2025 Audi RS 3 brings updates, together with revised chassis
The Audi RS 3 has been up to date for the 2025 mannequin yr together with the remainder of the A3 vary. The up to date A3 was first proven in March and the up to date S3 adopted in April.
The automobiles are anticipated to succeed in U.S. showrooms later this yr, and as soon as once more solely the sedan physique model is anticipated right here. In different markets Audi affords a hatchback different, which the automaker refers to as a Sportback.
2025 Audi RS 3
On the subject of updates for the 2025 RS 3, the chassis was given explicit focus. Recalibration of the all-wheel drive, the digital stability management, adaptive dampers, and brake-based torque vectoring system ends in the automotive with the ability to ship larger cornering speeds. The modifications have already been confirmed on the Nürburgring, the place the 2025 RS 3 set a file for compact automobiles with a time of seven:33.123. This was achieved utilizing the out there Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R semi-slick tires and carbon-ceramic brake rotors.
Audi mentioned it’s also simpler to make the automotive oversteer in a managed method, which in flip makes drifts simpler to execute. New controls are additionally included to assist make it simpler to extract most efficiency rapidly. A brand new checkered flag button locations the automotive into its Efficiency mode, whereas a purple RS button on the steering wheel affords fast entry to the RS Particular person mode.
2025 Audi RS 3
The 2025 RS 3 sticks with a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5. The facility determine for the U.S. hasn’t been introduced however in different markets the engine delivers a peak 394 hp.
Drive goes to all 4 wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission, and Audi mentioned house owners can count on 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.8 seconds and a prime pace of 180 mph.
2025 Audi RS 3
The 2025 RS 3 additionally advantages from the updates launched on the remainder of the A3 vary. These embrace minor styling tweaks, new inside trim choices, and up to date in-car know-how together with a spread of on-demand options that may be added or eliminated through the MyAudi app.
Styling modifications distinctive to the RS 3 embrace headlights with a checkered flag sample for the daytime working lights, a diamond-shape sample for the mesh of the entrance grille, and facet intakes within the entrance fascia with a blade completed in black. On the rear, there’s additionally a brand new design for the diffuser which encompasses a purple reflector in its middle.
2025 Audi RS 3
Inside, there is a new steering wheel flattened on the prime and backside, sports activities seats up entrance (bucket seats can be found), and carbon-fiber accents. The ambient lighting package deal has additionally been up to date and may now present a welcome signal by displaying RS rhombus logos when locking and unlocking the automotive. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 10.1-inch infotainment display carry over unchanged from the outgoing RS 3.
Pricing info for the U.S. shall be introduced nearer to the market launch.