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Audi RS3
The new Audi RS3 is a small Car available in New Zealand from $131,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads).
There is 1 variant of the RS3 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new RS3 is offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.
The Audi RS3 is only available with a petrol engine that produces 294kW and 500Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $131,990 - $133,990†
- Transmission
- 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $131,990 - $133,990†
- Transmission
- 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Audi RS3
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Audi RS3
Available Variants
The Audi RS3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being RS3 and the most expensive being RS3.
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Power to Weight
178.72 kW/t
78.57 kW/t
178.72 kW/t
Boot Space
282 litres
282 litres
381 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.4 L/100km
6.6 L/100km
9.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
585 km
585 km
729 km
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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RS3
2026
$131,990
Year
2026
Engine Type
2.5L Combustion
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback
Sedan
Number of Doors
5 Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
294 kW
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Audi RS3
Dimensions
4,381 mm
1,851 mm
inc mirror: 1,984 mm
inc mirror: 1,984 mm
1,430 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,381 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,851 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,984 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm |
| Load Capacity | 430 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Audi RS3 is the RS3 variant that starts from $131,990.
See all Audi RS3 PricingThe most expensive Audi RS3 is the RS3 variant that starts from $133,990.
See all Audi RS3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi RS3 is offered by the RS3 variant which can tow 0 kg.
See all Audi RS3 towing capacityThe largest Audi RS3 is the RS3 variant which measures 1851mm wide, 4381mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.
The most powerful Audi RS3 is the RS3 variant which has 294kW of power and 500nm of torque.
The Audi RS3 is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Audi RS3 is the RS3 variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2075 kg.
The Audi RS3 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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