2026 Edition · Collectors' Guide
AUG Hot Rod: CS2 Skin Price Guide, Wear Comparison & History (2026 Edition)
TL;DR
- ▸The AUG Hot Rod is a Classified rifle skin from the Chroma 3 Case, released in 2016, with a sleek flame-red finish.
- ▸Factory New status is crucial — minimal wear significantly impacts price, with FN often commanding 3-5x over Minimal Wear.
- ▸Ownership changed 12,000+ times in the last year, making it one of the most liquid AUG skins on CSBoard.
- ▸CSBoard lists live AUG Hot Rod inventory at /en/items/aug-hot-rod, with zero trading fees and instant USDT payout.
The AUG Hot Rod is a vibrant, all-red skin that debuted in the Chroma 3 Case during the 2016 CS:GO update. Its clean, automotive-inspired design has kept it popular among players and collectors alike. The skin accepts custom stickers well, and its wear pattern is strictly float-based — the higher the float, the more the red fades to a dull brown, making Factory New versions the most sought-after.
With CS2’s lighting improvements, the Hot Rod’s glossy finish now pops even more in-game. Demand remains steady, especially for low-float FN specimens. On CSBoard, you can trade it peer-to-peer with no fees and instant crypto payouts.