Audi RS 3 Sportback (2022) review
Oct 2021:
The 2022 Audi RS 3 promises to add driver involvement to its considerable speed.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2021:
The 2022 Audi RS 3 promises to add driver involvement to its considerable speed.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2021:
Audi has updated the Q5 SUV for this year - can it stay ahead of the competition?
(Irish review)
Jun 2021:
Audi has launched its Q4 e-tron SUV, and it seems perfectly pitched at the Irish market.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2021:
Plug-in hybrid options add to the Audi A6 Irish range.
(Irish review)
Apr 2021:
Audi tops its electric e-tron range with the mighty new GT model. We've driven it.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2021:
Audi extends its SUV Sportback strategy to the mid-sized Q5 for the first time.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2021:
Plug-in hybrid Audi Q7 adopts 'TFSI e' badging as part of the SUV's facelift.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2020:
The world's ultimate 'sleeper' car just got a bit more ultimate. The latest Audi S8 is magnificent.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2020:
We drive the plug-in hybrid version of the new Audi A3 Sportback.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2020:
Audi's first hot Mk4 A3 arrives and it's the expected S3 derivative. How good is it?
(International first drive review)
Dec 2020:
Range aside, the Audi e-tron Sportback is almost too normal for its own good.
(Irish review)
Dec 2020:
Audi's new A3 has looks and quality on its side, but is that enough against VW, SEAT and Skoda?
(Irish review)
Nov 2020:
Still want that Taycan? We've tested the new Audi RS e-tron GT...
(Prototype review)
Oct 2020:
Audi's edgy small crossover receives a midlife refresh after four years on sale.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2020:
The Audi A3 Saloon is more stylish than ever, but choose your version carefully.
(Irish review)
Oct 2020:
We strap in for a brief blast in Audi's new sporty EV, the e-tron GT.
(Passenger ride)
Sep 2020:
Audi has updated the A5 Coupe and Sportback with an oh-so-subtle restyle. Does it still compete in a world of SUVs?
(Irish review)
Aug 2020:
The best Audi RS 6 yet? Easily so, yes. The best Audi RS yet? Possibly...
(International first drive review)
Jul 2020:
The Audi Q3 Sportback is good enough to silence the SUV-coupe cynics.
(Irish review)
Apr 2020:
Audi ramps up the appeal of its Q5 SUV with its most powerful diesel engine. Is the SQ5 as much fun as it sounds?
(Irish review)
Mar 2020:
An improved diesel engine suits the new Audi A3 very well, especially in automatic guise.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2020:
The new Audi A3 is at its most refined with its new mild hybrid petrol setup.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2020:
Has Audi done anything significant to the RS 4 Avant, other than changing the lights?
(International first drive review)
Mar 2020:
Audi reinvents the small-but-classy A1, but can it get away from its ‘Posh Polo’ roots?
(Irish review)
Feb 2020:
Audi’s handsome S6 TDI might be diesel’s last gasp. If so, it’s one heck of a deep breath...
(Irish review)
Jan 2020:
The Audi RS 5 Sportback wraps up all the performance you’d need in a sleek package.
(Irish review)
Dec 2019:
Audi enters the world of the hyper-performance SUV with its thunderous 600hp RS Q8.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2019:
Audi’s second-generation RS Q3 gets more power, more noise and more poise.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2019:
Is Audi’s e-tron electric SUV the start of a new, silent, era for the four-ringed brand?
(Irish review)
Sep 2019:
The second-generation Audi RS 7 Sportback shrinks countries with the push of its throttle.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2019:
Audi succumbs to fashion and coupe-ifies the Q3; here’s the Q3 Sportback.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2019:
Audi has given its big Q7 SUV a useful update for 2020.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2019:
Diesel might be going out of fashion, but Audi is having one last ding-dong with the powerful new S4 V6 TDI.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2019:
Audi’s updated A4 gets a new diesel engine and revised styling. Can it take on the exceptional BMW 3 Series?
(International first drive review)
Jun 2019:
The 300hp Audi SQ2 is the latest fast crossover to launch - and it's very likeable.
(International first drive review)
May 2019:
After a brief WLTP-related hiatus, the RS 3 is back for another crack at the hyperhatch title.
(International first drive review)
May 2019:
Diesel power transforms Audi’s mid-sized SUV flagship from ‘hmmm’ to ‘hubba hubba’.
(International first drive review)
May 2019:
Big diesel power for the latest S7, but the performance Audi coupe leaves us a bit cold.
(International first drive review)
May 2019:
Hard to know what more you could want from a big premium estate than this; the Audi S6 is sublime.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2019:
Revised and at its most expensive, does the ultimate 2019 Audi R8 still make sense?
(International first drive review)
Feb 2019:
Audi’s Q3 is certainly fashionable, but can it improve on the showing of its predecessor?
(Irish review)
Feb 2019:
As ever, the Audi A8 limo majors on luxury and technology. Can it steal the hearts of high-flying executives too?
(Irish review)
Jan 2019:
Does the world really need another massive, luxury SUV? Probably not, but we’re glad the new Audi Q8 came along all the same.
(Irish review)
Dec 2018:
The new Audi e-tron EV is an exercise in quality and refinement, making it a hugely appealing electric SUV.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2018:
More assertive styling sets the 2019 Audi A1 apart from its predecessor, but plenty more is new about the MINI rival.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2018:
Should Audi’s Q5 SUV be an even bigger seller than it is?
(Irish review)
Nov 2018:
The mighty V10-engined Audi R8 supercar comes in for an update, making an established gem better than ever.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2018:
An all-new Audi A6 saloon has arrived in Ireland, doing a rather good impression of its big brother, the A8.
(Irish review)
Sep 2018:
The new Audi Q3 backs up its sharp design with a refined driving experience.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2018:
A polished diesel engine and quattro all-wheel drive serve the new Audi Q3 well.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2018:
The new Audi A6 Avant estate isn’t short on appeal, especially in 2.0-litre diesel form.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2018:
The best useable supercar just got a little bit better, as Audi strips a couple of driveshafts out of the R8.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2018:
The Audi RS 4 Avant strives for hot-estate supremacy.
(Irish review)
Jul 2018:
A mid-life update for the Audi TTS means slightly less power, yet it's faster. Eh?
(International first drive review)
Jun 2018:
The Audi Q8 SUV debuts with an edgy design, refined drive and lots of tech.
(International first drive review)
May 2018:
It’s harder-hitting than the BMW M2, but is the Audi RS 3 Saloon as much fun?
(Irish review)
May 2018:
Big, gorgeous and good to drive, the new Audi A7 carves out a subtly-shaped hole in our hearts.
(Irish review)
May 2018:
Time to try the impressive new Audi A6 with a petrol engine.
(International first drive review)
May 2018:
Audi uses tech to target the BMW 5 Series et al with its new A6 saloon.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2018:
Petrol power in the new Audi A7 is not likely to be a huge success here in Ireland, but can the ’55 TFSI’ model win us over?
(International first drive review)
Feb 2018:
Items from the technofest Audi A8 filter into the all-new, second-gen A7 Sportback.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2017:
Audi goes back to V6 power for the RS 4 Avant, and the move reaps serious dividends.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2017:
The new Audi A8 luxury saloon majors in technology and the refinement is pretty good, too.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2017:
We will drive the 2018 Audi A8 luxury saloon soon, but today... it's driving us.
(Passenger ride)
Aug 2017:
More than just a fashion statement, the Audi Q2 is a nicely-rounded package with plenty of substance to back up its style. It might even steal some sales from the Q3...
(Irish review)
Aug 2017:
Audi ramps up the RS 3’s power outputs and introduces a four-door Saloon model, too...
(International first drive review)
Jul 2017:
Drop-top version of the Audi A5 is a classy piece of kit, and is most definitely a relaxed cruiser.
(Irish review)
Jul 2017:
The new Audi RS 5 Coupe is lighter, faster and better than ever.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2017:
Has Audi's SQ5 performance SUV lost something in the shift from diesel to petrol?
(International first drive review)
May 2017:
Audi's handsome new A5 Coupe reaches Irish roads, and does everything you'd expect it to.
(Irish review)
May 2017:
Audi’s new A5 Sportback is seriously good looking, but are its talents more than skin deep?
(Irish review)
Mar 2017:
What's not to love about easier access to the sound an Audi S5's 3.0-litre V6 makes?
(International first drive review)
Feb 2017:
We've driven Audi's new A5 in open-topped Cabriolet guise and it's a classy all-rounder with a 2.0 TDI engine under the bonnet.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2017:
We drive the daddy of all diesel SUVs on Irish roads, the triple-turbo Audi SQ7.
(Irish review)
Jan 2017:
Driving the 605hp Audi S8 plus. What a way to say goodbye to the A8...
(International first drive review)
Dec 2016:
As with all big plugin hybrids, the Audi Q7 e-tron won't get next to or near its official figures in the real world, but it's a better all-round performer than most rivals
(Irish review)
Oct 2016:
Most buyers of the 2017 Audi A5 Sportback will go for a 2.0-litre diesel, but the 3.0-litre alternative shows the car at its best.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2016:
We've driven the 2017 Audi S5 Sportback, a high-quality way to cover ground indecently quickly.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2016:
Audi's R8 Spyder ups the glamour by losing its top.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2016:
Same but same, but the spanking new 2017 Audi Q5 ticks every box needed.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2016:
We've always loved the looks of the Audi A3 Saloon, and now an updated version has arrived in Ireland.
(Irish review)
Sep 2016:
A lighter and more powerful Audi TT RS shapes up to fight Porsche.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2016:
Handsome Audi A4 looks even better as an Avant estate and it's really good to drive, too.
(Irish review)
Aug 2016:
Audi RS 7 Performance ups the ante - just in case you found the standard RS 7 lacking...
(International first drive review)
Jul 2016:
Audi's Q2 crossover shows its true colours in 1.6-litre TDI diesel guise.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
Audi's Q2 romps into this burgeoning segment with attractive styling, a terrific cabin and a well-sorted chassis.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
Added performance makes the Audi A7 Competition a highly desirable package.
(Irish review)
Jun 2016:
Style and speed make for a winning combination in the refreshed Audi S3 Cabriolet.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
Audi's new S5 Coupe is a worthy flagship, if bettered by the class best.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
The new Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe is as predictably appealing as you'd expect.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
Like the slinky new Audi A4, but fancy a little more performance? The new S4 may be for you, so.
(International first drive review)
May 2016:
The subtlest of updates show there is little to improve upon in the new Audi A3.
(International first drive review)
May 2016:
The S3 remains one of our preferred choices of performance Audi.
(International first drive review)
May 2016:
Three-cylinder power for the facelifted Audi A3. Is a 1.0-litre man enough?
(International first drive review)
May 2016:
Audi's new, lighter, lither, more technologically advanced A4 pushes all our rational buttons.
(Irish review)
May 2016:
This is the Audi SQ7 TDI, the world's most powerful diesel SUV.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2016:
The R8 V10 plus is the most powerful production Audi to date, yet it's a pussy cat to drive.
(Irish review)
Apr 2016:
Audi jacks up the Avant for the A4 allroad quattro Mk2.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2016:
Four-wheel drive and economy have traditionally been poor bedfellows, but Audi's quattro ultra helps change that.
(Quick spin)
Feb 2016:
With 367hp and four-wheel drive, the Audi RS 3 Sportback could be the ultimate hot hatch.
(Irish review)
Jan 2016:
Want all-weather, supercar-baiting performance? The Audi TTS is the way to go.
(Irish review)
Dec 2015:
Bigger but lighter, the new Audi Q7 puts in a hugely impressive performance but it's not top of the SUV class.
(Irish review)
Nov 2015:
Want the highest tech Audi Q7 money can buy? Go order the new e-tron model so.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2015:
We've driven Audi's fastest ever road car - the new R8 V10 plus.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2015:
Audi releases the super-frugal estate version of the crucial, all-new A4.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2015:
A 1.0-litre Audi?! It's bloody brilliant. Buy one now.
(Irish review)
Sep 2015:
Entirely predictable new Audi A4 comes with some welcome surprises.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2015:
The updated Audi Q3 is on sale in Ireland, but can it still cut it against newer rivals?
(Irish review)
Aug 2015:
The impressive new Audi Q7 has arrived in Ireland to shake up the large premium SUV segment.
(Irish first drive review)
Jul 2015:
Audi's all-new R8 V10 cements its position among the world's supercars.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2015:
The new TT Roadster's super-fast soft-top is well suited to the Irish 'summer'.
(Irish review)
Jul 2015:
You'll have to squint to see the changes, but the updated Audi A1 plays a pretty strong game.
(Irish review)
May 2015:
The new Audi Q7 reviewed in 272hp S line guise.
(International first drive review)
May 2015:
The second-generation Audi Q7 has big SUV boots to fill.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2015:
The hybrid A3 e-tron purports to be the best of both worlds - what's it like on Irish roads?
(Irish review)
Apr 2015:
Big power, huge capability: Audi RS 3 Sportback brings supercar pace to hatches.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2015:
Mild but effective update for Audi's big coupe. It remains a consummate practical GT.
(Irish review)
Feb 2015:
Head and heart in one stylish, drop-top package, the TT TDI Roadster has it all.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2015:
With svelte looks and sledgehammer performance, the new RS 7 Sportback is one serious weapon.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2014:
The A1 Sportback may be Audi's smallest five-door but it lacks none of the quality.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2014:
New fuel-efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine provides the right balance of performance to the updated Audi A1.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2014:
I'm sorry. You put how much power into an Audi A1?
(Irish review)
Nov 2014:
A new face, fresh options and updated engine range mark out the 2015 Audi Q3 crossover.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2014:
Audi's slinky new TT coupé steps up to take on Porsche.
(Irish first drive review)
Nov 2014:
Audi's Q-car gets updated for the New Year. We travel to Germany to try out the new S6.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2014:
Only a matter of weeks after its reveal in Paris we get behind the wheel of the latest Audi A6.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2014:
The sensible sibling in the new Audi TT line-up is, whisper it, arguably the best.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2014:
The big news is that the Audi TT's driving experience now lives up to the promise of the design.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2014:
The Audi A7 comes in for a midlife makeover and now looks sharper than ever.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2014:
Aiming to show that diesel isn't just about fuel economy, we drive what could be Audi's first diesel RS model.
(Quick spin)
Jul 2014:
Audi's flagship gets a small nip and tuck and some new tech, but is it all enough to keep pace with the S-Class?
(Irish review)
Jun 2014:
Audi quietly joins the electrification revolution with its subtly impressive A3 Sportback e-tron.
(International first drive review)
May 2014:
Grafting a boot onto the back of the Audi S3 has created a rather compelling sports saloon.
(Irish review)
Mar 2014:
Love the Audi A3 Cabriolet, but fancy 300hp and quattro four-wheel drive? Step this way...
(International first drive review)
Mar 2014:
Audi lets the quattro division loose on the A1 to produce the series production S1 model.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2014:
Audi's original business saloon of choice faces plenty of competition, but its core values remain.
(Irish review)
Dec 2013:
Four-door A3 Saloon could just be the best Audi you can currently buy.
(Irish review)
Nov 2013:
Is Audi's new S3 Saloon the 300hp executive we've been waiting for?
(International first drive review)
Nov 2013:
Audi's open top A3 will arrive in spring next year. We've been to Monaco to try it out early.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2013:
Audi knows a thing or two about fast, discreet saloons and its new S8 looks set to continue that.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2013:
Paul selflessly set aside his birthday week to see if the Audi S3 can live up to his expectations.
(Irish review)
Oct 2013:
Audi has updated its flagship model, not only cosmetically, but also to incorporate new technology.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2013:
Audi has taken its popular A3 and given it the four-door saloon treatment.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2013:
We drive the R8 e-tron electric supercar, a car that Audi will not sell you. Seems pointless: it isn’t!
(Quick spin)
Jun 2013:
Audi adds a second turbo to its V6 diesel engine and creates one of our lottery cars.
(Irish review)
Apr 2013:
There's no other way to describe the 560hp Audi RS 6 Avant: it's bonkers.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2013:
Incredible technical detail leads to fast, efficient transport in the new Audi S3.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2012:
The outgoing A3 Sportback was the best-seller in the segment. Can the new model reclaim that mantle?
(International first drive review)
Oct 2012:
Since when did 430hp mean 'entry-level'?! We drive the new Audi R8 V8.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2012:
Headlining Audi's new-look R8 is the ballistic V10 plus model driven here.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2012:
Fancy an electric Audi A1 with none of the usual EV downfalls?
(Quick spin)
Oct 2012:
Looks like electricity could power the turbocharger of the future. We tried it out in an A6.
(Quick spin)
Sep 2012:
Third generation Audi A3 arrives in Ireland. We drive it in Killarney.
(Irish first drive review)
Jul 2012:
The new Audi Q5 line-up starts with this, a front-wheel drive version powered by a 2.0-litre TDI engine.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2012:
Audi's revised Q5 line-up is headed up by the hot new SQ5 model.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2012:
RS 4 badge returns for 450hp Audi A4 Avant - we've driven it.
(International first drive review)
May 2012:
Is the ultimate version of the Audi R8 Spyder the one to have?
(Quick spin)
May 2012:
All-new Audi A3 impresses with great new 2.0 TDI engine.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2012:
Audi has shoehorned its latest bi-turbo V8 under the bonnet of the stylish A7 and added S badges.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2012:
The fourth generation Audi S6 ditches the Lamborghini derived V10 of old for the sake of efficiency.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2012:
Audi's A6 Avant sires allroad quattro and, though expensive, it's more than the sum of its parts.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2012:
There's little reason to choose the new hybrid A8 over a diesel - in this part of the world at least.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2012:
We drive the first ever four-wheel drive Audi A1. It's devilish.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2012:
Audi has just made the sexiest car in its class a little sexier.
(Irish review)
Jan 2012:
Has Audi got the step up on its premium supermini rivals? We drive the new five-door A1 Sportback.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2012:
One of our favourite models in the new A4 line-up is the revised allroad quattro.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2011:
We drive the facelifted Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2011:
Want the sportiest Audi A8? That'll be the formidable S8 then.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2011:
Audi’s new S5 is a brilliant performance car and perhaps the right balance between pace and subtlety. We’ve driven it.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2011:
Despite being one of the performance cars of the year, the Audi RS 5 won't be seen in big numbers in Ireland.
(Irish review)
Jun 2011:
Audi's Q3 beats the Range Rover Evoque to market; we've driven it.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2011:
Audi's next RS model is the RS 3 Sportback. Deserving of the badge?
(International first drive review)
Feb 2011:
Audi's new A6 sets out to break the monopoly of the 5 Series and E-Class.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2011:
We say goodbye to our long-term Audi A3.
(Long term test)
Nov 2010:
We've taken delivery of the most efficient Audi A3 you can buy.
(Long term test)
Oct 2010:
The Audi A1 offers customers a more affordable entry-point to the Audi range. Should we take it seriously?
(Irish review)
Sep 2010:
CompleteCar.ie is the first Irish site to drive the new Audi A7 Sportback.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2010:
What is the finest luxury car on the market? It might just be the new Audi A8.
(Irish review)
Jun 2010:
Has Audi really created a MINI beater? We drive the new A1 hatchback.
(International first drive review)
May 2010:
A €230,000 supercar may seem faintly ridiculous to most people, but it brightened up the day for all that saw the Audi R8 V10.
(Irish review)