Audi RS3 Sportback driven for 2026

RS3 Sportback – This week I was lucky enough to drive the pocket rocket Audi RS3 Sportback. It came in a Daytona Grey matt paint finish that looked stunning bit is expensive.

At its heart, the RS3 is a performance car. It will go from 0-100kmh in 3.8 seconds. That’s quick. However, the quattro system ensures that the driver is in control at all times.

Performance comes from a 294kW 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that also produces  500Nm of torque from. This drives through a seven speed S Tronic transmission.

Top speed is limited to 250 km/h which is mostly irrelevant in Australia.

Additional performance features include.

• Audi drive select.
• a torque splitter rear differential,
• special adaptive-damping suspension,
• semi-slick Pirelli P Zero tyres and
• huge red brake calipers.

Along with its stunning performance, comfort hasn’t been ignored.

Inside the front sports seats are heated and ventilated. They have multiple electronic adjustments as well as a handy massage function. The 12.3 inch virtual Audi cockpit allows recording of lap times, sprints, and ‘g’ forces.

If the delicious engine sounds isn’t enough there is also a SONOS 3D premium sound system with 15 high-performance loudspeakers

The real appeal of the Audi RS3 Sportback is in how easy it is to live with every day. Priced from around $109,000 plus the usual costs it’s also a performance bargain.

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Im Rob Fraser

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What is good?

Balance between performance and everyday driving Dynamic ride and handling Level of comfort

What is not so good?

Rear seat room Tight entry between ‘B’ pillar and steering wheel for larger drivers Having to give it back to Audi

Audi RS3 Sportback – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the RS3 Sportback are in unusual territory. It’s a premium sports hatch.

They could look at :  Toyota Supra GT, Ford Mustang GT, Mercedes Benz AMG GLA35 .

EV’s could possibly come into the decision process. DEEPAL E07 AWD, Kia EV6 GT, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Mustang Mach e ,

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