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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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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This iconic sports coupe has been around since the mid 1960’s. There have been some beautiful designs and some truly bad ones. The current model is perhaps the most stylish yet.

Here is a two plus two sports coupe that will.

• allow my 190cm frame to sit in comfort,
• will take a reasonable amount of luggage and
• allow reasonable access to the rear seats for more luggage space if needed.

To be honest the rear seats are useless other than for that.

The interior has seem a number of upgrades to what is now a comfortable and luxurious space.

Lets talk about the heart of the Mustang. It’s a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine.

This provides some 345kW of power and 550Nm of torque driving the rear wheels through a 10 speed AT.

Old school, rear wheel drive muscle.

But the best part is the delicious V8 exhaust burble. It’s simply delightful to listen to. It permeates into the cabin and enhances the driving experience.

I never get tired of the sound and while driving it encourages you give it a little blast just for the fun of it.

Priced from $86,990 dollars it’s a performance car bargain and I love it.

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Instead of the Mustang GT – buyers could look at:

This is a popular segment: Buyers could look at: Nissan Z Nismo, Toyota Supra GT, Lexus LC 500, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Audi RS3 Sportback

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A beautifully designed sports quattro wagon. What more could you want.

Yes, the RS 4 Avant has exquisite design. It looks impressive. Especially in the metallic progressive red I had. The RS black highlights carry through for the exterior to the interior.

Inside is aimed at performance driving. The RS sports seat hug you tightly. The sport contour steering wheel sits firmly in the hands. Drivers’ instruments via the Audi virtual cockpit can be set for everyday driving or for spots driving.

With a 2.9L TFSI petrol engine that produces some 331 kW of power and a handy 600 Nm of torque, the RS 4 is set for supercar like performance. In fact, it will go from 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and tops out at a governed 250 km/h. If you opt for the Competition package as the test car did, then top speed is 290 km/h. Not that we can see that anywhere other than a racetrack in Australia.

Unfortunately, the Competition pack option removes the electronic function for the front seats.

While its spacious and comfortable for the front occupants, the rear seats are comfortable but limited for knee room. Boot is a reasonable size.

The Audi RS 4 Avant with competition pack provides supercar performance with wagon practicality. The total package cost $191,405 plus the usual costs

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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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Here I was in a cute two door sports car, and it rained all week. It does tend to limit the fun factor a bit.

The Mazda MX-5 was first released around 1990 and instantly became a success.

It was light, well balanced and designed purely for fun. The design philosophy of Jinba Ittai – oneness of horse and rider, was evident.

Fast forward to 2024, and while the MX-5 has grown a bit and become more laden with safety features, the core design principle still exists.

While the interior is comfortable for me, if you are over 180cm it will feel cramped and in fact impossible for some taller people to actually drive it.

You do notice just how low you sit compared to the majority of SUVs around now.

The MX-5 isn’t overly powerful or fast, but its balanced. By that I mean it engages the driver to explore its dynamics without overextending yourself.

It looks stylish and inside its well laid out and has most of the gear buyers want these days.

We need more cars like the MX-5 to remind us that in an automotive world that can get overcomplicated, that driving can sometimes simply be just FUN.

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Instead of the Mazda MX-5 GT Coupe buyers could look at:

Smaller sports coupes are a rare breed these days. There just isn’t much around at an affordable price.

Buyers could look at the: Subaru BRZ or the twin the Toyota 86. 

Slightly further afield is the  Toyota GR Yaris, Subaru WRX, or the Kia Cerato GT, Honda Civic Type R, Audi S3,

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