The 2017 Audi RS3 Sportback facelift has plenty of big changes from the 2015/2016 model. We point them out in this side by side comparison.
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The facelifted 2017 Audi RS3 Sportback has new jagged headlamps, a sharper grille, and a new design for the lower air intakes.
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The RS3 Sportback still rides on 19-inch wheels with 235/35 tires, but the front track is 20mm (0.8in) wider. There are wider wheel arch flares and sharper sills.
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New graphics for the taillamps.
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There's a new steering wheel, and detail changes to other controls. An all digital instrument screen or Audi Virtual Cockpit is now optional.
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Nothing new the seats. Sports seats with Nappa leather are standard, RS seats with integrated headrests are optional.
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The big change to the RS3 Sportback is under the hood, as the hatch now uses the 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder from the RS3 sedan, and that has 294kW (400hp) and 480Nm (354 lb-ft). That's 25kW (33hp) more than before in an engine that's 26kg (57 lb) lighter becayse of an aluminum crankcase.
