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Audi RS3 rockets in from $91,400

Sportback and Sedan variants of Audi’s famed five-pot rocket here in Q2 next year

19 Nov 2021

AUDI Australia has released pricing and specification details of its highly anticipated RS3 Sportback and Sedan range. The sizzling 294kW duo is scheduled to arrive in local showrooms from Q2 next year.

 

Powered by the latest iteration of Audi’s award-winning turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder, the RS3 Sportback and RS3 Sedan will be priced $91,400 and $93,900 respectively (excluding on-road costs).

 

Although the new range’s asking prices are almost $8000 higher of than those of the MY20 hatch and sedan, Audi says the new RS3 offers almost $10,000 worth of additional standard equipment compared with its predecessor (see below).

 

Compared with the outgoing range, the new RS3 derivatives produce 20Nm more torque for a total of 500Nm (available between 2250 and 5600rpm) and, with 294 kW available from 5600 to 7000rpm, the newcomers are said to accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds, which is three tenths of a second faster than their predecessors.

 

And while the new model is faster than before, Audi has ensured that the new RS3’s is reasonably fuel efficient; Audi claims the Sedan and Sportback twins sip 8.2- and 8.3 litres per 100km respectively while emitting 188 and 190 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

 

"The predecessor to the all-new RS3 Sedan and RS3 Sportback enjoyed incredible popularity in Australia since first arrival in 2015," Audi Australia managing director Paul Sansom said. 

 

A fully variable flap control system in the exhaust system ensures that the RS3 emits a sonorous – but not overly boisterous – soundtrack, while the adoption of an electronically controlled RS torque splitter provides “greater stability and agility during dynamic driving”. The unit reportedly reduces understeer while improving turn-in and steering response. 

 

A new RS Performance mode – specific to the RS3 – ensures that powertrain responses are sharpened to complement Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R semi-slick tyres (optionally available). In this mode, Audi says the RS3’s torque splitter will ensure the “most neutral handling possible” making “early acceleration possible” on corner exits and improving on-track lap times.

 

What’s more, the inclusion of a new RS Torque Rear mode means that the RS3 can be made to perform drifts (on a closed road). The function sees 100 per cent of the drive transmitted to just one of the rear wheels; Audi claims a maximum single-wheel torque value of 1750Nm.

 

Adaptive damper control supersedes the magnetic ride control of the RS3’s predecessor and, as before, the driver can fine-tune the shock absorbers’ damping characteristics. The settings of the engine, transmission, torque splitter, steering and exhaust can also be adjusted.

 

"The unique combination of looks, driving performance and of course, that iconic Audi five-cylinder engine, proved to hit a real sweet-spot with Australian performance car buyers. Incredibly, for many months throughout its lifetime, more than every fourth A3 vehicle we delivered was an RS3 Sedan or Sportback," Mr Sansom added.

 

The exterior of the new Audi RS3 is distinguished by a wider front bumper and redesigned single-frame grille, large frontal air intakes, wheel-arch air vents and wider tracks (33mm at the front, 10mm at rear). Both body styles receive Matrix LED headlights as standard, as well as dynamic turning lights and darkened bezels surrounding digital daytime running lights.

 

Both RS3 variants ride on 19-inch five-spoke Y-style cast-alloy wheels and are adorned with an RS-specific rear bumper with built-in diffuser and twin exhaust outlets.

 

Peripheral items, including the wing-mirror caps, rocker inserts, tailgate and roof lip spoiler, are available with a carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) finish to provide what Audi says is “an even sportier look”. The RS3 range is available in a total of eight exterior colours.

 

Inside, the RS3’s fascia incorporates a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit instrument screen with RS-specific displays and shift light (for use in manual mode). A 10.1-inch display shows the RS3’s vital stats, including engine coolant, transmission and oil temperature readouts, as well as g-force data and tyre pressures. A head-up display is also standard fit.

 

The sports seats feature RS embossing, contrast stitching and are upholstered in fine Nappa leather with RS honeycomb stitching in gloss black, express red or micrommata green. 

 

Audi’s optional RS design package adds seat shoulder- and air-vent accents in red of green, floor mats with contrast stitching and RS embroidery, as well as the Alcantara steering wheel and seatbelts with matching-coloured edges.

 

Sportback models are equipped with an automatically operating tailgate, while both derivatives have heated and power folding wing mirrors with position memory, electric seat adjustment with four-way lumbar support and position memory, LED ambient lighting and a flexible 40:20:40 split-fold rear bench. Wireless Apple CarPlay is also standard.

 

From launch, the RS3 is available with four optional appearance packages that include a carbon package, matte aluminium styling package, RS design package, as well as an RS dynamic package plus. A comprehensive five-year service package is available for $3850.

 

"Obviously we're delighted to bring the all-new RS3 to Australia in anticipation of meeting increased customer demand. With all of its advancements – particularly in terms of driving dynamics – the all-new RS 3 is sure to go down in history as the ultimate performance car in its segment," Mr Sansom concluded.

 

2022 Audi RS3 pricing*

Sportback        $91,400    (+$7964)
Sedan            $93,900    (+$7764)

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.


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