Audi RS3 driving REVIEW with Germany Autobahn 2022 RS3 saloon sedan

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►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Compare the RS3 hatch vs sedan review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp7GdYJnhLihbrs ►Compare the VW Golf R: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXIaKh6g9aFjZo ►Compare the Audi S3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3XXiaiMqNCIi9E ►Compare the Mercedes A45 AMG: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2ilfaWhntB0nrc ►Compare the BMW M135i: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6WiI2HnrZ-fbs 00:00 Audi RS3 5-cylinder performance! 00:10 RS3 saloon in Kyalami Green 00:32 Sporty RS design with black pack 01:05 Length: sedan vs hatch 01:58 Rear styling with sports performance exhaust 02:32 Torque split explained 03:15 Exhaust note and engine 04:15 Key fob and doors 05:06 Microfibre steering wheel 05:40 Sports seats 06:36 Cockpit overview 06:56 Digital instruments 07:34 Infotainment system 08:40 Suspension information 08:55 User interface 09:20 Cupholders and storage 09:31 Rear seats 10:14 Sedan trunk / boot 10:41 Driving German Autobahn with acceleration 12:50 Exhaust sound in the tunnel 13:37 AWD and torque system 14:56 Is it also a daily driver? 17:44 Active lane keeping assist 18:30 More motorway highspeed driving 19:54 About driving fast in general 23:18 Alcantara steering wheel 24:02 Audi RS3 vs Audi S3 25:48 Agile driving test #Audi #AudiRS3 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@a8uella]

From South Africa hearing someone all the way from Germany say say “Khayalami” which means ‘my home’ in Zulu is awesome it also refers to our racetrack here. Nice one Audi 😎

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Isi-Zulu is such a beautiful language.

[@grpi8131]

Far the best car review channel. Uber good job man. Super quality, mature review, no crap, spot on insights.

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Welcome 🤗

[@christophers7070]

Still laughing from the autobahn speed section. Thomas is naturally so humorous. You need your own TV show. Great presenter.

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[@Damnealas]

Is this the best car reviewer on KZbin! Thanx Thomas for another excellent review! For me your ‘door closing sound’ check is a signature move. And once again review very informative and off course you pointing out all the important detail - buttons on steering wheel, etc.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks m8 😎

[@svenn6242]

I heard that closing the hood by pressing it, you will risk bending the hood slightly and mess up panel gaps and even mess up the locking mechanism. It is better to dropp the hood from a point where it closes it self. It may sound harsh but it would not damage any thing. Slamming it, I would not recommend of obvious reasons.

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Interesting

[@ThatGuy-kv1kw]

WOW! the stability at high speeds...I loved that childhood story

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[@shaunpattinson1621]

Thomas is always so enthusiastic, brilliant!

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[@ATAR1]

So many physical buttons in the interior! Including the steering wheel and climate control. Amazing for VW in 22. Love it. Please bring this over to the Golf R…

[@michael9678727]

Love your commentary during the drive! Love the RS3

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

Still think Thomas' wisdom regarding the S3 being the best one remains true. But still wish it would be a bit more luxury focused than sporty. They should allow the owner to have those hard door materials luxed up as an option.

[@user-go5em9jn5m]

I think its the same for S5 and RS5 - the S5 is fast enough, and more luxury daily drive - not so stiff

[@agnusdeiofficial1266]

Are you joking? The sound and the wide-body look are in another league. However it will be more expensive to service, but this is pretty much the last chance to grab a super-rare 5 cyl sportscar and I will not miss it. Only downside, the standard disc brakes: they feature a cheap fake directional design which is infuriating considering the price tag, so I will be getting the carboceramic ones with random perforations. Also took me some time to get used to those wider wheels upfront (lol) but the front track is much wider than the rear so it's fine, sports trike style kind of.

[@kingneptune886]

@@user-go5em9jn5m Definitely agree with you and the OP. I have serious concerns about the next A5 Coupe being dropped and only a Sportback being retained. Will they also start giving us 4 cylinders in an S5? Serious concerns. Have my eye on a 5-Series in next few years so also wondering if BMW will turns its interior into an all screen affair and drop the V8.

[@kingneptune886]

@@agnusdeiofficial1266 I'll be honest, those are factors younger people care about. At 30, you're more concerned with your career and a solid car that's great on a long trip and quiet enough to be in traffic is what matters. Oh and massage seats are the new concern in my case.

[@user-go5em9jn5m]

@@kingneptune886 Or, maybe an electric A5 - if its a cheaper version of the eTron GT, i’ll sign a cheque right now

[@danI43541]

The S3 somehow always lefts me cold since I prefer the Golf R but the RS3 is so so brutal. Real dream car - even with the insane price

[@luciussander8217]

£60k hardly a lot of money these days and if it is a stretch, get a better paid job! I have one on order, along with a 718 Cayman GTS. God knows when I will get them, it's been a year now since I paid the deposits on both cars...

[@Kaisersozze]

Awesome color. I love the German highways with all the beautiful trees. I feel no cars nowadays have real exhausts.

[@stefang1087]

Masterclass, as always. I have a question. I never had a steering wheel in Alcantara, so I'm wondering how long time it takes until the wheel gets greasee. In the summer it's kind of common for our hands to get sweaty.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! Clean with a slighty wet microfibre towel

[@itz.waleey]

As always, best review.

[@autogefuehl]

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[@davidbillberg2203]

Thanks for this review! The RS3 is truly, truly awesome. Looking to buy one really soon!

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[@georgeparaskevopoulos6601]

I adore this car and the brand of course. It’s just mega! I would love to obtain one in the years to come. You are doing great, buddy!! We all like your reviews. I really like the way you present the car and that matters the most to me. Cheers, mate!

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Highly appreciated!!

[@kevinh6417]

Real buttons and clicking sound, the only way to go

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[@marioscyo]

I love the physical buttons on the steering wheel !

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[@T0xiczombies]

Best review of the RS3 so far! Thanks!

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks Ryan!!

[@paulklp8262]

Safety first! RS3 is such an insane car. Thanks for the review.

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[@jaycwc]

Consummate review as always, thanks Thomas!!

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[@voxtek]

First time catching one of your reviews, talk about damn good and in depth!

[@autogefuehl]

Welcome 🤗

[@user-go5em9jn5m]

Thanks for the Autobahn stories ! I drove there once, when visiting from Australia. We drive at 200kmh, was a fun achievement - but then mainly cruise drive at 160-170. Fastest in Australia is 100kmh - so it felt very fast !

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[@Inkognitohaloramics]

Thomas thank you for your great reviews. I loved the autobahn driving portion, great acceleration! I am curious, what watch were you wearing?

[@autogefuehl]

cheers! Alpina it is

[@simontaylor3211]

Brilliant review Thomas. What a car! Did you notice your private audience of the man in the white van when you came off the autobahn? 😃

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers ! 😅😅 later ok the vid!

[@tapper701]

Audi RS3 bold exterior green color = not for everyone ... Green color shows off design nicely ! Interior looks first rate ! Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@snkcorp.502]

23:42 yes of course we need the alcantara steering wheel, because Audi does not offer a heated steering wheel. Even Alfa has this for the giulia and stelvio lower trim models. Think about it Audi !

[@lazziebardakos2956]

Love the colour 😍 Always a pleasure watching your videos 👌

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[@hlf_coder6272]

I put a deposit down on one a couple months ago, but just submitted my build last week when it finally became available in the U.S. although the salesman thought it would actually wind up being a 23 model and not a 22 by the time I actually took delivery. It doesn't appear as if you can even get the flat bottomed wheel here in the U.S., which is a major bummer. A round wheel somehow seems sacrilegious in an RS. Still a cool car though

[@luciussander8217]

I ordered my RS3 in August 2021 and still no build week confirmed from Audi UK. Good luck. At least it will have the flat bottom steering wheel, thankfully you can get that in UK spec.

[@KUBABATIJUS]

I'd go for a shade of blue with chrome trim and wheels. That combination would definitely make this small sedan pop. Though I'm still loving 8V.

[@andrewwheeler8591]

Excellent as usual, thanks Thomas 👌

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[@tomyboy1]

Great review Thomas. Personably I would never order steering wheel with alcantara. It looks and feel great brand new, but this material age horribly on a steering wheel. For my RS3 I ordered normal flat bottom steering wheel no alcantara. Regarding fuel consumption, would definitely be able to get this sub 8l with normal economic driving. I can get my 2022 GTI in low 6l, if I want to. 😁

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Thanks! It’s always worth it 😎

[@Steelmack]

Your reviews are top tier. Excellent!

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Appreciated! Please recommend our channel 🤗

[@EastyUK]

Great review! I love how you go from reasonable thinking “but the s3” to this is awesome in the tight roads! 😅. I have a red RS3 on order. Sadly round steering wheel for sone reason in the US.

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers m8! Enjoy!

[@34scalevideogamearcadeplan64]

Stop it Thomas! Admit Audi is you’re favourite brand!!

[@JazzRoland]

Another AWESOME review Thomas ❤ !

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[@bradbrown1240]

That red hatch is gorgeous

[@Dan-fo9dk]

Well delivered Thomas. RS 3 is definitely not a car for the promoters of self driving cars. Such people should not be allowed on the roads ....they are beyond me why they at all are in a car....

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Cheers Dan!

[@kylelangley8818]

Lol @14:41 guy in the white van was mesmerized by the car as well

[@bigusdallastexamas5740]

Much refer the tach graphics layout on the previous generation. However the infotainment system updates look pretty nice. Especially like the favs icons.

[@VRM983]

Is it not in full color, full hd and full screen?

[@garrbunn]

for RS model, maybe good if Audi using matte black logo for the steering.

[@dondappa7701]

You lot are lucky y get flat bottom steering wheel and the custom matching stitching we don’t in the uk😢

[@7ennis]

Hi Thomas! Vielen Dank erst mal fuer das Review, definitiv das beste “out there”. Ich stehe gerade vor der Entscheidung S3 oder RS3. Den S3 hier in den USA kriege ich fuer $58k, den RS3 fuer $65k. Nutzen wuerde ich ihn definitiv nur als daily driver bzw commute Fahrzeug. Mich schreckt diese geringe Preisdifferenz zum RS3 - wuerdest du trotz dem “kleinen” Aufpreis sagen trotzdem S3 nehmen? Danke!

[@deans4x4]

The truck driver at 14:40 really seemed to like the RS3!

[@firebolt2310]

This car is a beast

[@stevemartegani]

Enjoyed the Autobahn as a kid story. Feel free to include more personal stories in future videos!

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[@akcamelot]

Thomas, I know crazy question, BUT how does it compare to Prosche 911 Carrera ?

[@autogefuehl]

Well you have a more suitable car for every day driving since it is more usable for passengers and luggage

[@shakesnbake]

Thanks for influencing the UK options 👍🏽😊

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[@gj3281]

What do you mean by this?

[@andrekelly8456]

Such an amazing car

[@iKone911]

Here in the US a loaded S3 is only about $9,000 cheaper than a loaded RS3. For me it's a no-brainer. By the way Thomas, I immensely enjoy your reviews. I was born and grew up in Bonn and moved to the US at age 14. I'll be 50 this year and am itching to put my order for an RS3 in. I just sold my 2019 911 Carrera T and need something that will hold me over until the 992 T comes out. :)

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks great u re here 😎

[@mehmetaoz]

Hi Thomas, if you prefer two steps closing of hood, there's hood a surface damage if you push hardly, you know, in order to keep pedestrian safety some of material designed as a easy damage, my preferences is drop the hood from up.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 guess u gotta push in the very front then

[@radosaw4935]

great review :) my father is buying green or yellow sedan of course it needs bang & olufsen sound system. I`m driving 600hp audi tt they are lovely. We are going to order the car in november/december to get the 2023 model.

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Cheers!

[@ikgeignirengiu]

The acceleration was in the blink of an eye! What a machine. Still prefer a red hatch RS3, but it is incredible

[@alexnutcasio936]

But it’s still not as quick as a Tesla Model 3 DMP nor even a Model Y Performance.

[@germanengineering204]

@@alexnutcasio936 Who the hell cares about that electric crap! Were talking about a real driver's car right here buddy!!!

[@alexnutcasio936]

@@germanengineering204 define a “ real” drivers car?

[@tylerbryant5425]

14:38, I’m dying! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Viktor9502]

What would you rather have? 1. M340i 2. RS3 3. RS5

[@seinsmeld13]

Sadly we don't get the RS3 any longer here in Canada effective 2023 model year therefore I've ordered an M2.😕

[@Mikko._.]

18:32 That van wanted to overtake you but didn't happen.

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[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Had 37mpg out of my new RS3. It averages 30mpg if you don't put your foot down so much. Agree on the turning circle, something I wasn't expecting. The B&O is rubbish in this car. I think Audi have used lower grade components in the speakers.

[@agnusdeiofficial1266]

Great review but I totally get Audi's move. With such a melodic exhaust note I would never need a top-end sound system. And for the occasional traffic jam the intermediate option is largely enough ;)

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[@luciussander8217]

I don't think so. The sport exhaust is hardly loud and definitely NOT melodic! It should come standard with the B&O system, which I had to add as an option to my RS3. £60k car with a shit sound system, typical Audi. They did the same with the TTRS I owned, I had to add the B&O as a cost option. Audi sound systems are terrible BTW - probably on purpose to make you get the B&O.

[@agnusdeiofficial1266]

@@luciussander8217 I don't like loud, it has to be audible but not intrusive to me and any 5 cyl car has a melodic sound because of the odd number of pistons, even a Volvo D5 sounds good. Wasn't referring to the optional exhaust which is not always worth it. Mid-range MB's sound systems are crappy too, BMW's tend to deliver better quality bass freqs.

[@funnyme3022]

which car u drive Thomas ?

[@firebolt2310]

14:18 The van driver stalks you while you film😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

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[@maverick4177]

Finally some Non Electric Non SUV content 🤣

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[@jirijankovec7575]

In Czech rep. we are forced to use left line just when overtaking on the highway.

[@Hercegovac.1]

In USA 🇺🇸 there is no fast line in freeway you can drive slow in left line and people passing you from right side 😁😁

[@AfiqReza98]

For everyday drive would u choose RS3 or CLA 45S

[@rw1592]

I switched from a45s to the RS3 8Y (hatchbacks) in January. For me the RS is the superior daily thanks to a much more comfortable ride, nice engine sound and sport seats made also for long distance drive . The AMG feels always angry, on its toes, read to jump with a rather harsh suspension. On longer drives its road/tyre noise, fake engine noise (not sound) and thinly padded bucket seats were too much. On windy back or mountain roads both are exceptionally capable and great fun. Audi hit it out of the park imho as far as the stretch between comfortable daily and weekend racer is concerned. Both cars' interior materials are somewhat disappointing when considering pricing. If I didn't need/want 4 doors and 4wd I'd go for the m2c or Alfa Giulia Q.

[@1RadicalDreamer]

i would love the hatchback. unfortunately i think it’s Europe only.

[@crxtodd16]

Dear Audi..... ......TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!

[@snkcorp.502]

clicking sound on the shifting paddles?

[@speciala7826]

17:20 - No. But you can find it in the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio. Shift and hear this asked click every day.

[@luisito155]

18:34 poor van hahahahha

[@ryanlen2115]

Great review and sweet color. Struggling between this and BMW M240. Leaning BMW as cheaper. Who knows…

[@mehmetaoz]

When you stop traffic light commercial vehicle driver wondering "what is he doing, and, he noticed, omg he's Thomas" 😀

[@autogefuehl]

😎👍👍

[@ΧρήστοςΔενέχεισημασία]

What an awesome car! Now i just need to win the lottery in order to buy it!

[@luciussander8217]

Mine was £62k with the RS and sound pack. Hardly a lot of money these days and I'm not what you'd call wealthy. If you won the Lottery, you wouldn't buy an RS3, come on.

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey Tomas good speech true for info drive safe and say alarm left side is only for pass car and join back lane right no matter if u slow or fast stay right is code many don't know and stay Left side always is fault fail drive style never do or follow what do others keep that in minds to around the world many ignorance sleep do what they like do no respect code or self or others that is matter we need respect first self code and other's.

[@SuperOle2011]

5 cylinder sound, near supercar performance, all in a usable, daily, compact, sporty, family sedan... Why not?

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Because ban on ICE cars 😱

[@alexnutcasio936]

Because the future is electric. When fuel is $10 a gallon or more, you’ll be wishing for a BEV.

[@j.r.3664]

I thought the hatch had a 281 litres trunk? So is it as big as in S3?

[@SuperDigitalMe]

Can you make a video about rising prices, or mention it in a review? I mean, what’s going on?

[@mikewestwood567]

Bonnet closing for me is to lower it down most of the way and then let it close under its own weight. I know Tesla for example can get damaged by closing it your way as you can only put pressure in certain parts of the bonnet.

[@autogefuehl]

I guess that’s a Tesla problem then 😂

[@isimonsez]

4:01 that’s how I close the hood

[@Quack_special_prosecutor]

Yes for the Hatch

[@dnclpa2314]

You can but shouldn‘t stay at the left lane with 160-180 km/h. But if you do so, don‘t forget to check your mirrors regulary!

[@theracer6882]

In North America people complain about not getting leather on higher end trims.

[@autogefuehl]

That usually doesn’t happen

[@itz.waleey]

Like the hatch better. BTW

[@emars9225]

Thomas, lower part of front lights represent Checkered flag.... and not any kind of animation

[@fullthrill7314]

The two-step method of closing the hood is fine, as long as you leave no finger or palm prints, that’s a no-no.

[@fullthrill7314]

Side note, I loved the video and subscribed!

[@autogefuehl]

awesome, welcome =)

[@sine666]

Great! Thanks! :)

[@autogefuehl]

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[@vmaund33]

Can someone tell me when I can order one of these in USA

[@matty665]

That sedan is way better looking than the hatch.

[@luciussander8217]

Wrong. The hatch is the looker, everyone knows that. Shame the US don't get it, so of course people then try to justify themselves by saying the saloon is better looking. Not in a million years.

[@johnw1172]

Borat has a nice swimsuit that would suit the car and the hot weather!!!

[@ohheyitskevinc]

I’m still waiting for the interior to go back to the old style. Beautiful car, but it still feels and looks a little plasticky inside. I think if they’d changed the exterior but kept the interior as it was - with a DSG gear knob and MMI controls - it would have been better. By the way - for turning circle - I’ve learned on 19” wheels a worse turning circle isn’t always a bad thing. On my S3 with 19” wheels and summer Pirelli P-Zero’s, I found my tyres fell apart when making tight turns at low speeds (even from parking).

[@Hercegovac.1]

In USA 🇺🇸 people don’t switch lines on the freeway, they drive slow in left and right side 😁

[@autogefuehl]

😂😂

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Beautiful car.

[@pradeepmagan6951]

Nice car but prefer the previous interior with proper buttons and aircon controls

[@Postingam2]

The air vents on the old one look like they’re from a Jeep Wrangler lol

[@mikewestwood567]

I’m not a fan of those green plastic vent pieces. Kind of cheapens the interior.

[@JasonBryantGreen]

I wish I can get the hatch but I’m here in the US

[@joeblacc8573]

I hate that the only "design pack" available for the interior is the green. Why not red as well so it can be paired with the black?? They have it in the Middle East just not the US. And the UK gets neither. I wonder what the reasoning is behind that.

[@richardjohnson5529]

Thomas I agree with you to not get green trousers, the other thing is I am not really interested in buying a car at this time but it would have to be an EV, if I did, I watch you on KZbin because you are a vegan and keep on at all the manufacturer to go animal free interiors.

[@autogefuehl]

Highly appreciated my friend 🤗🤗

[@Postingam2]

You said the awd system on the rs3 is front bias which is not true

[@autogefuehl]

It is. This is a front wheel drive platform with a haldex clutch. Physically you cannot have more maximum power at the rear, unless you limit power in the front

[@Postingam2]

@@autogefuehl so it’s a front wheel drive platform with a rear bias awd system?

[@Xhgne-rabbitChen]

NICE CAR

[@ThomasClinton-f3q]

I agree about the standard sound system it's rubbish