RE: 2021 Audi RS3 officially unveiled

[amgmcqueen]

The RS3 has always left me cold.

[anonymous-user]

I think the big front suits the saloon more than the hatchback, never really been a fan of the hatchbacks looks overall though. Still 1,000,000 times better looking than the new 2 series in my opinion!

[anonymous-user]

cowboyengineer said:

Numeric said:

I used to be highly critical of all the air vents and huge grilles on the front of cars but someone on the forum pointed out that the heat generated by these modern engines is huge and the vents needed.

Once I took that on board it really changed the way I view the styling - so if all these vents are needed to make the car work all over the world, then I think they have done a reasonable job.

And yes the performance is incredible - we finally get these amazing more more importantly relatively affordable machines just as the opportunity to exploit them will quickly diminish, with limiters and seemingly ever lower speed limits. C'est la vie.

You’ll be please to know, that only about 40% of the vents are open, a small bit behind the Audi badge, two small hits under the number plate then the lower edges are also open. The rest is just solid plastic

Pretty much all are open on the front of the 8V

[CDP]

I'm not keen on that grille but do like the green, it's such a shame so few people will spec it.

With regards to our being like a Golf, yes but it has that engine and the four door looks so much better. In the last generation I reckon it was the pick of the non sports Audi range. Usefully compact.

[Numeric]

Thornaby said:

cowboyengineer said:

Numeric said:

I used to be highly critical of all the air vents and huge grilles on the front of cars but someone on the forum pointed out that the heat generated by these modern engines is huge and the vents needed.

Once I took that on board it really changed the way I view the styling - so if all these vents are needed to make the car work all over the world, then I think they have done a reasonable job.

And yes the performance is incredible - we finally get these amazing more more importantly relatively affordable machines just as the opportunity to exploit them will quickly diminish, with limiters and seemingly ever lower speed limits. C'est la vie.

You’ll be please to know, that only about 40% of the vents are open, a small bit behind the Audi badge, two small hits under the number plate then the lower edges are also open. The rest is just solid plastic

Pretty much all are open on the front of the 8V

Well - if this is for looks then they are utterly horrid fronts to my eyes - if for functional reasons then fair does, you have to do the best with the cards dealt.

It really is that simple for me.

[Escort Si-130]

That front grill looks hideous with the grill surround painted black. If I ever bought one, I would paint it body colour straight away - unless its a black car.

[zestyfesty]

Visually Audi have got a lot right for a long time, the previous RS3 design was crisp, clean, almost understated. This is looking rather brash imo, too many details and lacking the restraint seen on earlier cars. That said, I've never warmed to them and they weren't even on my shortlist for a hot hatch purchase.

[jimPH]

Looks great, vastly improved interior too, that old pop up screen was gash. Now with HUD too.

Been waiting for this, why anyone would buy the old one at this price point is beyond me.

[as7920]

This looks really good, so much better than anything BMW are offering at the moment.

Let’s hope with the new tech and upgrades it drives as good as it looks.

And finally a good looking wheel design on the RS3

[nickfrog]

as7920 said:

Let’s hope with the new tech and upgrades it drives as good as it looks.

Unless they've moved the engine back to a position mostly behind the front axle, improved weight distribution and made it RWD rather than pseudo AWD, I think it will have the same fundamentals flaws, irrespective of tech. That doesn't take anything away from its inherent merits, particularly in the wet, which are also the result of those choices.

[wab172uk]

The concept front end looked far neater.

[Water Fairy]

wab172uk said:

The concept front end looked far neater.

RS3 'Bocanegra'? No thanks.

[redroadster]

Stolen for heists n getaways this will be the top choice of car thieves.

[cadmunkey]

Looks awful, Audi design department losing their way like BMW at the moment.

[fantheman80]

wab172uk said:

The concept front end looked far neater.

Not a concept, an artists guessed render but agree it does look better

[Pixelpeep Z4]

Yes please, but in a less yobbish colour so i can use it as a daily. Thanks

[Juanmanuel]

Great to see that Audi and Hyundai are saving cost by sharing body shells.

Seriously - amorphous, anonymous. Where is this going, Audi?

In the oncoming post-pandemic, electric-building market, it’s clear that Audi and other manufacturers really do lack a sense of direction.

[Wide arse]

Looks like a Seat from the Front. Interior looks nice though.

[wab172uk]

fantheman80 said:

wab172uk said:

The concept front end looked far neater.

Not a concept, an artists guessed render but agree it does look better

You're probably right. That was doing the rounds early last year. Couldn't remember where it came from.

Maybe Audi should hire him / her, as they can clearly design a better looking car

[EV4me]

Well done Audi, but its a little late, this is a fossil fuel guzzler, why owhy, this should be an electric car, no good filling up our scrap yards in 5-10 years with these ICE models when you could have roads and Autobahns filled with these beauties run by electric, and Audi could be servicing and repairing these Electric cars. Instead you will be having Shelves full of spares for ICE cars, where are the economics in that Audi?