2022 Audi RS3 Vorsprung Sportback

The RS3 Vorsprung sits at the top of the Audi Sport hatchback range, pairing the 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder with quattro all-wheel drive and a seven-speed S tronic gearbox. This 2022 (72-plate) car is finished in Tango Red, the sole option listed, and has covered 28,169 miles with one owner from new.

The five-cylinder TFSI makes 395 bhp and 500 lb-ft, and Audi quotes a top speed of 174 mph, which implies the optional higher speed limiter is fitted. The Vorsprung specification adds most of the catalogue as standard. This car lists the Comfort and Sound Package with keyless entry, a premium sound system and parking assistance with a rear camera. It also has a head-up display, the Driver Assistance Package with adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth connectivity.

The RS3 remains one of the few compact performance cars with a five-cylinder engine, and its sound is a large part of its appeal. At under 30,000 miles with a single keeper, this one offers the full Vorsprung specification at a price well below that of a new car.