Pricing for the facelifted Audi RS3 – again offered in Sportback and Sedan forms – has been released for South Africa. Here’s what these 5-cylinder performance cars cost…
Wondering what the facelifted Audi RS3 Sportback and RS3 Sedan will cost in South Africa? Well, wonder no more: the Ingolstadt-based automaker’s local division has released pricing for its high-performance 5-cylinder twins.
According to Audi SA, the refreshed RS3 Sportback is priced from R1 498 200. By our maths, that represents a considerable R167 400 premium over the pre-facelift version. The German firm has also added a new “Carbon Edition” variant to the mix, priced from R1 591 900 and described as “bespoke” to the local market.
Meanwhile, the updated RS3 Sedan kicks off at R1 528 200, likewise R167 400 more than the pre-facelift iteration. The Carbon Edition version of this 4-door model comes in at R1 610 700. It’s not exactly clear what set the Carbon Edition derivatives apart, but we’ll update this article should Audi SA release more details (curiously, these variants are more expensive than even the 331 kW Audi RS4 Avant, which is currently pegged at R1 562 600).
As a reminder, the facelifted RS3 twins were revealed in August 2024, featuring tweaked exterior styling, a smattering of cabin updates and a few under-the-skin upgrades (such as a new tune for the chassis control systems). However, the powertrain carries over unchanged.
That means the RS3 twins again draw their urge from Audi’s turbocharged 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder petrol engine, which sends 294 kW and 500 Nm to all 4 corners via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. That’s enough, says the German manufacturer, for a 0-100 kph sprint in just 3.8 seconds (regardless of the body style) and a top speed of 290 kph.
The arrival of the refreshed RS3 twins comes just as the likewise facelifted A3 Sportback and A3 Sedan touch down in South Africa. Interestingly, Audi SA has done away with the base and mid-tier A3 derivatives, which means the range kicks off at R808 200 for the A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line. The S3 Sportback and S3 Sedan, meanwhile, are scheduled to make local landfall “later this year”.
What does the facelifted Audi RS3 cost in SA?
Audi RS3 Sportback – R1 498 200
Audi RS3 Sedan – R1 528 200
Audi RS3 Sportback Carbon Edition – R1 591 900
Audi RS3 Sedan Carbon Edition – R1 610 700
The prices above include Audi’s 1-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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