Introduced during 2026, the Audi RS 3 Sedan (8Y PA2) represents the second Produktaufwertung(product improvement) of Audi Sport's compact high-performance sedan.
Introduced during 2026, the Audi RS 3 Sportback (8Y PA2) represents the second Produktaufwertung(product improvement) of Audi Sport's compact high-performance hatchback.
Building upon the fourth-generation S3, the PA2 update combined Audi's latest digital cockpit architecture with revisions to the vehicle's chassis, powertrain calibration, and dynamic systems, further refining the balance between everyday usability and high-performance capability that has defined the S3 since its introduction.
While sharing its underlying engineering with the A3 Sportback, the Sedan combines the fourth-generation A3's digital architecture with the proportions and luggage capacity of a traditional three-box body style.
Combining the elevated driving position and distinctive styling of the A3 allstreet with Audi's latest generation plug-in hybrid technology, the PA2 update expanded both the vehicle's electric driving capability and its digital functionality.
Rather than altering the model's distinctive crossover character, Audi focused the PA2 update on digital technology, connected services, driver assistance systems, and interior refinement while retaining the allstreet's increased ride height and everyday versatility.
Building upon the fourth-generation A3 Sportback, the PA2 update combines Audi's latest digital cockpit architecture with a significantly revised plug-in hybrid powertrain featuring increased battery capacity, extended electric driving capability, and faster AC charging performance.
Introduced during 2026, the Audi A3 Sportback (8Y PA2) represents the second Produktaufwertung (product improvement) of Audi's fourth-generation premium compact hatchback.