[JPM-3]

I'd consider picking up one of these as an AWD option for hopefully not too much over $60k. Lose the black optics trim package, get the mono-color black wheel, figure out a fix for that awful rear bumper, and it'll look respectable.

[jpy1980]

Or just get it in black! Just like the G8x gen, black will hide all the ugly lines and silly features. haha

[six75LT]

someone forgot to tell this new generation of car designers that there is more to the front of a car than the grill

[swanson]

Looks like black will be a popular color to buy.

[Mingwan]

It was looking good until I saw the front. At least it doesn’t have the stubby proportions the current one has. The current one looks like an A4 for munchkins.

And yeah, that 5 cyl is a nice engine, but I get why they’re not dropping it in a bunch of other cars. Same reason Volvo dropped their awesome 5 cyl they had in the S60R.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by n55f15

Not feeling this, not a fan of the RSQ8 style grille or the fake rear vent

Comes in avocado flavor though...

[damnitBobby]

[eljay]

Europe = RS3 hatchback
NA = RS3 sedan

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by eljay

Europe = RS3 hatchback
NA = RS3 sedan

I believe Audi may bring the hatch to North America building on the success of the RS6 Avant (maybe not launching at the same time).

The big story for me is the addition of power and memory controls for the seats! This was a deal breaker for me when I considered the RS3 a few years ago.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I believe Audi may bring the hatch to North America building on the success of the RS6 Avant (maybe not launching at the same time).

The big story for me is the addition of power and memory controls for the seats! This was a deal breaker for me when I considered the RS3 a few years ago.

Interesting that they left it out.
I guess the research indicated that RS3 owners do not like to share their car with friends and family members, so the seat position never changes.

[Bluer2]

jesus christ might as well make the front bumper one big ass grill

[damnitBobby]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I believe Audi may bring the hatch to North America building on the success of the RS6 Avant (maybe not launching at the same time).

The big story for me is the addition of power and memory controls for the seats! This was a deal breaker for me when I considered the RS3 a few years ago.

Same for me a few years ago. I was shopping between a ‘18 F80 and RS3 and went with F80 because overall looks and features. The lack of power seats on the RS3 was a deal breaker.

I do think this looks better and more aggressive than the outgoing model. But I still can’t get over the overall short stubby look of it. Leaning towards the IS500 now.

[turbo_joe]

I have never once cared about not having power seats in my RS3, I have the seat set where I want it and it never moves now

[Bumpinjeep]

Honestly, it looks too similar to a Jetta.


I get that they are trying to have a corporate identity with the grill design but it simply doesn't work here. The exterior just looks cheap.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by Bluer2

jesus christ might as well make the front bumper one big ass grill

The gape

[LOW4LYF]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I believe Audi may bring the hatch to North America building on the success of the RS6 Avant (maybe not launching at the same time).

The big story for me is the addition of power and memory controls for the seats! This was a deal breaker for me when I considered the RS3 a few years ago.

Bringing both at the same would be much easier, as much as I wish you are correct!

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Can we STAHP with the damned drift modes?!

Especially on a FWD based car.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by eljay

Interesting that they left it out.
I guess the research indicated that RS3 owners do not like to share their car with friends and family members, so the seat position never changes.

Or Audi driver's don't have friends.

[hellrotm]

I much prefer the previous design. Interior is a step up.

[M3hf80]

Why is Audi's 5 cylinder often talked about as their best motor?

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by M3hf80

Why is Audi's 5 cylinder often talked about as their best motor?

Because it has character, and it's about the only thing that's unique to Audi. What other engine do they have that's got any character? The 2.9L V6 is a Porsche lump, the V10 is a Lamborghini lump, the EA888 is VW's.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by M3hf80

Why is Audi's 5 cylinder often talked about as their best motor?

It's just a unique motor. Basically the V10 lopped in half. Sounds great and has huge modding potential. Other than that it's nothing extraordinary...it's not particularly smooth, and there is very noticeable turbo lag, but once you get it going it's a gem.