Audi Has Unveiled The Updated RS3, Available In Both Sedan And Hatchback Versions

Key Highlights

• Updated front splitter, revised side air intakes, and new LED lighting signatures with a chequered design.

• Features Nappa leather RS bucket seats, a flat-top steering wheel, a smaller gear selector, and redesigned air vents.

• Retains the 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five engine with 401 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

• Includes updated adaptive dampers, stability control, and brake-based torque vectoring systems.

• RS3 Sportback starts at €66,000 (approx. AED 267,300) and the RS3 sedan starts at €68,000 (approx. AED 275,400) in Germany.

Audi has introduced a refreshed RS3, which is available in both sedan and hatchback models. The updated model showcases modern styling with new lighting and sharper lines, improved technology inside, and better materials for a more refined ride. It also features enhanced brake torque vectoring for improved performance and handling by distributing braking force between the wheels more effectively.

The facelifted RS3 features a new front splitter, revised side air intakes, and updated LED lights with a checkered design. Inside, it includes Nappa leather RS bucket seats, a flat-top steering wheel, a smaller gear selector, and new air vents.

The RS3 still has its 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine, expected to deliver 369 lb-ft of torque and 401 hp, the same as before. It comes with wheel-mounted paddles and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Power is sent to all four wheels via Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive, and the car benefits from improved adaptive dampers, stability control, and brake-based torque vectoring.

In Germany, the RS3 Sportback starts at €66,000 (about AED 267,300), and the RS3 sedan begins at €68,000 (around AED 275,400). There’s no information yet on when this updated RS3 will be available in the UAE.

Audi is now taking bookings for the facelifted Q8, which will be revealed later this week.

Verdict

The facelifted Audi RS3, available in both sedan and hatchback forms, offers updated styling, advanced technology, and improved performance features. With a fresh design, new interior elements, and a reworked braking system, it continues to deliver high performance with its 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. The RS3 Sportback and sedan are priced from €66,000 and €68,000 respectively in Germany, though UAE release details are yet to be announced.

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