Audi RS 3 Sportback practical test: toxic companion

Since the days of the GTI, they have been regarded as the measure of all things in terms of dynamics and suitability for everyday use, and not just by younger car fans: Hot hatches, compact hatchbacks with a sporty look. In the era of the SUV, however, the days of this type of vehicle are numbered. One of the last examples: the Audi RS 3 Sportback, one of the spearheads of its kind with an output of 400 hp and only surpassed by the Mercedes AMG A45 S (421 hp). We took (more than one) lap in a particularly suitably painted example. (aum)