2023 Audi RS3 Sedan now on sale in Malaysia at RM 646,990

KUALA LUMPUR: After opening the ordering books in October last year, Audi has finally launched the all-new RS3 Sedan in Malaysia. The latest German model is an ultimate blend of luxury, performance, and bold styling that comes at a whopping price of RM 646,990 (inclusive of duties and sales tax). However, the one who opts for the Audi Assurance Package has to shell out RM 655,990.

Let’s get to know the key highlights of the 2023 Audi RS3 Sedan -

• The sedan is powered by an award-winning 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine that kicks out a maximum power of 400 PS and a peak torque of 500 Nm from 2,250 rpm to 5,600 rpm
• The power is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch S Tronic gearbox paired with a Quattro AWD system
• Also part of the mechanical kit is an RS Torque Splitter that facilitates torque vectoring between the two rear wheels, enabling the car to perform controlled drifts by directing all of its power to a single rear wheel

• Besides RS Torque Rear drive mode (aka drift mode), other available modes are iRS Individual and RS Performance
• In terms of performance, the Audi RS3 Sedan runs from zero to 100 kmph in 3.8 seconds only. The top speed is rated at 250 kmph
• Parts of the RS-specific equipment kit are RS bumpers, 19-inch diamond-turned RS 10-spoke Y-style alloy wheels, ceramic disc brakes, RS exhaust system, RS sport suspension mated to adaptive dampers, RS honeycomb stitching on Nappa leather sport seats, RS flat-bottomed steering wheel, RS door sills, and RS carpets

• Design-wise, the sedan looks bold and aggressive thanks to prominent front wings, a single-frame and honeycomb grille, aggressive air vents, and RS black Audi four rings
• The cabin comes kitted with a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit, head-up display, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, Bang & Olufsen sound system, and several other advanced technologies

Six striking hues available for Audi’s latest RS model are Kyalami Green, Glacier White, Mythos Black, Kemora Grey, Daytona Gray, and Python Yellow.

What do you think of the all-new 2023 Audi RS3 Sedan? Let us know in the comments.

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