NEW Audi RS3 - The 395bhp Supercar Beater? | MrJWW

[@xscufy5022]

I honestly believe that the sound of a 5-cylinder-turbo is one of the most beautiful engine sound there is

[@marcd7332]

x ScuFy I agree

[@avimakkar]

x ScuFy ot best but the sound sick

[@Mike-1000]

Love the footage of older Audi rally cars with those engines.

[@joakimkn1]

A well tuned audi 5-cyl turbo sounds like forumula 1 and turbo engine combined, I love it.

[@cgcgcg9986]

Greetings to Hamburg😉

[@thehelperofthepeopledems2525]

This car is making the person who sorts out all the KZbin revenue extremely busy. Thanks to Audi for keeping giving youtubers a job..

[@MrDavidfball]

10 minutes of shear quality great video again James

[@MrJWW]

+David Ball Thanks so much 👍🏻

[@mansibhossain]

YOU ARE HONESTLY THE BEST CAR VLOGGER EVER. I always like your video before it even starts to play.

[@Obitdf]

Mansib Hossain 💯

[@MrJWW]

+Mansib Hossain Thanks so much I appreciate the support 👍🏻

[@ryanb8736]

A bone stock RS3 has done the 1/4 mile in 11.8. Very impressive. Tuning will put it easily in the 10's. Having a 10 second car that drives in all weather types is very impressive.

[@kisilvan]

Was driving a serra cosworth saloon back in the day. How things have moved on. Great Audi. Better get saving.

[@MrJWW]

+kisilvan Crazy right? I used to think a Saxo VTS was the business!

[@RichardPearson1990]

Mr JWW Haha 👌 my first car was a Saxo VTS James, 4 branch manifold with super sprint race exhaust and Newman cams 😂 How times have changed.

[@ineedthatcar7169]

What do you mean used to?! Haha!

[@Theaqwert11]

This is honestly waaaaayyyy better than the RS3 videos the other youtubers did... JWW never fails to impress and wow

[@GeorgesBourizk]

Awesome video James! Top notch. And the sound of that 5 cylinder wow, it has that V10 lamborghini growl. Keep it up! Greetings from Canada.

[@oooining]

The funny fact is that the inline 5 engine in the RS3 sounds way better than the stupid V6 in the RS5. I just wonder what were the engineers thinking?

[@kraenk12]

Fortune Cookies The problem is mainly the exhaust system on the RS5. The same engine sounds great in the Panamera. That said a 5 cylinder always beats a 6 cylinder in sound.

[@fatfat6389]

Exaclty, agree with kraenk12 as well, reminds me of my 80 B4 2,3E 5cyl. N/A, amazing sound.

[@CroneRaven1810]

kraenk12 But the new N/A Porsche GT3RS sounds amazing too though

[@oooining]

evo1se You mean economics designed the engine and the exhaust system of the car? I've never thought that economics decide how car sounds... thanks for the joke. today is a boring day and your comment made me laugh.

[@hnonline111]

The V6 in the RS5, first of all, is not stupid. It is an extremely potent engine with great behavioural characteristics. The exhaust/engine sound in that V6 lacks the character of this inline 5, but unless you are wealthy enough to buy a brand-new V10 in a car, anything will be lacking, since the I-5 just sounds so good. And every reviewer that compared the Panamera 2.9 set-up to the RS5 2.9 set-up put the RS5 in front. It is still a rapid sportscar, only not so frentic and without a V8.

[@jaybou007]

"Weapon" is the right word to describe that thing. Probably the best and most affordable way to get a 400 hp smile on your face. And what about that sound. Like an orchestra.

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Cannot wait for mine to arrive in November! Gone for the Saloon in Nardo Grey. Top video James!

[@MrJWW]

+I Need That Car Congrats! Very cool 👍🏻

[@sneaky_krait7271]

Congrats! Awesome car, looks very nice in saloon form.

[@1980arw]

I Need That Car I've got the S3 306bhp in saloon form and love it. Had it since May. Kind of wish I'd waited a little longer though and gone for the RS.

[@ineedthatcar7169]

1980arw the S3 Saloon is still a brilliant car especially in the conditions that Mr JWW had in his vid. I love the way that car looks especially in Sepang Blue (I had one before I got my Cayman so slightly biased). The price point of the RS3 with options is a lot though. To put it in to perspective you could buy an RS4 for £60k just a couple of years ago.

[@Lyfema]

I Need That Car I the mk2 TTRS with 340 hp with the awesome 5cyl engine. It is a blast. The sound is incredible. You will have a lot of fun!

[@ryanjohnson8821]

Most underrated channel on KZbin, how does James not have 500k subscribers? I guess the pre-teeners haven't matured enough to appreciate him yet.

[@ShiftyBigmac]

Love it mate, nice change of scenery from the normal supercars :) keep up the awesome work, still can't believe were not paying for this content.

[@ryanmfoley05]

Definitely my dream daily driver! Got overtaken by a pre-facelift one a couple of weeks ago and the way it looked and sounded made me fall in love!

[@MTobin1000]

James, congrats on your subscriber count jumping by leaps and bounds in recent months. The channel continues to improve and it's awesome to see you have this success. (Mike in Ohio)

[@MichaelBacon212]

Omg I absolutely love the new Audi RS line up. So amazingly incredible vehicles.

[@stevehughes1834]

Great video as always James, great seeing you on my local roads.

[@avy2084]

Video quality is spot on! Keep it up!

[@piquetuk]

I've just randomly come across a news article about you on the MS Edge opening page, I never realised you are a Stokie. Oatcakes all round! Keep up the quality work.

[@12mohdyasirfaridi75]

FOR THOSE WHO ARE WONDERING, SONG NAME- Joakim karud- Almost original(instrumental).

[@Hugo_WP]

Why do I like your videos before even watching it? Certainly another great video! Thanks mate

[@kal1mm]

Nardo grey for me anyday

[@TSNDave]

Thanks James, great review as always 👍 I've got the sportsback arriving beginning of Oct 😁

[@cmwilfred]

Oh yes I still remember the old S3 😍 and great work Audi for the evolution. Waiting for my ABT RS6+ next month 😏 Great Video as usual Mr JWW 👌🏽

[@TheMaxiviper117]

Pretty sure the RS3's have always had transverse mounted engines

[@kraenk12]

TheMaxiViper117 Of course...he was confused I guess.

[@jacher91]

I ordered the sportback in nardo grey, love the video :)

[@dreamingincars947]

Videography on point 👌🏻 I value your review and opinions more than most on KZbin so great job!

[@predragkovacevic797]

Loving your videos! You had a nice progress since day 1 :) keep it up man!!!

[@Joe32942]

As always, a pleasure to watch! Keep the content coming James! ..and congrats on the wedding sir!!

[@MrJWW]

+Supercar_Heaven Thanks a lot!

[@tonisukles858]

At this pace 10 years from now, we'll have 600bhp hot hatches that do sub 7 Nürburgring lap times.

[@tonisukles858]

Probably sooner actuallly, now that I think about it.

[@0Turbox]

Or the other way around, someone comes up with a petrol car ban.

[@tonisukles858]

Yeah, that's the other option sadly. But, I'd prefer the former.

[@kumarankarth86]

It's an exceptionally beautiful piece of kit and performance. Fast practical daily car which goes head to head against its rivals like the Golf R and Focus RS. I had a chance to test drive the S3 in Misano Red back in Boston and boy it responds to roads well and the turning radius is very sharp and spot on even when I darted in and out of traffic at break neck speeds. Certainly gave the salesman the scare of his life. Nonetheless, would settle for this but definitely wait for the price to come down a bit with some deals and rebates in place. Awesome video James keep it coming.

[@ryanb8736]

Kumaran Karthikeyan This is an RS3. I doubt prices will drop seeing most will be pre sold.

[@NyxxUK]

James, even in that weather you made a great Video, Love Audi, love my Mk3 TT .

[@Shughesy]

I'm gonna have to trade in the golf, love the look of this sportback in grey. Great video again

[@SC2Stoxx]

I think this video again shows how much better james does his videos compared to the other british car yt. Just much more exciting.

[@MrJWW]

+Hans Müller I appreciate the appreciation!

[@SilverShux]

3:33 Not to drop centre of gravity, but to push the engine more towards the centre of the car for better weight distribution (to make it less nose heavy and understeer).

[@kraenk12]

SilverS I didn't even know what he was trying to say...Audi A3/RS3 has always had transversely mounted engines. The only 5 cal ever longitudinally mounted was in the older Quattro coupes.

[@martinbonham1469]

Lovely video.........Hey I've still got my Saxo VTS......had it over six years......and still love every moment in it.........

[@broughy23]

Superb video as always James. Have a great weekend everyone

[@sentiasatransformasi]

Ive been spending the last 24 hrs watching RS3 revuews by UK KZbinrs lol

[@TrixieHasFloppyEars]

"The weather is terrible..." Huh!? Ever been to Ontario, Canada in January? Yeah, we don't get the RS3 in Canada (don't know why), but my A3 e-tron is brilliant, even in the snow! Love the virtual cockpit!

[@PBazBarrett]

Yes I own one of those original S3's, well a 99T, ironically the same colour as the RS3 your testing here, its only done 40k, its like new and has been sheeted up in my garage for the last 10 years, Love it. That New Rs3 looks awesome! and sound's like and Group B S1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!.. Nice work bro..

[@joemourad]

the sportback looks sooooo much better than the saloon for sure and amazing review as usual!!

[@grahamcardwell5947]

Quality as always sir the noise from the 5pot is delicious really do miss it from my mk2 focus rs

[@x1aou]

Really good video. Glad you mentioned about tuning the RS3, thats where the real fun starts lol.

[@daireohare-doherty4818]

As always man, love your videos. Keep it up!

[@jeebs621]

I feel like Audi is making another comeback, just like they did when the R8 came out

[@ryanp3649]

these are already being delivered in AU,our garage had one on the dyno and it made 421 at the crank.

[@ChrisLee-UK]

+MrJWW James, Great video my friend. I watched Archies review the other day and remember him mumbling something when you were raving it for the VT haha. Well, never thought I would say this but I think the AMG A45 has just been wiped off the list and this has been put in it's place :D Thank you kind Sir, Best Car Vlogger on YT imho. Chris UK

[@manfri21]

Hi, James,good review of this astonishing RS3 !!! I've been thinking at your description below the video. Nothing most true of what you said! When I was a child I was looking to the hottest hatches and they have that average amount of that kind of power. But now An RS3 that has a bit less power of a BMW M4 is just unbelievable!! I don't dare to imagine in the near future what ABT or MTM will be making at this model and the performance that will be achieving!!

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very nice again James and Ben, yes thats a real supercar beater, the sound is amazing 395bhp wow, thanks for sharing Mr JWW 😲😲😲😲😛😂😜😂😛😂😜😂😛

[@ginggur17]

15.9, guess you were having smiley pedal time lol? We had a go last year up at Croft circuit with Audi, being RS lovers, my other half totally loved these pocket rockets. Was a good baby sister to our love of the RS-6. Cool vid.

[@김진우-m4r8f]

Better than any other car, on the same level! And it looks cool too! What a beauty!

[@Roy-qn2ie]

Was waiting for Your video of the RS3, the only one Worth watching.

[@mattwilliams3893]

Never been a fan of the alcantara so I wish they done a comfort interior in it because of the amazing exterior looks. Great car though

[@triplethree.3]

Great video MrJWW!! Very informative 👌🏼👍🏻

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

De La Soul - “5 is the magic number, yes it is” 😎

[@chrissharman9169]

Great review. Love the saloon. Currently have the old 2015 RS3. Already speced and considering a saloon in Nogaro blue with quite a few options.

[@CarObsession]

I would love to have a go in an RS3!

[@johnflanagan44]

I'm glad you did video course me and the wife is thinkin of getting a RS3

[@aslambuckus7809]

The 5 cylinder soundtrack just gives me goosebumps, but MRJWW always has such wicked soundtracks on his vids, btw what is the name of that soundtrack at the beginning of the vid? Thanks AB

[@harrisonjuhasz4045]

But could it beat a Carrera GT... 😉 Cracking video as always mate!

[@MrJWW]

+Harrison Juhasz in the wet 100% 😂

[@rasmust4921]

A hatchback with that sound is the way to go

[@WereInATightSpot]

I love the throaty grumble from these little guys! Seems like they punch above their weight class;)

[@mattyzx7]

Great stuff as always James, why don't you have more subscribers! 👌

[@JT74]

I drove the 360 BHP 2015 RS3 a couple of years back and that thing was a beast! 0-60 was definitely quicker than Audis quoted 4.3 seconds

[@jimettamarna417]

James - first, congrats on your wedding! Thanks for this review. Assuming the RS5 comes in Sportback, would you prefer the RS5 or RS3 for a high-capability, all-weather daily? I love the idea of the 5 pot Audi, but I'm not sold on the Haldex. Thoughts? Keep up the great work (IMHO, you are the best auto channel vlogger on KZbin)!

[@WinterCharmVT]

Jesus that inline 5 sounds SO good. What the hell :D

[@anonymousmind]

You should buy an S8 Plus as a cruiser/daily. The car is amazing and the performance is mind blowing!

[@TheUglySlug666]

Why? He already has an RS6, which is the same speed as the S8 Plus.

[@HnK_Alex]

I love this like mini V10 noise

[@TheSupradude26]

Replace your S1 with one of these James! Then you'll have another sweet car to do videos with!!

[@MrJWW]

+TheSupradude26 potentially!

[@mrborboti]

Audi's are always awesome cars..!

[@discoverlight]

Absolutely things have changed a lot.

[@paveldidukh1452]

James, which would pick M2 or RS3?

[@khiz789]

Another great video. Keep it up James. 👌

[@joelmateo2906]

What an amazing review, Congrats!!

[@sapientbudgie5652]

What a beast of a car.

[@RobBoothAutomotive]

I'm guessing that the new transversally mounted engine is to push the mass behind the front axel, in an attempt to eliminate understeer.

[@kraenk12]

Rob Booth Automotive The statement was pure bullshit. The engine has always been transversely mounted. It's just a reworked engine.

[@RobBoothAutomotive]

My bad then!

[@maxvinzi]

Iroz motorsport has taken these engines up to 800 whp

[@sebest2k]

I'm confused, is it the 2017 or 2018? I thought that the new one was the 2018 (here in the US). Is there any difference between the 2017 and 2018 model?

[@samcooper5748]

Awesome video as usual! Does the RS3 share the same qualities as the S1? FYI you need to take your S1 to Stertman motorsport in sweden

[@arafatrashidayon]

Nice video. You are my all time favourite vlogger. Love you Man!!!

[@MrJWW]

+Arafat Rashid Ayon Thanks so much Arafat

[@arafatrashidayon]

But why the another RS3 looks different to yours?

[@jamcarz8982]

Love your channel. If you ever need your personal cameraman let me know ha.

[@johnthorley8162]

450BHP in the W12 i used to own was awesome for such a big car, so 400BHP in an a3, must be mind blowing!, have to say though, i'm preffering the RS3 SEDAN look :)

[@jamesavickers5961]

Excellent review as ever James grazie Mille ciao

[@oliver101599]

Is the RS3 have the wide body than the normal A3?

[@Explosivo93]

Transversal layout comes from the MQB platform which is more efficient and compact. Sadly this means only Haldex quattro, which can only split 50/50 max, rather being FWD. Still the car is just perfect. Theres nothing better than that 5cyl and the RS3 Interior... one day I hope I'll own one

[@davide8641]

Hello James :) so the RS3 is a better driver proposition as a hatchback or the L version? i'm talking as weight distribution ( does the L versione understeer like the hatchback? do have they impreved the hatchback from the last gen?

[@liamdavis3911]

Anyone else think these sound similar to the V10 R8/Huracan?

[@dhlehrenlos]

Liam Davis those V10s sound like two 5 zylinder engines 😆

[@Maniacility]

Well it's essentially half a V10 R8/Huracan engine, hence the similarities.

[@kevinjarvis9184]

Liam Davis haha baby v10

[@Antimatter.]

Yeah I think they do also ,but I think overall less volume

[@BarryShite25]

Awesome review! Loved it!

[@Alexr-uf3zn]

I heard it was the crank shaft that was hollowed out, most prop shafts are hollow have been for years

[@Flip_Angle]

I need a 2nd... 3rd job! Really like that car.

[@nikb6528]

How does it compare to the larger sibling RS6 while blasting down B roads?

[@MrJWW]

+Nik Brudar Nimble!

[@paddymicklefield1381]

Mr JWW you should try my RS4B7 supercharged!

[@jjakes1930]

Great video! How would you say this compares to a Mercedes A45 AMG?

[@timothy9596]

What ever happened to your RS6? Love that spec.

[@Nosnx1987]

Whn you release video from field drifting?

[@kevinlachlan4274]

Thanks for the awesome review, perhaps a RS3 v M2 & A45 shoot out? Thoughts 💭

[@laity69]

I really like that ! Turns out now that I really want one too !!

[@DrKhofo]

Love the videos only correction is rs3 uses vw haldex and not quattro as it didn't fit, quattro is usually on longitudinally mounted engines

[@AJtheSwede]

khofo muhamad They still call it Quattro since it's Audi. But yes, RS3 has Haldex. It's not really bad by any means. But the "proper" Quattro you talk about is Torsen :)

[@AJtheSwede]

khofo muhamad They still call it Quattro since it's Audi. But yes, RS3 has Haldex. It's not really bad by any means. But the "proper" Quattro you talk about is Torsen :)

[@DrKhofo]

BazzJunkie thank you for the clarification

[@agem571]

Who else thinks that the RS3 sounds a little like the Huracan when accelerating

[@milandekkers2795]

its the half v10 engine so thats why it hasthat v10 like sound

[@davidjack3]

Yes,because its basically half of a 10 cylinder car and produces the same noise

[@VPhuoc79]

Absolutely stunning vehicle. The saloon is available in the US, but I would prefer the Sportback myself. Why oh why do we have to suffer such injustices. Same with the RS6. It would have been amazing to have been able to get that here, but nope. Many congratulations for continued high quality content. Looking forward to the next one.

[@kraenk12]

Haute Petrolhead Americans hate hatchbacks and wagons.

[@VPhuoc79]

It is sad really, and I think I have some inclinations as to why, at least for estates. The traditional mindset for the average American, the stodgy Buick/Oldsmobile image is what they perceive whenever they hear the words, "station wagon". The average American has never been exposed to what the Europeans can offer. As for the hatchback, I actually don't get why it would be such a bad thing. I know it is a very small number comparatively to what is actually present on the roads, but to me, the hatchback is ideal for my needs. I don't haul around 2.5 children, I have no pets, and I certainly don't haul my entire home with me everywhere I go. But again, this is just me. Understandably, it is about what sells in each market, but I wonder if the US would allow the RS3 Sportback to be imported if someone really wanted one. I mean, not like other products don't have the same engine, and Audi does have the A3 Sportback e-tron. And I would be under the assumption (I know, it is bad to assume things, but these assumptions are valid enough) that meeting safety requirements aren't completely different for the RS model. Alas... much of this is simply general food for thought and curiosity. It just would be nice to get some of the same offerings on this side of the pond.