Audi RS3 Sedan open for reserving in Malaysia – 400 PS, 500 Nm 2.5L turbo 5 from RM650k to RM750k

Audi Malaysia has introduced that the order books have opened for the 2023 RS3 Sedan, with pricing anticipated to vary from RM650k to RM750k. The announcement comes after final week’s announcement of the RS3 Sedan’s native arrival, which can see the five-cylinder sedan be part of the present secure of 5 Audi RS fashions at the moment on sale in Malaysia.

That is the second-generation RS3 Sedan, which continues to pack the two.5 litre TFSI turbocharged inline-five cylinder petrol engine that produces 400 PS from 5,600 rpm to 7,000 rpm and 500 Nm of torque from 2,250 rpm to five,600 rpm. Outputs are despatched to all 4 wheels by a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch computerized gearbox. The 0-100 km/h dash is achieved in 3.8 seconds, and prime pace is 250 km/h.

Aiding the transmission of engine outputs is the RS Torque Splitter, which makes use of an electronically managed multi-disc clutch on every driveshaft, which permits the sending of all engine output to 1 single wheel ought to situations require it.

The closest competitors for the Audi RS3 Sedan is one sporting the three-pointed star, the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S four-door coupé that’s priced in Malaysia at RM467,691. The Affalterbach providing is marginally down on cylinder rely and displacement, however counters with increased outright energy at 421 PS and the identical 500 Nm of torque from its M139 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine.

Just like the RS3 Sedan, the CLA45 S sends its outputs to all 4 wheels through a dual-clutch transmission, albeit one with eight speeds. Which German high-performance compact sedan tickles your fancy?

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