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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
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
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 here MORE: Everything Audi RS3
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance Slides So Nice on Snow and Ice
Flinging Audi's most powerful EV sedan through a whiteout landscape took me back to a seminal drive in a first-gen Ford Taurus. It's one of my earliest recollections of driving in the snow and dates to a time when I could barely reach the pedals. The memory sticks with me—and with my mother too. She stood at the kitchen sink gazing out the window to see her fecal-brown Ford go zipping past in the snow. My best friend and I had swiped the keys when she wasn't looking and proceeded to turn the yard into a rally circuit. Oh, the Taurus also went past the window in reverse. We could gain enough speed around the shed to pull off glorious J-turns in the front yard. Snow sprayed off the tires, then we started tearing up the grass. My father couldn't have cared less about the lawn. As a transmission technician, he was far more pained to learn about mom's car slamming from reverse to drive. Over and over. Like so many others that live in frigid winter climates, I advanced to empty snow-covered parking lots, where I cranked out more donuts than Dunkin' on a Sunday. Those vacant spaces are prime real estate to learn car control. At least until the cops or security show up. Those that are not lucky enough to have iced-over lots at their disposal, or those who wish to learn the fundamentals of ice driving and car control in a safe and controlled environment, should investigate ice-driving experiences, such as Audi's program in Seefeld, Austria. While similar programs are offered around the globe, we traveled to the Alpine region to dial in our tank-slapping and drifting hooliganism. Audi offers three vehicles here: the forbidden fruit that are the RS 3 Sportback and the S5 Avant wagon, and our ice-and-snow thrower of choice, the 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance. The new-for-2025 RS e-tron GT Performance boasts impressive elements: There are optional carbon-ceramic brakes and active dampers, the battery is larger, and DC fast-charging is now quicker. Most important, the peak horsepower is up to a whopping 912 ponies. But out on a frozen pasture, none of those things really matter. The biggest players here are the studded tires: handcrafted Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 EVs with three-millimeter nails. (The longest street-legal stud is two mills.) On these tires, the studs scratch across the ice sounding like a mouse clawing away at sheet of drywall. As the e-tron GT snakes through the slalom course, slight brake pressure plants the front end before the backside predictably swings around. The RS e-tron GT Performance's rear-axle steering helps it dance like Cinderella at Disney on Ice. It's a balance of speed and timing. Carry too much momentum, and the roughly 5100-pound sedan understeers into oblivion. In many ways, controlling a big, snowy drift with an electric vehicle is almost like cheating compared to an internal-combustion counterpart. Without having the need for an engine's turbos to spool up or a conventional automatic transmission to shuffle though its gearing, the instantaneous torque delivered by the electric motors adds to the ease of flicking around the RS e-tron GT Performance. With the powertrain set to Dynamic mode, the torque bias shifts reward. A big stomp on the accelerator unsettles the rear end to set up the ultimate Scandinavian flick. As the e-tron snaps back around, feathering of the right pedal makes even the most inexperienced ice drivers look like all-stars around the drift circle. For roughly $2000, Audi's ice experience includes a two-day class, hotel accommodations, transfers to the facility, and meals, and it is open to anyone of legal driving age. For just $20, I'll show you how to execute a J-turn in my parents' yard. You supply the Ford Taurus. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
