WORLD PREMIERE! 2025 AUDI RS3 FACELIFT - New looks, quicker, better handling - But is is better?

And so, the curtain falls. Here is the so anticipated facelift of the Audi RS3. This is called 8Y.5 and the detailed video goes up on the YouTube channel this very moment.
So, what are the changes? Let me point out the most important for you:
Looks:
New front fascia design with broader and flatter front grille
New voluminous rhombus-pattern grille
The three apertures are now above the front splitter instead of above the grille
Removal of the front RS3 badge (!!!!!???!?!?!)
Redesigned DRL headlights and taillights
Brand new and bigger diffuser with F1-look-a-light reflection light
Thew new Audi 2D logos front and rear and the new RS3 badge on the rear
Performance:
Same, unchanged power
Enhanced dynamics through optimized cornering and higher corner speeds
Evolved oversteer and no more understeer
Further developed algorithms help the torque splitter, electronic stability control, wheel selective torque control and and the adaptive dampers
New standard tyres
New precise tuning of the chassis control systems for optimized cornering
The exhaust flap control was optimized between 2200-3500rpm
Interior:
Completely new steering wheel with flat-top and flat-bottom
Bucket seats
Usage of high quality materials
New rev-counter which looks more old-school
Price:
66K Euro for the Sportback and 68K for the Sedan - Start in October 2024

Thoughts?

Car: 2025 Audi RS3 Sedan 8Y.5 facelift
Color: Nardo grey
Engine: 2.5L 5cyl Turbo - 400hp/500Nm/360lbft of torque, with the maximum power available between 5600-7000rpm
Performance: 0-100km/h: 3.8sec (official), Top Speed: 290km/h
Weight: 1574kg/3472lbs
Location: Malaga, Spain
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Camera: Canon R5 / RF 24-70 2.8
Thanks to: Audi Germany and my coworker Carparazzi
Music:
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