Audi's final RS3 Competition Limited, with 26 units for Australia, honors its five-cylinder engine with premium upgrades and a $140,000+ price.

Audi has introduced the RS3 Competition Limited, a final edition honoring 50 years of its five-cylinder engine, with only 750 units worldwide. Set for a 2027 Australian launch, just 18 Sportback and eight sedan models will arrive. It features a new coilover suspension, matte carbon aero parts, gold matte wheels, and exclusive Malachite Green paint. Interior upgrades include black, gold, and ginger white accents, RS bucket seats, and a white-dial digital cluster. Power remains at 294kW and 500Nm, with a 3.8-second 0-100km/h time. Standard Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires, carbon ceramic brakes, and an RS sports exhaust are included. Priced above $140,000, it’s expected to be one of Australia’s most expensive hot hatches.