Audi RS3 Review - Worthy of a place in your dream car garage? 2024 UK

I know I am super late to testing the latest generation Audi RS3... but is it better late than never? What do you think of this latest generation car?
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[@stigras]

"It couldn't be better, a dream car and a dream woman once, that's perfect."

[@craigtrigg4288]

thanks for sharing tish loved watching looks like a great car

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thanks for watching

[@edwinng2046]

Thank you Tish , RS4 RS3 my dream car

[@JasperBruceWright]

Enjoyed this video, a great angle on the RS3 as a product for consumers who are after the understated performance it offers alongside its usable practicality!

[@kickstand801]

The holy trinity (Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW.) Having any one of those 3 cars in a dream garage is life goals. Right off the bat: the dimensions. I'm digging the extra width and length of this car. Gives it a more aggressive look. And if I were to choose a colour for this car, it would definitely be Daytona Grey. And of course grey is one of the championship winning colours of the Euro brands. I wish they could get rid of those fake vents in the back so that's a zonk. But what's not getting zonked is the performance and technology. It's what you would expect from Audi, but is it better than its trinity rivals, the Mercedes-AMG A45 S, and the BMW M2? Only time will tell. Great review Tish!👍🏿

[@P.J.B.769]

Definitely a sheep in wolves clothing! Great looking and sounding car. But, I'm with Trish on the spec i'd want the paint to be as loud as the exhaust. That was a brilliant options list you spec'd out. I enjoyed this review. Well, i enjoy them all really.

[@143580BUD]

I ordered one a couple of years ago but after six months I still had no build date. I bought an M2 instead and really glad I did. That’s not a car you get bored of where I think the rs3 I maybe would have done. Still love the look of them but to plasticky and expensive for what they are for me. If I did order one I would pay the 2.5k to paint it the colour of my choice if Audi still offer it and I’d go all out for the vorsprung

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review, I would chose the same spec as you chose yourself 😊

[@AutoSocialUK]

Awesome, thank you!

[@V_Dubya]

Excluding options you even get as standard on a base golf sucks. Audi have not got this right and are just scalping their customers

[@markgillespie8842]

I defo agree with your spec just not the cruise as never used it on mine in 5yr x

[@MrSWW]

Ultimate sleeper 🤘🏼

[@vijaymistry4169]

I also watch that guy who pokes things with sticks 😂

[@markgillespie8842]

Now yr talking tish x my only gripe is the increase in size, love the low angry look on older ones. But nice to see a non electric car x

[@pmacca2967]

I’d want an individual colour choice on a base spec with heads up display and Audi sport Kirby lights if possible

[@daxxr2532]

I am tempted by the RS3 or should I just wait for better M2 colours next year

[@sak1339]

I wonder if we will see this vehicle in the USA. We might get a sedan version, but most brands have given up trying to sell "station wagons" in the US. I think the only brands still offering one are Subaru (the jacked up Outback) and I think Mercedes by special order (not sure).

What I think is your driving position is way back than it should :)

[@AutoSocialUK]

What I think is I’ll drive how I like? I’m comfortable and in control, that’s what matters.

@@AutoSocialUK do you feel you are in control when you are turning with your finger tips?

[@mrmawson2438]

Hello Tish

[@simeonbennettphotography9111]

Excellent video Tish 👏🏻hope you have a great day ☀️

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you! You too!

[@genepatrick4232]

01:09 PM Really nice car 🚗🏎️🛻 from Audi. Both interior and exterior especially the seats, it's beautiful and looks very comfortable. I would love 💕 to get one, but who drives stationwagons in this time of SUVS and Pick-up trucks? Audi needs to rid their brand of stationwagons and step into modern times.

[@jonfrench7133]

love without the cliche black wheels. seriously considering but would prefer the new look of the s5

[@chryschrysostomou5392]

Thank you Tish for the RS3 review. I can only say that its really all about the 5-pot engine. The power and the sound. I really don't have an attraction to it, and the price makes it even less interesting!

[@isabellamacaione7687]

The Vorsprung has electric boot

[@wayfarerza8095]

Why does it not have the chequered flag DRL with the animation ???

[@gazmcb8537]

Base spec, no matrix led lights with the animation.

[@wayfarerza8095]

@@gazmcb8537 but I thought LED matrix is standard on an RS3 incl the R S 3 animation that makes it a RS3?

[@devosreynaert9873]

Hi Tish, when are You going to testdrive the new Dacia Duster? Best regards from a fan from the Netherlands

[@cliffordevans9203]

Whats going on with the 12v socket sticking out at the front, its poor and slightly cheap design.

[@AutoSocialUK]

I think maybe the cap is just open but you’re right, it’s a little strange nowadays

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome car lovet

[@alexg4015]

No usb in the back is criminal on a 50k + car And the front interior around the cup holders look so cheap and awful black plastics. Like from a Nissan from 2010 Audi should be a premium brand especially an RS model ! The interior should be special as well if it’s not much different from a 1.5 base model

[@jpht1964]

Not really my cup of tea. I rather would buy a Merc or a beamer...

[@GBFeb72]

Nice car… but 0% if you put down a 50% deposit 😮

[@AutoSocialUK]

I know it’s sounds a lot but it’s HP, so would be good for someone who’s car would be worth the 50% as deposit and then they can 0% finance the rest ☺️

[@richardhowlett7398]

Never in a million years ! A classic Quattro , now you’re talking.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The new RS3 is unfortunately not available in Turkey, but they have the RSQ3 Sportback. Over there, the only way to get a 5cyl Audi is to get the RSQ3 Sportback.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

However, I saw on pictures there were a few new RS3s imported to Turkey, though likely via parallel importers.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Ahh that’s interesting to know!

In Turkey the tax is defined by engine size insanely high. For >2.0lt vehicles, you pay luxury tax 220% of the vehicle price plus 18% regular tax for the the sum of two.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Do you think the RS3 should come to your country, even if the price were to be beyond 7.000.000 lira?

Dont think so

[@vladimirmitrovic4151]

💣💣💣🔥🔥

[@zzhughesd]

Fancy wheels Tish. Suits you.

[@ethenjordan2010]

Weird. You don’t get the cool “flag” headlights.

[@jenny80myles]

Is it just me or is Tish's outfit really flashing inside the car?

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yer it’s so annoying and I didn’t know how to change it 😂 Disco suit!

[@blackghost769]

❤❤🎉❤

[@jamesmcfadyen7547]

Lovely car until warranty expires then BOOOOOOOOOOM .Mega repairs.....😂

[@lenep9985]

8v interior was much better....this new interior is cheap...n not practical. We want buttons and a gear stick. Less glossy plastics.

[@martinedwards262]

good car to have......

[@richgl31]

Doesn’t seem premium enough… too many basics overlooked. Ok- it’s a ‘driver’s car’ ; but it is not going to be driven as performance very often- needs to have the bells and whistles.

[@legendgalaxy]

Vorsprung edition

[@hamzyumpatyumpat7524]

This is a nice car for explosives in Germany

[@bryanrae7050]

Typical Germans nothing standard, everything is a pack you need to pay more for, really put to shame by other cheaper manufacturers. You paying for a badge and power that's pretty useless tbf

[@Cyberdyne-kg8ku]

Shame you couldn't afford a decent pair of trousers

[@143580BUD]

Shame you’re the type of idiot that has to mention her clothes

How do you know that? And how does that relate to RS3?

[@Roger-ff3cu]

Zzzzz