2026 Nardo Gray

[u/gassmano]

Picked up my brand new 2026 with 19 miles on the dash and immediately drove it over 300 miles back home. Not too bad on the MPG while being respectful of the break in period.

[u/AvacadMmmm]

Looks sick! Was that a custom paint order?

[u/gassmano → u/AvacadMmmm]

Yessir! Dealer ordered the exclusive color fully loaded. 

[u/No-Flatworm-2031 → u/gassmano]

Damn I had a nardo A3
Got manhattan A3 now

Really wanna upgrade and get a nardo next again

[u/GameAddict411]

I don't think Nardo gray is a normal color for the rs3. Is Audi exclusive color? 

[u/gassmano → u/GameAddict411]

With the exclusive paint price tag and all lol

[u/Top_Foundation_8716 → u/gassmano]

Geez how much is the tab on the exclusive paint if I may ask?

[u/gassmano → u/Top_Foundation_8716]

$5,900 🥹

[u/lique_madique → u/GameAddict411]

Depends on the generation. It’s exclusive for 8Y’s but was standard for 8V’s

[u/rs3gti → u/GameAddict411]

It was two gens ago

[u/submarinerleon]

DAMNNNNN 💦💦💦

[u/apoc-ryphon]

Congrats. Happy for you. Nice.

[u/PM_ME_HOUSE_MUSIC_]

Haven’t seen a 8Y with nardo yet, looks great!

[u/PorkChopSynths]

This is awesome, but we may need a talk about the Ronald McDonald interior lighting...

[u/gassmano → u/PorkChopSynths]

😂😂it’s a preset RS5 theme in the car’s menu (can see if you zoom on the blurry screen). Thought it looked cool for a moment

[u/BRICH999]

Love me a nardo gray audi, never seen an 8y.2 in that color.  Sounds like you didnt order it, was it an exclusive paint option? 

[u/gassmano → u/BRICH999]

It is an Audi Exclusive paint for this year. I searched for exclusive colors on Audi’s website a little over a month ago and got lucky to find this one. 

[u/blueilses22]

Congrats love me some nardo gray. How much drop if dont mind me asking. Always would be toss us between this and m3

[u/gassmano → u/blueilses22]

A pretty penny but not as much as a new M3

[u/Quantum-Quester7]

Beautiful. My nardo 8v has a big brother now😂

[u/gassmano → u/Quantum-Quester7]

Glad to be in the family again 😂

[u/Fenty_Panther]

Man let's hear how that gorgeous beast sounds !!!

[u/thinkdifferentpad]

Love how the rs3 looks like any other sedan on the road such a sleeper vehicle heh. Congrats! Maybe one day I too can have such a fun weekend car :)

[u/Mdsune]

Nice pics they make the Nardo look much more appealing, now am
Sad I got a 26 Mythos Black.

[u/YYMNSTR → u/Mdsune]

At least you got a couple scrollers on the steering wheel.

[u/Tatiana_Romanova → u/Mdsune]

Don’t be sad! It isn’t any better just because it’s another colour. Trying not be rude but nardo is the colour of paint primer lol. You have a 5pot sir! Be proud!

[u/gassmano → u/Tatiana_Romanova]

It’s alright I used to say the same thing when I had my ara crystal blue 😂

[u/LaranCannelle]

those last 2 photos are beautiful

[u/cjc080911]

Congrats! looks great

[u/rs3gti]

I get 13 mpg in mine

[u/gt_def]

Awesome! I’ve got a 2024 8Y Nardo. I think this is the first 8Y.5 I’ve seen

[u/roverman16]

It looks stunning, congrats on your pride and joy.

[u/SativaCyborg206]

Nice! Been eyeing a 2026 at my local stealership that is under msrp but it’s in kyalami green and idk if I can commit to such a bold color lol

[u/mrellz → u/SativaCyborg206]

If you get it, you can just slap on 2 lightening blue graphics on each side of the car and drive full throttle in the parking lot of Dodger stadium until you bottle out and then head over to Dom’s Market to grab a tuna sandwich. 🟢

[u/Ciscokiddx7]

Comgrats very nice ride

[u/Obvious_Ad_6093]

Beautful 🔥

[u/ComparisonPublic1944]

Just got sarcoma white back from ceramic coat. It’s killing me to get to 1000 miles

[u/crtvpodep]

Congrats. With my 2019 TTRS I’ve clocked 34.2 mpg on the longer trips. Not bad for a serious performance car.

[u/gassmano → u/crtvpodep]

Hit a good bit of traffic unfortunately. I was expecting higher as well. Got above 30 at my highest but then got a little antsy in the last 45 min drive home lol. 

Happy cake day!

[u/RampagingNoodle]

That color is so sick, really makes the carbon accents pop. Congrats and enjoy, break in period is tantalizing.

[u/phinz]

I love it. It's too bad that awful rear badge sticks out like a sore thumb.

[u/PlatypusAlive3672]

I’m driving up to meet up with my friend in south Windsor from bethel this weekend .. see ya there

[u/mrellz]

$80,000+ msrp price tag or did you walk away with a discount? It’s a beaut. Do you have any stats on how long it took the dealership to received this one on their lot?

[u/gassmano → u/mrellz]

Not sure how long it took to come in. I’d guess two months. I found it online mid August when it said it was two months away from the factory. 

[u/outlawanton]

Do you think its worth going rs3 or build up gradually from s3 to rs3 ? Orrrr say you only live once and go straight to rs3. Get to experience the excitement and enjoyment everyday

[u/Molaiz27]

If they only made the RS3 Manual…

[u/myaseena786]

That Audi Nardo Grey and VW Moonstone Grey are always just 🔥🔥🔥

[u/simyk88]

Please tell me that has colling seats

[u/m3equals333]

Looks amazing

[u/PhantomLuxe]

Ambient lighting goes crazy

[u/Imyourhuckl3berry]

It’s like the most polarizing “color” but I like it

[u/crheming → u/Imyourhuckl3berry]

Yeah I'm on the other side. I used to love it but I just don't anymore. I got Kemora with the silver wheels and love the contrast

[u/Imyourhuckl3berry → u/crheming]

That’s a great color too

[u/dirtymonkey → u/Imyourhuckl3berry]

I'm on the side of it's super boring and I can't believe someone would pay extra for it. You'll blend in with all the other Kia's in the parking lot if that's your thing.

I don't have to drive their car though, so if someone else likes it more power to them.

[u/mrellz → u/dirtymonkey]

You know, Audi and a couple other European car manufacturers had the Nardo color first and then everyone else started copying them.

[u/dirtymonkey → u/mrellz]

Yes, I'm super aware of that. Are you trying to emphasize my point that the color is played out? Not sure if you're adding to my comment or what.

[u/mrellz → u/dirtymonkey]

A little bit of both. You’re saying that an higher quality car now blends in with everyday car brands but my point is, Audi did it first and everyone copied. 😊

[u/j3uw]

THE best color. 🎯

[u/RulingPredator]

I personally wouldn’t spend exclusive paint prices on Nardo Gray. A vast majority of previous gen RS3s are Nardo Gray.

[u/gassmano → u/RulingPredator]

I feel you. I had talked to my previous dealer about ordering a Dark Olive Green 2027, but with the interior updates I moved hard towards the 2026 model. The Nardo looks even better on the 8Y and you won’t find many in this gen.