Audi has introduced a mid-life makeover for the Audi RS3 in both hatchback and sedan variants. The redesigned RS3 features an updated exterior and interior style, as well as revised brake torque vectoring.
Audi RS3 Facelift: What’s New?
Outside, the RS3 facelift has a new front splitter, revamped front and rear LED signatures with a chequered appearance, and modified side air intakes. Inside, it gets new RS bucket seats in Nappa leather and a flat-top, flat-bottom steering wheel with haptic buttons in place of physical controls. It also features new air vents and a more minor gear selector than the previous model.
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The RS3 facelift is powered by the same 2.5-liter, 5-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which still produces 400hp and 500Nm of peak torque and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with Quattro all-wheel drive. The RS3 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 3.8 seconds before topping out at 290 kph. The performance figures are unaltered from the pre-facelift model. Audi claims that the RS3 facelift performs better in corners than the previous model, thanks to some fine-tuning, including modifications to the brake torque vectoring.
Audi RS3 Facelift: Price and India Launch Details
The RS3 Sportback starts at €66,000 (Rs 61.24 lakh) in Germany, while the RS3 sedan starts at €68,000 (about Rs 63.10 lakh). The RS3 facelift, like its predecessor, is not expected to be released in India.
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