2025 Audi RS3 price and specs
Due to arrive in showrooms from mid-2025, Audi's smallest RS model cracks the $100,000 barrier for the first time in Australia.
The RS3 Sportback is priced from $104,800 before on-road costs and the RS3 Sedan is priced from $107,800 before on-roads.
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Audi says the new RS3 offers 'sharper styling, enhanced dynamics, and new technology' over the outgoing model, though unlike the S3 there have been no changes made to its engine, which is still a turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder producing 294kW of power and 500Nm of torque.
Key changes include a revised exterior design, including an updated front grille, bumpers, as well as new LED lighting signatures. Inside there's a new flat top and bottom RS Sport leather steering wheel, while a panoramic glass sunroof is now standard.
Other noticeable differences compared to the old model are new alloy wheel options, as well as new exterior paint choices. These include Progressive Red and Ascari Blue, as well as Daytona Grey with a matte effect.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
On paper, the RS3's drivetrain specs are unchanged. However, Audi says it has 'fine-tuned the interplay between mechanical and electronic components – including the torque splitter, electronic stability control, and wheel-selective torque control – to ensure the RS 3's performance and handling dynamics are at the absolute forefront of its class'.
Dimensions
Servicing and Warranty
Safety
The new Audi A3 retains the five-star ANCAP safety rating of its predecessor, based on Euro NCAP tests conducted in 2020 – though the S3 and RS3 are unrated.
Standard safety equipment includes:
6 airbags
Autonomous emergency braking
Adaptive cruise assist
Blind-spot monitoring
Exit warning
Lane departure warning
Lane-keep assist
Park assist
Parking sensors – front, rear
Reversing camera
Surround-view camera system
Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
Audi RS3 equipment highlights:
19-inch Audi Sport wheels
Tyre repair kit
Matrix LED headlights – darkened
Digital daytime running lights
Premium paint – excl. Ascari Blue ($650)
Red brake calipers
RS sports exhaust
Adaptive suspension
Rear privacy glass
Black exterior styling package plus
RS sport seats in fine Nappa leather
Flat-top and bottom RS Sport steering wheel
Panoramic glass sunroof
10.1-inch MMI navigation plus touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
DAB+ digital radio
Wireless phone charger
15-speaker 680W Sonos 3D sound system
12.3-inch Audi RS virtual cockpit plus digital instrument cluster
Head-up display
Tri-zone climate control
Colour ambient lighting package pro
Carbon atlas inlays
Stainless steel pedals
Options
Carbon package: $7400
RS exterior features in gloss carbon, including:
RS design package plus, red: $2150
Steering wheel rim in Dinamica microfibre with Express Red stitching
Seat belts in black with red edges
Floor mats in black with contrast stitching in Express Red
Seat shoulders in Dinamica microfibre – Express Red
Centre bar on air vents in Express Red, controller in gloss black
RS design package plus, green: $2150
Steering wheel rim in Dinamica microfibre with Micrommata Green stitching
Seat belts in black with green edges
Floor mats in black with contrast stitching in Micrommata Green
Seat shoulders in Dinamica microfibre – Micrommata Green
Centre bar on air vents in Micrommata Green, controller in gloss black
Standalone options include:
19-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in 10-cross-spoke – black metallic: $1200
19-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in 10-cross-spoke – silk matt gre: $1400
RS ceramic brake system: $10,800
Ascari Blue metallic paint – Audi Sport: $650
Inlays in Dinamica microfibre – black: $850
Inlays and instrument panel accent surfaces in carbon atlas: $1900
Colours
The following exterior finishes are offered:
Arkona White
Kyalami Green
Mythos Black metallic
Kemora Grey metallic
Progressive Red metallic
Python Yellow metallic
Daytona Grey pearl
Ascari Blue metallic
Only Ascari Blue costs extra, at $650. Audi also offers a range of 'exclusive' finishes upon request, including a new Daytona Grey matte effect – pricing is TBC.
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This platform also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging capability, meaning you can power electrical devices like laptops, camping gear or even power tools straight from the vehicle – another EV-style innovation baked into the C10's tech play. While some Chinese EV brands struggle to find a design identity, the Leapmotor C10 is anything but generic. With clean proportions, a sleek silhouette, hidden door handles and a premium feel throughout, it looks far more Euro-chic than cut-price commuter. In fact, from the rear three-quarter angle it emits Porsche Cayenne vibes. No bad thing. The Design variant rides on sharp-looking 20-inch wheels, while both variants get a panoramic sunroof and tidy LED lighting. All C10 owners also get three years of complimentary connected services access. This includes the use of the Leapmotor smartphone app, which is surely one of its smartest features and enables owners to be able to remotely control a range of features from their smartphones, including: It's one of features of the C10 you very quickly won't be able to live without on a daily basis. Armed with seven airbags and a full suite of Advanced Driver Assist Systems, the Leapmotor C10 has a full five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2024 Euro NCAP protocols. Leapmotor isn't flying solo here. It's backed by Stellantis, the global auto giant which owns brands including Ram, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Jeep and more. That means global servicing networks, better quality assurance and long-term viability – not to mention confidence in parts, support and updates well into the future. This is a world-class product with plenty of muscle behind it. Pricing for the Leapmotor C10 REEV starts from under $46,000, as follows: Both grades are backed by a six-year, 150,000km warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the drive battery, plus eight years of roadside assistance and an eight-year capped price service program. That's outstanding value for the level of tech, space, refinement and range on offer here. The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid doesn't just sneak into the EV conversation – it kicks the door down. It offers EV-level tech and comfort, hybrid-level practicality, and segment-leading value, all wrapped in a stylish, cleverly packaged SUV. For Aussie families not yet ready to go fully electric – or those who just want the flexibility to do both – this might be one of the smartest buys of 2025. MORE: Everything Leapmotor Content originally sourced from: SPONSORED In a market where electrification is moving at full tilt but long-distance range anxiety still lingers, the Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid brings a clever middle ground, offering electric vehicle (EV) purity for city drives, and petrol-powered reassurance for road trips. But there's far more to this stylish mid-size SUV than just its clever drivetrain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Let's start with the heart of the C10 REEV: its range-extender electric powertrain. Unlike a conventional hybrid, the petrol engine in the C10 never drives the wheels. Instead, a 1.5-litre petrol engine/generator keeps the 28.4kWh battery topped up when needed. So, you always drive using the rear-mounted 160kW electric motor, which means silent, smooth and responsive acceleration – every time. Unleashing combined outputs of 158kW of power and 320Nm of torque to the rear wheels exclusively, the C10 is fun to drive and offers one-pedal driving as well, thanks to its range-extending EV technology. With up to 170km of EV-only range and a total range that can stretch beyond 1000km, this is a car that handles school runs, work commutes, and long weekends away without compromise – or charging anxiety. For families who aren't quite ready to go full-EV, this tech-forward hybrid approach is brilliant. Inside, the minimalistic dash, layered textures, and ambient lighting give the cabin a vibe more commonly found in SUVs with significantly higher price tags. There's a luxury ambience in the cabin. The C10 Style and Design variants both feature a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen with a slick user interface, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment system is lightning-fast, built on Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform, and supports over-the-air updates – a feature typically reserved for brands like Tesla or Mercedes-Benz. The 12-speaker 840W sound system is a cut above the rest and adds serious depth to the cabin with a truly immersive listening experience. And both trim grades get wireless phone charging and dual-zone climate control. The top-spec C10 Design goes one better, offering heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel (mandatory in Australia's southern cities), ambient lighting and a power tailgate – all while staying under $50K drive-away. It's undeniably impressive. Here's a full spec list across both trim grades. Either way, the inventory of standard features generous to say the least and many are top-line. 2025 Leapmotor C10 Style equipment highlights: This is a mid-size SUV designed to offer maximum living space. With a boot offering 546 litres of capacity with the rear seats up and 1375L with them folded, plus a flat-folding front passenger seat, you can load the C10 with luggage, bikes, IKEA furniture or even roll out a mattress – yes, it fits a 1.8×1.2m double bed flat. Genius. The seats themselves are upholstered in soft synthetic leather and supportive (especially in the Design variant with an even softer silicon blend), and the rear row of seats is properly roomy for adults – something many of its rivals can't claim. Despite being a plug-in hybrid, the C10 REEV doesn't skimp on charging: it offers DC fast-charging at up to 65kW and AC charging at home up to 6.6kW. It's built on Leapmotor's advanced LEAP 3.0 cell-to-chassis architecture, which integrates the battery directly into the structure for greater rigidity, safety and efficiency, and that's 100 per cent validated behind the wheel. This platform also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging capability, meaning you can power electrical devices like laptops, camping gear or even power tools straight from the vehicle – another EV-style innovation baked into the C10's tech play. While some Chinese EV brands struggle to find a design identity, the Leapmotor C10 is anything but generic. With clean proportions, a sleek silhouette, hidden door handles and a premium feel throughout, it looks far more Euro-chic than cut-price commuter. In fact, from the rear three-quarter angle it emits Porsche Cayenne vibes. No bad thing. The Design variant rides on sharp-looking 20-inch wheels, while both variants get a panoramic sunroof and tidy LED lighting. All C10 owners also get three years of complimentary connected services access. This includes the use of the Leapmotor smartphone app, which is surely one of its smartest features and enables owners to be able to remotely control a range of features from their smartphones, including: It's one of features of the C10 you very quickly won't be able to live without on a daily basis. Armed with seven airbags and a full suite of Advanced Driver Assist Systems, the Leapmotor C10 has a full five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2024 Euro NCAP protocols. Leapmotor isn't flying solo here. It's backed by Stellantis, the global auto giant which owns brands including Ram, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Jeep and more. That means global servicing networks, better quality assurance and long-term viability – not to mention confidence in parts, support and updates well into the future. This is a world-class product with plenty of muscle behind it. Pricing for the Leapmotor C10 REEV starts from under $46,000, as follows: Both grades are backed by a six-year, 150,000km warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the drive battery, plus eight years of roadside assistance and an eight-year capped price service program. That's outstanding value for the level of tech, space, refinement and range on offer here. The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid doesn't just sneak into the EV conversation – it kicks the door down. It offers EV-level tech and comfort, hybrid-level practicality, and segment-leading value, all wrapped in a stylish, cleverly packaged SUV. For Aussie families not yet ready to go fully electric – or those who just want the flexibility to do both – this might be one of the smartest buys of 2025. MORE: Everything Leapmotor Content originally sourced from: SPONSORED In a market where electrification is moving at full tilt but long-distance range anxiety still lingers, the Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid brings a clever middle ground, offering electric vehicle (EV) purity for city drives, and petrol-powered reassurance for road trips. But there's far more to this stylish mid-size SUV than just its clever drivetrain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Let's start with the heart of the C10 REEV: its range-extender electric powertrain. Unlike a conventional hybrid, the petrol engine in the C10 never drives the wheels. Instead, a 1.5-litre petrol engine/generator keeps the 28.4kWh battery topped up when needed. So, you always drive using the rear-mounted 160kW electric motor, which means silent, smooth and responsive acceleration – every time. Unleashing combined outputs of 158kW of power and 320Nm of torque to the rear wheels exclusively, the C10 is fun to drive and offers one-pedal driving as well, thanks to its range-extending EV technology. With up to 170km of EV-only range and a total range that can stretch beyond 1000km, this is a car that handles school runs, work commutes, and long weekends away without compromise – or charging anxiety. For families who aren't quite ready to go full-EV, this tech-forward hybrid approach is brilliant. Inside, the minimalistic dash, layered textures, and ambient lighting give the cabin a vibe more commonly found in SUVs with significantly higher price tags. There's a luxury ambience in the cabin. The C10 Style and Design variants both feature a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen with a slick user interface, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment system is lightning-fast, built on Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform, and supports over-the-air updates – a feature typically reserved for brands like Tesla or Mercedes-Benz. The 12-speaker 840W sound system is a cut above the rest and adds serious depth to the cabin with a truly immersive listening experience. And both trim grades get wireless phone charging and dual-zone climate control. The top-spec C10 Design goes one better, offering heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel (mandatory in Australia's southern cities), ambient lighting and a power tailgate – all while staying under $50K drive-away. It's undeniably impressive. Here's a full spec list across both trim grades. Either way, the inventory of standard features generous to say the least and many are top-line. 2025 Leapmotor C10 Style equipment highlights: This is a mid-size SUV designed to offer maximum living space. With a boot offering 546 litres of capacity with the rear seats up and 1375L with them folded, plus a flat-folding front passenger seat, you can load the C10 with luggage, bikes, IKEA furniture or even roll out a mattress – yes, it fits a 1.8×1.2m double bed flat. Genius. The seats themselves are upholstered in soft synthetic leather and supportive (especially in the Design variant with an even softer silicon blend), and the rear row of seats is properly roomy for adults – something many of its rivals can't claim. Despite being a plug-in hybrid, the C10 REEV doesn't skimp on charging: it offers DC fast-charging at up to 65kW and AC charging at home up to 6.6kW. It's built on Leapmotor's advanced LEAP 3.0 cell-to-chassis architecture, which integrates the battery directly into the structure for greater rigidity, safety and efficiency, and that's 100 per cent validated behind the wheel. This platform also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging capability, meaning you can power electrical devices like laptops, camping gear or even power tools straight from the vehicle – another EV-style innovation baked into the C10's tech play. While some Chinese EV brands struggle to find a design identity, the Leapmotor C10 is anything but generic. With clean proportions, a sleek silhouette, hidden door handles and a premium feel throughout, it looks far more Euro-chic than cut-price commuter. In fact, from the rear three-quarter angle it emits Porsche Cayenne vibes. No bad thing. The Design variant rides on sharp-looking 20-inch wheels, while both variants get a panoramic sunroof and tidy LED lighting. All C10 owners also get three years of complimentary connected services access. This includes the use of the Leapmotor smartphone app, which is surely one of its smartest features and enables owners to be able to remotely control a range of features from their smartphones, including: It's one of features of the C10 you very quickly won't be able to live without on a daily basis. Armed with seven airbags and a full suite of Advanced Driver Assist Systems, the Leapmotor C10 has a full five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2024 Euro NCAP protocols. Leapmotor isn't flying solo here. It's backed by Stellantis, the global auto giant which owns brands including Ram, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Jeep and more. That means global servicing networks, better quality assurance and long-term viability – not to mention confidence in parts, support and updates well into the future. This is a world-class product with plenty of muscle behind it. Pricing for the Leapmotor C10 REEV starts from under $46,000, as follows: Both grades are backed by a six-year, 150,000km warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the drive battery, plus eight years of roadside assistance and an eight-year capped price service program. That's outstanding value for the level of tech, space, refinement and range on offer here. The Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid doesn't just sneak into the EV conversation – it kicks the door down. It offers EV-level tech and comfort, hybrid-level practicality, and segment-leading value, all wrapped in a stylish, cleverly packaged SUV. For Aussie families not yet ready to go fully electric – or those who just want the flexibility to do both – this might be one of the smartest buys of 2025. MORE: Everything Leapmotor Content originally sourced from:
