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1:16 - 1:21 messed me up so bad lmao I saw a hatchback then the next second I saw a sedan. I had to rewind to make sure I wasn't trippin

The inline 5 turbo is what put Audi on the performance map. The original Group B Audi Quattros were I5-Turbos as well as the S2 and RS2 from the early 90s. The I5 Turbos in the RS3 and RSTT are a throwback to their performance/rally roots

Man, the 5 cylinder sounds like heaven's choir, I wish more cars had it

My blue car was best color because they used pigments from Korean nail salons.

good on audi for making a car that sounds THIS good!

You guys make some really addictive reviews! I can't stop watching at work 😂

This car is just like this channel. Unique, rare, has no equal, really fun and absolutely worth it! Well done lads, excellent review!

Jakub gets extra credit to the Volvo shout out. My 2005 V70R has a beautiful 2.5L Turbo in-line 5 (300hp), 6-speed manual, and AWD. Winning.

When I worked at an Audi dealership, the additional airbags were considered a potential hazard to small children sitting in the back. So they became an option for those who mostly had adult passengers.

the exhaust note is so clean and the quatro on the front grill is amazing

I swear manufacturers put visors that move in their cars now because of you. "We need to cut costs and not have adjustable visors". "What are you crazy, if we fail the visor test we will not sell a single car"....... -Movable visors added

dude...audi 5zyl cars are legendary

Finally, thanks Yuri and Jakub. We’ve always wanted Audi reviews. This has to be the best one out of all your reviews. Thanks and keep it up

Greetings from Boston. Between you guys and Throttle House, Canadian KZfaqrs are now putting out THE BEST content. Great job guys!

i'm waiting the rs7!keep it up guys!!

I had never heard of you guys before I happened to see this review today. It was excellent. You two have a great chemistry that seems very genuine. Keep doing what you're doing. You're going to be extremely successful at this. Oh, and the RS3 is amazing. Good job, Audi.

1-you guys are my favorite car reviewers 2-this has been my car goal since i bought my wrx a few months back 3-super excited to see this pop up

This will be my gift to myself once i've finished my 8 years of school, as validation for all my hard work. Done 7 and 1 left. Thanks for the awesome review, i cant wait to get my hands on one and u guys only made me want it more

The RS3 is probably my current favourite car, I'd love to own one of these.

The transition with the hatch was 👌 love your edits!

Ps: i'm in love with the sportback (hatchback) In nardo grey omg .....😍😍😍😍

I haven’t seen a single RS3 in my life. But I have seen so many BMW M cars. Meaning that the RS3 is so unique and rare.

I've been waiting for the RS3 review!! Love the car, great review.

"ITS SOO FAST!" this makes me smile and laugh every time he does this in a review. Great review as always

Holy shit. i've been whaiting for this like for ever .😍😍 You guys are the best ❤️❤️

You guys have a great narrative down. It never feels like one of you is trying to be alpha over the other. Just feels like good friends giving honest, fun reviews. The best car channel out right now.

You guys are quickly becoming one of my favorite car review channels!

Wow it looks absolutely stunning in that blue! The performance speaks for itself, but the thing that made me fall in love with this car was the sound that 5 cyl engine makes!😍

How can you not like Audi interiors! Excellent quality

Without you guys I wouldn't have bought my Golf R. Best car choice I've made! Hopefully some day I can get an RS3

You guys are stoked! Love listening to your passion

I had an A3 for a little while. Even with its base 220hp, its was startlingly quick. Can’t imagine how much fun this would be with nearly double that haha.

This is the best designed sedan in it's class. They're right in pointing out the lines and all. It all works. This is the best looking sedan for the compact/intermediate class I've seen since e46 Bimmer.

Just found your vids and subscribed almost immediately...You guys bring a great twist to car reviews, and really enjoy your style. The variety of cars along with your comments keep things fun. Keep up the great work

Great format and very good chemistry! Also great review! Thumbs up!

Literally bought one 3 days ago. Such a satisfying car to drive and the sounds. O. M. G. Love it! It’s amazing

As soon as I can afford this car I’m buying it best sound on the planet

This is a really high quality show all of the driving shots and after effects overlays always look great❗️❗️❗️

I watch many car reviews, but your reviews are one of the best. You mention things, that not many other reviewers mention. Keep up the good work! Greetings from germany.

Awesome review guys...Love your work...Greetings from a Mk 7 Golf R owner In New Zealand and one day aspiring to own an Audi RS3 ...Keep up the awesome work 👍✊😊

Good morning from Ontario!! We need the RS3 Hatch in Canada 😭

This is a fantastic video , awesome paint, the power is exceptional can’t wait for more videos

Oooooo thank you soo much for this review guys !!! Much waited review ♥️

I’m hooked with this channel! The best way to show my appreciation for what you guys do was to become a member and contribute so that you can keep the awesome content coming!

Love to see you guys do a review of an Audi S3 for people that cannot afford the RS3. :)

This is one of my favorite cars of all time! Im happy you reviewed it!

Professional, detailed, and slightly humorous. Keep it up guys. Quality production.

My god I love the RS3... It's so pretty, sounds so good. AWESOME!!!!

Great review!! PLS do the TT RS !!! 2-doors, OLED tail lights and same engine as RS3

Hey guys! Video was great, keep up the good work! I just wanted to mention that additional airbags as options are pretty common in here, not just for the VW-group cars but also for other manufacturers (I live in Slovakia BTW, but AFAIK this applies to also Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany too...) :D

Great review! You really nailed what makes this car so overall great&special and how much fun it is to drive but you also mentioned what actually annoys me e v e r y time I'm driving mine (e.g. the shift pedals really do feel cheap or the too short exhaust tips...).

The seats look truly amazing. They remind me of the head of a cobra. And the rest of the car is awesome as well :D

Sleeper car, also excellent chassis. You guys are amazing.

I don't always click the bell... But when I do, it's for The Straight Pipes

Up for up and down for down. Yeah, exactly how it should be - up for going up a gear and down for going down a gear. Easy, simple. That said, you guys do a great job with your reviews, your enthusiasm for cars is contagious, keep it up.

Yay for more Audi’s!

RS3 is definitely one of the best road cars to drive everyday and have loads of fun in!!!

thanks for the audi review boys! you guys rock

OMG FINALLY! I've legit searched for a straightpipes RS3 video and I assumed you guys would never do one. My prayers have been answered

Thank you for putting the US Dollar conversion!!!!

I bought a 2019 RS3 yesterday. I can't wait to get it.

Thank you KZfaq for recommending me this excellent video 😍

Great reviews guys!! Love that you're from Ontario and seeing you drive cars in our backyard... can you share which roads you love for twisties (esp. the turns at 2:48 in the video)? I'm always looking for nice roads near GTA... thanks and keep up the great work!

His reaction to the speed "It's sooooo fast".. Classic.

You guys should make a Jakub launch orgasm compilation lol. He always makes the same noise.

Finally, you reviewed it yay! Thanks.

I had the A3 Limousine (Sedan) with full S-Line pack although with a much more modest 2.0 TDI Diesel engine. Loved the shape, the seats and the interior quality and design.

I'm in love with this sound!

I love your videos guys, well deserved success for both of you! Plus that RS3 is sexy AF

Just picked up this car about 2 months ago and I have been waiting to see what you guys think of it, I'm glad I made a good choice! I've had nothing but smiles driving this thing

Good jobs lads - as per the usual.. I had the pleasure to drive all of Audi's RS lineup last year during their Audi Sport Tour, and I have to say: the TT RS was the most fun to drive (same engine as RS3, but it felt much better and more refined).. Then there was the RS7: that thing is a Boeing jet on wheels, that was just something else...

I really hope a large TV network/production company picks you guys up. Your channel feels like the true Canadian/American Top Gear. I'd like to see you guys ride $500 scooters across Vietnam.

The Audi TT-RS has the same engine as this car. I love it!

Love the rapport you guys have. You know how to banter back-and-forth while covering a lot of material. Plus, you're actually DRIVING! Makes your reviews so entertaining to watch. Unlike a certain DeMuro. Bonus points for loving wagons, hating piano black trim and knowing the meaning of the word 'knurled'.

These cars are making insane power! The guys here in San Diego at Malaka motorsports are absolutely killing everything at the drags!

Bought myself an RS3 back in 2017 (sedan coz in Aus we have the choice :P) same color as the one reviewed here. Best decision of my life Great review :D

Thank you so much for doing this review... I've been asking you guys for this review for ages... I live in Mexico City and own a 3 month old RS3. I love it. It is blistering fast, handles like a dream and it has 90% of the amenities you get in luxury cars. This car is as fast as most 600hp cars out there!!!! It is a special car. Thanks again and kudos for your reviews. You're great!!!

Great review. I'm currently looking at a new car and this is very much in the running.

Nice review dude! I like the Rs3 a lot for its cheer power and sound!

I just bought one today. 👍

I think its the hot hatch king even though it is a sedan. I've seen one in the area I live in 2018 Gray and it looks so good. What a cool car but it should come with power seats.

Ever since I saw that picture you posted with savagegeese I've been waiting for this review!

Another great review!

Just wanted to say this review helped me pull the trigger on my rs3 last year. :-D

The Audi A3 sedan has the best proportions of any car. Agree with you

Best review for the rs3. Thanks !

Great review as always with you guys obviously having fun! When thinking of 5-cylinder cars, don't sleep on the Acura Vigor (not sure if you got that in Canada). My second car ever was a 1993 Acura Vigor GS - white over black leather, 5-speed manual, 176-hp 2.5L inline-5. Sweet little alternative to the Legend :)

The 5 cylinder is Audi trying to recreate a better version of their previous 5 cylinders like the Group B Quattro or the RS2 Avamt

I love the face Jakub makes every time he is about to say "soo fasst!" haha

Great review!

Awesome review! I like all the ads that came up were BMW m2 competition ads haha

Love this video! Cuz I just got my 2018 nardo grey rs3 in Toronto😁😁

I love this one without the hatch"back" and it's nimble af

I’m in love with the RS3’s 5-Cyl. I wish more car makers made them I love the way they sound😍

Outstanding car.... great videos guys, you ROCK!!!! lml

awesome editing at 1:16

Great review! Just ordered one! Picking it up on Monday! :D can’t wait even more now!

Pulling a back on the shifter is one of the best features of VW/Audi. Car reviews often gloss over it, so props for noticing! I flip between Sport and Custom every trip I take it's so seemless. Also, it will go from manual back to auto by pulling back if you engaged manual from the paddle shifters.

I daily a 2018 TTRS in this exact color. I bought it over the RS3 primarily because it IS a hatchback and I really didn't need a backseat that could fit actual humans. The RS3 and TTRS with this 5 cylinder sound like nothing else on the road and always turn heads. Great review, guys!