Audi RS Q3 - The Crossover With A Rally Car Heart

In today's video I am driving an Audi RS Q3. The first SUV to be given the RS treatment, the RS Q3 has the same 2.5L five cylinder powerplant as the RS3 - but even that car is accused of being a little stale - how can a larger version fare?

#Audi #RSQ3

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[otacon]

Anything with a 5 pot is a winner for me.

[erdal]

that mono pipe at the rear feels so cursed on an RS car

[IAmTbang]

Don’t think I’ve ever watched a review of this car. Glad I’m not the only one who initially had very mixed emotions on this vehicle. Glad my opinion on it has shifted in recent years, because those Performance models were stellar.

[Ken-ruet]

I’ve had the RSQ3 for 3 years now and with no issues, regularly serviced and performs well… can’t fault it and it’s an improvement on the R32 VW previously owned. What’s the problem.. access is good

[tomthompson]

These are mighty, I didnt even know they existed till last week, now I want one.

[jonahfastre]

I went to the unveiling of the Q3 Sportback, and I especially like the RSQ3 Sportback, just gives it that sporty vibe whilst being an SUV out of all things, with 400hp non the less

[paulg]

I like how the owner is comfortable enough with knowing they're basically driving a skip, that they don't bother to clean the interior before handing the car over to James for those lovely close up shots of copious amounts of dust, thier half empty packet of mints and the unsold items from thier recent stand at the local Car Boot. Still, it's always nice to get an insight into something i've never had any desire to sit in, so thanks for letting us see it!

[jakobpind]

I quite like it. It’s so odd and rare. Id do some coil overs, bigger wheels, and a remap, matte black badges. Would look stunning.

[TheMrFishnDucks]

Fun car. The de-badgging is good, I'd probably do the same for the front grille and just have it all blacked mesh. The light blue is a really nice sublime and relaxing colour. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

[liamrowl]

As someone who loves their S1, I really do like the idea of one of these. Thanks James

[diogovieira]

this looks like a first gen A1 on steroids, inside and outside
the whole dashboard looks almost the same, and the outside has the same feel

[meltusdesir]

This is the best vehicle for all around use in my opinion.

[kofib]

First time I saw the Q3, it reminded me of an old fashion pram.. Definitely prefer the latest Q3 and definitely love that 5 cylinder sound of the RS3/Q3..

[Fc-cbtn]

The decision to put such an amazing engine in such a dreadful bodystyle deserves the strapline "What the bloody hell were you thinking of".

[optimusprimevil]

just get 2012 s4 avant manual 400bhp for 15 grand and remap, handles like it's on rails, gearbox is great, stealth cool factor (especially debadged) and does 0-60 in the four's and 186mph with the space for the dog and 4wd...

use the money you saved for a boxter/cayman/exige/k20 elise and you have perfect 2 car fleet for 30k, now you just need to get them through mot's 😄

[automotivemarinegroup]

I had these on my shortlist, looking for an all round family car for the wife and something I can have some fun in when I'm not working with my Discovery 4. After watching this review I will cross it off my list, nice engine but numb.

[fdc]

The new Q3 is a massive improvement on the last generation

[iandavidson]

Jack up the suspension, stick some big spot-lights on and badge it the Audi RS Q3 'Safari'

[Mac_F]

It always seem strange having the five pot sound come out of a small SUV.

[theoneandonlybosable]

Wow. We didn’t get this in the US, and frankly I had no clue an RSQ3 ever existed.