Audi RS3 Facelift Unveiled: Here’s What’s New

Akash Patil

21 Aug 2024, 03:44 PM

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Audi has revealed the mid-life facelift of its sporty hatchback. The new RS3 comes with refreshed exterior and interior styling.

Notably, it will be the last Audi to be powered by a 5-cylinder engine.
A few years on from its 2021 launch, Audi has now revealed a mid-life facelift, which brings an updated design and chassis enhancements to both the hyper hatch and its saloon sibling.

Audi claims the RS3 facelift performs better on corners than the outgoing model, thanks to some fine-tuning, including updates to the brake torque vectoring.

The facelifted Audi RS3’s exterior design gets a new, more angular front bumper and grille combination.
The grille is now of a more intricate honeycomb design. The headlights get a new daytime running light.
There are also new graphics in the rear lights. With arrows “that light up dynamically from the inside to the outside in conjunction with the Coming Home/Leaving Home function.”.

Audi RS3 facelift: Powertrain

The RS3 will retain its 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder, with an output of 395bhp and 369lb ft of torque as before, sent to all four wheels for an unchanged 3.8sec 0-62mph time and 155mph top speed.

Audi RS3 facelift: Interior

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The RS3 receives optional carbon bucket front seats, combining Nappa leather for the side bolsters with microfiber for the centers and a matte carbon rear. Additionally, the facelifted RS3 offers repositioned air vents, a redesigned gear selector, and the addition of a new chequered flag mode, which activates a performance mode.

Audi RS3: India launch

As of now, there are no talks about launch in India. The RS 3 facelift will be available for sale in the overseas market. It will go on sale in the European market in September.

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