- The Audi RS 3 receives a mid-cycle refresh for 2025
- The two.5-liter turbo-5 carries over and may have about 400 hp
- The 2025 Audi RS 3 will arrive within the U.S. later this 12 months
- Costs have not been introduced
The Audi RS 3 has been up to date for the 2025 mannequin 12 months 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 attain U.S. showrooms later this 12 months, and as soon as once more solely the sedan physique fashion is anticipated right here. In different markets Audi presents a hatchback different, which the automaker refers to as a Sportback.
2025 Audi RS 3
With regards to updates for the 2025 RS 3, the chassis was given specific focus. Recalibration of the all-wheel-drive, digital stability management, adaptive damping, and brake-based torque vectoring methods, Audi claims, leads to the automobile having the ability to ship larger cornering speeds. The adjustments have already been confirmed on the Nürburgring, the place the 2025 RS 3 set a document 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 is usually simpler to make the automobile 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 automobile into its Efficiency mode, whereas a crimson RS button on the steering wheel presents 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 homeowners can count on 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.8 seconds and a high velocity 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 embody minor styling tweaks, new inside trim choices, and up to date in-car expertise together with a spread of on-demand options that may be added or eliminated through the MyAudi app.
Styling adjustments distinctive to the RS 3 embody headlights with a checkered flag sample for the daytime working lights, a diamond-shape sample for the mesh of the entrance grille, and aspect 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 includes a crimson reflector in its middle.
2025 Audi RS 3
Inside, there is a new steering wheel flattened on the high and backside, sports activities seats up entrance (bucket seats can be found), and carbon-fiber accents. The ambient lighting bundle has additionally been up to date and might now present a welcome signal by displaying RS rhombus logos when locking and unlocking the automobile. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 10.1-inch infotainment display carry over unchanged from the outgoing RS 3.
Costs for the U.S. might be introduced nearer to the market launch.
