There are parts of the world where a performance car->ke506 is something that can only be enjoyed seasonally. Even when passenger or cargo space isn't an issue, the cold and the snow makes something like a Miata->ke1185 a bad choice as a winter daily driver for a lot of people. So Audi->ke14 put out this video->ke278 as a way to remind us all that, even though it is an impressive performance machine, the 2015 Audi RS3 is also plenty capable on ice and in the cold. This was demonstrated by Audi U.K. taking an RS3->ke3198 onto a rink with a bunch of hockey players.

Putting out 367 horsepower, hitting 62 mph in 4.3 seconds and running a 12.4-second quarter mile, the RS3's performance credentials are undeniable. But some buyers are likely to take one look at the low-profile tires and shy away. But the Germans do cold weather well, and Audi definitely does all-wheel-drive well, so the RS3 is an impressively well-rounded car. Sales of the previous generation of the car were good enough to surprise even Audi, and we're just hoping that this is a good enough reason for Audi to bring this generation over to North America.

Audi RS 3

Those familiar with Audi's history probably weren't too surprised that the RS3 handles the ice with ease. Audi's rise from post-WWII obscurity to household name around the world was built on the legacy of the Sport Quattro's rally prowess. And more of the Sport Quattro's DNA is present in the RS3 than you may realize. The engine is a turbocharged five-cylinder, which sends its power through an all-wheel-drive system which is broadly similar (if updated) to the one in the original rally car.->ke191 Even the engine's firing order is the same as the original, so it produces a similar sound. All that remains is for Audi to announce that the car will be sold in the U.S.

Read our full review here.