Small but powerful, the 2025 Audi RS3 sedan is ready to thrill—or chill when the need for less extroverted behavior is required. The heart of the subcompact RS3 is its unique turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine, which kicks out 401 horses to all four wheels, singing its inimitable song along the way. 60 mph comes up in just 3.3 seconds, and the standard torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system has been tweaked to make big drifts even easier. The RS3's bona fides are capable enough for track days too, with Audi providing encouragement by offering R-compound track tires as a factory option. But the RS3 is a versatile beast that can deliver a reasonably composed ride in normal driving along with class-competitive luxury and comfort—for the front passengers at least; although it's technically a five-passenger vehicle, seating in back can be tight. Yes, it’s significantly more expensive than its A3 and S3 siblings, but 401-hp subcompact sport sedans are few and far between, and the RS3's turbo five-cylinder engine adds to its mystique. Progressive red, metallic, £69,000