Review: 2018 Audi RS5 - Luxurious Backroads Beast!

I review the awesome 2018 Audi RS5! Huge thanks to Jay for lending me his car to review! What do you think of these?
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[RevoBmore]

He strikes me as the type of guy who starts every day with Lucky Charms and a tall cup of Sunny D

[dcxSpartan]

Just to edit some things based on this review, the carbon ceramics only real benefit over the stock brakes would be seen on the track. They simply manage heat better and keep the brakes consistent under hard braking. Also the suspension is called DRC or dynamic ride control not magnetic dampers. The shocks are linked via hydraulic lines and can diagonally stiffen the car for improved cornering and weight transfer. The new ZF 8 speeds tuned in the Audi's have an AI algorithm that will adapt to driving style over time. The shift times will also change based on the amount of throttle application when it shifts.The Quattro will have a standard distribution of 40% front and 60% rear but can send 75% up front and 85% to the rear when needed. The sport differential will then be able to send 100% of the torque to the outside wheel during cornering. Put this car on the track and you will get a complete understanding of the handling characteristics after 2-3 laps. Also after reading the comments to all the people comparing this car to Camaro's, corvettes and etc obvious do not get the customers who buy these cars. I would easily say that 90% of people who buy any sports car do not put it on the track anyway so track times for comparing cars is just silly. In these cars you have the utmost confidence in at nearly any instance. Plus the interior is absolutely incredible and the tech is sophisticated and actually easy to use while driving which is something not many cars can achieve these days. Just my 2c

[timallen]

I love when I hear, “Let’s turn down this back road here”. You know what’s coming next!!!

[TheShreddingHand]

Nice review Matt. Love this car. Auto mode is where you want to leave it daily driving with traffic. Then switching to dynamic when you can open it up and have fun. Comfort mode is really only for highway cruising at a constant speed.

[unemployedman]

Haters everywhere, and they still driving her mamas Honda Civic 2003, do what u like and get what you want

[mukundikuvuya]

lovely car the new design is so good especially the interior but I think it deserves a v8

[benfl]

hands down one of the best looking rs models in the Audi range. From whatever angle you look at it is perfect

[ddbroke]

the happines in his voice and face when he pressed the pedal made me happy

[jonathanswartz]

Hahah I love his reaction when he takes off!

[PositiveFlowVibes]

I have a 2015 s4...love that car. I'm thinking about upgrading to the rs5 when my lease is up. For all the people watching YouTube reviews on the car, you have to see and drive one in person. It doesn't sound super aggressive, but it sounds better in person than on any video. It's also really comfortable. Good for a daily driver and a fun weekend car. Needless to say I get sad when I get back in my s4. Lol You don't "need" the 6 grand extra dynamic plus package. By all means if you have the money go for it! #teamaudi

[TAEbot]

Love the RS5 especially the sportback... Great review Matt!

[oOJakkeOo]

I love the usefulness of these German sports cars. They’re really multi purpose vehicles.

[bougelaal]

and the inner cat comes out 13:56! LOL

[kawasakiwhiptwo]

Great review Matt. as soon as you started testing that engine, your tone completely changed. sounded like you were having fun.

[dahc]

I started watching this video not thinking it was going to be very good. But this guy explains everything well. I like the fast talking to get info to us quicker. Some of these guys take 2 minutes talking about a button or cup holder.

[Blvckne]

Some of the vehicles that random people are saying have a better interior is laughable. In this price range it’s pretty much shitting on just about everything in its class (excluding the AMG C63 which is more expensive spec for spec).

[darksideemt]

Love how everything looks with this car with the exception of the hideous screen placement. This goes for every manufacturer that just tacks on the screen to the top of the dash instead of putting it in the ‘waterfall” area. I really don’t get why so many are doing this. Looks so tasteless. Great review though Matt

[seinsmeld]

Excellent review Matt. I bought one of these which should arrive any day now. I chose this over the Mercedes and BMW mainly because of its AWD. I can't wait for it to arrive.

[CarswithB]

I love this car! test drove it last weekend and I adore it

[APBB]

Love the new split screen camera look when you are discussing the handling! Keep up the great work Matt!