Audi RS 3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic

2022 Audi RS 3 Sportback RS 3.

The 2022 Audi RS 3 Sportback brings genuine performance-car hardware into a compact five-door format. Its 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine produces 294 kW and 500 Nm, while the seven-speed S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive provide the mechanical foundations for rapid, controlled progress. The stated 0–100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds underlines the car’s considerable pace, but the Sportback body retains the everyday proportions and accessible cabin layout expected of a practical hatchback.

Finished in Daytona Grey Pearlescent, this example has the visual presence associated with Audi Sport without relying solely on bright exterior detailing. RS bumpers, darkened Matrix LED headlamps with dynamic light design and dynamic turn signals, privacy glass and the matte aluminium styling package give the exterior a purposeful, technical character. The optional black 19-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in five-Y-spoke design further sharpen its stance, with the listed staggered tyre sizes reflecting the car’s performance-oriented specification.

The cabin is centred around supportive sports seats trimmed in Fine Nappa leather with honeycomb-pattern stitching. Red detailing from the RS design package plus adds contrast, while carbon atlas inlays, a black cloth headlining and illuminated aluminium door-sill trims reinforce the focused interior theme. Heated front seats and four-way lumbar support add comfort for longer journeys, and the driver’s power seat with memory function makes it easier for multiple drivers to establish a preferred position.

Technology is comprehensive rather than ornamental. Audi virtual cockpit plus provides an RS-specific display environment, with a head-up display placing key information within the driver’s line of sight. MMI Radio plus, Audi smartphone interface and Audi connect navigation and infotainment services support daily connectivity, while the SONOS 3D premium sound system gives the cabin a stronger audio focus. Audi phone box light is also specified for convenient smartphone storage and charging.

Practical details make the Sportback format more versatile than its performance designation might suggest. The electrically operated boot lid includes gesture control, the rear seat backrest is split-folding, and a storage and luggage compartment package helps organise the cabin. Rear USB charging ports, three rear head restraints and deluxe automatic air conditioning add useful everyday functionality without diluting the RS character.

Driver assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go and distance indication, Audi pre sense basic, Audi pre sense front, turn assist and a multifunction camera. Audi drive select allows the vehicle’s responses to be adjusted for different driving preferences, while RS-specific sport suspension, progressive steering and the RS sports exhaust system support its dynamic brief. A leather three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles keeps key controls close at hand.

• 294 kW five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
• 500 Nm of torque
• Seven-speed S tronic automatic transmission
• quattro all-wheel drive
• Fine Nappa leather sports interior
• Audi virtual cockpit plus with RS layout
• Head-up display and SONOS 3D premium sound system
• Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go
• Electrically operated gesture-control boot lid

With 61,010 km recorded, this used RS 3 Sportback combines compact dimensions, five-door usability and a highly specified interior with the distinctive character of Audi’s five-cylinder RS powertrain. It is a particularly focused interpretation of the Sportback concept, pairing strong straight-line performance with equipment designed to make the car engaging and manageable in regular use.

Other highlights include Transmission: 7-speed S tronic; Engine or motor: 5-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection, turbo-charging; 2,480 ccm; Interior colour: Fine Nappa leather upholstery with honeycomb pattern stitching.