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Audi RS3 unlikely to show its face in Australia

2011 Audi RS3

Late last year we had a confidential whisper come our way suggesting that Audi’s stonking 250kW RS3 might not be coming to Australia. True to our source we sat on the rumour, and unfortunately for Audi fans, the info appears to have been proved correct. Further reports have reached AUSmotive HQ of Audi dealers confirming to their customers that the RS3 will not be offered for sale in Australia.

Apparently an Australian Design Rule compliance issue is at least part of the reason for the decision. Details are a bit sketchy, and we will seek confirmation from Audi Australia, however it is understood that for the RS3 to be approved for the Australian market it would need to undergo a specific crash test which is not required in any other market aside from Japan.

We’ll report back after we have heard from Audi.

13 replies on “Audi RS3 unlikely to show its face in Australia”

this is sad news. i would have liked to have seen one on our roads.
i reckon they can’t bring them in at under 100k so it got canned. not enough margin, bro.

@Cat РI think BMW Australia will be cheering more. I suspect this news will certainly ease any concerns they may have had over pricing the 1M Coup̩.

They should be able to undercut the TT RS without too much fuss I would expect.

At that price its not really aimed at STi die hards is it? Shame though. Would of been a great little hatch

Received call from dealer consultant who took my deposit. I’m not calling back but holding on to the false hope that I will receive a new RS3….. 🙁

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