Strong Character: The Exterior
amongst different issues, Audi is utilizing two expressive colours to rejoice the RS Q3: Dew Silver matte impact or metallic Chronos Gray. The latter is meant solely for the particular edition, whereas the matte silver was added to the colour palette of the Audi RS Q3 for the primary time this 12 months. Also unique to the edition are the black, 21 inch mild alloy wheels in a double-spoke design with 225/35 format tires. The 19 inch high-performance braking system with carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic brake discs is accessible as a front-end choice. It comes with polished Anthracite Gray brake calipers as an ordinary characteristic or, alternatively, purple or blue can be found for a further cost.
Numerous add-on elements in black or shiny black emphasize the unique look of the edition 10 years. These embody, for instance, the darkened matrix LED headlights with dynamic flashing mild and the wing mirror housings. The roof body, window slot rims, and door trim can be found in shiny black. The identical applies to the blades on the entrance spoiler and the diffuser insert. The sporty look is rounded out with the 4 rings on the Singleframe grille and the rear and the mannequin lettering in shiny black.
Exclusive and Sporty: The Interior
Passengers take their seats in new RS bucket seats which might be unique to this edition. The RS emblems within the neck space of the seat are spectacular. The seatback cowl in matte Carbon, which is getting used for the primary time within the RS Q3, is a particular spotlight. The bucket seats are upholstered in a leather-Dinamica mixture in black and jet black – the brand new, sporty, elegant colour. Dinamica is a microfiber and consists of round 45% recycled PET fibers. In addition to the seats, it is usually used on the instrument panel software. The copper-colored stitching, which is repeated all through your complete inside, creates a particular distinction. This applies, for instance, to the honeycomb stitching within the middle of the seat, the middle armrest, the door armrest, the steering wheel – which is accessible both in a spherical or flat backside model – and the black flooring mats with shiny copper-embroidered RS Q3 lettering. The edition 10 years additionally boasts unique ornamental inlays in Carbon – such because the seat again cowl in a matte end. The MMI show has a carbon look – the 10.1 inch contact show options “1 of 555” lettering. The edition-specific illuminated door sill trims challenge a purple 3D diamond onto the bottom when the doorways are opened.
Irresistible: The Drive
The RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback include a strong 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder engine. With 2.5 liters of displacement and 294 kW (400 PS), it now boasts some 17% extra energy than within the earlier technology of the RS Q3, which had augmented its efficiency to 250 kW (340 PS) in 2015. Compared to the 2013 unique model with 228 kW (310 PS), that may be a 29% efficiency enhance. The most torque of 480 Nm is accessible between 2,250 and 5,850 rpm. The RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback attain 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill in simply 4.5 seconds. Their prime pace is proscribed to 250 km/h (155 mph), however on request the RS Q3 may also drive at speeds of as much as 280 km/h (174 mph).
The particular firing order 1-2-4-5-3 and the odd variety of cylinders create a novel engine sound. The RS twin exhaust system emphasizes the attribute sound of the five-cylinder engine, whereas the optionally accessible RS sports activities exhaust system sharpens it even additional. The five-cylinder engine was awarded the coveted “International Engine of the Year Award” 9 occasions in a row. The energy of the five-cylinder engine runs to the quattro everlasting all-wheel drive by way of a seven-speed S tronic as customary gear.
