Breathtaking all-rounder

The RS 3 Sportback demonstrates its athletic prowess with a widened body, RS sports exhaust, and cockpit displays similar to those found in race cars.

Scintillating power distribution

The RS torque splitter distributes drive force between the front axle and the individual rear wheels – dynamically on demand.

Design follows performance

Sharpened proportions, RS design elements and expressive details. The new Audi RS 3 Sportback² in tango red, metallic.

Focused on what’s essential:

Driving in the Audi RS 3 Sportback², all control and display elements are focused on the driver. A control centre for performance.

Setting the pace of performance

The new Audi RS 3 Sportback² offers impressive performance all along the line. Its powerful design, outstanding driving dynamics and 2.5-litre TFSI engine provide for new thrills every single day.

Feel the character

The Audi RS 3 Sportback² shows its progressive character from every side. The front is all about presence with its flat, wide Audi Singleframe and RS honeycomb grille, flanked by large side air inlets.

Very special charisma

The broad, strikingly accentuated front wings make a powerful impression. The option-ally tinted matrix LED headlights with digital daytime running light signature and RS-specific coming home/leaving home function with RS 3 animation send a strong signal.

RS through and through

The RS-specific side sills with inserts in gloss black and the RS-specific rear bumper with RS 3-exclusive diff user insert in gloss black lend the Audi RS 3 Sportback¹ an eye-catching appearance.

RS - in a nutshell

More dynamics, more comfort or the RS-specific character in a nutshell. With the Launch Control and the RS sport exhaust system, performance becomes experience. The standard Audi drive select allows you to adjust the vehicle’s character by way of additional RS-specific driving modes.

Powerful rear

Visible sportiness at the rear thanks to the RS-specific bumper with RS 3-exclusive diffuser insert – accentuated in gloss black. Available as an option: The RS sport exhaust with gloss black tailpipe trims.

RS modes

In the Audi RS 3 Sportback², Audi drive select emphasises the vehicle’s decidedly dynamic side. Activating any one of the additional RS-specifi c driving modes – RS INDIVIDUAL, RS PERFORMANCE or RS TORQUE REAR – changes the vehicle characteristics in ways that are all about performance.

The sound of the Audi RS 3 Sportback

The 2.5-litre TFSI engine (Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 8.8–8.3; CO₂ emissions combined in g/km: 201–190) with an output of 294 kW and maximum torque of 500 Nm are impressive values for a 5-cylinder engine that will make you sit up and take notice.

Interior – dynamically interpreted

The interior of the new Audi RS 3 Sportback² impresses with high-quality materials, top-class workmanship and typical RS design hallmarks. Driving dynamics become visible with the optional RS design package plus⁶ and the RS-specific Audi virtual cockpit plus.

The plus stands for pure sportiness

The sport seats – The standard Nappa leather with honeycomb pattern – are made yet more captivating by either of the two optional RS design packages plus⁶ in red or green. Complete the sporty ambience with an optional RS-specific one-piece inlay including accent surface in matt carbon Atlas.

Performance, visualised

Audi virtual cockpit plus is a fully digital instrument cluster that displays relevant information as required. The RS menu includes a power and torque display. In addition to the RS Sport design, the RS Performance design is also available.

Functionality meets performance

The luggage capacity of 282 l⁷ can be extended to up to 1,104 l. The rear seat backrest can be split-folded or fully collapsed as standard. The Audi RS 3 Sportback² combines two things that appear mutually exclusive: breathtaking performance and high everyday usability.

* Maximum Retail Price (MRP) excludes on road costs and any optional extras. On road costs are determined by the Authorised Audi Dealership. Contact your preferred dealership for details. Prices are subject to change without notice.
** International model shown for illustrative purposes only, and New Zealand specifications may vary.