George King’ara is a prominent car enthusiast and content creator who has successfully carved a niche of his own in the Kenyan car scene where he has been at the forefront documenting, reviewing, and building some of the most exciting cars in town. His collabo with long-time friend and business partner Luqman has seen them take full charge of the car industry in Kenya, shaping the modern reality and the unseen features as far as engines, gearboxes, and wheels are concerned.
Joji, as many Gen Zs would call him, has been the talk of town after acquiring a brand new Audi RS3. Oooh! Why am I having the imagination that you are thinking the RS3 is just any other Audi! Wait a minute. An RS3 might look like a compact executive sedan, but beneath is an understated styling with genuine supercar-level performance. Before shifting to German cars, the young enthusiast was busy with Japanese cars, the Subaru Impreza GC8 in particular, which he sold, signing his resignation letter from the Subaru community.
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EXTERIOR: Compact Yet Aggressively Sporty
The Audi RS3 is unapologetically beautiful and sophisticated from every angle. The iconic hexagonal grille with honeycomb design distinguishes the front-end flanked by swept-back LED headlights and daytime running lights. Unlike the standard A3, the RS3 features larger air intakes, black RS badging, an aggressive splitter, and functional cooling ducts.
Sharp creases across the hood and strong character lines on the side profile improve aerodynamics for better performance and excellent fuel economy. But with its massive power, there is no fuel you are saving; if you don’t believe me, ask Joji.
The 19-inch alloy wheels inject maximum contemporary flair, and they sit behind massive brake discs with striking red, black, or optional carbon-ceramic calipers. The rear maintains the sporty and aggressive look thanks to a roof spoiler and a diffuser, which is integrated with a quad exhaust outlet.
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INTERIOR: A Tech-Forward, Driver-Centric Cockpit.
The interior of the Audi RS3 is the second thing that convinced Joji to buy it, of course after the engine because real enthusiasts start with the powertrain before cosmetics. The cockpit is all about the driver. If you are a passenger, please remain a passenger. The seats are upholstered in leather and feature a power-adjustable function.
Instead of analogue gauges, the RS3 features a digital instrument cluster. The touchscreen infotainment system is intuitive and responsive, featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice control, Bluetooth connectivity, among many other features.
The legroom and headroom are good. Other features include a premium sound system, ambient lighting, USB charging ports, and multiple storage compartments.
PERFORMANCE: When Power Meets Comfort
The Audi RS3 is powered by a 2.5 L Turbocharged inline five churning out 400 horsepower and 500 NM of torque. You were asking if its fuel thirsty? Yes, it is, but if your pockets are deep, that is a small matter. This powertrain is connected to a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch. In a 0-100km/h sprint, the RS3 clocks 3.8 seconds.
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FINAL VERDICT
The Audi RS3 is ideal for drivers who want supercar-level acceleration dressed in a compact sedan, premium German luxury, a distinctive engine (inline-5), and cutting-edge technology. If you are after fuel economy, keep off the RS3 because you will end up driving it twice a month.
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