[radman]

Where's the hatch then

TX.

😉😉

[kalexan]

That's fine mate although on the other site the HB was coming early 2016 then oh no wait for Audi to reveal it in the Summer then oh no wait for Paris!

TX.

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Can't see it coming now, surely it would be an own goal for Audi and only take sales away from the Saloon? And I guess an RS4 next year will be in Avant form only for the same reason too.

 

I liked the S5 Sportback they previewed better (ducks and runs for cover), though it will peek my interest in an RS5 in the future. 

 

? Is there a chance of a road going RS3 LMS being produced? Obviously it won't have the bodykit, they did something similar with other LMS cars in the past.

[radman]

Let's be honest, that is a total anti climax. Just doesn't jump out enough at you. Hope for everyone hoping for SB facelift for it to materialise otherwise there will be a few regretting missing the boat so to speak.

[Fivepotfan]

Am I right in assuming that the saloon is only available in left hand drive? (maybe I missed something?)

 

It doesn't really look that special IMO - more like a pimped up S3 saloon.

 

Good to see the 400ps engine (but have to admit I wasn't expecting the saloon to get it so soon) and it looks like carbon ceramics have put in an appearance again! Maybe we can get some retro fitted to the current sportback.

 

I guess those that were hoping for a facelift announcement will be on a downer right now.

Edited by Fivepotfan, 29 September 2016 - 01:29 PM.

[terminator x]

Saloon won't be available until Aug 2017 at least though so hardly "soon"

 

TX.

[Fivepotfan]

Saloon won't be available until Aug 2017 at least though so hardly "soon"

 

TX.

 but isn't that initially only in USA and also China?

Edited by Fivepotfan, 29 September 2016 - 02:06 PM.

[P_G]

It depends on how you interpret the last sentence in that PDF regarding US and China.

 

For me I quite like it and is how I thought it would lokk but then I am a fan of the A/S3 saloon bodyshape. The front bumper is a little too fussy for me but in the right colour with optics pack I think will look quite good. That all said I'm glad I went the way I did rather than wait to take delivery of a new RS3 saloon if the UK market does get it.

 

TBH the TTRS wears that front grille better for me for some reason and looks better on the whole.

Edited by P_G, 29 September 2016 - 02:16 PM.

[T-800]

It depends on how you interpret the last sentence in that PDF regarding US and China.

For me I quite like it and is how I thought it would lokk but then I am a fan of the A/S3 saloon bodyshape. The front bumper is a little too fussy for me but in the right colour with optics pack I think will look quite good. That all said I'm glad I went the way I did rather than wait to take delivery of a new RS3 saloon if the UK market does get it.

TBH the TTRS wears that front grille better for me for some reason and looks better on the whole.

I'd have your RS7 over that all day long

Far better looking car.

[Foxtrot_Oscar]

I happen to think the RS3 Saloon looks great. You have to remember that the RS3 is the entry level to the RS brand and to keep costs down, models like the RS3 Sportback and Saloon, along with the TT will never have flared arches or any major body changes as they have to hit price points. Saying the saloon is little more than a pimped up S3 saloon is a bit strange from people with RS3 SB's where the same can be said, of course it is, they both have to be. There can't be any major body style changes other than bolt-on bumpers and skirts for looks. In terms of engineering the engine, brakes and exhaust system have to be interchangeable on the platform (shared with the TT), which again means they can hit the entry level price point for the entry models. The plus point here is more market scale on this model as it will go to China and the US as well as Europe/UK so that means bigger savings on production, which again keeps the entry point low (mid forties). Also they are certainly going for exclusivity for these RS models, they said as much in the presentation, which points to limited build spots and why the SB was only available for just under a year.

Any new RS3 has to be a good thing and I suspect present owners will be looking to see what is coming in the next few years when PCP deals are running out. Looking forward to test driving one and may be even placing an order, but I'm in no hurry.

[Foxtrot_Oscar]

[Foxtrot_Oscar]

[Foxtrot_Oscar]

[MacD]

Worst Audi wheels I've seen in a while, needs the ones from club sport

[Paul]

Looks like an RS4 Saloon.

[Coling]

Agree with some comments about it be so similar to the S3, but the important bits are under the bonnet.
Be interested to take one out because I do like the saloon shape.
Whether it could tempt me out of my current one I am not sure.

[Roy]

What a let down that is !

 

Does nothing for me , not one bit of it makes me say 'wow I want one of those' !

[MisterP]

What is it with Audi and their choice of alloy wheels at the moment? Other than the RS6 I don't think they've produced anything decent in the last few years. The wheels on the press pictures above are horrible...

[SW43]

The whole shebang looks loads better in TopGear's article. I think in real life it'll actually look the part. No good for me with a little'un though.

[Fivepotfan]

I happen to think the RS3 Saloon looks great. You have to remember that the RS3 is the entry level to the RS brand and to keep costs down, models like the RS3 Sportback and Saloon, along with the TT will never have flared arches or any major body changes as they have to hit price points. Saying the saloon is little more than a pimped up S3 saloon is a bit strange from people with RS3 SB's where the same can be said, of course it is, they both have to be. There can't be any major body style changes other than bolt-on bumpers and skirts for looks. In terms of engineering the engine, brakes and exhaust system have to be interchangeable on the platform (shared with the TT), which again means they can hit the entry level price point for the entry models. The plus point here is more market scale on this model as it will go to China and the US as well as Europe/UK so that means bigger savings on production, which again keeps the entry point low (mid forties). Also they are certainly going for exclusivity for these RS models, they said as much in the presentation, which points to limited build spots and why the SB was only available for just under a year.

Any new RS3 has to be a good thing and I suspect present owners will be looking to see what is coming in the next few years when PCP deals are running out. Looking forward to test driving one and may be even placing an order, but I'm in no hurry.

 

"Looking forward to test driving one and may be even placing an order,"

 

I assume you want one with the steering wheel on the right side? If so, then you may have a bit of a wait.

[Dannyboy]

What a let down that is !
 
Does nothing for me , not one bit of it makes me say 'wow I want one of those' !

Mate ! What if it was in NARDO
Lol