2023 Audi S6 - POV Night Drive / Final Thoughts

Full review: • 2023 Audi S6 - POV Fir...
MSRP: From $73,700
Horsepower: 444 hp
Engine: 2.9 L Twin-Turbo V6 w/electric supercharger
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds
Dimensions: 195″ L x 74″ W x 57″ H
MPG: 19 city / 26 highway
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Packages/Options
Aviator gray pearl effect $595
Black interior w/red stitching
Prestige package $8800
S Sport Package $4000 - dynamic all-wheel steering, red brake calipers, sport exhaust, sport rear differential
Design edition $2500 - 21" v-spoke design wheels, audi sport design interior, red contrast stitch, black roof, dinamica knee pads, heated, 3-spoke flat bottom steering wheel, liquid dark chrome valence elements, front and rear
Audi Beam - S Beam $475
Destination $1095
Total price $91,165
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[@hassanbouamoud6285]

7:34 i like how the car informed you there is car coming from left

[@EricAtMazda]

Get a 2018 with the 4.0T V8, real buttons, and the dual clutch for half the price if you can (had one 3 years and I love it). Also, that’s the only year the previous gen had the updated turbo oil screen that isn’t recalled.

[@davidrubin2612]

just blew the turbos on an A8L because of that issue 🫠

[@hammycow26]

I have a friend at car meets with 2016. He absolutely adores his, and, with an exhaust, intake, and tune, he said he was making well over 550 horsepower. That 4.0T seems to be reasonably reliable for a German engine. He's up to 120K on his and hasn't had any significant issues. He uses it to drive long distances for business regularly. I'm more paranoid about the current-gen Audis. My aunt bought a brand new 2022 Q8 only to trade it on a Defender a few months later because it was having so many issues. It spent weeks at the dealer.

[@PapiAndrey]

@@hammycow26 Those 4.0t’s can make some good power on the stock turbos. With just an intake and on the E85 file from IE, they make a little over 650hp/760lb-ft of torque. On 93 its still making over 600/650tq. Not bad at all, almost a 200hp increase just from a different file and simple intakes, less than $1k of modification. As far as your aunt, i hope it works out, Land Rovers aren’t known for reliability. Sounds like she got a bad apple with the Audi.

[@hammycow26]

@@PapiAndrey She's obsessed with her Land Rovers. Before the Q8 she had an LR4. She owned it for about 8 years without issue. I have a family friend who bought a brand new 2017 Q7 (the first model year for the current gen). It also had a ton of issues (A/C system failures and electronic issues). She ended up trading it on an Acura MDX after being impressed with my mom's MDX. My mom was initially considering the Q7, but that happening to one of her best friends turned her off. She's about to trade the MDX for another new MDX. After 100k miles, the car has never had a single issue, not even a rattle. Meanwhile, my neighbors have owned their 2018 S5 Sportback for 5 years without any issues. I own a MK6 GTI. It's a problem child, but I love it. I definitely wouldn't consider another German car until I'm out of law school and have a high income. They're wonderful, but they can drain your pockets.

[@TroubleTrub32]

I’ve been researching for 6 months doing walk arounds and looked at so many different s6’s and FINALLY I FOUND HER! You’re videos played a big part in that! Thanks 👍👍

[@tamim9425]

How is it going with it so far ? I've been researching for sometime. I'm in love with it but haven't found owner reviews about it.

[@o_o-_-8639]

Interesting fact: The s6 in Europe has the 3.0 TDi v6 with 344 hp and even if it doesn’t sound as good as a petrol s6 it pulls so strong!

[@kynsijupakka]

but that diesel s6 has fake exhaust tips that's why i don't like it😆

[@gullible119]

Or u could get an a6 allroad that is cheaper, has the same engine with the same power and is really good looking with all the chrome.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

The reason it pulls so hard is because the TDI S6 makes 517lb-ft of torque (!!!!)

[@o_o-_-8639]

@@CrazyWeeMonkey yep!

[@o_o-_-8639]

@@kynsijupakka ur right I think that fake exhaust should be illegal but unfortunately they are legal 😭

[@Itsuhsikhworld]

I have my 2017 s6 still. 70k miles on it. Audi already completed the recall on it for free. Apr tune stage 1 for $799 and I’m already close to 570 hp with a little over 700 torque. Love this beast

[@maromyers964]

That's a monster. Is the maintenance on it ok?

[@RS3NDIT]

Pretty neat that it gets the same motor as the RS5. I thought they went with the S4/S5 3.0T but I'm sure the extra torque is very much appreciated in a bigger, heavier car than those two and it also definitely makes you miss that 4.0T a little less! The 3.0 is a pretty good sounding V6 already but the 2.9 has that extra bit of aggressiveness to its sound that I love. Not dissimilar to the kind of rough sound you get from the giulia quadrifoglio twin turbo, dare I say.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

The regular A6 gets the S4/S5 3.0T as the upgraded engine option from the base 2.0T.

[@PapiAndrey]

I think the Audi/Porsche 2.9t sounds much better than the Giulia’s 2.9t. Subjective, of course. If you listen to both with careless downpipes paired with the stock catback (to open up the natural sound), it’s not even close.

[@Konvinced89]

Idk if you look for feedback on the editing, but watching this on my Sony XBR 95-series, the IR purple shadows and noisey blacks were a little distracting. For reference, I dropped the black level to 42 (normally 50), set my gamma to -2 (normally 0), and enabled random and digital noise reduction, which I normally disable bc they flatten details and introduce smearing. I hope that feedback is helpful. Your POV drives are excellent, and I always enjoy your content!

[@JustKissHer]

no way. I was just watching videos about audi. Perfect timing.

[@grantmills4184]

For a new car, that v6 sounds right on. Also kinda interesting it’s also supercharged as well as turbocharged

[@expoghost3212]

The Luxury makes we want to work Full time Monday-Sunday

[@tax_rabbit]

its a sweet car but god i hate all this wet putty paint colors manufacturers are putting out

[@xFactoryUSA]

The dealers order most of the colors, not much is just “sent” to an audi dealer. It’s a trendy color and an S6 is definitely ordered by the dealer or customer. Other brands I can’t speak for

[@فضيهالجهني-ي5ك]

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[@tangentdark]

audi was the first to do it, now everybody and their mom is nardo grey.

[@tax_rabbit]

​@@xFactoryUSA at least on an Audi it looks.... alright? ive seen this sort of grey up close on an rs7 (i'm more speaking about the onslaught of Kias and Toyotas and Hondas and Fords sporting it). trendy colors can't get worse between this and that awful acidic gold color you see on some BMW and Lexus now

[@tax_rabbit]

@@tangentdark its so gross i hate it

[@TheTechCguy]

I remember the older S6 cars from the 10s that had that V8 under the hood. One mean Audi right there! Nostalgia! 👌💯❤️😎

[@DrDiplMed]

Excellent review, as well as the day drive review. Will be a nice upgrade from my 23 Arteon.

[@Rsaint17]

What’s wrong with the Arteon?? Do you like it ?

[@xFactoryUSA]

A word of caution, the dual screens have a high failure rate. Seen many sad bricked 2020/23 A6/A7. If you can fit in one, go for the 5 😂

[@dimmacommunication]

Cars should be analog + screens

[@AdamS32828]

I’m picking up an S5 tomorrow - pre facelift with the superior scroll wheel

[@xFactoryUSA]

@@AdamS32828 a man of culture, the A5 has the least body roll of all their sedan, or at least a more entertaining chassis in my opinion.

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

This car is big but somehow in this video it looks as big as an A3. Maybe at night this exterior color makes the car look smaller than it is?

[@24GirlPanda]

I was about to say, it looks kind of small in this video. I saw one in person the other day and it looks like the big ol' sedan it is.

[@bas2085]

Its because it's dark and the FOV of the video.

[@RedrooAU]

Looks better a night than the day drive you did and I thought that was cool this is so much cooler… Sydney Australia :

[@WaveManMike]

How do you get all of these cars to test? Who exactly do you ask and what do you say?

[@abdullaharif6455]

These are press cars.

[@WaveManMike]

@@abdullaharif6455 I know but I’m asking how does he get in the position to be the tester essentially.

[@abdullaharif6455]

@@WaveManMike He's essentially a journalist.

[@chideraozurumba9136]

All i miss is the turbo v8 from the old generation. What a lovely engine. I see no reason to get this over an A6 3.0.

[@VIDvider]

One of my achievable dream cars

[@wds197]

If you listen closely, you can hear the carbon build up on the valves.

[@CamaroSS2236]

That’s the high pressure fuel pump, but nice try.

[@wds197]

@@CamaroSS2236 Which means it has direct injection, which leads to carbon buildup, especially on these turds. What did you think I was talking about, genius?

[@CamaroSS2236]

@@wds197 you’re not too well versed on this platform. I forgive your ignorance.

[@wds197]

@@CamaroSS2236 You got it, Seifer. You're the expert.

[@CamaroSS2236]

@@wds197 I’m glad you recognized it because I am in this case. Someone has to be there to check your misinformation. What else are you lying about in life lately?

[@Rvj.12]

Mercedes ambient lighting is at a different kevel

[@Saint_Maximus_III]

Honest truth, Mercedes interiors are kinda overkill and a bit ugly and they just slap on ambiant lightning

[@apexfien]

I like the new S6, if it just weighed a bit less would help. Nice looking inside and out. Sounds nice. Hate to say it, but it would interest me more than a new M3.

[@WayApp]

Awesome content!👌

[@seanjiang3174]

whats up with the camera? why does it seem so noisy? i wonder why iso setting you set at，def different from previous videos.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

yes!! Finally some praise for the audi cruise control stalk!! I have yet to drive a car with a better cruise control UX layout. Love that stalk in my C7 A6 :)

[@mattylubach2080]

do the audi s8

[@mattylubach2080]

so the audi s8

[@keanoenterprises8208]

I like family Audi

[@karsaorlong4391]

Hate all the screens, go back to the buttons.

[@CyberdyneSystems435]

I love my S6 C8

[@laylowfal]

beauty

[@fanatictsx]

must be soo frustrating to drive this in the United States of slow. Its build for the autobahn...

[@neok8902]

best car

[@jdmteggy2388]

can u change the guage cluster layout?

[@myemailiscool]

Yeah it has a few different modes, but I just leave our's in the dual dials.

[@yoshiakik.5332]

Yes, the gauge cluster has about 3 or four settings. You can even minimize the gauges and center a google map in f ull screen, which looks pretty cool. Audi displays are still some of the best in the business, super crisp and high contrast.

[@rolexhulk1774]

There are three layouts. I prefer the second one with the tach in ladder form and center of the dash. Looks sportier. You can also alter each one in several ways. Probably nine or more total various layouts. Pretty neat..

[@adlxr]

earliest of all time

[@mattreece5406]

Pretty sure the burbles are piped in

[@chideraozurumba9136]

No way. really?

[@mattreece5406]

@@chideraozurumba9136 maybe not for the s6, but in the 2023 s3 the sales guy told me they were

[@Teromi]

you pay for the welcome chimes and projected logos 😅.

[@michael9678727]

Yeah and you pay for the car too..

[@ZemzyOseris]

5:14 I think the car just sharted...

[@abbasjafiya21]

They ruined it with the silly digital center stack. Nothing beats nobs and buttons

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Previous generation C7 had the perfect interior for me, plus the gauges looked really clean and watch-face like, which were fantastic. Engine, looks, perfect interior, were the things that the C7 S6 did really well. I don't mind this C8 S6, love the 2.9L V6 still, but the 4.0L V8 was a treat.

[@ayeekiahh]

Agreed. That shit gon get mad dirty mad fast

[@jfsiiiautomotivereviews8343]

5:14 🤤

[@yeurrn]

ANOTHER FIESTA ST VIDEO 🤞🤞🤞 PLEASE

[@ayeekiahh]

she's beautiful

[@RedrooAU]

Can you change the colour light display at night to a different colour on the cluster: Sydney Australia:

[@harvomail6622]

ayyy

[@justinbggonzalez6965]

Sheesh

[@jklmnop-543]

AC control on a screen is a major turn off

[@haoranxu7915]

I don't care. That's an accord

[@Troy-fv9uq]

LOL yeah ok

[@yoshiakik.5332]

An Accord? You're out of your mind. I'm not sure how a German luxury sedan turns into a Japanese econobox.

[@totalkonyoutube8289]

8th

[@PK-bn2pg]

Interior looks dated compared to new 5 and e class

[@Troy-fv9uq]

I still think it looks good. Pretty sure 2024 model is the next generation.

[@amggaming3528]

This generation is five years old, so you can't really fault it.

[@yoshiakik.5332]

Audi is usually in mid cycle when the other two are refreshing. The current gen Audi 6/7/8 are newer than the previous gen BMW and Mercedes of similar classes

[@keanoenterprises8208]

Audi looks like a buggy

[@oliverlaurinec9748]

first

[@ssjbroly8735]

These videos would be a 100x better if you didn't talk

[@TheTopher]

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[@ssjbroly8735]

@@TheTopher Thanks... Sorry for being a dick

[@TheTopher]

Lol it’s ok, it’s why the WR channel exists though, didn’t want to talk in the beginning.

[@DailyMotor]

@@TheTopher Don't listen to the haters, Chris

[@IEATU95]

for 91k, waste, you could spend another 5-10 or even the same and get a 23' m850i or save 20k and get an m550i and DESTROY this car