NEW Audi RS3: Road And Track Review | Carfection 4K

[@flsupraguy]

Kinda sad when crappy "influencers" have millions of subs while a gem like carfection has less than a million :(

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They will get there!

[@RichardEnglander]

Yeah, that blonde bint in Dubai being a great example

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That's because Carfection presenters don't look like 12 yr olds and speak with a lithp.

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More people eat burgers than steak and more people listen to Pitbull than to Mozart. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Most people dont have refined taste you know. Most people listen to shit as well. The best things are not always the most popular.

[@songsbystvn]

If anyone is wondering what the music is at the beginning, it's called "Homeland" by Searching for Light and Jenna Carlie. :)

[@searchingforlightmusic]

:) vroom vroom!!!

[@terenoth]

Thank you so much! I was trying to figure it out and then saw your comment… Wonderful track!

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What a swag master

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My god I knew Carfection had amazing cinematography but this, this was above and beyond anything on KZbin

[@brulaapgaapmeester8052]

Looks like Spain. Strange, when they are in Scotland they always mention that, but I didn't hear him say where they are now, maybe I missed it. Edit: It's Greece apparantly.

[@roddydykes7053]

Clarkson/May/Hammond’s new show still does plenty of amazing shots too here on KZbin

[@searchingforlightmusic]

simply stunning work.

[@nikospapageorgiou57]

@@brulaapgaapmeester8052 Climbing mount Parnitha, Athens Greece.

[@AnchonCat]

Get a room

[@wilcisco1159]

The rs3 is not just a entry level RS, It is the embodiment of Audi's heritage. The inline-5 engine and the quattro all wheel drive

[@papa_pt]

Except the heritage cars were longitudinal 5 cylinders combined with true Quattro not Haldex 😁

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

@@papa_pt There's no haldex in this one.

[@papa_pt]

@@4x4.tests.on.rollers true my bad. The new system looks like a big upgrade

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

@@papa_pt It was already implemented into Golf R. Other manufacturers use similar solutions for years...

[@papa_pt]

@@4x4.tests.on.rollers yup Focus RS and A45 already had it. Audi had the biggest reputation for understeer out of the three so they needed it bad

[@dboy5973]

I and along with carfection subscribers will be forever grateful for the free content that you post which could have easily been pay to watch should you choose to . Thank you carfection.

[@Carfection]

This compliment means a lot to us. We're glad you get a lot of value from our films.

[@QantonisQ]

Welcome to Greece guys! What an awesome review and what amazing shoots of our country! Thank you!

[@Carfection]

Thank you! It was a pleasure 😍

[@sbarros78]

This test drive is actually a free advertising for the beauty of Greece. Thank you! Great work.

[@sukandanuthayakumar7104]

The “fection” in the channel name deserves that moniker. Such perfection, much appreciation! Keep up the good work guys

[@effa114]

Another heroic video. My only regret is I’m so busy that I have a massive backlog of carfection reviews, as I will only watch them when I have nothing else on the go so I can truly appreciate the incredible work that goes into your videos.

[@KissTheGreat]

At the start of the video I was wondering if this was a car review or I’d accidentally clicked on some cinematic music video with a shit tonne of Audi product placement 😂

[@thaimb244]

same😂😂

[@thaimb244]

like.. waait a mminute…😃😃

[@shaneslad]

Those opening shots!! Stunning! Your production so far ahead of everyone else guys. Amazing work.

[@carlrea]

@@Aoocci791 Not being like Top Gear is a good thing.

[@Tomhug03]

@@Aoocci791 If you can't move on from Top Gear, I feel sorry for you

[@Tomhug03]

@@Aoocci791 Top Gear were never the pinacle of amazing shots or filming. They were very good, no doubt about it, but it was the guys who made it great. Appritiate some incredible work rather than comparing it to others. (Also it's their not there)

[@abdulrahmanmalzamil5787]

@@Tomhug03 it’s actually they’re :)

[@Tomhug03]

@@abdulrahmanmalzamil5787 haha, true 😂 The irony 😅

[@addj7093]

An Audi that makes someone laugh and smile that’s a first in a long time!

[@1vtbear]

Our TTRS makes us laugh and smile all the time, when we get this car, it will too.

[@martycochrane3717]

Jeez. Audi should be taking a look at this and buying this opening sequence. Absolutely fantastic

[@jody024]

If this also had Henry as host, it would have been peak Carfection.

[@keenanjogiah5935]

@@jody024 to be honest he's the only one I wanna watch here

[@dadangkkurniawan8442]

For one million 😂

[@martycochrane3717]

@@jody024 It's seems a pretty impossible job to be on this channel and not be Henry. It's like taking over the old topgear. If you're too like Henry you'll be told you're a copy cat and if you're anything else people will just want Henry 😅

[@searchingforlightmusic]

it's so awesome!

[@jax1079]

This opening was next level. Thanks for giving me a new bar to aspire to, everyone. Incredible work!

[@AlexCupraR]

I really hope the make more car launches here in Greece just so we can have more footage of our country from you guys! Hands down the best RS3 review I've watched. Thank you!

[@BrokkoliSchleuder]

That intro felt like a Audi commercial in the best way possible. Mega!

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

Finally more sophisticated awd system than haldex.

[@somewhatodd1]

Agreed. It's been a long time coming. This seems to be pretty much the same concept as Mitsubishi's AYC diff from the EVOs of over 25 years ago.That was a great system.

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

@@somewhatodd1 "The same" is a little bit too much. Evo had center differential, rear differential and two clutch-packs which were changing the gearing in rear unit. RS3 doesn't have any of these solutions, it has only rear clutch-packs which are directly powering the wheels.

[@JD-op6vn]

Still fwd basis. Still not a real mechanical diff. Will eat tires like the haldex eats brakes. Likely won’t hold as much increase torque as the haldex at higher power levels

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

@@JD-op6vn Why would you need a mechanical diff? And how do you know how much torque can it handle, is there any official info about it?

[@rodpaine7552]

The reviewer's commentary is best stated at 13 minutes in, when he makes some statements that I found to be very accurate, given my now 47,783 miles on our 2019 Audi RS 3, of which 34,320.4 miles has been at speed on very fast country back roads at 10am to 2pm times as weather has permitted. It is a truly amazing vehicle, if you take the time to really discover what it is capable of performance wise.

[@SabreLilly.]

My one disappointment with this car is that only the sedan (saloon) is available in the US. The hatch looks so much better.

[@1vtbear]

Agree, but we are biting the bullet and buying one always.

[@almac9203]

@@1vtbear this will probably be the final generation before the EV generation.

[@henrychen8067]

good for me, I just saved myself $60,000+ then. If they bring the hatch here, I am sure I am already charging to a dealership now.

[@wyteoh2000]

That on looks better than that.

[@limericklad2000]

Spot on. If they brought the hatchback here it would be my next car. Instead I'll probably go the with Golf R or maybe the new Civic Type R when it comes out depending on the specs.

[@moonsapling]

Audi is back at it baby! The A3/S3/RS3 is such a fun platform. Keep it going Audi!

[@captainminecraftist]

Agreed but you can't drift which is so much fun. Just get an xdrive bmw and get xdelete. Bam best of both worlds. Awd and rwd whenever you want dont see the appeal of this

[@EKDrifter458]

Besides the R8, it’s great to see an Audi you can actual slide these days. Great review.

[@suyashmadhavi1780]

Carfection's editors and cinematographers can make movie's just like that. Absolute beauty.

[@ferrismesser]

Great sound from the 5 cylinders almost sounds like the v10

[@jorgefaleromazziotti1174]

Well it has half the sound lol

[@ferrismesser]

@@jorgefaleromazziotti1174 I can’t disagree with you there mate

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Have watched KZbin for 6 years but only had less than 10 subscribed channels, now one more! Superb content and editing! Keep it going🏁🏁🏁

[@TheEhTeam04]

This is what all Audi Sport models should strive for, this car is a masterpiece of engineering.

[@andrewrobertson5508]

The production value of this review was absolutely incredible! Well done Carfection, I’ve been a fan since the XCAR days. You guys have never stopped trying to raise the bar!

[@johnforbes4795]

Beautiful video. I recently purchased a 2023 Audi S3 and I love it. If today I were still in my 60's I probably would have given serious consideration to the new Audi RS3, but I stopped doing track events about 7 years ago. Well done!

[@lapos1979]

Just when you thought Carfection's production couldn't get any better!

[@oliverbarrett2513]

Those opening scenes rival any big screen movie intro 🔥

[@745Filipe745]

This is by far the best KZbin car Channel. Love from Brazil

[@travis3810]

My God that intro was some of the best cinema I've seen this year, full stop!

[@searchingforlightmusic]

thought I was watching a movie!

[@vnItalos]

Mountains in Greece makes for great scenery for such a test. I know for a fact you had a good time going uphill with that thing-though the RS3 might be a little too fast for those tight roads and short straights, so close to the city center. I've driven that same route, spiritfully, very early in the morning, several times as a stress relief.

[@richardconway6425]

When you say "city", do you mean Athens? It is indeed beautiful scenery, but if it weren't for that little tease of the Greek flag, then I would have been left wondering where it was. Is this route a favourite 'lap' among keen drivers? Best wishes from UK!

[@vnItalos]

@@richardconway6425 Yes that is Athens, it is the route to the casino, in mountain Parnitha. I would say it is the "easiest" way to leave the big city behind you without going too far away. It is hardly a 30minute drive from the center and there is a mountain shelter to reward yourself for it. Other than that I would say big speeds are out of the question, the roads are too narrow. Just do it early in the morning to avoid the traffic jam afterwards! Best wishes from Greece!

[@Ic3crawler]

The opening shots gave me goosebumps, even after rewatching. Great cinematography and music choice to underline the beautiful scenery.

[@searchingforlightmusic]

I'm honored they featured my song under those beautiful shots! :D glad you enjoyed the music!

[@cklam8722]

Always love Carfection cinematic production, enjoyable visual effect, music and art. This latest hot Audi presentation is no exception. Keep up the good work to earn that one million subscribers in no time.

[@nialahmad]

Opening intro looks like a genuine Audi TV advert. Fantastic production quality and cinematography.

[@MrSenses33]

Man, I could die for this hatch. There is something about fast hatches that gets my blood pumping. Even more, than, dare I say, "true sportcars".

[@AFlyingCapybara]

That first bit with the music is better than any recent Audi advertisement

[@mrglobul12]

Picking mine up in 2 months! Can't wait based on all the reviews I've witnessed 🙌

[@IndianTrainSimulator]

This is what peak automotive journalism looks like. Hats off to the entire Carfection team!

[@laynetravis]

What a production! greetings from Greece!

[@DarrenJMHughes]

Wow! I’m blown away with this video and it’s movie like presentation and style. Fantastic. This is such a great channel that needs more subs as the effort the team all put in to make the videos enjoyable and watchable content for all is second to none.

[@searchingforlightmusic]

yes! Carfection deserves SO MUCH MORE HYPE!

[@lovelehstuff]

When the best intro in any automotive video in the industry goes to a hatchback you know it's special

[@vprathan]

That intro though 🔥

[@ivanborg5581]

Awesome footage,, commentary ....practically everything spot on. watching in full HD TV screen again and again and again. Thank You Drew.

[@64782048]

Wow this is the most EPIC intro. All Carfection videos should have this kind of intro from now on!

[@craigjames1355]

Where in Greece was this filmed it’s absolutely stunning . What a great video from carfection yet again , they really do discover the car in every detail

[@davect01]

Great filming, great car. Anyone else notice the many times the driver crosses the dividing line? Being on (I assume) a closed road for filming sure is a blessing. The dual watch thing is pretty distracting though

[@asyrigos]

Well done Drew and Carfection, one of the best and most complete reviews ever! Thanks for showcasing such a nice place like Athens, Greece. You raised the bar very high....

[@dna1238]

great review .Thank You. That 5 cylinder remains a solid engine , cant understand why more car manufacturers don't use this option

[@ryanb8736]

Because it’s an Audi exclusive only option. Well the drivetrain can be found in some of those exotic race cars built for the road. I forgot the name of them.

[@Moore_Jono]

A brilliant production once again Carfection, keep it up, thanks!

[@macattack57]

Glad to see Ken's influence on Audi is already showing.

[@nikomoin7604]

Im pretty sure the car has been fully developed before Ken even left Ford

[@pokest225]

This has nothing to do with Ken Block.

[@TheLordofcod]

Welcome to Greece everyone

[@georgesodom]

Nice to see one the greatest european car manufacturers present their cars in Greece, once again after the "E-tron GT" Audi launches it's new "RS3", hope you guys enjoyed your staying in Greece and hope to see you again soon for the upcoming "CHAOS"...

[@jody024]

This intro is astonishingly good.

[@searchingforlightmusic]

it's seriously incredible! :D

[@OladipupoAdaraloye]

I almost thought this was the beginning of the new Bond movie, the cinematography was top notch, the review of the car was superb, the carfection team has delivered a great content. Weldon guys. And bug shout out to Audi for bringing the fun to the party.

[@searchingforlightmusic]

they absolutely knocked it out of the park with the cinematography!

[@LCOF]

He mentioned the car being affordable on more than one occasion and even said it costs £45k. It doesn't. It's £50k in base spec. Add on the necessary packages and trim levels and you're easily in the 60's. This may be the most affordable RS car, it certainly isn't in any way an affordable hot hatch.

[@PistonMotorss]

Epic review. Welcome in Greece guys..!!!

[@ron.paris.london.cottbus]

The moment I realized the cinematric intro was not the new Audi trailer... that gave me goosebumps. Good Lord!

[@CaptHotah]

Legendary 5 cilinder engine ✅ All wheel drive ✅ Looks ✅ Fake exhaust tips ❌ 🤦🤦

[@redline589]

The rear bumper is ugly :(

[@oleg274]

They aren’t fake, they are just wrapped? That’s what RS cars always had(AMG as well though)

[@dogchainsaw3923]

It’s not fake stooopid

[@vomErsten]

@@oleg274 RS cars had real ones up until now, not floating frames around a crude tip.

[@jaebills4]

By far the best Audi RS3 video out there! And believe me you I’ve watched them all. Cinematography was movie level! I can’t wait to get this car!

[@blogcarspassion]

The best and fun sport car is this new RS3, just perfect

[@papa_pt]

It's a very hot hatch, not a sports car

[@blogcarspassion]

@@papa_pt seriously ? And the M2 or A45amg are the same ?

[@papa_pt]

@@blogcarspassion m2 is more of a sports car, A45 is another hyper hatch

[@mathematalef0]

Love the intro and the song choice! Nice that Greece was chosen for the presentation of the new rs3

[@kUNCHRIS]

Finally it has AWD tech Lancer evolutions had in 1997.... Nice video !! top quality

[@steliostzv]

Parnitha Mount and Athens Megara Circuit. Thank you Carfection !

[@jamesead9095]

This is the first review I've seen posted. Good work!

[@countdownbegins1717]

Most quality car channel. This video shows it clearly.

[@bwickham195]

1-2-4-5-3... That's amazing I have the same combination on my luggage!

[@drmonstervibes]

For non-Greeks, the twisty roads on mount Parnitha are very narrow and it's really unsafe driving fast on them since the road has a rock fence on one side, limiting its width for the most part.. That's probably why the driver had to drive in the middle of the road like this.. Btw, the RSQ3 uses the same engine as well

[@cedricpieterse7280]

Am I the only person on the planet that wants analogue needles? I specifically got the Golf MK6 R over the MK7 R because i hate the digital dash.

[@Monkey80llx]

I think manufacturers are missing a trick (although a cost dilemma for them..) by not offering limited edition 'analogue' versions. If we think about those Porsche 911's from 30 or 40 years ago that now fetch silly money, they're the ones with hound's tooth cloth interiors and paint schemes that pay homage to race colours etc. Having worked for VW/Audi when the Mk1 GTi was still a daily sight, i'd gladly opt for a modern sports version of the Golf/A3 etc with some proper retro touches. Tastefully done... not the Civic CRX interior in this thing! 😬😆

[@charalamposkatsoukis8694]

Thats exactly what i love about alfa romeo guilia and stelvio. I don't mind at all the absence of a big digital screen behind the steering.

[@SenszR]

Why wouldn’t u just get the pre facelift 7

[@Laughs_Loudest]

Best review I’ve watched so far. Subscribed thank you great content

[@abdullabashir007]

Happy to see old guys back ! Feels nostalgic

[@richardmahoney9415]

The cinematography has always been a cut above but this and the last review with Henry have been 4-5 levels better then anyone on KZbin and the music was great too and I usually hate music in reviews but u guys know when to cut the music. Then throw in a world class review from carfection

[@North_Of_Nowhere]

Something about seeing an Audi sideways always makes me smile

[@nikoszantas9680]

Welcome to Greece you are years ahead!!!

[@martinlaver007]

My three takeaways: firstly a well put together piece. Looked lovely. Secondly, extra clutches seem like a recipe for repair bills and, thirdly, why is our man wearing two watches?

[@bits2646]

I'm so happy the RS3 has completely eliminate understeering which was a big problem in rs5 and rs3 models, the new rs3 sedan looks like a perfect car to me, if a hatch was available like old(er) models in a 3-door variant I'd go for it, but 5-door kinda reminds me on sportback which I kinda don't like, and the sedan reminds me heavily on rs4 b7 sedan which I had (for exactly day less than 6 months when I ended it's life with a kiss with the tree :P) and I just love it

[@KainSwiss]

awesome and cinematic to the max. Some of them shots watched on a 77 inch screen is breathtaking. Love this channel

[@actuallypaulstanley]

I loved the sound of my 15 plate RS3 in Nardo grey. Annoyed that the TTRS had the digital dashboard and the RS3 did not. Great build quality and what a sound. Switching between normal and dynamic is the easiest. No, I do not drive in _Dynamic mode_ all the time?! The 13 plate A45 with AMG performance kit was faster than the RS3 and the exhaust pops and bangs were louder; even with the Audi Sports exhaust. The AMG _Sports_ button was the size of a postage stamp, so switching it on and off was annoying... build quality was not as good as the Audi or BMW, but had excellent Recaro seats. The 14 plate M2 always felt alive. More so then the other two, but I never felt like I could push on down the country lanes like I could with the other two. You could lower the seat onto the rails like you were on the floor, which I like. I also had a spare set of wheels and winter tyres which the local BMW dealer stored and swapped for me, so another expense I did not have with the Merc or Audi. I would have any of them again, the RS3 sounds great, the A45 would deliver excellent mpg as it is 2-wheel drive until being pushed. The BMW always felt better balanced...

[@faustinaadu2284]

Best Carfection video ever🔥

[@searchingforlightmusic]

11/10!

[@noahbusker2674]

That intro was 🔥🔥🔥

[@searchingforlightmusic]

seriously so awesome to watch!

[@Dr._Rizk]

Movie levels of cinematography! Bravo 👏

[@andras.89]

Is it me only, who was delighted to see even just a glimpse on the last gen? That is/was my piece of cake.

[@EvoraGT430]

Neither an SUV or electric; at least it is vaguely true to the original RS badge, particularly with the 5-pot. Serious shame you cannot hear it so well.

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

Affordable and RS3 are two words that don't belong together 😅 This car is not cheap...

[@crosfrancis8239]

Keep in mind this car is as fast as a Porsche Cayman GTS around a track then it is quite cheap

[@BennnWJK]

Cheap is relative. Where I live, car taxes are insane. The RS3 would be about £120k. Buying it in europe would therefore be cheap to me.

[@crosfrancis8239]

@@BennnWJK holy shit I thought Aus tax was bad in Australia the RS3 cost like 110k that’s like 60k pounds

[@ur2slob724]

@@crosfrancis8239 it is bad 😂 luxury car tax in QLD is rubbish Who would pay 110k for a hotted up A3?

[@crosfrancis8239]

@@ur2slob724 I’m talking about drive away price in aus and I caught an s3 a couple years ago and it only cost me 90k I was contemplating getting the RS and it is not just a hotted up a3 it has a completely different engine and drivetrains and gearbox and suspension

[@jamesead9095]

Ah... so this is one of the rare "good" (handling) RS models. Excellent!!!

[@Some0ne001]

I don't know what to think about this guy wearing two watches one on each hand....

[@Carfection]

Two words: Trend Setter

[@kevinhearts616]

The Intro is just amazing n creative 😍 🙌

[@neilwheel]

It's 2024 and i miss Carfection. I miss those top-notch production values and expert comment.

[@RR-us2kp]

Carfection has mastered the art of cinematography.

[@muhammadmusa3225]

Your videos are out of this world. Keep it up.

[@Carfection]

Glad you like them!

[@山内淳カイル-i5d]

Jeez louise that intro.

[@searchingforlightmusic]

I was blown away!

[@_7.8.6]

Those headlights are mad

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Really really well done video guys!! Thank you.

[@cejay67]

This was such a fantastic intro. Great music. Visuals.

[@TheHoosiers2008]

First, great video...beautiful. I can't get over the profile of this thing no matter how many fake vents and angles you slap on the front end. You can tell at the bones this thing is a FWD economy car with the engine pushed toward the front. The M2 is inherently far more aggressive and clearly looks RWD.

[@98pharaoh]

THE BEST review on KZbin by a looooong way. Thanks 👍

[@luciussander8217]

I'll take carwow

[@Miggy2j]

That intro! Wow!

[@spiller212]

„It’s been at the heart of some fast Audis for quite some time now“. Not really, this engine was introduced in 2017. Don’t confuse it with the engine of the first RS3/TTRS etc. and the pre-facelift 8V. Just because it also has 5 cylinders and 2.5l displacement, doesn’t mean it’s the same engine. It’s not even made out of the same material as the old engine…

[@1vtbear]

Aluminum block is the major change with the motor you are mentioning versus the older, still block.

[@wltdo6930]

The design looks so much better with this widened stance

[@benjaminchu6849]

Great review (got here because I’m in the market for an RS3). Excellent analysis and explanation, graphics/cartoon explaining torque splitter tech was unique…no other reviews had that if I’m recalling correctly. Production quality is phenomenal. That said, I do like and subscribe to other reviewers…they each have their virtues. Some more entertaining, others more educational. As consumers/enthusiasts we need a good cross section of opinions…to be educated and amused.