Ah the holy ‘RS’ badge. Only slapped on the most deserving metal around, it heralds a special name. Some say it stands for “rally special”, “race specification”, “rare specimen”, or even “really specific”. Whatever the case may be, right now in this very instance of time on this planet, we look at the best ever “RS” branded cars to have been produced!

10 – Baojun RS‑3

这是中国车。这是宝骏RS-3，完全配得上RS这个称号。巴拉巴拉巴拉，我就是个中国产的破烂货，这辆车根本没有任何优点

9 – Chevy Spark RS

See, who doesn’t want a normal looking Chevy Spark like the one shown here? Nothing abnormal, nothing at all.

8 – Honda Civic RS Hatchback

What the hell is this thing? Well, it’s not a Type-R, and it’s not a basic bitch Si. It’s some weird third option that’s in-between! And it’s JDM only, so don’t even think about it.

7 – Equinox RS

Holy balls is this a vehicle worth while of an RS badge. The Equinox is an incredible vehicle that’s tremendously capable in every way possible. Screw a Jeep, get an RS.

6 – Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS

Subaru might be known for their turbo-flat four rally wannabes. However, Subaru aficionados know the truth. The true and pure Subaru experience lies in the naturally aspirated 2.5L cars, such as the 2.5 RS. Especially the first gen 2.5 RS, with its 5600 rpm red line, WRX style body, and 165 hp! It’s such a shame we don’t have a 2.5 RS based on the VB platform. GIVE THE PURISTS WHAT THEY WANT SUBARU!

5 – Audi RS Q8

The Audi RS line knows what they’re doing, and this one is wonderfully fiddled with by ABT. Kinda stunning, until you realize it’s still the bloat lord known as the Q8. Then you’re right back to disappointment.

4 – Škoda Enyaq iV vRS

What are you? Why does the headlights go straight through the grill? Why is it a fat knockoff BMW 4 series GT line? The world may never know, but what we do know is it’s uncanny resemblance to a lime.

3 – Honda HR-V RS

You know, I’m not really sure this thing actually exists. However, chasingcars.com.au says it does. Maybe it’s an aussie thing? Either way, it doesn’t look any different from any other HR-V, so that takes it down a few notches. The one in the picture is from Indonesia, which is a place we at MSIMA can’t confirm exists either.

2 – Geely Emgrand RS-1 Million Edition

A crazy and special edition of the Emgrand, Geely really went all out for this one. With “1 Million” edition badging all over, those seen in one might need to hide their faces for all the attention it brings.

Honorable Mention: Renault R.S. 01

Renault, I wish you had the balls to make a road going one of these…

1 – Mitsubishi Lancer RS

Alright, for real now. The Evo 2 RS is such beautiful in every way that it’s ugly. Stripped down as much as possible, this is a true homologation car. Lord help me, this is pretty and I’m having a crisis. Buy me 20 please.