2023 Audi RSQ8 - 19 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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What is it
The name is a little confusing
Usually the bigger numbers mean bigger vehicles
But not here
This RSQ8 is based onthe Q8 which is bigger than the Q5, but smaller than the Q7
But there IS no RSQ5 OR RSQ7
So this is the sportiest SUV Audi makes
Cousins
And under the skin it shares its platform and engine with some legends
Same platform as the Urus, Cayenne, and Bentayga
Same engine as the Panamera, Cayenne, Bentayga, Continental, and Urus
Engine
It’s the 4.0 TT V8
591 hp
590 lbft
AND now its got a 48V mild hybrid system
0-60 in like 3 sec according to car and driver
Sound
And it sounds fantastic while it does it
Dual ovals rather than quads in the S
Can still see the quad outlets
listen***
And great sounds on shifts from teh 8 speed
Suspension
This thing gets air suspension
It also gts rear steer
Dynamics package
Adaptive sway bars
E differential
Wheels and tires
23 in wheels
Exclusive to black optics
Performance tires
Cluster
Classic Virtual cockpit
BUUTTT you can option night vision
Like in a Escalade or Wagoneer
Infotainment
Normal audi system, nothing too crazy
Wireless acp & aa
360 cameras with AR view
Double screen
RS Monitor
The only crazy thing in here is the RS monitor
Telemetry
Temps, of a lot of stuff incl brakes
Eco screen
Eco helper screen
Weird thing to have in a 600 hp super SUV
Fuel economy tips
Gas pedal fight back
Engine bay
Each of the fastener pins has 4 rings on it
Trunk
Great size
Even with coupey roofline
Air suspension raise and lower
Rear seats
Great size, surprisingly
Power shades is new
Window controls for each side
Heated seats
4 zone climate
Seats
Black of course
Red stitched honeycomb
For RS
S usually get diamond stitched
RS embossed
Heated & cooled & Massage
RS stuff
RS button on steering wheel
1 touch for sporty
2 touch for sporty and slippy
Red circled start/stop
Interior trim
Carbon fiber
Lots of gloss black still
Exterior styling
Looks great and mean
Split trunk/grille thing from R8
Headlights do dances
So do taillights
Black optics
Speakers
B&O upgraded audio gets speakers that rise up
Price
Starts 126k
As tested 144k

[dwnshft]

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

[phantombags]

You are CORRECT in your assessment about Audi! In my RS car I can put it in comfort and it is so peaceful, I love it! But when I put it in Dynamic and S drive, it's loud and stiff suspension. I love how the character in Audi cars can change.

[rshukla]

You blurred out the speedometer but forgot to blur out the heads up display. 80 ish in 35 zone … dayum! 😅

[deltalogistics]

Dude had me at "what's up 5.0" 😂

[lt_family]

Looked at all the contenders you mentioned and stuck with the RSQ8. We Got a 2024 in Navarra Blue. Gonna make a video soon, great video man!

[abelpepper]

Genuinely adore how you blur the dash when you're testing its acceleration.. y'know for um safety purposes

[MsCliveharper]

Great review of an awesome car! but what are the 19 things we need to know?

[Techergheu]

you have your dash hidden when you accelerate, however, you stil have HUD which shows your speed.Typical rookie mistake. Doing 80 in a 35 zone.

[bluensx]

Someone has already asked you…how you preferred this as compared to the “S8”. I think they meant the SQ8. I’m so torn…..I ordered the 2023 RSQ8, due to land in May 2024. But I just drove the SQ8 yesterday. I liked it. I have 720s, NSX, 911 turbo. So this is replacing a jeep trackhawk. Will I be ok. With the SQ8, or is there a huge difference between the SQ8, and this. The one thing I don’t like are the 23” rims on summer tires. That means I automatically will need to buy 22”’s with all seasons for the winter. I’m also pissed that they did a face refresh on the 2024 Q8, and SQ8, but not the RSQ8 ( what in the hell sense did that make to Audi. (It supposed to be refreshed for the 2025 model year. I’m just ranting. But any thoughts. Have you driven them side by side? I have not had a chance to drive an RSQ8 yet. Are the seats identical, or are they tighter and stiffer in a RSQ8? My dealers cannot even answer this question.

[GeniusDigitalMarket]

What's with the shaking of the steering wheel at speed???

[Mzansi.a.listers]

WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE BETWEEN THIS AND THE S8?

[tb]

I think the cognac interior is terrible. Especially on a black vehicle.

[chester]

That interior colour has ruined that car 😢🙈