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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Updates include exterior improvements, sharper driving dynamics and refined interior.

The appeal of the RS3 is its Jekyll and Hyde personality. It will happily potter around town without fuss. But when asked, it will explode into supercar like performance.

This performance comes from a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine with direct fuel injection, producing an impressive 294 kW between 5,600 and 7,000 rpm, and delivering a handy 500 Nm of torque from 2,250 to 5,600 rpm.

Audi pairs this with quattro all-wheel-drive and a responsive 7-speed S tronic transmission. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is just 3.8 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Central to the RS 3’s handling prowess is the advanced RS torque splitter, an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch system positioned at the rear axle. Variably distributing torque between the rear wheels, significantly reducing understeer, and enhancing agility when cornering.

Inside the RS3 has also had an upgrade with refine ambience and a new flat-top and bottom RS Sport leather multifunction steering wheel

Pricing for the Audi RS3 starts at around $104,800 plus the usual costs and that’s a performance bargain.

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