2023 Audi RS5 Competition - Twin Turbo V6 Morning Commute

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[@brock8140]

The fact these main line sports coupes are now 100k plus is kinda crazy to me

[@djrgames9817]

Main line is A and S series

[@TheWolf133]

A golf R is still a golf

[@r.d.9399]

It would be hilarious if it wasn't so ridiculous. I see a lot of car manufacturers cutting production or going bankrupt in the future. Not enough people are making that kind of money to afford these things.

[@wsswaas]

@@djrgames9817 True RS is not main line at all

[@romandowney1269]

i dont think theyve had that problem yet. as long as they dont overproduce@@r.d.9399

[@nulgathssecret]

my only gripe with the car is that, it doesn't look like a 100k car. They should've made it a little more aggressive looking or at least look like the price:/

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

Its just the winter wheels. The competition wheel’s especially make it look way better

[@faheemabbas3965]

I could almost never tell the difference between an RS and an S variant of an Audi.

[@Twopplgreyjackets]

That’s a 100k !?

[@zhikunzhao2513]

It's a great looking car but looks too similar to an A5 w/ the sport exterior package etc. I wonder if that's why the bmw g80 has a completely different front fascia than the regular 3 series now

[@pwj86772]

Thats my issue with audi, they fly under the radar…and for a lot of people, thats fine

[@agustincolombo1149]

the setup in this car is perfect. nardo grey with silver wheels just looks amazing

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

Power and sound are perfect. So smooth and refined but so quick

[@dwnshft]

recently also spent time in a RS5...can confirm, underrated car💪

[@ZoomZoom356]

That is a really good sounding V6. It also doesn't sound like Audi opted for any artificial or enhanced engine noise. It may be relatively quiet and subdued for a sports car, but you at least get a natural exhaust and induction note from this V6, modern emissions kind of limit what automakers can do with engine and exhaust note, but props to Audi for making a good sounding engine without adding any fake noise.

[@chenelisha1053]

I had the “pleasure” of taking a part a RS5 and I can totally say there are zero enhancements, that’s what you get when Porsche makes your engine… the best V6 in the game right now IMO

[@pwj86772]

@@chenelisha1053 the b58 would like to talk to you

[@chenelisha1053]

@@pwj86772 I said V6 😉 the B58 is the greatest inline 6 ever made IMO, it’s the 2JZ engine of our time

[@ZoomZoom356]

@@pwj86772 The B58 is an Inline 6, not a V6, BMW also pumps fake I6 noises through the speakers, you can tell their is no enhanced engine note in this RS5, it sounds like a V6, it's not overly loud and artificial sounding, like in some I6 and V8 BMWs.

[@ederss7]

​@@chenelisha1053 The EA839 was made by Audi.

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

I've never had a gripe with the RS5. I always felt the sportback was an exciting car to drive. definitely something i'd like to pick up pre owned or off lease one day. I've had the opportunity to drive a few of them and I feel like they're great vehicles.

[@RobbbyRay]

I own the sportback, first year model RS5. Very reliable, I do my own maintenance so I save money there. (I currently have 90k miles on the clock) I currently have it tuned by IE with other aftermarket goodies. 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and will roast just about anything on the road. Great grocery getter.

[@jonlikesplanes]

@@RobbbyRay i currently have an a5 and want to get a rs5 in the next couple of years, do you think its worth the upgrade. like he said in the vid the seats are a little uncomfortable is that true because the ones in my a5 are relly comfortable.

[@Justin_GFM]

@@jonlikesplanes The A5 and RS5 are like two different classes of cars lol, not even comparable. In fact, they are indeed made for different purposes, the A5 would be way better in regards to comfort and daily use but the RS5 is a better performer

[@ElyciusM]

Something I love about Audi's, that most journalists complain about, is the light steering. I love when I'm just trying to drive in comfort and I just want light steering. They always get slack for their lack of steering feel, but I like it. And there's just enough when in sport modes. Also, I don't mind the way you corner with audis. Slow way down before the corner, and then basically flat out as you hit the apex so the car rotates around the corner perfectly with complete confidence. Also, shoutout Livonia, I'm going to be out there tomorrow to do a job lol

[@lars2748]

I agree with the flat-bottomed steering wheel. Looks much better in my opinion. I even liked the steering wheel from the 'old' RS5 much better because it was round shaped..

[@phantombags]

I had a 2019 RS5 Sportback and it looked mean. Glacier white with every bell and whistle. Everyone didn’t know what it was but loved it. Some thought it was a new electric car. I would get stopped or raced EVERYWHERE by admirers and cops.

[@jamesdarrigo8277]

Absolutely stunning! I prefer the sportback as it gives more of a 100k car, but regardless I love the RS5!

[@gullible119]

Imo they should’ve upped the power a bit with this competition package, would rival the M3 a lot more.

[@Fumbiii16]

All it takes is a tune and some bolt ons to smoke a bmw. It’s not like every m3 is stock. Everyone modifies it. It’s on you to modify your audi. These Audis can make insane power once you put money into it.

[@rafiulrasheen4738]

@@Fumbiii16your gonna end up dumping wayyy more money to the get same power as a m3 with bolt ons

[@csmith1927]

@@Fumbiii16this particular Audi doesn’t compare at all to the tuning you can do with an S58.

[@peterg6953]

@@Fumbiii16 mod for mod the audi couldn't hang. to get similar power in the RS5's you'll be looking to spend far more money than what it would take for the M3. Only the RS3 can hang with the s58's

[@-matt]

this model gets replaced next year, there’s no point for audi to change it

[@bryantcurtis2573]

It’s crazy what else you can get for about $100k so I would be going F Type, C8, M3 even a slightly used GT4 maybe.

[@MatordeVries]

Me too... Audi is way to overpriced for what u get.

[@pwj86772]

@@MatordeVries seriously, and that god awful infotaintment thats just slapped on the dash with 0 thought

[@babybenz9555]

Hey man love the videos! What equipment do you use when going in your drives?

[@JimiGoesHAM]

audi is amazing.

[@HardwareFRA]

Nice video, nice car ! What gopro are you using ?

[@ahmadmuhammad5946]

@topherdrives at 8:33 were you flooring it? What percent throttle would you say that was? Thanks for the great content man.

[@justgo5347]

Great video! Curious, What are you using to record ?

[@RatBustard]

the round steering wheel is because of the hands-on detection and heat. you can retrofit an OEM European flat bottom wheel with hands-on detection and heat, but they're pricey at >$2500 USD.

[@stealthhtm23]

whats the company name? cant find heated ones anywhere

[@hardykornfeld1733]

I think when I spec’d my B9 S4 back in 2018, the heated steering wheel option mandated a round wheel but if that option wasn’t ticked then it came with a flat bottom wheel. I prefer round (and heated) so it was fine with me.

[@hardykornfeld1733]

I was also able to opt for the sport diff, which is well worth it.

[@seb5945]

I don't know man, it's knocking on 911's door with how much they're asking. You gotta be a biggest Audi fan and you want the best of 5 lineup to pay this price.

[@mizaqenyad4269]

exactly. awesome car. should be closer to 80k not 100k

[@brianbaker5232]

Different class of car. You can't fit more than 2 in a 911. Plus once you start to spec options on a 911 to match the audi you have gone way higher in price.

[@SteremyJeele]

100% agree about the flat-bottom wheels. My S5 has a round one, but I know for several years they were offered with flat-bottoms, and I wish mine had one. Not sure why Audi moved away from it, and wish they'd at least add it as an option.

[@SquashPile]

My '18 S4 is flat bottom. I think with all the B9 cars if you optioned heated wheel it was not flat bottom. Still enjoyng my '18 034 Stage 2 TCU/ECU S4 that I bought in '19.

[@SteremyJeele]

@@SquashPile Yep, unfortunately we get about 6 months of winter where I live, so the heated wheel felt more important than the flat bottom, but I kinda regret that now. If you've been running the tunes for a while, any issues/concerns? I plan on going stage 1 ECU/stage 2 TCU next spring.

[@Markusgebvor]

Correct. It depends on which equipment you take.

[@joespittle1]

@@Markusgebvor I just checked the configurator, all A5, S5, and RS5 models come with this style of steering wheel. They seem to go between circular airbags and the hexagonal rectangle sort of thing. It used to be that S and RS cars would have a perforated wheel with a flat bottom but now all cars use the standard steering wheel.

[@Markusgebvor]

@@joespittle1 as soon as you have lane assist, you’ll get the hexagonal one which is for A4/A5 only in round shape available. Without lane assist, you could still get flat bottom…

[@joespittle1]

This is the standard steering wheel for most Audi models. It is no longer dependent on whether or not you specified a heated steering wheel. Any car with the rectangular airbag will not come with a flat bottomed steering wheel, there is no option, nothing. The pre-facelift cars that have a circular airbag did come with a flat bottom steering wheel on S and RS variants.

[@craiplayz]

Nice car 👍🏾

[@Optimus79Prime]

Can you pleasee tell me what setting are you using on GoPro? Wide or SuperView?

[@Kayshots]

The flat bottom steering wheel is surely an option, but it does not have the heated steering wheel option. So people still choose the non-flat

[@danyal2372]

I'm sure the flat bottom wheel doesn't have heating. so its either flat wheel or heated steering

[@R1D3R95]

I drove test an Audi with flat bottom steering wheel, in my opinion it depends on your hand size if it’s comfortable or not, to me it isn’t, but it does look really nice. I think the Audi A5, S5 and RS5 coupe is the most beautifull of all Audis.

[@johntomlin803]

I like the wheel setup, I think a car looks better with a beefier square setup.

[@teamscoobydoo]

RS5 is their most balanced RS car out of their entire RS line

[@HiddenWen]

I love that Audi performance cars are still relatively low-key looking compared to its competition.

[@jonathansquires3114]

Totally agree that the steering wheel is not at all cool for an RS model. My 2020 RS5 has a smaller, fat and flat-bottomed wheel - with after market carbon fiber paddles - totally awesome!

[@bimmerbuds]

Heated wheels are round and regular ones are flat bottom for the S and RS cars.

[@helenwilliams7611]

If you had to choose between a brand new Audi RS3 or an Audi RS5 competition, which would you choose? Is the $30K price difference worth it? Originally I wanted a hot hatch and was looking at the RS3 for the compact size and performance, but listening to you and others talk about the V6 twin turbo with the smooth shifting power I am considering upgrading. I am looking for an "executive" daily driver and the consistent negative I hear about the RS3 is the lags in shifting.

[@TrooperJT]

It has a heated steering wheel. Those don’t come with a flat bottom. Same thing in the S5 which I have.

[@dunktherapper]

Cant wait to tune my 2014 s5 and have a brand new 100k dollar rs5 competition

[@Wootstapler]

The reason it's not a flat bottom is because it has heated steering.

[@a20axf]

Also if it has certain driver assistance items added

[@CrossfireTutorials95]

My RS7 C8 steering wheel is heated but also a flat-bottom

[@r3niferx]

flat-bottom wheel is available as long as you don't take heated steering wheel. I have it in mine car

[@zuhayrali4202]

The 2020-2021 Audi RS5’s came with the flat bottom steering wheel. The new steering wheel seems to be pulled straight out of the Audi parts bin.

[@Markusgebvor]

You got no clue. It’s additional equipment based on your selection… (heated wheel or hands on detection which is required for some assisted driving features)…

[@southeastdaygo6193]

Only thing I wish was an option was Perforated leather flat bottom Steering wheel and shifter knob I don't like the suede it looks nasty after a while! I would probably do a aftermarket steering wheel. I've seen a Audi comp beat a M3 comp around a track fam

[@takumifujiwara1502]

7:20 As you've said, in Europe we still can have the flat bottom one

[@TheCanky]

a thin round steering wheel? cant get any better

[@snrosbourne123]

Flat bottom steering wheel not applicable with the driver assist pack. If you see heads-up display, good indicator it cannot have flat bottom wheel :)

[@mhammedadnan1613]

❤

[@SepticEmpire]

Someone get this man in an r8

[@ebonnn4598]

A Waze user. Myy mannnn

[@SepticEmpire]

I love how it tells u when police are near Absolute life saver

[@markovwms]

100k is insane

[@ryanb8736]

It’s an RS. Not an S.

[@yuris10101]

feels like prev gen c43 is much more exciting with the same type of engine (3L V6)

[@coreyk288]

8:46 Bronco Raptor

[@marksmith1784]

Beautiful car. The rims and the screen on the dash 🤨

[@cgreenfield6655]

I cannot believe that $100k for a car is becoming very common place now.

[@1heckinboi]

they're calling these competitions now too?

[@noahmickelun1054]

The reason why the steering wheel isn't flat bottom is because of the adaptive cruise control, if specced, you won't be able to get a flat bottom steering wheel..who knows why🤷

[@Markusgebvor]

It’s hasn’t been developed. Because Audi assumed that this variant is no business case…

[@DMCarReviews]

Why didn't you mention about how stiff the suspension is, and how the seats are very tight? One of the stiffest cars I ever driven! You can feel every single road imperfection. Both the Sportback and Coupe. I feel like that may be a very important factor for potential buyers.

[@Sheltur_0311]

some people dont see it as a negative/it doesnt affect them so it wont be mentioned

[@DMCarReviews]

@@Sheltur_0311 How is that not a negative? It makes driving longer than 15-30 minutes merely impossible without huge discomfort. Have you ever ridden in a stiff car, lol?

[@stealthhtm23]

the seats have adjustable bolsters if its too tight

[@DMCarReviews]

@@stealthhtm23 Doesn't help much

[@Markusgebvor]

I drove the German one a year ago. Seats were fine and suspension with the biggest wheels had been fine as well. Cannot confirm though…

[@HamzaYahya17]

I agree with most people in the comments. $100K is a lot for a coupe Audi with a twin turbo V6. Absolutely one of the best Audis ever created but I’d spend my 6 figures on a Lexus LC500.

[@lucwijngaard8413]

You watched AutotopNL

[@ndoboalan1596]

Id rather take the sportsback version.

[@houstoner]

I love it, but it's too expensive for what you get. I could see this going for $60k - $65k. Cars are priced so crazy these days!

[@Chocobohunter]

Audi s4 is 70k lol

[@boostandflow4603]

100k for an A5, thats exactly what it looks like. Never been a fan, rs6 and rs7 all day over this...heck rs3 even.

[@ryanb8736]

You just don’t like Audi. Thats what you should say.

[@chrisa.8175]

Problem is it will stay in the service dept.. and LOOK OUT AFTER warranty is over!!

[@thedude6810]

Is missing a giant spoiler

[@RS3NDIT]

The big reason for the move away from flat bottoms based on what I remember is that Audi doesn't offer the heated steering wheel option with flat bottom wheels - although this may have changed since I last checked. IMO, flat bottom wheels are overrated. I personally have pretty big legs and I think if I didn't have the flat bottom on my RS3 it would probably be problematic getting in and out but in my S5, the flat bottom was completely unnecessary. The manual seats in the RS3 don't get as low as the electronic-operated seats in the S5/RS5 so the flat bottom is hardly necessary in these cars. I do agree about the size though. I always appreciate a nice small diameter wheel and this does look comically large in this car haha.

[@hao3354]

rs5 competition is really good, so i choose m4

[@TangibleThings]

With that price I’d rather get an M4. Not knocking the RS5, but I need more horses for that price.

[@armoredsaint007]

Center screen still sticks out too much and small.

[@JuanPabloRiojasGaming]

100k??

[@SpartanXDA]

The RS5 is just such a good car. I’d take it over an m3 and c63 any day

[@MatordeVries]

Definitly not... M3 and C63 are much more luxury and faster too. For that money i would definitly pick an M3 or C63. The RS5 cost 20k to much for what u get.

[@SpartanXDA]

@@MatordeVries For how old the B9 gen is, it’s actually pretty pretty impressive: RS5 is faster than f80 m3/4 (comp and non comp), W205 C63 (and S). Which is impressive already being that the B9 never got a higher horsepower trim. B9 is also faster than a non comp G80 M3/4 which isn’t even the equivalent generation to B9. G80 comp is indeed faster tho (and it should be faster, being newer and having more power). Interior is way better on the B9 than F80 and easily on the same level W205 and G80. If you think those look better then that’s fine. They all look good tbh. I do agree that the RS5 comp is expensive for just being a handling package. If it had extra power like the BMW comps then it’d be understandable but then they probably would’ve given it the “Performance” label instead.

[@MatordeVries]

@@SpartanXDA Dude... The M4 is 4 years older then the RS5 B9. The M4 F82 is slower 0-60 but only cause it has no 4WD! In a rolling race the M4 F82 is way faster then the RS5 B9. The same with the C63. By the way... The New M4 G82 is only 3 years younger then the RS5 B9. If we would be fair we should compare the M4 G82 with the RS5 B9 but it make no sense cause the new M4 is so much faster cause of 4WD that the Audifanboys would cry much more.

[@nikolaibonnkarovsky6621]

I've gotta be honest, I don't see why anyone would choose the RS5C over an RS3.

[@Pittigpiertje]

7:10 its just optional.

[@riccardotaccolinimoncosi7435]

Steering wheels are meant to be round.

[@theminecraftduke009]

can't build a new one on audi's website...

[@KazuoNichimoto]

I'm not seeing how this is a 100k car...

[@TheBartek9330]

I would still pick m4 over this any day

[@BisanKoirala]

Would pick a BMW or a Benz over this anyday but nonetheless a decent car.

[@Veyronp87]

hm even though i think this looks better than the m4, i just dont think this car is on M4 Comp Xdrive's level. Audi no longer has an AWD advantage on the RS models

[@MultiXsunnyx]

Cars are insanely priced now lol , everything is like 100k smh

[@user-gm5so3zg7p]

Бро сен айдашты билбейт жкенсин.

[@jamescooper5183]

100k? Looks like a 40k car lol

[@jmart_4]

I've owned 1 A5 and 2 S5s and have been disappointed with this product line, build quality has gone downhill and performance has been stagnant since they got rid of the V8 motor

[@michaelmatays]

i must say..the old RS5 V8 blow this thing away...the numbers may not be as good but this for 100k is quite boring

[@isakthuresson5012]

Hahaha moved away from flat bottoms steering wheels?! Look at all the new models man.

[@hamronD73]

Man I love your vids but I feel like your whispering sweet nothings in my ear. This isn’t an ASMR video 😂

[@philhenderson3516]

$99K for this thing is insane. And it's nowhere near as beautiful as the original S5/B8. I'd rather have a Stinger for half the cost which also comes with a TT V6 and mod the heck out of it. And guaranteed it'll be more reliable than this Audi.

[@wolframluchner5316]

Interior looks seriously dated - and not like $100k at all.

[@gullible119]

This is a facelift and ur not paying for the interior, but the performance.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@gullible119You can get that performance and better handling in an M340i, and it won't be as unbearably stiff.

[@quan2x293]

Blank buttons, interior looks too similar to an A5. Hard to justify at 100k. Can get a slightly used RS7 for the same price.

[@thesho21]

The steering wheel looks awful! But the rest of the car is great.

[@tijanatasic8331]

Why do so many people like this color. It looks like concrete primer. Ugh.

[@Topazviper1]

You've never spent a lot of time with an Audi and emerged from the experience that you love that car.. You just sound like a hater, how's that possible, what did you not like about the RS3, S4, S6.. that's all I found on your channel, I guess that's all you've driven. Anyway since you like the rs5, you'd probably like the rs6 and rs7 too i'd imagine. I just don't see how someone couldn't love the RS3

[@willseal582]

Flat bottom steering Wheel is useless. Buy BMW and be happy

[@adidkjf]

For a 100k 2023 Car the interieur is a joke....

[@TheLastRide88]

Looks like a basic car…it doesn’t look like a true performance car. I’ll take a bimmer over this any day of the week. X3M owner here.

[@brisoley450]

Dude. You talk too much. Please do what the original Topher does. TALK ABOUT THE CAR!

[@Fittednocap]

Not worth 100k.

[@MisterMachete]

It looks kinda old not new