The Exotic Compact // 2024 Audi RS3 Drive Review (POV)

[@Mono-j3z]

Audi’s 5 cylinder engine is still a legend to this day

[@oversteer_9339]

Indeed. Lovely lovely engine

[@gaara4667]

It and B58/S58 is a must experience before you die. 🔥

[@_Ambition124]

It will always be a legend even 50 years from now

[@fauzannizar897]

Honest question here, what makes audi so special? Dont have good knowledge on cars so was wondering why its sought out since its an expensive car

[@gaara4667]

@@fauzannizar897 Quattro which their all wheel drive system. It gained notoriety because of their motorsport past. They have/had good sports cars in the past. The RS3, RS4, RS5, RS6, RS7, R8 and TTRS. They’re German so they’re perceived as luxurious. People like them because it’s apparently understated, not flashy like BMW and Mercedes(apparently). The also had great engines in their cars. R8 with the naturally aspirated V10 shared with a LAMBORGHINI HURACAN. A 2.5L 5 cylinder that’s in a lot of their cars such as RS3 and TTRS and it has GREAT tuning potential. RS3 or TTRS you see on the road is either stock of 1000hp there’s no in between 🤣. They made a Q7 with a V12 diesel engine that had torque for days, 1000nm to be specific or 737 lb-ft. Their 4L twin turbo V8 is great too and it’s shared with different brand in the VW group like Porsche’s Cayenne and Panamera and Bentley’s suv, limousine and coupe. All in all, all Germans offer something different, you just gotta personally dip your toes in one of the brands and find out what you like or dislike.

[@MosesAlerander]

A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.

[@ZinkUnofficial]

The underrated pocket rocket 🔥

[@alterinq2383]

Love your stuff Miles! The most genuine automotive journalist on the platform in my opinion. It is a true pleasure to watch your content every time you upload. Good on you mate!

[@MilesPerHr]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@_IMNNO]

It’s crazy how the 8Y already has a facelift for 2025. I barely saw any 8Ys on the road.

[@NerysEmpire]

everyones too busy copying each other buying m340s lol

[@NerysEmpire]

@Jack-fr9bk great choice!

[@FXPhysics]

@Jack-fr9bk If I may, what made you change and what do you appreciate more about the RS3?

[@RedlineMaximaSE]

@Jack-fr9bkI traded in my 2021 M2 Comp for the RS3 couple months ago

[@syed1x]

there’s so many here in the UK 😂

[@johnh.heartland7952]

This is a subtle high performance car from Audi. Talking to the dealership for a fair deal. Stay safe.

[@katiekennedy9214]

A true beauty from my eyes

[@donculver8671]

Love the Audi but they cheaped out a bit on the interior as you pointed out. Why not contrast stitching and perforated leather? Totally over piano black trim, go with carbon fiber or aluminum etc etc.. great video!

[@MilesPerHr]

Agreed. Even an option pack for more leather trim would be nice

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

If you're driving this and expecting to comfortably carry adults in the back that are over 5'8" or so, you've bought the wrong car. This is the same size as a VW Jetta and is meant for solo drive, or kids in the back. It sucks that Audi price cuts materials in this 63K+ car but it's on MQB not MLB so you get what you get. Still a legendary car.

[@clubracer6]

I think the Jetta has a bigger back seat. I’m 6’2” and fit well in the back of my GLI just fine.

[@ilyaberler5543]

Curious if there are aftermarket carbon or non-black piano bits for the dash/console

[@aeternus5633]

I'm 6'2 and if i sit behind the drivers seat (from the way I had it set up for a 6'2 driver) it was cramped but I fit. I probably would need a really good stretch after an hour as my knees were against the back of the seat but I had enough headroom (barely) and my legs did fit fine. Not saying you're wrong if you're going to regularly be transporting adults, just providing a counter example that we're not talking like "back of a 911" cramped.

[@RedlineMaximaSE]

@@ilyaberler5543There is, I’ve bought some

[@Tazar1000]

We had one of the new 24 RS3's at our shop last week and I got permission from the owner to let it loose in the test drive and it was phinominal. There are 2 audi I like (C8 rS6 & R8) but thanks to this little thing it's now 3. Amazing car and a great video 👍

[@speeddemonRS3]

Great review! You hit the nail on the head with all your viewpoints of the car! I have 5k miles on my 24 RS3 and absolutely love the car!

[@Xavier-yz8]

16:24 Great Driving Skills Miles! 🔥💪🏻

[@clubracer6]

The former Mr. Blackwing would not go with the CT4-V BW? Did you forget about it or omit it on purpose? Great review as always, thank you!

[@thepro4x362]

I was tripping over the 5 cylinder sound. Legit sounds like a V10r8. Only motor I'll modify exhaust apart from V8 and up

[@cfstultz1]

Great video. Thanks.

[@georgemalone3318]

CT for black wing as opposed to the ones you gave his choices around the same price right?

[@countvisian3652]

It’s a good car. Just wish Audi would bring back its signature gear shifter. Great video❤

[@mtshark7]

Nice review Miles!😊

[@MilesPerHr]

Glad you liked it!

[@_Ambition124]

Use dynamic mode, youll get better 0-60 times as well as acceleration overall

[@LukeHolman-jt8jn]

Hey Miles, just curious if we’d be able to expect the new ZR1 any time soon? Thank you!

[@andyh4464]

Wish they brought the hatchback to the US

[@shhhpark]

the 2 cars I was considering in this segment was the RS3 or the BMW M340i. Love both cars but ended up with the M340i since the RS3 just wasn't available anywhere when I was shopping around

[@autopiIo7]

Woow that yellow is beautiful

[@frankyg818]

the car im looking at lol, great review. such a sleeper car. wouldnt the M2 also be a competitor?

[@MilesPerHr]

It would, yes. I'd have this over the M2.

[@mental_hazard6991]

I wish Audi still sold these in Canada 😔

[@davidjaskiewicz3461]

Is there much change for 2025? Local dealer says can’t get 2024 model any longer, unless find one in stock somewhere.

[@fishinfredster]

TLX type S does not come in a manual at all. Good video

[@faunastation5147]

This car is shocking good❤

[@uriel7940]

I want one so bad but will likely never have one

[@luistorregrosa9369]

I love those Audis, I hope someone will teach me how to do them.

[@markthompson20]

I threw midpipes and a cat back on mine and it sounds so much better.

[@oversteer_9339]

Went to the audi dealership here in my country a couple weeks ago. Found out that they haven’t had a sedan allocation in 3 years. Too bad. Everyone is going for the SUV. Especially the electric ones

[@hollowtian6148]

The only thing I wish is they bring the sportback to the US, although I prefer the sedan, as a 5’8” person my head is against the roof in the backseat. Luckily all my family member is shorter than me haha

[@namish9828]

Can you please review the Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Rang ( AWD or RWD is ok )🥺. Btw Your reviews are awesome!

[@TheSwedish_GlobalGuy]

Hey miles!, my 2nd nephew was born 4 days ago🎉🎉 But i have one question! What is the perfect family car for the new baby born?

[@MilesPerHr]

Congratulations to your family! I'm partial to a good sedan. Depending on budget, maybe a BMW M340i?

[@TheSwedish_GlobalGuy]

@@MilesPerHr I have a big budget but I like your opinion👍

[@AbbottHeming]

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the worlds problems.

[@stormripper9584]

Rivian r1t gen 2 day in the life?

[@MilesPerHr]

I can look into it!

[@mordredma]

I am always a bit mad about Audi having the best interior design with the cheapest materials. Just seems like a waste of opportunity.

[@MilesPerHr]

True. Great looks without great substance

[@erayarpapay2331]

The plastics are annoying

[@Kisame.Hoshigaki]

I will have a RS3

[@fullthrill7314]

Same

[@j.a.g.8689]

Keep in mind, the vehicle currently holds the compact car Nurburging lap record

[@seb5945]

Volume dial reminds me of old iPod.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

One of the best vehicles currently on sale.

[@mikeg03054]

RS3 please!!!!!

[@arizonaridersclub]

We're riding with ya.

[@MilesPerHr]

🫡

[@namish9828]

Can review the x2M please! ❤

[@CLA45-AM]

Will it beat the cla 45 amg is the question?

[@MilesPerHr]

I think so. The RS3 is faster around the Nurburgring, at least

[@x58evo2puma7]

If u put this on dyno I will see higher figures in power then they say this is y this beat amg a45s but got very bad turbo lag at the same time

[@timothybracken1728]

Wish it had the flat bottom steering wheel !

[@andrewgonzalez2612]

Why do people love the flat bottom steering wheel? Genuinely curious, I just don't get it yet

[@timothybracken1728]

@@andrewgonzalez2612 For the looks more than anything. just personal taste

[@MilesPerHr]

Audi added one with the 2025 redesign they just revealed today!

[@CCC-DID]

I bet you didn’t know that it has an “emotional” start feature

[@EclipticKitten]

nice

[@Deadly_black-d5s]

We hit the kerosene with this one 🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@Commander_Shepard2000]

Wrong car bud 🤣

[@Deadly_black-d5s]

@@Commander_Shepard2000 yep im dumb💀💀💀

[@SohailAwan-xo5ir]

Good car😂😂😂❤❤

[@erlcoofr]

Pretty early today

[@MilesPerHr]

☝️

[@TomKillby]

Very nice looking banana,the minions would love it

[@BertShackleford]

Love the *RS* models. Loathe all the digital wizardry. Too many screens, _far too much_ gloss black (which does NOT bode well here in AZ) and it lacks a flat-bottom steering wheel. Great review nonetheless, Miles. Stay classy my friend.

[@MilesPerHr]

Flat bottom wheel on the redesign that was revealed today, but the gloss black remains 😔

[@erlcoofr]

Did he get kicked out of his neighborhood?

[@97Crazysteve]

This isn't a "What it's like to live with..." video.

[@MilesPerHr]

Ha! This is just a drive review, not a "living with" video 😉

[@OnlyToaey]

Sleeper car 😂 to average joe it’s just a normal car but if you know you know.

[@davidzvezda]

How does this compare to m340i , i know they are not direct competitors but from price standpoint of view they are simillary priced. I am learning more towards m340

[@ilyaberler5543]

@Jack-fr9bk How's the ride quality/sound insulation, regular day-to-day drivability?

[@dontsuandrei]

Actually it looks like a 700 HP car I was kind of disappointed to hear it has only 400 hp

[@speeddemonRS3]

It makes like 450 crank and 400 at the wheels if that helps at all!😂

[@WebbHarrimgtok]

If you lose today, win tomorrow. In this never-ending spirit of challenge is the heart of a victor.

[@NatalieHoover-l1m]

It is very easy to forgive others their mistakes; it takes more grit to forgive them for having witnessed your own.

[@DaYs_55]

It's soooo sad Audi is discontinuing production of wonderful 5 cylinder engine

[@Mono-j3z]

WAIT REALLY? I don’t want it to be discontinued

[@antpal8884]

I don’t think they are , the new rs3 generation is going to have it

[@MilesPerHr]

Not yet. The 2025 redesign still has the 5

[@DaYs_55]

​​@@MilesPerHr oh really?some japanese car media (i saw AUTOCAR japan and GQ japan)said "audi decide discontinued production of 5 cylinder" Thank you for correcting it and so sorry to comment wrong information. i glad to know 5 cylinder is not end yet.

[@darkSide_211]

@MilesPerHr how tall are you

[@MilesPerHr]

6 foot even

[@yassinaitbouhi2973]

Price in France: 72,000 euros + 60,000 euros ecological penalty Let’s say an Audi RS3 at 132,000 euros Not sure it sells much here 😅

[@JsredDouglas]

All is flux; nothing stays still.

[@garchomp889]

Audi interior looks like a civic interior lol all on the performance of the car tho

[@magicapricot]

I bet it’s incredibly fun to drive but it looks like a corolla

[@Ekaswaroop]

it looks likw brother of honda civic

[@subhashpaturi]

The new RS3 doesn't look as good as its predecessor did

[@tykara3404]

It looks better bro

[@ojones888]

If your talking about the 2025 vs 2024, I agree. Audi is one of my favorite brands but they have been making it hard to justify that recently after discontinuing coupes along with the designs of their new 2025 models.

[@LynnRamsden]

The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.

[@HRaychin]

3:26 not rtying to be dramatic but poor trunk.

[@layne4376]

It does need more power, however despite the insane launch control and overboost. The M2 on a roll easily pulls on this.

[@97Crazysteve]

Are people seriously not satisfied with 400 horsepower in something the size of a Toyota Corolla?

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

RS3 > M2

[@chrism869]

But it wouldn't pull that much on it

[@Burax777]

Intake & Exhaust and Midpipes changes that easily

[@assist7257]

camry TRD >>>>>>>>>>>

[@Sayu2x]

Great engine. Sh!tbox interior.

[@OpenSpace.TheWild]

It looks like an overpriced Jetta tbh 😊

[@Commander_Shepard2000]

Not even close. If you were to compare a Volkswagen Jetta to an Audi, you should compare the A4 🤦‍♂️

[@securesystems7882]

Bmw M340i better alternative

[@Ryan-pg7uo]

Okay im sorry but non adjustable side bolsters is pathetic. My 2013 335i had them. This car is 11 years newer and much more expensive. What a joke. Rs car with no adjustable side bolsters is wild.