Anyone regret buying a RS3 vs the soon to be released RS5 sportback ?

[anthony0303]

I read they were going to release an RS5 sport back in the US, it sorta made me sad because it's the car i really wanted in the first place. Although i would rather have a 5 cyl vs the V6 . Since i already have a GT4, sometimes the RS3 makes me feel i should have bought a bigger car.

[chrono9six]

Not for a second. Actual wagon would be the only thing that i would want (RS3 sportback, RS4, RS6). Until they release any of those here (never) then I am content.

[Swat413]

They talk about the RS5 sportback and a new model they are attempting to bring to the US.

https://audiclubna.org/audi-of-ameri...rise-rs-model/

[allenzhang215]

I was at Detroit auto show last weekend. Sat in RS3, RS5, TTRS, since I wanted to buy a RS5 before I got RS7, I spent more time in the RS5. I personally like TTRS the most, then RS3, RS5.

Engine wise, very disappoint about no V8 anymore. I agree, I would rather have inline 5 vs V6.

[Nortdort]

They talk about the RS5 sportback and a new model they are attempting to bring to the US.

https://audiclubna.org/audi-of-ameri...rise-rs-model/

If the surprise one they are referring to the RS4 Avant.... I will make some stupid financial decisions to own one without hesitation haha!


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[anthony0303]

I was at Detroit auto show last weekend. Sat in RS3, RS5, TTRS, since I wanted to buy a RS5 before I got RS7, I spent more time in the RS5. I personally like TTRS the most, then RS3, RS5.

Engine wise, very disappoint about no V8 anymore. I agree, I would rather have inline 5 vs V6.

Well i didn't get a TTRS since i already have a GT4 lol . I thought about an RS7 for a long time but it's a little to big to be driving around in Boston in my person opinion. Parking it around here would be a ******* . I would agree an RS6 would be the one... But that is never going to happen

[anthony0303]

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...el-forthcoming

[Wusty]

I've been told the RS5 Sportback is a 2020 car....leaving RS3 Owners years of driving pleasure if they decide to switch.

[lalalaprise]

Not at all... RS5 is ugly to me... sounds boring, ugly wheels. Dont like the general look of the new A5 platform. Interior is great though, more upscale than the RS3.

Price difference is also huge. In Canada my RS3 was 65K ... I just built an RS5 and it was well over 100K

[Potatohead_RS3]

Really don't like V6's for performance applications

[phillyquattro]

Not at all... RS5 is ugly to me... sounds boring, ugly wheels. Dont like the general look of the new A5 platform. Interior is great though, more upscale than the RS3.

100% this. The new RS5 exterior is hideous. The hood lines, the front quarter lines, that stupid trendy little marker vent thingy on front quarter/door, the non-color matching door blades, the way the exhaust tips just hang from the bumper now instead of being integrated (looks cheap compared to the previous gen). It's all gross. The interior is fantastic though, so there's that.

This green color though is pretty awesome. Definitely not your typical color. Doubt that'll be a standard color tho as green isn't a very popular option.

[OE2]

Some stories on the new RS4 say the are synthesizing engine sounds into the cabin

[Potatohead_RS3]

100% this. The new RS5 exterior is hideous. The hood lines, the front quarter lines, that stupid trendy little marker vent thingy on front quarter/door, the non-color matching door blades, the way the exhaust tips just hang from the bumper now instead of being integrated (looks cheap compared to the previous gen). It's all gross. The interior is fantastic though, so there's that.

This green color though is pretty awesome. Definitely not your typical color. Doubt that'll be a standard color tho as green isn't a very popular option.

Sonoma Green. It is available in Canada so I imagine also in the US.

I think the car looks fine other than the weird vents, which the RS4 also has.

Some stories on the new RS4 say the are synthesizing engine sounds into the cabin

They are. I don't think it's supposed to be a secret.

[HBird]

Some stories on the new RS4 say the are synthesizing engine sounds into the cabin

That's been a thing in the industry for quite a while now.

[lalalaprise]

Luckily there is no soundaktor in the RS3 :)

[Potatohead_RS3]

So what happens if the other model that hasn't been named yet turns out to be the RS3 sportback?

[HBird]

So what happens if the other model that hasn't been named yet turns out to be the RS3 sportback?

This whole section of audizine will implode on itself

[Swat413]

What do you guys think its going to be? I'm saying RS6, but hoping for an RS4.

[Potatohead_RS3]

What do you guys think its going to be? I'm saying RS6, but hoping for an RS4.

Those are the only two that make any sense. They might allow the RS4 as sold order only or something like that.

[lalalaprise]

So what happens if the other model that hasn't been named yet turns out to be the RS3 sportback?

I will have to lose 10K because I WOULD WANT THAT!! LOL

[jwil]

Sport backs are hideous, so....nope. I’m good.

[Swat413]

I want the RS4 sedan.

[Potatohead_RS3]

I will have to lose 10K because I WOULD WANT THAT!! LOL

lol

I would think about switching if there was no sunroof option. Otherwise I might just buy your car instead of taking my order haha

I want an RS4 sedan.

FTFY because it's doesn't exist

[phillyquattro]

So what happens if the other model that hasn't been named yet turns out to be the RS3 sportback?

It won't be. Nor will it be an RS4 Avant. Audi likes to sell cars, and in America, no one buys either of those types of cars. So going through the incredibly expensive process to get both those cars U.S. legal simply isn't worth it for Audi as they won't sell enough of them. Most likely the unnamed car will be something that will A) have big sales potential and B) compete in a market where they currently have no offering. The two most likely candidates for that are

- RSQ5
This has been rumored for years, but the previous gen was a bit too close to the end of it's life cycle when those rumors started churning the most. The Q5 line is the biggest seller for Audi and an RS model would finally give them a vehicle to compete with the XMs, AMGs, F-Types of the world. I think this is the most likely next RS offering in America. Not sure if QC issues with the new Mexico factory would prevent this from happening...or if an RS model would even be built in said Mexico factory or be built in Germany. Who knows.

- RS4 Sedan
Doesn't exist yet, but it easily could and would give a competitor to the M3 and C-AMGs of the world that hasn't existed for a decade. The A4 line is I think the 3rd biggest seller for Audi behind the Q5 and A3, so it also makes sense from a sales stand point.

[Potatohead_RS3]

RSQ's are coming regardless. The article hints at something that already exists in Europe coming over, which really only leaves the RS6, RS4, and RS3 Sportback.

RS4 sedan doesn't make sense to me, why would they release both RS3 models at the same time but not both the RS4 models?

[interestingjim]

RSQ3 in 2020?

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...i-q3-spy-shots

[Gurds7]

I've been told the RS5 Sportback is a 2020 car....leaving RS3 Owners years of driving pleasure if they decide to switch.

Yup, that's what I was thinking. Drive my RS3 for a couple of years and then possibly consider the RS5 Sportback. I am a huge fan of a true hatchback and we all want the RS4 Avant, but at least the RS5 Sportback has the advantage of a much larger cargo opening and some ability to stack, which can't be said for a traditional trunk.

[austineikenes]

im drooling over that sonoma green


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[phillyquattro]

RSQ's are coming regardless. The article hints at something that already exists in Europe coming over, which really only leaves the RS6, RS4, and RS3 Sportback.

RS4 sedan doesn't make sense to me, why would they release both RS3 models at the same time but not both the RS4 models?

I missed the part where he said it's one that already exists in Europe. He does say it's the car on the top of his list, and he's stated multiple times in the past that his favorite Audi is the RS6 Avant. That would be an awesome addition, but I can't see an Avant of any kind happening. Who knows though, maybe he's willing to throw caution to the wind and forget about sales in favor of a very small set of enthusiasts. Fingers crossed they make a not-so-good for the business decision here. Haha.

RSQ3 in 2020?

That would be my dark horse candidate as well, seeing as it's an existing model on a fairly popular line.

[Potatohead_RS3]

I missed the part where he said it's one that already exists in Europe. He does say it's the car on the top of his list, and he's stated multiple times in the past that his favorite Audi is the RS6 Avant. That would be an awesome addition, but I can't see an Avant of any kind happening. Who knows though, maybe he's willing to throw caution to the wind and forget about sales in favor of a very small set of enthusiasts. Fingers crossed they make a not-so-good for the business decision here. Haha.

You can order an E63 Wagon as a special order if you want, maybe they want to compete with that.

[lalalaprise]

lol

I would think about switching if there was no sunroof option. Otherwise I might just buy your car instead of taking my order haha

You can have mine for 80k... they are appreciating eh hah

[lalalaprise]

They talk about the RS5 sportback and a new model they are attempting to bring to the US.

https://audiclubna.org/audi-of-ameri...rise-rs-model/

After reading that it sounds like an RS6 ...

[defau1t]

The A5/S5/RS5 sportback looks like Audi tried to duplicate a Tesla Model S but came up short. I'll take the smaller, lighter car with an inline 5.

[Morbo]

No 5 cylinder, no care

[shivaswrath]

I read they were going to release an RS5 sport back in the US, it sorta made me sad because it's the car i really wanted in the first place. Although i would rather have a 5 cyl vs the V6 . Since i already have a GT4, sometimes the RS3 makes me feel i should have bought a bigger car.

RS3 is smaller...
RS3 is 5 cyclinder.
RS3 is cheaper...so yeah no regrets!

[irablumberg]

RS3 is smaller...
RS3 is 5 cyclinder.
RS3 is cheaper...so yeah no regrets!

This, plus RS3 is just as fast if not faster, smaller, lighter and more nimble and more practical.

[dillysd]

RS5 front end is beyond ugly.


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[sideshowbob]

RS5 sportback will be 2020


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[nesbit]

RS5 front end is beyond ugly.


2015 S4 DSG - CTS Intake, APR Stage 1 ECU, APR TCU, APR CPS, AWE Touring, AWE Res Pipes, 034 Trans/Diff/Subframe Mounts, RS Grille, RS Fog Grilles, ECS Boost Gauge, TSW Nurburgring 19x9.5

Reminds me of what Pontiac did to the grand prix. I had a 1997 with nice, flowing front end curves. Then in 2004 they did the same thing to the front end. Hit it with the ugly stick and put ridges like this in it.

[Gurds7]

RS5 sportback will be 2020


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Yeah, my dealer said Audi plans to have it out this fall, so 2 years from now sounds about right :)