I tried ordering one of these, but Audi tell me that they cannot deliver any hatches to Australia at the moment

[@benrussell917]

How does Kia manage to give you every electronic inclusion on a Stinger costing 70k but Audi can't on an RS that costs more than twice as much? Did the work experience kid at Audi forget to pay an invoice or something?

[@TheMostSmokeCrew]

So many people crying about the price and lack of features in the comments, lol. Compare to heavier, slower (1/4 mile/ track) and more expensive BMW’s and Mercedes. This 8Y RS3 is something special.

[@nickm133]

In the Car Expert lap times, the A45s was 1 sec faster around the track than this new RS3 despite being a 3 year old car now and a slight tire disadvantage. Same driver, stock cars. I’d expect the new M2 will be even faster.

[@TheMostSmokeCrew]

@@nickm133 do you have a link with time stamp to the video? I would like to see, thanks.

[@sibow]

For each car Please include🙏🏾 fuel consumption comparison with other cars like it… eg how RS3 compares with A45s and M2

[@akent46]

you literally just typed more characters than if you searched it yourself 🤣

[@sibow]

@@akent46 nah, I meant as part of all future videos.

[@akent46]

@@sibow yeah I get u

[@davothegreat9990]

Rs3 is the faster and quicker car over the quarter. The end

[@akent46]

@@davothegreat9990 true, if your mates are all bragging about their fuel consumption instead of drag times, then u need new mates 😁

[@MKI4EVA]

You've discovered that the reverse test triggers ppl like me to comment havne't you lol.

[@knight2425]

I think this car was one of the first that hit Australia and is a press car hence why so many features are limited on it as Audi wanted to get them in Australia, the people that got theirs early on also had things omitted but had a chance to hold off a few weeks to have most functions. I can’t say much about how Audi have treated customers because communication has not been great and delivery times have been huge but the global demand for this car is crazy and they can’t keep up especially with the chip shortages but the worst bit is they stopped talking orders for this so you won’t get one unless you are crazy to pay 20 grand over for someone who is in for a quick buck. I think there is a facelift coming out next year so I don’t believe this Audi will send anymore of this one until the face lift comes but most people who order them already other than those most recent ones will get their car.

[@rickmassey2120]

I have a Tango Red Carbon Pack on the way ordered October 2021 only 1 of 10 to come to South Australia apparently the other 50 on order wont be coming for along time if at all they may stop making them is what im hearing so hopefully mine lands soon

[@knight2425]

@@rickmassey2120 I’m one of the other ten, put a deposit down about 18 months ago. It should land in Melbourne next week, ordered a Black sedan with Carbon Pack

[@mharro88]

Drove a i30n sedan back to back with this and the i30n was more raw and fun to drive than this. The rs3 is obviously quicker but just felt like it did everything for you like a applicance. No way is it worth the price with those features missing. Honestly the s3 is a better buy

[@oddomadic]

S3 and tune or RS3?

[@knight2425]

RS3 all the way, I believe these have been unlocked so there’s some companies that can tune them now

[@MTKOZ]

Have to ask.... What's the point of this review with no RS3s available in Aus as dealer stock, no orders being taken and no hope of cars until 2024?

[@gavazamoabelo4060]

Personally I prefer the interior of this over the others, I think it looks better and doesn't look like it's try to hard, it looks rather convenient

[@gavazamoabelo4060]

If I'm being picky, I'd say they should've put a flat bottom steering wheel!

[@luciussander8217]

@@gavazamoabelo4060 Got the flat bottom on my new RS3. Thankfully, in the UK it comes standard with all the carbon bits.

[@genghiskhan8148]

At night reviews segment

[@protestagain]

By the way, 45 years ago, a friend of mine had a Volvo 343. Yeah, that slow one with a cvt gearbox. I tried it in reverse on a normal street. Made 80 km/h. Really scary. When you measure the place in the backseats. Who is sitting there. Normaly just kids and tenagers As I was a taxi owner for many years back then, of course then I used Mercedes E-class or VW Caravelle. Enough leg room then. In my youth, I was in fast coupes, such as Mustang and Ford Capris, it was enough room for us then, in those cars. We were often four or five adults, but we were young. Later, the reason why I bought the MB SEL class was because I was too driven. I bought those, because my friends had to drive when we were touring and I was sitting in the backseats and reading newspapers. But today, the perfect car for me, is a BMW 3-series and who cares for the spaces in the backseats. Yes, I live in Scandinavia. Which BMW 3 series is the best in value and performance. The 330D estate. With all gadgets and that, it's US $ 10K cheaper than the M340D and the M340i, and better fuel economy. Of course an Audi RS3 is fun, but, once in a while when the police are of duty. Here, the penalty is a near death sentence when you are caught speeding.

[@redtop1705]

Love the RS 3 except the price

[@TheS3vendeadlysins]

Watched this for 1 minute saw the 90k price tag and laughed and left... NEXT!

[@danrook5757]

Waiting for Road test

[@den_525]

I considered getting one... but no hatch back (as of 2-3 months ago they were missing parts for the hatch) so only sedan... there were a few sedans coming but still missing parts, so i decided against it. But overall a good option.

[@ben7020]

I wonder if the ceramic discs are single use and how much is front pad and disc service? The VW Tigwan is a rip off 1k. For me the tune is bias too much to a track rather than the road. I'd rather be fast and comfortable rather than having my head jerked at very red light by the DSG I find the shift tuning to eager to grab 7th on VAG stuff to, its not organic (if it was manual its too early to grab 7th) and is often bogged asleep when doing 80. Might save 5c in fuel i guess. What's with door alarms too, i dont need the car to tell me i opened the door, who likes that feature? I hope it can be turned off.

[@bobcrusader]

They are no longer taking orders in Australia and cancelled deposits back to Nov 2022.

[@rubeusvombatus]

Interesting, it has real exhaust tips unlike the S6

[@knight2425]

The tips aren’t actually connected to the exhaust but are fixed on the rear bar, there are smaller exhausts behind the tips but I believe some manufacturers do this to protect the rear exhaust in a rear end collision as it is not cheap

[@boskojovanovic2770]

Amazing engine, normal car

[@EnterTheFenix]

previous generation of the RS3 with the DAZ engine and DQ500 box was a better car I feel... I know this has all the new tech, but the previous gen was really what set the standard... sort of like the R34 skyline... yeah the newer ones are better on paper, but you'd pick the R34 every time

[@filiplaskovski9993]

The 2024’s steering wheel is so much nicer

[@knight2425]

I don’t think so. The haptic buttons aren’t as good and when you a driving through bends the flat bottom wheel actuates a bit annoying so I imagine a flat top and bottom would be really annoying

[@petertyper1]

I think that transmission is a dealbreaker!

[@vsboy2577]

That car looks cheap for the money

[@slats1987]

You're paying for the engine, the interior is nice too, I just got the scratchy gloss bit around the start button wrapped, looks much better.

[@TN_AU]

For $92k, money can be better spent on something else.

[@kidfreejones]

Yep VW and Audi are too close now for build and price, yes although there is no VW product like an RS3 (yet) it's really what the Golf should be for a proper Golf price.

[@charlessoko6387]

I agree

[@TheMostSmokeCrew]

What’s better for the money?

[@hamedabbasi1110]

Can you please review the Toyota Camry I really want to see your thoughts on it. That will be awesome!

[@danrook5757]

My nana has camry, awesome car

[@cameronbell7390]

I am embarrassed for Audi with how much they've omitted in features considering the pricing. I'd expect 10-15k off for the ridiculously culled feature list. There's missing things in there you get on 40k cars!

[@knight2425]

My car got nothing emmited

[@alengreen589]

as a German i´m glad that you get the car in Australia so cheap 👍

[@danrook5757]

Aš a canadiain , į wish for a cheap car

[@alengreen589]

@@danrook5757 the cheapest car in Germany is the Dacia Sandero, start price is US $ 9k and what is the cheapest new car in Canada?

[@firstname2072]

I went to buy one last weekend and they wanted 130k to order one

[@twc733]

Neighbour bought the rs q3... a well wicked car

[@slats1987]

Wireless charging is hit and miss, some came with some didn't, its total luck whether it arrives with it or not 🤣 mine didn't. But it did come with side parking sensors 🤷and no blindspot monitoring. Totally random Also the RS button is literally on the steering wheel

[@b-radn2164]

Are Audi the worst in industry for delivering less due to chip shortages? And how much longer would we wait for delivery if we waited to get everything we paid for? Massage-chairs, I can live without, but the front camera for a 360° camera? Stupid thing to leave off.

[@CatFinder3000]

Did you ever do a full review of the Supra? I know you bought one but can’t find a review of yours for it online

[@lazziebardakos2956]

For me, carbon package is money that could have been better spent elsewhere.

[@mixalis6168]

A mate has the A45s and inside is, so, so much nicer ~~

[@davidhayes4814]

Not really available new in the UK anymore….. as far as Audi’s site goes. Like so many many stunning cars, they have become speculative purchases. The post-pandemic world sucks really…

[@DieterWoestemeier]

First time I see you saying "sh*t" haha

[@danrook5757]

NOw much in canada, Toronto area

[@GreenSix6]

Usually a very family friendly review but editor left a little nugget in this time 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHi1YYmger6jpsU

[@davidwells8459]

Love your videos, but you need to work on your audio in editing. You have a tendency to settle into half volume talking on a point for 20 seconds AND THEN GO ANYWAYYY THERES ALSO THIS OTHER POINT. Thats fine, thats natural speaking pattern for a lot of people, but I find myself having to turn you up and down constantly because youre yelling at me one minute and then I cant hear a word you say the next. It takes 2 seconds with an autotool in audacity or other free software to fix this.

[@ranimbill9331]

Geez I wish my daddy owned a bank. The Mask

[@rishigannamani7340]

The car is amazing in its own right but at this price point there are much better options. For example any b58 Beamer, (340i, 240i, z4oi)

[@Teton12345]

Why are they better?

[@TheMostSmokeCrew]

@@Teton12345 they aren’t

[@davothegreat9990]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. What??? Rs3 is still better...

[@rishigannamani7340]

@@davothegreat9990 i seriously question that, you can get a demo m340i for 90k and then spend the remaining price of a rs3 on mods and it will be easy 800hp

[@davothegreat9990]

@@rishigannamani7340 rs3 awd. Higher ceiling on mods. 5 cylinder superior and lighter. Win win.

[@DorianVegas-e6e]

Nolan Drive

[@chintetshing1668]

👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@luciussander8217]

B&O is not great. First thing I noticed when I got my new RS3. I suspect more cost cutting has gone on with the audio. You have to do a lot of trial and error with the settings to get it to sound OK, but it's still not amazing. Compared to B&O in other Audi's I have owned, it's bottom of the pile.

[@megabags5524]

Holy shit 😂😂😂😂

[@jamesoneill5810]

I ordered one almost 16 months ago and still no sign of it and its doubtful it will get built Audi removed the car from the UK/EU/US configurator so unavailable to order since September As for the car yup the interior is not worthy of its price tag as are most new Audi's these days also the The A3/S3/RS3 8Y is due a facelift in 2023 The interior options where not available to UK car's ie no coloured stitching to the seats and doors/seat belts ...which does lift the interior also the sound of the car is very disappointing 😞

[@PhilShenton]

BMW tops this.

[@hughventer2934]

I just bought a Volkswagen Golf 7.5 and this is just not worth $90k plus on roads

[@danrook5757]

My wifes ring is worth 90k, NOT really

[@chillian1985]

90k!!!

[@kierangan7944]

I guess it’s not the time to buy a new car unless you desperately need a car. Due to the chip shortage, it seems that you are shortchanged and not getting the real deal

[@IbanezRG1527]

I thought we EU are going eco mode but still produce fun cars for immature people who cause terrible accident on the road. German lobbyists anyone?

[@ms3862]

Crap yellow should have gone Lamborghini yellow

[@beanoyip06]

You can’t even buy one now if you wanted, Audi closed the orders for these..

[@acquapanda]

Respcet to rs3? Lol,