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?

[@racebannon2332]

I drove all three and purchased the GLE 63s. All terrific vehicles and real world performance is negligible. I preferred the esthetics, seat comfort and infotainment system of the Mercedes. Can’t go wrong with any of these mind blowing SUV’s.

[@regalgs51]

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.

[@carmob7499]

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

[@joao_quintino]

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

[@dwnshft]

It is VERY good 😎

[@gubaa1524]

Loved this actual review!! Helped me out alot

[@sameersingh1686]

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

[@luisgamass5585]

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

[@dwnshft]

congrats!

[@unnimenon1395]

super cool review mate ..two thumbs up..

[@dwnshft]

thanks

[@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.

[@dwnshft]

Totally 💯

[@raiiiar]

E 53 owner here. Confirm the firmness. Had to change wheel sizes.

[@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.

[@dwnshft]

6’1” 👌

[@karrobba]

@@dwnshft .. thanks.. and wow, that is a lot of room...

[@modernbride2356]

Bang & Olufson was forgotten specifically in the comfort mode ❤

[@thanksyoutubefortakingmyhandle]

what about the RS6, or Range Rover Sport SVR?

[@NONARCS]

That hat and hoodie are sweet share the brands!

[@dwnshft]

the hat is melin but the hoodie is my own

[@Dragomirasreviews]

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

[@dwnshft]

lol oops

[@Dragomirasreviews]

@@dwnshft great video btw. I’m saving up for a 2019 Q8😊😊😊 Also, I observed there is a little lag with acceleration on the 6cyl base model, did you experience the same thing with this one?

[@dwnshft]

@@Dragomirasreviews enjoy your Q8 when you get it - there’s a second before the turbos are spooled but it’s not too bad

[@MrAP-ld2mb]

@@Dragomirasreviews Many people talk about this, I own this car and I don''t understand what's the fuss about. There is a lag in comfort mode, but in dynamic/RS there is no noticeable lag.

[@m27gio]

@@DragomirasreviewsI hate the transmission on my wife’s Q8. Not even turbo lag just unresponsive in general, then in sport the back shifts when slowing down are harsh. Might tune

[@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

[@mariorivas9673]

Wrong trunk space, it has just 21.5 cf

[@shunt8084]

30.5 per specs

[@erickonassis6310]

International auto in Waukesha wi

[@safernoreger7110]

Milwaukee cannibal

[@modernbride2356]

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

[@Aayush8797]

80 MPH in a 35 zone (That 0-60) 😜. PS: Reasons why HUD are important.

[@pegasis0066]

Did I miss the 4 worst and 5 best things in the video? You need to work on your review script - it jumps around too much.

[@dwnshft]

It doesn’t - each clip is a point and you can track each category with chapters in the description

[@dnice362]

X5M competition over everything, under 200k

[@dwnshft]

Not gunna argue here👀

[@dnice362]

@@dwnshft ❤️

[@dnice362]

@@dwnshft I respect Audi for how clean and simple they are

[@user-ut9fu1mt5r]

Audi looks more tasteful and clean.

[@CalvinK225]

BMW X5M competition…..period.

[@dwnshft]

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