2016 Audi RS 3: Forget Hot Hatches, This Is Hyper Hatch - XCAR

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The new Audi RS 3 doesn't just make hot hatches look slow, it makes them look a little sad as well.
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[@Memories-_]

This guy actually understands what fast Audi's are about, I've subscribed!

[@Keano04JCW]

Exactly my thoughts. So refreshing to listen to a review thats done in the context of what a car is actually intended to do!!

[@thegirthquake8574]

The look of skepticism on Alex's face when he says 34 mpg. Priceless.

[@PaddyMcQueen]

It s actually real I did it.

[@LubomirDohnal]

The looks of this car are seriously perfect! Maybe the best looking hatch I have ever seen!

[@darwandoo]

this guy is such a joy to watch. keep up the good work. always look forward to your next video

[@jeticebane2042]

oh my fucking god I love the sound of that 5 cylinder

[@charlesearle8414]

4:36 5-Cylinders sound so awesome. It's just like half of a V-10.

[@Paul_Zernick]

Sounds like a v10 even without the other bank. Fucking sweet!!!

[@alexcimpoi]

Amazing video presentation Alex, on your full of detail elaborated style. Thank you for another pleasantly fluid moment.

[@84jayjoshi]

"5:50" - "This is microwavable power".... I subscribed to your channel just for that. (great review btw)

[@emantabrizi]

Sadly, this gorgeous hatch will never come to the States...but the ugly-ass Civic Type R will.

[@Kingofkings987]

Michael Leibowitz the Audi USA boss at the NYIAS said the US will get the sedan most likely

[@pswmetalmonkey]

Michael Leibowitz You mean the faster more reliable superior Civic Type R? indeed great dayz for the Us.

[@emantabrizi]

Amun TOO I didn't say it wasn't a capable vehicle. I just said it was ugly.

[@pswmetalmonkey]

Michael Leibowitz Completely subjective but i wouldn't say the Audi's are beautiful either.

[@emantabrizi]

Amun TOO So, you agree with me.

[@Braselton21]

The Audi RS6 is like Megatron and this RS3 is like Minitron :D

[@Reznor_Meeks]

has anyone else started the video not that worried or impressed of what was to come and by the end of the video is completely in love with the car ? exciting times if one has the money to spend.... day dreaming.... LOVE the videos XCAR, love how you guys have your own vibe, your own point of view, always looking forward for your videos, keep up the good work!, cause we WILL watch it, cheers!

[@cadenguyen463]

You're videos are getting better and better with each and every video. I think the RS3 would make both an exciting and practical daily driver.

[@TechnationXyz]

Excellent video! I love this channel and this car.

[@starrynights9694]

Very good review, just what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@jayrave4]

Great review by a great reviewer - another subscriber here!

[@UriahNyah6]

Well done presentation

[@charlesearle8414]

That Doppler effect at 4:35-4:37

[@barrymorkan2383]

Who is this dude. Chris Harris put me off an RS3 but this guy has me convinced. it's a real world daily driver. I don't drive to & from work at 6am like I'm at Silverstone- I want a useable comfortable car that's rapid when I want it to be, not full on ALL the time. great review.

[@martinallenuk]

Yes, I'm the same as you. I've owned a fair few super saloons but I'm drawn to the RS3 by the 5 cyl engine. I'm considering heading to see one today.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

+Martin Allen did you get one?

[@samzilla1050]

Rs3 vs Golf R vs Type R vs Focus RS vs A45 AMG please! 

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Samzilla Considering the RS3 is (at least in my market) going to cost at a minimum $20,000 more than the Type R or Focus RS, they aren't really in the same buyers camp, even if they are more evenly comparable performance wise. I think the US market they might be a lot closer price wise though? Not sure - we pay a huge premium for anything from Germany here because of badge snobbery.

[@samzilla1050]

Matthew Sharpe we don't have a date for the type R or even know if we're going to get the rs3 in America. However I understand price is a factor but that's the point of the comparison, to see if the cars are worth the price they're set at. It will be interesting to see the Focus RS go up with the Rs3. America vs Germany lol 😼

[@darrenloke5486]

Samzilla Type R doesn't belong here.

[@eoghanhennessy15]

Samzilla I think the credit of the ford "RS" belongs to England

[@samzilla1050]

Eoghan Hennessy yeah that is true but ford is a american brand

[@kilove1]

Yes !!! my new best of the HYPER -hatch i love this little thing!!

[@IndianMartialArtist]

I'm a bmw fan but this rs3 is insane. It has to be one of the most competent all round cars in the world right now, there isn't anything it can't do.

[@eoghanhennessy15]

IndianMartialArtist except shift years manually or do a burnout. but it can be utterly numb and boring in corners and let you know that you that you're not driving a bmw or a merc lol

[@suprac19]

Yes, it can't indicate at roundabouts or junctions, no Audi can. :p

[@a_cc4954]

IndianMartialArtist this against the m2 would be a good comparison, mean while, the a45 is complete shit.

[@Stroh538]

I agree man...the RS3 is one hell of a complete package I'd like to have one in my garage for the straight line performance and luxury...and thr new M2 for RWD cornering fun and speeds

[@umaralikha]

#Free Gucci Why is the A45 shit? Since it's the highest HP/ per cacar?

[@rossgoodwin2700]

brilliant review! like the rs3 alot, although getting myself an s3 within the next few months.so that'll do!

[@soubido]

the only Audi I want

[@burnout2125]

If you've not auditioned for the new TG position that Evans is offering, then we're all missing out. Very impressed with your delivery.

[@socalsupercars420]

If only they sold this in the US :/

[@fero102]

The sedan version is coming to the US buddy =)

[@vivalaphill]

PTR Decani the RS will never be made as a sedan, sadly.

[@tima8544]

SoCalSupercars As a german i still don't understand why the majority of americans seem to be not interested in Hatchbacks. They're practical and have alot of room. In Germany and overall in european countries hatchbacks are very popular. F.e. I see just as many Audi A6 Sedans as i see Audi A6 Avant everyday. Same goes for the Hatch versions of the BMW 5er and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Audi RS6 Avant is probably the best Hatchback you can get right now and has way more room than f.e. a S6 Sedan. Yet i'm sure americans would prefer the S6 Sedan over the RS6 Avant. Despite the RS6 having more HP and more room. So i'm curious, what is it that so many americans don't like about hatchbacks?

[@Themayseffect]

Ti Ma Hatchbacks/Wagons are extremely common in US. You Germans just dont give us the good shit lol.

[@Siper2]

Ti Ma As an American....well, I agree. :) I'm in the minority, though. People here prefer sedans (saloons) for cars, but if they want to carry anything more than a stick of gum, they feel it necessary to purchase a huge SUV. I always preferred hatchbacks though - they look better.

[@samcourt6228]

I really like these. The noise they make is fab too,

[@bebonote]

Thank You Amazing Review

[@apache1234657]

love the 5 cylinder sound

[@navigill8811]

Awesome car!

[@R90909]

I can't not have this power in my life

[@charlesearle8414]

4:36 God bless the doppler effect.

[@eugenehvorostyanov2409]

Nailed it, precisely. Best reviewer.

[@coffeeblak86]

Nicest wagon I've ever seen! I really like the aluminium like trim on the exterior.

[@theautocommittee]

Really wish we got more of these hyper hatches in the states. Love this RS3 and the A45 AMG, all we get is the Golf R and Focus RS.

[@BChan1991]

sounds like a mini v10 under there!!

[@abracadabra599]

i know it sounds silly to ask but are you soon going to switch to 4k or to 1080p 60fps?

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Love mine 100 %

[@kwak1k]

Nice motor, good review......You related to Richard Hammond by any chance?? 😀

[@JonathanLahr]

I'd buy that. It would be nice to see more of the interior though... I wonder (haven't checked yet) if there is a factory rally package option---mud flaps, tougher tires, ski rack maybe...this thing could be an awesome commuter to the slopes...

[@JoshuaPlays99]

I want it. Like now, give me that car. Great video as usual!

[@drdavinlim]

Love the RS - take hot hatch to another level.

[@chrissorreda4982]

This, get the subtle-est color, debadged? Aw man I'll love it

[@v_alexiadis]

Love this car

[@kenhuang4697]

I love your review of RS3. Bring in the RS4 and RS6?

[@hughventer2934]

That has to be one of my most favourite Audi of all time

[@yangxu2496]

Nice outfit man. I love your jeans and jacket.

[@imiboy356]

One presenter who actually speaks sense for once. All this rear wheel drive and sliding around corners is brilliant for once a week around a track but for everyday use 24/7 NOTHING better then an Audi RS like he said IT WORKS!

[@kurtrusellpatrickswayze]

My #1 dream car at the moment

[@joshkiej6601]

mine is the c7 rs6 xp

[@BeakyBillyMurphy]

+The Real Santa Claus Just stick with your slay Santa...

[@joshkiej6601]

no, the c7 rs is great for the northpole, its awd with a big engine and it fits a lot of presents while still being fast Billy Murphy

[@hyperlogos]

It looks amazingly good in there, with nothing you don't want.

[@doubletapproductions]

I think you just created a new car segment! the Hyper Hatch

[@foggyblues13]

beautiful bring it to Canada please!!!

[@mrhawk1924]

My Veloster Turbo Hot hatch on my channel

[@harpreetsinghsidana]

the air in the front tire at 00:45 haha

[@xGiLL]

The exhaust note reminds me of the mk2 focus rs

[@arturasbaranovskij5809]

oh... the sound of 5cylinders. so goooood

[@iloveloopy]

3:25 hits the nail on the head 99% of the time it's one of the best cars you can get. Take it to a track and lot's of things will show it up.

[@aaronsu8763]

A7 and cls shooting brake are hatch back as well

[@hbade]

Best looking, well proportioned car Audi currently produces.

[@Kevin_MK7RSR]

Nice review. I wish we got them in the US :(

[@thomaspynchon2871]

"It's mammothly fast." It's also mammothly big, look at the size of it, it's basically an estate.

[@eoghanhennessy15]

Mr. Acaustiq wait... isnt this the new rs6?

[@TheXavierxa]

+Thomas Pynchon it really isn't big, both the Ford Focus and the Honda Civic are bigger cars

[@Haykosify]

Thomas Pynchon it's not big really, if you see it in real life you'll know. The RS6 is huge though

[@thomaspynchon2871]

I saw one the other day, ridiculously big. I suspect you're young and/or American - cars (particularly in Europe) used to be a lot smaller, I just checked and my parents had a Citroen estate when I was a kid that wasn't as long as this.

[@Haykosify]

Thomas Pynchon the length of the RS3 is 4343mm and the length of the golf R is 4596mm, and the length of the Honda Civic type R is 4390mm. Honestly I don't know what you saw but it definitely is not big in comparison to other hot hatches it is in fact average size or just below. You must have seen the RS6 or something.

[@mpanayi1]

come on chris, let us know about the dynamics of the car... does it understeer horribly like its predecessor? Any turbo lag? Brakes?

[@tylerm5915]

Will this come to the states?

[@jamessheehy4895]

This or b7 rs4 Avant in grey?

[@michaelschneider-]

+1 .. Fast forward to 28 April 2021. . The wait continues for the 2021/2022 Audi RS3. . The '21 Audi S3 (300hp 2.0l w/Haldex Quattro) body style either of the Sportback or Sedan both look good. .. Waiting on the 2022 Audi RS3 sedan for North America. . Make mine in Daytona Grey Pearl Metallic ...

[@akf2000]

is there an e-tron version

[@StingrayOfficial]

In America we call 5 door hatches "station wagons". I think you guys call them "estate" cars? This is a station wagon, although a really cool one!

[@ManAndMachine23]

Is it coming to America?

[@wichertj]

I wish this was coming to the states....:(

[@ralentinovossi8081]

It's kind of a noob question, but how will this car do with acceleration from say 100km/hr? Like if I'm cruising on the highway, will it have instant acceleration once I put my foot down?

[@shaneroberts2492]

Seriously looked at upgrading the s3 for one but then for the same money you can get a decent GT-R no brainer!!

[@Kreider811]

The Audi RS3... and XCAR, means... Dramatic PAUSES!

[@DJBeast_official]

Is this car coming to the U.S at all??

[@Carphile]

lol, didn't think he would sell me an audi, but it just happened

[@sfbassist]

I kinda hate 90% of Audi's product range, but this thing looks (and sounds) pretty cool! Save those wheels which should be on cut-spring MkII Golf... I'm assuming we won't be seeing it in the Ol' US of A?

[@dardobartoli]

So where does the S3 sit? Hot or Hyper?

[@starrynights9694]

What's the song at the start called?

[@ponygt6629]

Worlds most practical sports car

[@abcdLeeXY]

Those seat thou

[@jack14kd]

Was this shot in worcs

[@Jewishandproud43]

You do realise that you're the new Richard Hammond?

[@Braselton21]

The steering wheel is on the Right side ;) Lmao

[@15725867905]

*turns on XCAR* "please be Alex, please be Alex, please be... YES!"

[@thabsmashego676]

Mini RS6 for sure

[@jeraldb2868]

If only this was going to be sold in the US, I would buy in a second...to accompany its cousin, my RS5, in the garage :-)

[@neverwander]

Too bad we aren't getting it in the US. Really want a sporty hatch with a good auto ( I live in Brooklyn and getting out of the city is 1hr+ of stop and go traffic) All we have is the VW GTI/Golf R

[@Lifeguruonafence]

Alex!! You need to give Cris Evans a call!! Now!

[@mattdahl3631]

Awesome as usual but... It is time for you to call Chris Evans and get on with co-hosting the new Top Gear. Your manner will play perfectly and, let's face it, TG is still the holy grail of car shows. Go help save it. Thanx, Matt

[@PurelyGoPro]

Sounds like half the Gallardo V10 :D Gotta love 5 cyls

[@kj444]

Gah Come to Canada!

[@Zennofobic]

that's a really good looking station wagon

[@niklasnevesrensen5679]

What an awesome car! :D But I really feel like we need a new mindset about these hot hatches/hyper hatches. - The wheelbase of this car is roughly as large as the Audi A4 (B6), so handeling wise it should be kinda like that. I would consider cars like the VW Polo GTI and Peugeot 208 GTI the hot hatches of today. - Hyper hatch would work for the Golf-class and Hot hatch for the Polo-class Great video, I would love to try that car!

[@classcam9826]

dream car!

[@jamestoledano883]

how can you not mention the mini cooper john cooper works (which you drove)? This is a very thrilling car to drive and has 320 torque from 2L...

[@eddieh58]

Bought one ...love it! Gave the BMW 135i to the wife...love it and her just as much

[@EddieHayes]

G'day... I live in North Queensland Australia but have been living in our state capital for 6 months. In city traffic which can be a real bitch it's a bit thirsty. I can average 400km a tank around the city, however when on the gas it comes back to 350km per 50L. On the highway it's very nice up to the high 500 plus per tank. Fuel is so cheap here A$1.40 per litre for 98 octane so I don't stress a lot about fuel. I feel it uses similar or a little more than the BMW 135i which is a little tamer and still a awesome car and bang for your buck. What country are you in? Cheers Eddie

[@RumbleeTumbly]

How much is the new RS3? And what would you say the Audi does better than the Golf R?

[@at8000rpm]

I'm tired of people saying that RS is subtle. That's the point. However, M and AMG both look "understated" compared to their car they are based on as well.

[@systemfailure101]

what's the song at 0:54 please?

[@KingsunJeong]

please visit icamd PNS door system

[@JoJoJoker]

Fantastic review, Alex. You put into words how I've felt about the latest VW/Audi products. Times have changed: Japanese cars are gaudy, American cars are boring and Merc/BMW seem to be chasing them off a cliff at full chat!

[@Uchiha507]

This, or the M2 ?