Audi RS 3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic

2026 Audi RS 3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic.

This 2026 Audi RS 3 Sportback combines compact five-door practicality with the focused character expected of an RS model. Its Sportback body gives the car a useful everyday shape, while the RS-specific presentation and quattro all-wheel drive establish a more purposeful performance identity than a conventional hatchback.

The petrol powertrain produces 294 kW (400 HP), with 500 Nm of torque available from 2,250 to 5,600 rpm. Audi quotes a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.8 seconds and a 250 km/h top speed. Power is delivered through an S tronic automatic transmission, giving the car a combination of rapid gear changes and straightforward usability in normal driving. The quattro system is a central part of the RS 3 character, providing all-wheel-drive traction and complementing the car's progressive steering and sports suspension tuning.

Inside, the cabin has a distinctly performance-oriented specification without losing the technology and comfort expected of a modern Audi. Fine Nappa leather upholstery features a honeycomb pattern and RS embossing, while the front sport seats are heated and include electric adjustment with driver-seat memory. Pneumatically adjustable lumbar support with massage functionality adds long-distance comfort. The flat-top and flat-bottom three-spoke sport steering wheel includes multifunction controls, shift paddles and control satellites for a more engaged driving position.

The driver environment is centred around Audi virtual cockpit plus with an additional RS layout, supported by a head-up display. An Audi phone box light, Audi connect navigation and infotainment plus, and MMI radio plus provide a connected interface for everyday use. A SONOS 3D premium sound system adds a more immersive audio experience, while the panoramic glass sunroof and privacy glass bring extra variation to the cabin environment.

Practical and safety-focused equipment includes an electrically operated boot lid with gesture control, a storage and luggage compartment package, rear USB charging ports and a split-folding rear seat backrest. Parking assistance is supported by a 360-degree display and park assist plus, while Audi pre sense front and the multifunction camera contribute to the vehicle's driver-assistance suite.

Exterior details reinforce the RS specification, including darkened Matrix LED headlamps with dynamic light design and dynamic turn signals, an RS sport exhaust system, a black exterior styling package and RS features finished in Gloss Black. The car rides on matt-black five-Y-spoke 19-inch wheels with 265/30 and 245/35 R19 tyres. Carbon-look interior inlays, ambient lighting package pro, an RS roof spoiler and high-gloss black mirror housings complete a presentation that is technical and deliberately athletic rather than understated.

• 294 kW (400 HP) petrol engine
• 500 Nm of torque
• S tronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive
• 2,950 km shown on the odometer
• Fine Nappa leather upholstery with honeycomb pattern and RS embossing
• Virtual cockpit plus, head-up display and SONOS 3D premium sound
• 360-degree cameras, park assist plus and Audi pre sense front
• Panoramic glass sunroof and privacy glass

Other highlights include Exterior colour: Arkona White; Interior colour: Black-Black-Express Red.