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Audi RS3 Sedan (2023) Review

Every now and then, a car comes along that pleasantly surprises you. The new Audi RS3 Sedan is one such car. Reservations aside, one cannot deny that the spirit of the Group B rally era is strong with this one.

Author - Chad Lückhoff
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The Audi RS3, now in its third generation, has carved a name for itself in the compact performance hatch and sedan segment. The latest version is heavily reworked and reimagined, offering up a 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder engine that produces no less than 294 kW of power and 500 Nm torque.

Related: Everything that you need to know about the Audi RS3

Sending power to all four wheels through a revised quattro system means that the RS3 Sedan will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.8-seconds thanks to its launch control. Cornering prowess is amplified through the use of a new twin-clutch system that replaces the central differential. This also means that the RS3 will do crazy slides when set to RS Toque mode.

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Author - Chad Lückhoff

Written by Chad Lückhoff

With over 18 years of motorsport commentary and a passion for 90s Japanese Sports Cars, Chad Lückhoff is happiest when surrounded by drift cars and smoking tyres. His experience as the Technical Editor of the country’s top tuning magazine means that it’s the nuts and bolts of motoring that tickles his fancy. As comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it, he’ll take you behind the wheel with his video reviews, written recounts, and invoking photography. One of the first to join the AutoTrader fray, Chad has been living his passion at AutoTrader for over 7-years.Read more

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