Aug 9, 2026 – 5.00amWhat is it? The Audi RS3 Sportback is the Audi Sport-fettled version of the everyday A3 hatchback. With near supercar performance, it’s one of the feistiest hot hatches ever. A sedan version is also available.What does it cost? Take a deep breath: $104,800 plus on-road costs. Add the Daytona grey matte paint finish and the optional 19-inch Audi Sport wheels added to our car (as pictured) and you’re talking $117,600 plus orc. To be fair, you can spend even more on a Mercedes-AMG A45.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars.Fetching latest articles
Audi’s new Sportback is one of the feistiest hot hatches ever
It goes like the clappers, is reassuringly solid, and beautifully fitted out, but its tried and tested design could leave some drivers cold.
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