The all-new Audi RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback pricing and specification have been released, with a launch expected in the second quarter of 2022. This Germans performance cars get more torque, tweaked driving dynamics, a new design, and many brand new features, said to be improvements over the predecessor.

“The predecessor to the all-new RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback enjoyed incredible popularity in Australia since first arrival in 2015,” said Paul Sansom, Managing Director of Audi Australia.

“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 RS 3 Sedan or Sportback.

“Obviously we’re delighted to bring the all-new RS 3 to Australia in anticipation of meeting increased customer3 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,” said Sansom.

The iconic 2.5 TFSI engine
With its five-cylinder continues. Audi claimed awards with its 2.5 TFSI , including “International Engine of the Year” nine times in a row. Torque increased by 20Nm, to 500 Nm, peaking between 2,250 and 5,600 rpm. 294 kW gets from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, with Launch Control. This figure is slightly improved, by three tenths of a second. The RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback get a decent 8.2 and 8.3 L/100km respectively, with CO2 emissions of 188 and 190 g/km respectively.

The RS 3 exhaust now has a fully variable flap control system that supports intermediate positions, that can be used to enhance the sound. Audi drive select gives the hot sedan the ability to tailor the driving experience.. In the dynamic and RS Performance modes, for example, the flaps open much earlier – the emotional elements of the sound are even more pronounced. The standard RS sports exhaust system brings out the unmistakable sound of the five-cylinder engine even more clearly.

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The new RS torque splitter for maximum agility
The RS torque splitter, installed for the first time in an Audi, makes the driving experience even more exhilarating and provides a dynamic balance. It replaces the previous rear axle differential with an upstream multiple disc clutch package. Instead, an electronically controlled multiple disc clutch is used on each of the drive shafts that distributes torque between the rear wheels in a fully variable manner. This results in even greater stability and agility.

The new RS Performance mode specific to the RS 3 is designed specifically for the racetrack with its own engine and transmission setup and specially calibrated to the Pirelli P Zero “Trofeo R” semi-slick tires, which are optionally available. The torque splitter ensures the most neutral handling possible with little

For those who enjoy it, RS Torque Rear mode allows drifting. To be used on used on closed roads ONLY, the torque splitter transmits up to 100 percent of the engine power to just one of the rear wheels. Other modes are efficiency, comfort, auto, and dynamic modes, as well as RS Individual, which allows the systems to be set individually.

RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback, now have adaptive damper control instead of magnetic ride control. These adaptive dampers have sensors that measure the movements of the car, sending commands instantly to the solenoid valves that allow hydraulic fluid to flow faster or slower as required.

As usual, drive modes change the performance of the: engine, transmission characteristics, torque splitter, steering assistance, adaptive dampers, and now, exhaust flaps.

Exterior and lighting: expressive and unmistakable

The front track is wider by 33 millimetres with the Sportback rear track wider by 10 mm.

Also standard are flat, V-shaped Matrix LED headlights with a pixel field of 3 x 5 LED segments.  To the delight of onlookers, when the car door opens, the RS 3 lettering appears on the driver’s side and a chequered flag appears in the pixel field of the other headlight, creating a dynamic scene. When driving, the chequered flag lights up on both sides.

RS 3 comes with 19-inch cast alloy wheels in a 5-spoke Y-style design.

the interior
The cabin also carries RS branding to make sure people riding in the car are never far away from the sporting suspirations. The standard 12.3-inch cockpit display includes a rev counter in the ‘RS Runway’ design. The values are displayed in the opposite direction in a manner that visually resembles an airplane runway – the highest number of revolutions in the foreground and the lowest in the background. In addition, the Audi virtual cockpit plus includes displays for g-forces, lap times, and acceleration from 0 – 100 km/h, 0 – 200 km/h, quarter mile, and eighth of a mile.

The RS-specific blinking shift indicator in manual transmission mode changes the rpm display from green to yellow to red, blinking in a manner identical to that used in motorsports, to indicate the ideal time to change gears. It is also integrated into the head-up display, which is available for the first time in an A3 model, that projects relevant information onto the windshield in the driver’s direct line of sight. The 10.1-inch touch display in the instrument panel also displays the coolant, engine, and transmission oil temperatures, as well as the g-forces and the tyre pressures.

The expressive look is enhanced by the carbon-fibre trim in the instrument panel and RS sport seats with RS embossing and contrast stitching. The seat upholstery is in fine Nappa leather with RS honeycomb stitching, available in glossy black, Express red, or, for the first time, Micrommata green contrast stitching. The RS design package plus is also available, with the seat shoulders and the accents around the air vents also coming in matching red or green. They include special floor mats with contrast stitching and RS embroidery, Alcantara steering wheel, as well as seatbelts with matching coloured edges.

More equipment than ever before
The RS3 Sedan and Sportback exceed expectations of high equipment levels, with almost $10,000 worth of additional standard features compared to its popular predecessor.

Some highlights include metallic or pearl effect paint, electronically opening and closing boot (Sportback), as well as heated, folding and dimming exterior mirrors with memory. Inside, wireless Apple CarPlay is a welcome addition, as is the Head-up display. Electric front seats with 4-way lumbar support and memory function ensure comfort matches the driving scenario at all times, while colour ambient lighting provides a sophisticated cabin character. The folding rear seat backrest (40:20:40) ensures that the new RS 3 is as fit for domestic duties as it is for the racetrack.

Safety a high priority
As with all Audi vehicles, an abundance of safety features is an asset for every driver’s confidence. In addition to the standard equipment of its predecessor, the new RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback gain exit warning with rear cross traffic alert, as well as Audi pre sense basic (seat belt pre-tensioning, window and sunroof closure in emergency situations). Audi park assist and 360 degree cameras make the most intricate of urban environments a breeze.

Available packages
Four option packages will be available at launch: Carbon package, Matte aluminium styling package, RS design package plus and RS dynamic package plus. The all-new Audi RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback are also offered with the comprehensive five-year service plan package, priced at $3,580.

Market introduction
The all-new Audi RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback is expected to arrive in Audi dealerships in the second quarter of 2022.

Pricing*

RS 3 Sportback 294kW $91,400
RS 3 Sedan 294kW $93,900

(*Manufacturer List Pricing [MLP] – excludes dealer delivery and government statutory charges)

 

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