For 2022, the A3 got a significant refresh for the new model year and introduced a facelifted RS 3. In its native Europe, the RS 3 comes in both hatchback and sedan form, whereas the US model gets it only as a sedan, and nothing has changed for 2024.

The new RS 3 will continues using Audi’s iconic 2.5L TFSI turbocharged inline-5 engine. Pumping out rather impressive 400 horsepower, the RS 3 is at the very top of its segment, especially in the United States where it faces less competition than on its native market.

The RS 3 is a solid choice for an exhilarating compact car and its distinctive inline-five exhaust note just adds to its unique character.

The 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback is the boldest Audi 5 Sportback model, boasting impressive straight-line speed thanks to its twin-turbocharged V6 and sharp cornering abilities thanks to its proven quattro all-wheel-drive system and RS-specific suspension tune.

Despite its intimidating appearance and track-ready hardware, the mighty Audi 4-door coupe is actually a comfortable daily driver - a great daily executive car with enough poke to keep an enthusiast's smile on their face even in regular commutes.

Buyers can choose styling upgrades grouped in RS Design package and Bronze Styling package, while the performance-oriented Dynamic Plus package adds carbon ceramic rotors and lifted speed limiter for improved all-round performance.

In 2021, Audi brought the RS 6 to America, making it the first RS wagon to come to this market. With the RS 6 being one of signature Audi Sport models in Europe, the Ingolstadt-based company did it all to make a grand entry.

Probably the hottest performance-oriented station wagon on the market, the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant sheds the conservative styling of the car it is based on, keeping in line with the high-performance estate concept. Derived from the already-excellent Audi A6 Avant, this souped-up station wagon adds RS-specific bodywork and exclusive go-fast goodies. The Audi RS 6 Avant is a powerful car with a mild-hybrid powertrain

At the heart of the car is the twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine putting out whopping 591 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. This of course translates to impressive results - the RS 6 Avant can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, on its way to an absolute top speed of 190 mph.

Audi RS5 Coupé is a more traditional RS offering in the Audi 5 model range. A two-door coupé boasts phenomenal all-round performance, courtesy of a 444 horsepower twin-turbocharged V6, RS-specific suspension and quattro all wheel drive.

In coupé form, the RS 5 looks more menacing than its Sportback counterpart, blending sleek silhouette with an assertive RS-specific body kit. For an individualist, the RS 5 coupé is a surprisingly good daily driver with an abundance of power ready to be unleashed with a slightest flick of one's right foot.

The RS 5 has numerous styling options including RS Design package and Bronze Styling package, whereas the Dynamic Plus option adds carbon ceramic rotors and lifted speed limiter.

The RS 7 Sportback is what you get when you take the RS 6 Avant’s engine, then place it in a sleeker Audi Sportback frame. The resulting Audi RS 7 Sportback is an aggressive and beautiful car, with the specs to back up its appearance. This strikingly athletic, yet elegant, four-door sports car is a top-shelf blend of practicality and sublime performance.

The engine in question is a proven twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine with a mild-hybrid system with a total power output of 591 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Just like in the RS 6 wagon, it offers phenomenal performance, with a 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 190 mph if the electronic limit is lifted in Dynamic Plus package.

While the e-Tron GT was the first of Audi's now significant EV range, everyone knew that an S or RS variant was due to come down the pipeline to compete against cars such as the Tesla Model S and the Porsche Taycan Turbo. The RS e-Tron GT is that car, and it doesn't pull any punches. Benefitting from the fact that Audi was one of the first and primary investors in the FIA Formula E championship, the RS is packed full of lessons learned from the all-electric championship.

Chief among these is that unlike many other "go-fast" EVs that have 400V networks that can temporarily boots to 800V, the RS e-Tron GT uses an 800V network designed from the ground up for performance. Connected to a 93.4 kWh battery, this gives the RS a nominal 590 hp, but if you plant your foot to the floor, it will surge to 637 hp equivalent, and with 612 lbs-ft of torque available at any revs, that boost mode will catapult you down the road.

Another interesting aspect of the RS is that it has two charge ports. The one on the right side front quarter panel is a Type 2 home charger port, which can accept up to 11kW 240V charging, which will take the car from 20% to 100% in about 9 hours (overnight). On the left front quarter panel, however, is a rapid-charging CCS connector, which can accept 270kW at 400V, which will charge the RS e-Tron GT from 20% to over 90% in as little as 20 minutes, or 20% to 80% on a 150kW level 2 charge station (the most common type in North America) in 30 minutes.

With a normal entry-level R8, formerly just known as the R8 V10, no longer available, the 2023 R8 Performance is now the only entry-level version of the supercar available. As well, it is available only in RWD, as the Quattro variant has been discontinued as of Q1 2023.

What that means is that those that for those that want to purchase an R8 now, the only real question is if they want the Coupe or Spyder style. Both carry the same 5.2L V10 engine with 562 hp, as the 602 hp version was reserved for the special edition R8 GT and for the previously available R8 Performance Quattros. That said, the R8 Performance RWD is no slouch, and is perhaps the better of the variants as you get a proper mid-engine, rear-drive supercar that will pin you back in your seat on acceleration, has had its handling properly and truly dialed in over the R8's long life, and is not going quietly into that good night. Instead, if you get the optional sport exhaust, it will howl its way to its retirement long after you can't see it anymore.

The final special edition, the Audi R8 GT went on sale in early 2023 with a limited run of just 333 units, in either Coupe or Spyder body styles, and sold out almost immediately. It carries the top power spec of the 5.2L V10, that of 602 HP and 413 lbs-ft of torque, and the car itself has had a ton of work done to it to make it as raw and primal as any Audi can possibly be, while also keeping up the standard of extraordinary comfort and performance.

Chief among these modifications is the removal of a lot of sound-deadening panels and insulation, as well as using motorsport-grade carbon fiber, carbon composites, and aluminum to shave nearly 120 lbs of weight from the previously available R8 Quattro, and still come in at a significant 60 lbs lighter than the R8 Performance RWD Coupe/Spyder. There is also a GT-only bespoke carbon fiber aero kit installed, and almost every option for the R8 is added as standard. This includes the sport exhaust, dynamic steering, the top-spec Bang & Olufsen stereo package, carbon fiber door sills, side blades, and rearview mirror covers.

As the last hurrah of the R8, it's about as good as an R8 can get.

The SQ5 has been around since 2018 and it is largely unchanged for 2024. The SQ5 is of course the sporty version of the Audi Q5 SUV and with the introduction of coupe-like Sportback, it is available in both body styles.

Audi SQ5 is a great sporty all-rounder, bringing decent performance to the table in addition to a number of family-friendly creature comnforts. It has keyless entry and start, driver's seat memory settings, front and rear parking sensors, and auto-dimming, and power-folding side mirrors are among convenience upgrades, as well as driver-assist systems include automatic high beams, side and rear cross-traffic alert and more.

Audi's popular three-row crossover gets a twin-turbo V8 with 500 horsepower. That basically summarizes the SQ7. It sounds great, it has real poke and it is really practical for a family transport. Put it Sport mode and open up the exhaust valves and tweak steering weight and transmission programming.

The 2024 SQ7 benefited from previous years' upgrades, getting standard adaptive air suspension system that lowers the car 15 millimeters and firms up the tuning. Add in all-wheel steering and the SQ7 is actually pretty agile and fun. We would add Audi's optional Sport Package ($5,900), which includes 48-volt active roll stabilization, torque-vectoring rear diff and red brake calipers.

The five-seat Audi SQ8 blends streamlined coupe-like design with SUV versatility. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine pushing 500 horsepower to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard, and competitors include the BMW X6 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

It is close to the performance of the RSQ8 and costs a lot less money, making it one of the best overall picks from the performance Audi SUV range.

The Audi RS Q8 is the fastest version of the Q8 SUV and also the only RS-badged Audi SUV on the North American market. It's also among the quickest SUVs around the Nordschleife too, meaning that it's quite agile for an SUV you can ferry the kids to-and-from school in.

The RS Q8 gets a high-performance 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine from the RS 6 Avant, punching out 592 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. That’s quite a lot of power for just about anything out there, let alone something that seats 5 adults comfortably.

The model lineup of the SUV e-Tron's ahs had a significant rethink, simplifying it from cryptic letters and tags to more familiar Letter-Number model names that Audi customers understand. This means that for at least 2024, the 3-motor, 500 HP e-Tron S has disappeared, but will reappear in either 2025 or 2026 as the SQ8 e-Tron. In the meantime, the regular Q8 e-Tron, which was formerly called the e-Tron SUV, is still plenty powerful and viable.

While a 0 to 60 time of 5.3 seconds might not sound all that impressive, nor the 355 hp nominal, 402 hp boost mode power sound like that much, but it is backed up by the 414 lbs-ft of torque available at 1 RPM. This is even more impressive when you consider just how heavy the Q8 is, at just hair over 6,000 lbs. Much of that weight is the absolutely massive battery pack, with 114 kWh capacity, yet even then, to be able to shift that much weight from a complete standstill to 60 MPH in less time than it takes a 3,000 lbs Audi A3 to do the same is staggering. The A3, by the way, does that sprint in 6.6 seconds.

With that all said, now consider that the Q8 e-Tron has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity as well as a nominal range of 250 to 285 miles per full charge!