The recently held Paris Motor Show 2016 turned out to be an excellent platform for the launch of some amazing cars. Audi revealed its RS3 Sedan at the show. Basically, it is a stylish sporty sedan that delivers impressive speed and performance. The Audi RS3 offers spacious interior packed with the abundance of technological and safety features. It is a perfect family car as it deliver ultimate comfort and pleasure on long travels. Although, the launch of Audi RS3 in the UAE is not yet confirmed but on its arrival to the UAE, it will certainly be one of the best expat cars owing to the luxurious drive and wholesome feel of it. Audi offers Nardo grey and Catalunya red color choices for the RS3 sedan.

Let’s discuss the performance, design and safety aspects of new Audi RS3 released at 2016 Paris motor show.

Powertrain

The new Audi RS3 sedan comes with a 2.5 TFSI aluminum engine that produces around 400 horsepower and 480 Nm torque. The new five-cylinder engine delivers breathtaking performance and driving efficiency. The Audi RS3 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and it can achieve a maximum speed of 250 km/h.  With 7-speed dual clutch transmission, the power is equally distributed to all four wheels. The electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch provides variable torque between the front and rear axles of the car. The car also comes with some new updates such as electronic stabilization control and wheel-selective torque control.

 

 

 

Aesthetic Design Attributes

The aesthetic design attributes of Audi RS3 make it look like a sporty sedan. The deep red color makes its appearance attractive and prominent. The use of carbon fiber and light-weight body construction help it achieve extra speed and performance. At the front, there is a honeycomb distinctive grille, LED headlights and fog lights. Further, the rear spoiler, diffuser and large tailpipes enhance its exterior looks.

Audi RS 3 2016 Paris Motor Show

Inside cabin of Audi RS3

The interior of Audi RS3 uses black-tone color enlightened with door sills carrying RS3 logos. The seats are trimmed with black fine Nappa leather. The refined interior and RS logos on the backrests of seats make it a premium car. Audi offers integrated head restraints as an optional feature. The whole upholstery looks neat with a diamond quilted design. The available leather steering wheel adds further luxury to the car’s interior.

There is a 7-inch diagonal electrically retractable infotainment screen. There is 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The instrument panel is equipped with two circular black dials and centrally positioned driver information systems such as an oil thermometer, a boost pressure indicator, and a lap timer. Audi also offers completely virtual cockpit with a high-resolution 12.3-inch monitor as an option. Audi RS3 is equipped with advanced navigation and entertainment systems.

Audi RS 3 2016 Paris Motor Show

Updated safety features in Audi RS3

Audi RS3 is equipped with advanced safety features. The standard safety features consist of lane departure assist, blind spot alerts and traffic signs detector. It also offers traffic jam assist that controls the steering wheel up to 65 km/h and prevents collisions. Other than that, Audi RS3 has an emergency assist that stops the car automatically in case of an emergency.

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Market Launch

Audi has not released information about the pricing of new RS3 sedan. Audi RS3 is set to release next year in China and the USA while its launch in the UAE is not confirmed yet.

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