4 WORST And 5 BEST Things About The 2023 Audi RSQ8

RSQ8, X5M, or GLE63?
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0:00 -Intro

0:56 - Price
Starts 126k
X5M starts 122k
GLE63 starts 127k

1:33 - Power (technically)
591 hp
X5M 617 hp
GLE63 603 hp
Also listed as the slowest 0-60 with 3.8 (3.7 BMW, 3.4 AMG)
But in real-world testing the Audi was actually the fastest for C&D

2:23 - Trunk space
30.5 cu ft
34 cu ft for X5M
33 cuft for GLE
Air suspension raise and lower

3:04 - Tech
Normal Audi UI actually not that advanced anymore
It’s still great and all you need
But relative to the other 2 it’s not as flashy or gimmicky
But your RS monitor is really cool - telemetry & temps
Wireless ACP & AA

But what about all the great things about this RSQ8?

GOOD:

3:49 - The engine
Company like the Panamera and Cayenne Turbos, the Lamborghini Urus, the Bentley Bentayga, and Audi’s own legendary RS6 & RS7
Performance is blistering getting to 60 in a conservative 3.8 sec according to Audi
591 hp
590 lbft
And now with a 48V mild hybrid system
But it’s the Sound & drama for me
Exhaust and shift sound

4:40 - The looks
Looks great and mean
Split trunk/grille thing from R8
Headlights do dances
So do taillights
Black optics & carbon optics

6:14 - The duality
Best balance of Audi and RS
Air suspension
Rear steer
Fast & fun
Dynamics package gets special sway bars and differential

7:17 - Rear seats
Great size, surprisingly
Power shades is new
Window controls for each side
Heated seats
4 zone climate

7:57 - Luxuries
Interior design & materials & accents
Black of course
Red stitched honeycomb
For RS
S usually get diamond stitched
RS embossed
Heated & cooled & Massage

But that’s enough talk let’s grab the keys and go for a spin

8:48 - POV Drive
Duality of sport and comfort SOOO well
Good front end
Faaasssstttttt
0-60 in 3.8 allegedly
Car and driver got closer to 3 flat
vs X5M Comp
vs GLE63 AMG
Vs RR Sport
Vs Cayenne Turbo

11:59 - Conclusion

[dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! RSQ8 or X5M or GLE63?

[regalgs]

Your comments on how it drives like a normal luxury vehicle in everyday driving are spot on. I drive a 2021 Audi RS7 and when people ask me about it, my initial response is that it drives like any other car….until you floor it. If I drive it calmly and normally, it’s really no different than any other car. But if I put it in RS or dynamic mode, floor it, and drive it the way it was designed, it instantly morphs into a totally different vehicle and experience. That’s why I love it so much. It’s like having two cars in one, or the best of both worlds.

[João_Quintino]

This car is so underrated, it deserves to be more valued for everything it offers and the price compared to the competition.

[carmob]

As soon as I Pay off my GT-R I’m picking one of these up for the family . Great review

[luisgamass]

This is the best description of this SUV … I just got mine 3 days ago

[SteveMayzak]

Completely agree on the duality. Had a GLE53 AMG and it rode so stiff it was hard to steer over the slightest bump. This thing goes from soft to fast like a Porsche.

[karrobba]

Always helps to let us know how tall you are when you're sitting in the second row...reviewers always miss this but would help a lot.

[sameersingh]

Superb Review !!!!👍
To the point no beating around the bush brilliantly done
Keep up the good work just subscribed to your channel .

[realeboga]

Why does the gage cluster get censored?

[gubaa]

Loved this actual review!! Helped me out alot

[CalvinK]

My guy, that thing isn’t close to a URUS. And it’s starts at 122K, just built one on line to see the cost. Lmao

[thanksyoutubefortakingmyhandle]

what about the RS6, or Range Rover Sport SVR?

[CalvinK]

Real world testing, the X5M comp is faster. Facts

[Madeiniran]

Bang & Olufson was forgotten specifically in the comfort mode ❤

[your_royal_highness]

#1 in its class by Car and Driver. Of course the crap about 0-60 times is downright silly. How often are you going to get away with flooring it? Take it to the track? I’m thinking the Q8 or maybe SQ8 just so i get the engine. Buy a car for the track if you want to fly

[unnimenon]

super cool review mate ..two thumbs up..

[Dreamfoodreviews]

I love how you blurred out the speedometer, but the digital head up display is still showing how fast you’re going😂😂😂😂

[Madeiniran]

Audi always lies about power and 0to60 of my 2004 Audi TT 3.2 v6 was 4 seconds and today's s4 s7 s6 and all rs are exactly %20 faster than they say . The learning artificial DSG also keeps getting faster with a part driver who is dramatic

[NONARCS]

That hat and hoodie are sweet share the brands!

[davidnguyen]

My Honda does the same thing every time I got my gf with me. It can be calm or loud whenever we wanted it to be.