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India Today
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Review: Bargain Bull, German bite
I'm beginning to feel like the engineers at Audi's RS division have been feeling a little left out of this whole process of making Audi a brand that aligns with tree-huggers and polar bear lovers. While the rest of the Audi lineup gets increasingly friendly, hybridised, and dare I say—mindful—the RS boys have just been hanging around the Nrburgring car park like unsupervised teenagers with access to a CNC machine. Sure, there's the occasional S3 update or a facelifted RS3 that makes the rounds, but by and large, they've been quiet. Too quiet. While the RS Q8 has gotten a mid-life facelift, it is no ordinary update. advertisementSo, when their presumably cobweb-riddled hotline finally rang to inform them they needed to begin work on a quick update for the RS Q8, they overcompensated with the enthusiasm of a teenager left alone with their dad's credit card. Keep in mind, this is, in essence, a mid-life facelift. But if you've spent even ten minutes in the outgoing version, you'll know this is no ordinary update. This is a get the sense that the RS crew felt like they had something to prove. Maybe it was the rising popularity of the Lamborghini Urus Performante, a car that shares its DNA with the Q8 but wears much louder clothes and charges twice as much at the club. Maybe it was BMW's XM or the Urus SE giving people the illusion that plug-in hybrids could also be fire-breathing monsters. Whatever it was, the RS Q8 Performance is the answer. And it's more of a mic drop than a facelift. The RS Q8 was always the under-the-radar bruiser in the Volkswagen Group's heavyweight SUV division. advertisementAudi RS Q8 Performance review: Why should you care about a facelift? The RS Q8 was always the under-the-radar bruiser in the Volkswagen Group's heavyweight SUV division. It was quieter than the Urus, cheaper, more mature, but arguably less fun at the limit. This updated version has been downing double espressos and watching old DTM races on biggest headline? 641 horsepower and 850Nm of torque? That it's up from 600bhp and 800Nm? Nah, that's not it. Here's the kicker—it now laps the Nrburgring in 7 mins 36 seconds. That's six and a half seconds quicker than the last RS Q8 and a tick ahead of some dedicated sports cars from just a few years ago. This thing is officially not playing games. The RS Q8 Performance is still powered by the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 remains, but it's been retuned, remapped, and sharpened. What changed? The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 remains, but it's been retuned, remapped, and sharpened. New lightweight pistons, updated ECU logic, bigger turbos and a revised exhaust system that doesn't just roar—it snarls. Audi claims it's 66kg lighter too, thanks to more aggressive use of carbon-fibre bits and a diet plan that might've worked better than your last 0–100 km/h time now sits at 3.6 seconds, which is ridiculous when you remember this SUV weighs well over 2.3 tonnes and seats five people in S-Class-like comfort. What's more ridiculous is the way it delivers that power. The old RS Q8 had muscle. This one has malice The RS Q8 still gets the wide stance, the gaping grille that could swallow small dogs whole, and more vents than a Roman bathhouse. Visually, the changes are incremental, but the attitude is not. You still get the wide stance, the gaping grille that could swallow small dogs whole, and more vents than a Roman bathhouse. But now, there's a more sculpted chin, a reworked rear diffuser, and optional 23-inch wheels( like on our test car) that look like something you'd find on a CGI villain's spaceship. What is worth noting here is Audi's devil-may-care approach to hybridisation, aerodynamics or any of those other physics-driven technologies that modern performance cars use to leverage their milk carton-sized motors. The RS Q8 is biblical, it's a force of nature. Other forces don't bend to its will; they form in its wake. And that is something you get a sense of from the time this new RS alpha-SUV enters the lighting is sharper, the lines more chiselled, and everything looks like it's been tightened up by someone who's been watching German engineering documentaries on loop. It's still recognisably an RS Q8, but the design now screams less "premium SUV" and more "apex predator in business casual." The interior has a familiar Audi excellence, tuned, everything feels tight, precise, and extremely expensive without being loud or intense. Audi RS Q8 Performance review: Design and interiorsStep inside, and it's all familiar Audi excellence—but turned up with just the right amount of testosterone. Alcantara. Carbon fibre. Optional red stitching so intense you'd think the car's been bleeding performance data. Alcantara lined gear lever subtly offers a touch of performance. advertisementThe dual touchscreen layout remains, which means you'll still be wiping fingerprints off every surface like an obsessive-compulsive raccoon, but everything feels tight, precise, and extremely expensive without being loud or intense. The seating position is spot on—high enough to assert dominance, low enough to feel like you're in control of something with real venom, and what stands out is how flexible the range of adjustment is. Rahul could find a comfortable position right where he likes it, hovering inches from the headliner, and I well I could be almost on the seat rails, racecar style. Everything in the interior feels tight, precise, and extremely expensive without being loud or intense. You get massage seats, a Bang & Olufsen sound system that can simulate a Berlin nightclub, and enough rear seat legroom to make even the grumpiest back-seat driver shut up. The boot? Massive. Because even performance needs to be practical. The 65-litre boot adds practicality to the performance-oriented SUV. advertisementAudi RS Q8 Performance review: Performance, ride and handlingThis is where the RS Q8 Performance earns its stripes—and probably scares a few chiropractors. Fire it up, and the V8 gurgle tells you immediately: 'I'm not here for your ESG report.' The throttle is razor-sharp, and the 8-speed tiptronic gearbox does its job with the smooth aggression of a hitman in a tuxedo. Fire it up, and the V8 gurgle tells you immediately: 'I'm not here for your ESG report.' Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system shuffles power around with spooky intelligence. That connecting you can throw the RS Q8 into corners far harder than physics says you should, and it'll come out the other side like nothing happened. As the sway bar connects and disconnects electronically, it gives you maximum grip in a corner without sacrificing any articulation over bumps. There's also a new torque splitter from the RS 3, giving this leviathan actual rear-biased dynamics in certain drive what gets you is the range. Usually, asking an SUV to be quick is quite enough, but asking it to be quick while somehow swallowing the moving masses of the 2.3-tonne frame. Ride quality is surprisingly forgiving in Comfort mode, thanks to adaptive air suspension, but once you flick it into Dynamic, the car hunkers down, the steering weights up, and the exhaust starts gargling lava. It's one of the few SUVS that makes you laugh maniacally in corners and still gets you home without a backache. The revised exhaust system doesn't just roar—it snarls. Braking power is absurd. With optional carbon ceramics, you could probably stop the car just by glaring at the let's get to the spicy part. The Audi RS Q8 Performance, with all this newfound aggression, comes in at a price that's nearly half of what Lamborghini asks for a Urus Performante. Sure, the Lambo's got flair, and a badge that makes valet guys scramble harder, but under the skin, these two are practically platform. Same engine block. Same gearbox. But here, you get a car that's faster around the 'Ring, more understated, and loaded to the gills. The Audi feels like the grown-up who went to the gym quietly every day, and now happens to bench more than its flashy hard not to see the RS Q8 Performance as the thinking man's Urus. Or more accurately, the enthusiast's middle finger to badge snobbery. Thelighting of the RS Q8 is sharper and the lines more chiselled. Audi RS Q8 Performance review: VerdictThe 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance is not just a facelift—it's a full-blown uprising. It's a reminder that Audi's RS division, when provoked, can build monsters. Refined monsters. Well-dressed monsters. But monsters all the blends performance that edges supercars with comfort that rivals limousines. It feels special, sounds menacing, and moves like physics forgot to show up to the meeting. In an era where performance SUVS are either too shouty (Urus), too ugly (XM), or too compromised (G63), this is the Goldilocks pick. It's just best of all? It proves that sometimes, the quiet ones hit the to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mercedes Electric Semi Truck Delivers Backwards Load To Break New World Record
This week Mercedes-Benz Trucks set a new record for driving a load over the road entirely in reverse, as well as a closed course record for continuous reversing. The driver, Marco Hellgrewe, described as a German Armed Forces officer and "truck enthusiast" was picked to reverse the brand new all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to set the records, and absolutely delivered. The day began at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben where Marco pushed the truck in reverse for a new record of 124.7 kilometers without stopping. Once that record had been achieved, Marco drove out onto the public streets, still in reverse, and drove over 30 kilometers from Oschersleben to the new Daimler Truck Global Parts Center in Halberstadt. The key to breaking a new record in reversing a tractor trailer is taking your time and having a police escort. The 30 kilometer drive in reverse took around two hours to complete, meaning the truck was travelling at just under 10 miles per hour for the entirety of the journey. "For me, a big dream has come true: to drive a long distance in reverse on public roads with an all-electric truck and semitrailer. And even being able to do it with the electric flagship eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz Trucks – which has now become my second home, so to speak," says Hellgrewe. Read more: These Are The Most Annoying Things About Your Cars This isn't the first time a reverse record has been broken in recent years, though it's probably the biggest and heaviest of the ones we have covered. Back in 2018 Audi and ABT Schaeffler built an electric RS3 that went 130 miles per hour in reverse, which was absolutely trounced by the Rimac Nevera in 2023 setting a reverse top speed of 171.34 miles per hour. The prior tractor trailer reverse distance record was set by an Irish farmer in 2017, running almost 21 kilometers backing up. Mercedes-Benz Trucks worked with the mayor of Halberstadt for this project with both parties seeking attention for road safety, electrification, and "truck driver image." Truck drivers are essential to the mechanics of everyday life, bringing the things we need to live from wherever they're made to wherever we are. The job is a tough one with long hours and challenging working conditions, and truckers are vital to any functional economy. The talent that it takes to drive a big rig in the tight confines of any European city must be commended, but to do the whole thing in reverse must be on a completely different level. I'm seriously impressed, how about you? Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
The Advertiser
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Audi RS3 price and specs
Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated RS3 Sportback and Sedan, both of which have seen markups of nearly $10,000. 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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. 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". 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: Audi RS3 equipment highlights: Carbon package: $7400 RS design package plus, red: $2150 RS design package plus, green: $2150 Standalone options include: The following exterior finishes are offered: 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. Interested in buying an Audi RS3? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers hereMORE: Everything Audi RS3 Content originally sourced from: Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated RS3 Sportback and Sedan, both of which have seen markups of nearly $10,000. 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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. 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". 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: Audi RS3 equipment highlights: Carbon package: $7400 RS design package plus, red: $2150 RS design package plus, green: $2150 Standalone options include: The following exterior finishes are offered: 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. Interested in buying an Audi RS3? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers hereMORE: Everything Audi RS3 Content originally sourced from: Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated RS3 Sportback and Sedan, both of which have seen markups of nearly $10,000. 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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. 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". 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: Audi RS3 equipment highlights: Carbon package: $7400 RS design package plus, red: $2150 RS design package plus, green: $2150 Standalone options include: The following exterior finishes are offered: 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. Interested in buying an Audi RS3? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers hereMORE: Everything Audi RS3 Content originally sourced from: Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated RS3 Sportback and Sedan, both of which have seen markups of nearly $10,000. 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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. 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". 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: Audi RS3 equipment highlights: Carbon package: $7400 RS design package plus, red: $2150 RS design package plus, green: $2150 Standalone options include: The following exterior finishes are offered: 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. Interested in buying an Audi RS3? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers hereMORE: Everything Audi RS3 Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Audi RS3 price and specs
Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated RS3 Sportback and Sedan, both of which have seen markups of nearly $10,000. 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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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.
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Audi RS3 price and specs
Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated RS3 Sportback and Sedan, both of which have seen markups of nearly $10,000. 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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Overseas models shown Credit: CarExpert 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. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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'. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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 Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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 Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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 Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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. Interested in buying an Audi RS3? Get in touch with one of CarExpert's trusted dealers here MORE: Everything Audi RS3
