2025 Audi RS 3 Sportback + Sedan First Look! The Fastest Compact Cars!

[@steved2008]

That thing you’re holding up to protect your head from the sun is called a Hat, it’s actually shaped to fit on your head so it leaves your hands free, thank me later.

[@steved2008]

@DarthCat-n3v that’s quite mean mate

[@steved2008]

@DarthCat-n3v I’m bald brother

[@Idk910]

7:35 You SAY you'd go for a colorful model but let me tell you as a Kyalami Green owner it gets very old very quickly. It turns 100+ heads a day on the streets in town but that comes with pros and cons. When you live in a smaller town (under 100k population) your car becomes very recognizable very quickly. Every person in that town who is jealous of that car is waiting for the opportunity to mess with it or record you/report you to the police every time they see you have a little fun. You remember that 50 year old woman who pulled out in front of you and you honked the horn at? Just so happens she's parking next to you 3 weeks later at Tesco and best believe she's gonna "accidentally" swing her door open too hard. Having a color like Kyalami Green is fun until you realize you've now just made yourself a target in your town. Meanwhile, the guys with the flame/burble tune blacked out 118i's who do 70mph in residential areas can drive the car for years and never have an issue. DO NOT GET COLORS THAT STAND OUT UNLESS YOU'RE PREPARED TO ALWAYS BE ANXIOUS AND CAUTIOUS!

[@FXPhysics]

Finally with bucket seats that do the RS DNA justice!

[@grimmm4166]

Feels weird not seeing RS badging on the front grille

[@aimanrahman8078]

7:04 mr AMG forgetting about the CLA 45 is crazy 😂

[@MuppetsSh0w]

It's about to go out of production

[@smoath]

Maybe because it's a foot longer, I dunno.

[@fatdoi003]

@@aimanrahman8078 it doesn't have 5cyl noise

[@JoeAchilles1]

Great video mate, probably the hottest and longest filming day of my life 😅

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

I’m just proud we survived without any lasting skin damage (that we know of)

[@Mylopas22]

@@RemoveBeforeRacewill the uk be getting the carbon bucket seats ?

[@johngalvin6071]

Design team keeps messing up small details lately. Steering wheel looks crap and having the logo cut into the singke frame grille was a big mistake. So close to being "spot on".

[@wilmarwillemse239]

15:20 are we gonna ignore the spider on the steering wheel?

[@mr.k5341]

Imagine if this spider was on the steering of a new Alfa Romeo Spider...

[@Nick996]

Hate that we can't get the 5 door in the US.

[@philipng2917]

Current 8y owner, I think the only thing I that surprised me is the new design of rear bumper & diffuser. To be honest, it looks much better than the 8y

[@olda471]

Yeah...a bit of a circus...😫😫

[@neeljoshi3553]

What on earth is that steering wheel

[@NoNameHere.]

I don't understand something, they changed the branding right? As well the RS logo, so why there is STILL the old logos on the buckets and steering wheel ?? On the steering wheel you can see the difference of the logo on the red button and on the bottom of the steering wheel. That would drive me mad lol.

[@Billeh556]

I get it’s a small thing but greatness is many small great things together. The omission of the special red rhombus for S and RS models on the front grille is completely and utterly asinine with ZERO reason for removing what’s been an Audi tradition since the very first Audi sport models decades ago.

[@fikilebayana1372]

Hi Raz, great episode as always mate, I'm from South Africa and actually appreciate that you pronounced Kyalami so well👊🏾💯🔥

[@quintonmofokeng1673]

Ye I also commend his pronunciation

[@fikilebayana1372]

@@quintonmofokeng1673 , yeah I genuinely smiled 😁our track is recognised

[@knight2425]

Other than the Carbon seats I think I prefer the previous version, hoping the software can be updated on the previous one to this software for better handling

[@hollowtian6148]

Dealer here in NJ told me they would put $20k mark up on the car😂😂. Although I love this car, for $20k more I would just go for a used M3 from last year.

[@wesellanybiz]

Audi is making some very nice looking cars lately, all well designed and well proportioned from all angles! Glad they stuck to integrated dashboards instead of just sticking tablets screens like other car manufacturers! Good review as always though!

[@enjoyvride]

what is with black fronts, it looks like it lost it's bumpers

[@aaqilhoosen]

I like the wheels on the previous one I love the black badge also

[@ks-vq5er]

9:45 unbelievable sound considering AMG and BMW M are now sounding terrible. I wonder how that is possible under current regulations

[@nicolaus219]

Press F to pay respect to the RS front badge

[@LouisZachariaMathew13]

No offence, your m2 looks hideous after the temu like modes

[@brandonho6343]

Temu mode? Is that a new mode like M1 and M2?

[@inthebackwiththerabbish]

@@brandonho6343 mods

[@HarkamalAujla]

Respect for you putting yourself thru immense heat and your reviews are so easy to follow. I'm a huge fan

[@aubreyletz895]

Personal preference : I like the previous logo style better 🚶 And the honeycomb

[@9to5high]

15:22 did no one spot that little spider on the steering wheel. I think it approves

[@curtdragon]

I don't care about the badging really. I'm just curious what will be available for the US. I want the carbon seats but I've never seen them available here. Anyone know if the Sonos audio is any good? Is that replacing the B&O?

[@ibrahimcokgezici8329]

I’m not 100% sure but I believe Audi is replacing b&o with Sonos on their ‘lower’ models

[@CarbonCopied29]

Turning the saloon into a sportback like they did with the new A5/S5 would be the perfect compromise - We want the hatch in NA 😮‍💨

[@crheming]

Do the carbon buckets take away any backseat space vs the regular sport seats?

[@jonathanzimmermann5877]

Idk why everyone hating on the steering wheel I like it. Both this and the c8 steering wheel are comfy to hold and mess around in.

[@gazmcb8537]

The 'RS' badge on the carbon seats is the old style🤣 Doesn't match the crap new 'RS' logo on the outside of the car lol

[@RSKenzz]

Yeah, same with the one on the ‘satellite’ button vs the one on the bottom of the steering wheel. Would’ve expected to Audi to be more consistent! ☹️

[@f00lxpl]

New badge on the lid, old badges everywhere else 😅

[@mauricesj66]

Are the vents located on the outer front section of the bumper is a cooling vent for the front brakes?

[@fatdoi003]

can current RS3 owners upgrade the software to the new car standard?

[@knight2425]

Hopefully

[@mrprice6767]

Hopefully, but doubtful.....

[@JaseEvoX]

Are we going to get all the options and styling in UK ?

[@panagiotisnikoloudakis4949]

Great car. Don’t mind the removal of the badge still is one of the sexiest cars out there.

[@verhu010]

The design up front is weird especially when you track where the color goes. Which is nowhere in particular.

[@hummerchine]

I LOVE the new branding!

[@thehandsandfeetofchrist7020]

It will be in south africa late 2025, let me work hard as i have never did before ,, i am in love with the RS3 as always, but that a$$ is amazing , i am indeed in ❤....RBR always....this is impossible for people like me, but it doesnt stop me from dreaming...great car

[@anassmaystro]

4:57 why didn't they make it illuminating 😔 ?

[@01killamic01]

No ones figured out how to map the new RS models have they? How does that box do it??

[@NeelabhKhatri4]

This makes me hopeful that the upcoming RS5 will be a looker.

[@MartynWitton]

What about Carbon black or vorsprung models with extra spoilers etc and what other colours are there? Thanks. Great video and love how you show the old model for comparison 👍👍👍

[@akosforizs6802]

love the tiny jumping spider on the steering wheel

[@js002003]

really wish they had the sportback in the US

[@Chris-yg3nj]

How does that raised volume on the startups work and for how long? Does it raise the revs or something and would it work from cold start? Great video!

[@OBELISK3210]

Carbon seats look like they give rear passenger seats more leg room too. I’d definitely buy these off someone abroad lol

[@lexist2112]

Im glad they brought back the round gauges and NEW bucket seats. HAd the round guages on my 2018 RS3 i really lik eit

[@hdyihdyi]

That SOUND👌

[@crichussey9167]

Great comprehensive insight into what’s changed! Must say I don’t like you advocating for the GTS tuning (or any engine tuning) plug and play units. No matter how developed, they are a risk and complete inadequate device.

[@Likkledavis6ix]

I love the way this looks its a mini rs6

[@MagnoliasRs3]

i love the rear end and the steering wheel more on this new version but i still prefer my front bumper

[@thabisoz6885]

10/10 for this one🤌🏽 engine performance upgrade would have been great

[@OKeefeist]

A little tune will do the job

[@mauricesj66]

I like the bucket seat contrast colors instead of that red. I would most likely do that if I picked any color, it would be the black one with the bucket seat

[@EdinKaraahmetovic]

Beautiful 😍 but which one is better audi rs3 or bmw m2 ? similar price .

[@chilled99]

I like how they cleaned up the design. Now I like this generation looks more

[@speeddemonRS3]

DOWNGRADE

[@chilled99]

@@speeddemonRS3 I have the geenration before this. Mines a 2017 and I do feel Audi have downgraded the interior quality in particular. I didn't like the looks of the non-facelift version of this care but this facelift design improves it. I still think my gen looks better overall inside and out but I would say that :D

[@speeddemonRS3]

@chilled99 I owned an 8v for three years and recently got a new 8y, and there is not a single thing I don't like better in the new one! They made it way more aggressive looking with a wide- body front end and the tech inside is next level and the suspension over bumps and the handling is honestly 10x better man!

[@chilled99]

@@speeddemonRS3 I prefer the rear tail lights of my facelift 8v, the climate controls, the air vents. I'd like the new tech from the 8Y though. Other than that the tech I didn't see much reason to upgrade. The "power blisters" of the wheel arches on the 8Y is a nice addition, for sure. Looking at the facelift 8Y, now thats starting to sway me. Maybe I'm just a facelift guy - like the designers perfect things on the second try if you know what I mean.

[@lubabalojuly]

Damn! That sound is fire.

[@212something]

If only they sold the hatchback in the U.S, I also wish they added a carbon fiber grill like they do with the RSQ8.

[@imrantahir1678]

3:25 imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. This rs3 has the same headlights as a bmw

[@G82Watts]

Also started using carbon seats 😂 even tho they don't look near the level as bmws. Funny. Even the red buttons on the steering wheel seem to mimic the m1 and m2 buttons u see on a bmw.

[@DelilahHD]

I hope the hatchback variant releases in the states... I doubt it but I am hopeful

[@Bleeding_Titanium]

If it’s only had the rs badge on that grill! Other than that it’s perfect.

[@lukew3224]

Fl5 type r for the win!

[@MODIT]

Will be interesting to drive compared to the 8y, having had the 8y rs3 and a G87 m2, it was night and day which one I'd rather be behind the wheel for longer drives. BMW nailed the new m2's as a drivers car imho. But we all love that little 5 cylinder ;-)

[@paulwardzynski3265]

Easily as good as Joe's video!

[@antefex6824]

Debating what to get, CLA 45S AMG Shooting Brake or RS3

[@billcranston3882]

The wagon and hatchback look great - and probably won't be made available in NA? :(

[@jamiesizeup2654]

No bucket seats on uk configurator 😢

[@Zeratul199]

Did you say hexagonal grill? those look like diamonds to me..

[@slamminx3]

Needs a sportier spoiler similar to the mk8 clubsport.

[@S197Bryan]

I love it but I’ll wait to buy it used when it hits max depreciation

[@bumpinjeep]

Just looks too much like a Jetta. I dont see the appeal of a pricey FWD based AWD car. To each their own i suppose.

[@jamesead9095]

The one thing that annoys me about the "new" exhaust is seeing the two small outsets inside the large oval. Why not just make an actual exhaust that shape? If its bifurcated, just split the oval further back. The exhaust in reality has nothing to do with the nice beefy oval at the back 😞

[@_J4CK4L_]

Gorgeous

[@TerranDL]

whats with the new RS badge

[@Muhluri]

Decent car, but there doesn't seem to be any reason to spend extra on a new one when you can get a slightly used pre-facelift one at a nice discount

[@sammi5281]

Love the sedan

[@audimidtowntoronto_]

Excited for this one!

[@LCOF]

The hatch would probably be more attractive to car jackers.It's got too much of a chav image now.

[@nikhilmiasyraf222]

Nice diffuser. What if those grill were painted...wow

[@x58evo2puma7]

I won’t be surprised if the power is More like the last one the last one power was 415hp and 540nm of toque when u put these on dyno

[@MKA-mb8uz]

@RemoveBeforeRace Firstly, great review and thank you. As a person recently joined your channel from Canada and watched your 2025 S3 review, do you know if new RS3 has pre-loaded turbo and 50% faster gear switch for DSG? I would like to assume if new S3 has it, new RS3 must have it but don't want to assume. Are you able to get this confirmed to Audi? Thanks again!

[@moa6324]

We’re in the UK - it’s a saloon !

[@NVMotorsportUK]

Not a lot has change imo… that Aliexpress rear diffuser has got me in stitches 😅

[@SudSale31]

A really menacing machine, wonderfully done Audi. But still much plastics inside, might be the only downside and deal breaker.

[@plant-based_papi6503]

Chrome Audi rings seem more old fashioned imo

[@lenep9985]

Prefer old badges, don't like wheels and the saloon didn't look like an rs3 at all....don't like the little gear knob

[@salmanfarruz]

I, too, prefer the sedan. I just don't like any hatchback at all. Sedan all the way. Even the Honda Civic and Mercedes A-Class I prefer the sedan versions.

[@timebandit125]

when was 60k affordable

[@ChubW]

Design looks so soft, not as agressive BAD!!!

[@natebragg8189]

hey when you do a review of the new b10 audi sq5 and s5 please call them out for dropping the six piston front brakes they are using a single piston caliper! this is cheap and unacceptable nobody is mentioning this in their reviews and i was hoping you would. thanks again love your content!

[@fireblade6756]

Lol affordable u say at £55000 for a Audi A3 , get real bro!!!!

[@crystalclearhygiene3767]

Will more likely be £75k 😅😅

[@petereconomou7600]

The grille is ridiculously large and glossy black.

[@philipm6666]

Cool rims

[@cliffburtonnkardesiyim3725]

Nothing changed but the price went higher

[@jamieg7874]

Don't get a racechip box etc.. get a custom map, on a dyno.

[@Driver_88]

RS3 was dying for some seats with proper side bolstering, the carbons look nice

[@javiercardenas7579]

Lol, they make the new RS3 badging out of the red box, but inside on the bucket seat ,com"on AUDI at lease leaves the RS model with the R on the red box.

[@nicolaus219]

Dude forgot the CLA45 7:02

[@backseatdriver8902]

The rear spoiler on the sedan is weak! My 8Y has a proper one, this is for an A3...

[@v12-s65]

just hate the steering wheel other than that fantastic car, especially the sedan

[@yangl123]

Personally prefer the pre-face lift RS3. The new front vents looking too boxy for my taste - same reason I find the new M2 ugly.