2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years debuts in Europe

KUALA LUMPUR: The new caretaker of the luxury car brand Audi in Malaysia, PHSAM, has recently rolled out the new A3 Sedan alongside opening the ordering books for the new RS 3 Sedan. However, at the same time, the global market welcomes the all-new 2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years. As the name implies, this special model celebrates the 10th anniversary of the hot RS Q3.

The ordering books for the 2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years  will be opened for Germany at the end of this month. The price will be almost €5990 (RM 27,082) above the standard model that retails for €69,000 (RM 311,965). The production of the special model is limited to just 555 units worldwide. 

What makes the RS Q3 Edition 10 Years different from the standard model? Let’s know.

• Adding darkness to the RS Q3 aura are darkened matrix LED headlight inserts, black mirror caps, window surrounds, bumper inserts, and grille

• Dew Silver matte and Chronos Grey metallic exterior shades
• Unique 21-inch black alloy wheels wrapped with 225/35 tyres
• Anthracite Grey brake callipers with blue or red accents available as an option. Steel disc brakes can also be replaced by carbon-ceramic units

• New pair of RS front bucket seats incorporating matte RS badges and carbon-fibre shells
• Leather and partly-recycled Dinamica microfibre upholstery
• Copper-embroidered RS Q3 badges on the floor mats
• Illuminated door sill plates projecting a red 3D diamond image on the ground at the time of opening the door
• '1 of 555' logo and new graphics with carbon-fibre-look displays on the 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen 

Things remained identical under the bonnet with a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-popper gasoline mill generating a maximum power of 395 hp and peak torque of 480 Nm. The power is sent to the wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission paired with an all-wheel drive. In terms of performance, the car runs from zero to 100 kmph in 4.5 seconds before attaining a top speed of 250 kmph.

What do you think of the new 2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years? Let us know in the comments. 

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