2026 Audi RS3 This Car Has Reignited My Love for Driving | 2026 Audi RS3

The Audi RS3 wasn’t a car I expected to love this much. After almost 10 years away from Audi, I finally got behind the wheel of the new 2026 RS3—and honestly, this thing completely caught me off guard. On the surface, it looks relatively subtle. Sure, there are larger exhaust outlets, carbon fibre trim, aggressive brakes, and RS badging… but the moment you put it into RS Performance or Torque Rear mode, this compact sports sedan completely transforms. The 400 horsepower turbocharged inline-5 delivers one of the most unique sounds and personalities left in the automotive world today. Between the turbo whine, five-cylinder growl, razor sharp handling and playful rear-biased AWD system, this quickly became one of the most fun cars I’ve driven in a very long time. In this video, we take a closer look at: 2026 Audi RS3 performance RS Torque Rear mode explained What’s new for 2025/2026 Inline-5 sound and driving impressions How it compares to rivals like the BMW M2 and AMG CLA45 Why this sleeper sports sedan surprised me so much