2023 Audi RSQ8, Just HOW FAST is it?

This is Audi’s first mega SUV, the 2023 RSQ8, and it’s the first non-car to get the RS badge. It has joined the ranks of the Aston Martin DBX 707, BMW X6M, and the Lamborghini Urus in the SUV-that-thinks-it’s-a-supercar segment.
Feeling a little short of money lately, the stock market hasn’t gone your way, well no need to panic because the 2023 Audi RSQ8 is $100k cheaper than its sibling the Lamborghini Urus. Not only that but it’s way better looking than the Urus and almost as fast.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:30 Exterior
2:19 Cargo Space
2:50 Exhaust Sound
3:15 Under The Hood
3:41 Suspension and Drivetrain
4:19 Pricing
5:20 Interior And Tech
8:30 Driving
20:38 Verdict
Exterior
Its hatchback rather than coupe-like roofline sits atop a lot of frameless glass, the design is crisp and very elegant. Being an SUV means it does have a chunky, high-sided body, and huge wheel arches with these massive 23-inch rims wearing Continental SportContact 6 295/35R. The brakes are huge too carbon ceramic with 6-piston calipers and 3 pistons at the rear.
It’s less subtle at the front but the V8 does need to gulp a lot of air. This huge grille looks big enough to vacuum up any smaller cars that might get in your way. The grille is flanked by cool-looking LED headlights. At the back, you get large oval exhaust outlets and a subtle rear wing.
Suspension
I must make a special mention to the 48V active-roll stabilization system, it’s pure witchcraft and the the sport differential can send up to 85 percent of power to the rear axle (standard split is 40/60).
Wicked Powertrain
Under the hood is a 4.0L Twin-turbo direct-injected DOHC 32-valve 90-degree V-8 with 592 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. It’s driven through an 8-speed transmission which in launch mode will get you to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, 0-124mph in 13.7 seconds, and a limited top speed of 155mph. With a light right foot expect 20 mpg on the highway.
With all this power there is some bad news, it’s really easy to exceed posted speeds without realizing it since it piles on speed a lot faster than you would expect. The good news is it has a 22-gallon gas tank.
2023 Audi RS Q8 Numbers
BASE PRICE: $122,800
PRICE AS TESTED: $147,780
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged DOHC 32-valve V-8
POWER: 591 hp @ 6000 rpm
TORQUE: 590 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
CURB WEIGHT: 5,500 lbs
0-60 MPH: 3.5 seconds
TOP SPEED: 155 mph
BRAKES FRONT: 17.3-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc
BRAKES REAR: 14.6-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc
WHEELS: 23-inch Y spoke with matte titanium finish
TIRES: Continental SportContact 6 295/35R-23
EPA CITY/HWY/COMBINED: 13/20/16 mpg
OUR OBSERVED: 16.1 mpg
CARGO SPACE: 30.5 ft³, 60.7 ft³ with seat area
PROS: Incredible chassis, quicker than you think, beautiful interior.
CONS: The RS6 is cheaper

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

For $2,000 a tuner can make this car just as fast as the Urus.

[@hellodlo]

great review, love the driving scenes - I used to drive that road too but early in the mornings lol. i currently have an x5 m60 and i'm looking at this a bit more seriously, once my lease is up.. seems like a fantastic performance suv

[@patb5266]

Bang and Olefsun not Bose sound system.