Audi RS4 B7: Can the Best RS Ever Made Win Over a BMW Guy?

With a 4.2-litre N/A V8, estate practicality and a manual gearbox, is the B7 RS4 'peak Audi'? We found out by putting our new presenter Alex Gassman, a self-confessed 'BMW guy', behind the wheel to see if it can win him over!
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[@tobymartins3958]

Every week the views keep going down, these guys aren’t bad, but 3 million subscribers wasn’t earned by them, or the big company that bought out CT, it was Alex, Ethan, Jack, Edwin and the rest, this just isn’t Car Throttle anymore

[@karllea2011]

shows change overtime. it's now the 4th video with the new presenters so if you don't like it, don't bother watching and commenting

[@ckuh]

​@@karllea2011what is that logic? dont speak unless you have all good things to say? if they listened to criticism and didnt use your logic, maybe they wouldnt have failed

[@karllea2011]

@@ckuh my logic is the more likes and comments it gets, the more engagement it recieves. People commenting the same "its not the same as it was before" comments simply boost the channels popularity when, in this case, has been commented by the same people for the last 4 episodes. Yes I understand criticism, what I don't understand is ranting on and on. Thank you for your reply.

[@ckuh]

@@karllea2011 fine i get that:)

[@sohailislam3416]

@@karllea2011I’d rather have less positive reviews compared to almost all negative comments

[@jonfollows7553]

So no introduction? This is Alex from Camber and Combustion! Guys a top driver and knowledgeable just enjoy the content and stop crying about everyone leaving.

[@Beefkilz]

4 videos in with the new guys and people are still crying. Stop coming back if you don't like it. Simple 😂. I'm giving them a chance.

[@NoahLeMar]

I think the videos are getting better the guys seem to be getting more comfortable infront of the camera

[@Beefkilz]

​@@NoahLeMarExactly. They just need a bit of time to gel and get comfortable. It's not an easy job they are jumping into and they do have big boots to fill. That's why people should give them a chance. I've enjoyed the videos so far.

[@CineeK911]

I like this new format. Cause at the moment it looks like everyone on the internet buys an old car for a few hundred, does some track day or a challenge and ditches it. And I don't disrespect anyone for doing so, I'd still go and enjoy watching it, but CT needed a reboot in my opinion. I'm a car guy, I'm here for car content. And I like Alex, he's very enjoyable and good to watch.

[@Beefkilz]

​@@CineeK911yep you can like this channel and still watch all the others as well. Well said. Glad some people are giving these guys a chance

[@AK.2425]

There’s nothing wrong with them, people are hating them just because they aren’t the old Guys. They are trying their best and people leaving aren’t helping them. Shouldn’t hate them, hate the owners that made the others leave. Hope those keep up the good work.

[@JAYPCARS]

If CT hadn’t gone this way, we wouldn’t have AA, TDC and ATG. Just see it as we get more varied content 😅

[@markb_]

Never going to be easy to come into a job when there's well liked predecessors to follow. Let's be honest, people don't like change. Fresh presenters will bring a fresh take to the channel - some will like it and some won't!

[@learningvideos6629]

To be honest its still better than the low quality content auto Alex is putting out, its the laziest videos ive ever seen. How people can watch an advert with adverts in the middle of the adverts is madness. Show these new guys some respect. Nobody likes change but new viewers will come along 💪

[@TomleyRC]

Imagine how happy all these grown men in the comments would be if they put as much energy in to being positive….. or just scrolling past 😅

[@alxgu198]

It’s just sheep mentality Phil. Makes them feel safe if they agree with the majority of commenters. They’re the mummy’s boys. The others abuse the fact they can be horrible hiding behind their KZbin identities, they’re just w@nkers 🤷

[@sercanserj7804]

I'm only here to dislike then I click off. Byee

[@20thcenturygamer22]

​@@sercanserj7804don't come back

[@dr_ned_flanders]

While not the same as when Ethan and Jack were the presenters, I think that this will find its own style and it will be okay. Can't have too many car channels.

[@Rouxenator]

100% agree - upvoting your vote and downvoting each and every negative comment.

[@sidrens5292]

Nice guy and great job! However, it’s the people that make the show - not the name! 🙌🏼

[@usmanfarooq96]

Idk why people are complaining so much. Ethan and Jack have their new channel and we have these solid lads to watch too. More content is always good. Don’t be discouraged lads, keep the content coming.

[@robertadamski]

Alex I'm happy for you that you have joined CarThrottle, I hope it will be a great journey for you! I remember you all with Matt and Ben from Camber and Combustion! Cheers my man!

[@temedzu]

A4 and bigger Audis never had a Haldex AWD. They've always had the "real" thing, even today. If the engine is placed longitudinally in an Audi, you won't be getting Haldex but rather Torsen/Crowngear etc. The default power split has been 50/50 and then switched to 40/60 F/R.

[@salzar4431]

Yeah, those rubbish R8s with automatic all wheel drive. No Haldex or viscous couplings for me, thank you very much.

[@NerdInMotion23]

Yeah no haldex in that.

[@cdodsworth]

I came here for the car, not to waffle on about CT and a new presenter ( who btw is great ). I have an RS4 B7 myself and clicked on the video to watch the review and to see if a BMW fanboy could be swayed and by the looks of it, he was. Carry on chaps, bring more content like this and it just compliments the other channels.

[@peterkogoj7028]

Compliments for the video. Not even half as bad as people want to make it appear. Enjoyed it!

[@EnglishDrifts69GTxRED]

And no one liked the present after the trio went. And now its finally been cancelled even though Hammond has had way more bad accidents than the new guys combined

[@bitkarek]

iam actually ok with a change of format from "screaming like small girls to make it fun / crazy laughing to every shit" to some other like older car reviews and such.

[@Giancarlowijman]

So we are going ignore the head in the trunk 🤣

[@GarryMcGovern]

FFS, this is their FOURTH video, and people are STILL moaning on about it 'not being the same', 'I'm done with this channel', 'the owners have ruined it, I'm unsubscribing!!' Well how many bloody videos do you need to keep watching before you just jog on somewhere else and stop moaning? Either accept it for what it is and keep watching, or just go - the channel still has over 3 million subscribers..... trust me...... they won't miss you!

[@gregtudanca.]

Feels like Car Throttle created a few dummy accounts 😅

[@hamersakm]

Don’t know the guy, but I actually like him. Hope he makes it as the new face of the channel👍🏻

[@badatmaths]

That non-stop background music is really annoying guys. Liked the rest of it though

[@jamielowe7580]

I know this guy from a channel called camber and combustion congrats on this gig look forward to seeing your content 👍

[@traxnada]

?? Camber and combustion take over? That's actually pretty damn cool! Having a proper drivers hosting the channel and finally seeing them with some kind of budget, that would be nice!

[@TaylorMade4321]

How many times did they use the car going through the puddle shot!

[@novicetheaf]

I follow yer channel on Chamber and Combustion, ye are probably one of the best drivers ive seen on KZbin, glad to see you guys getting on the channel ✌️

[@lostwebb]

I like the videos, and Alex is a good host. But I think it's a shame they didn't do a proper introduction; they just turned up and started presenting, like going to work and finding someone else is the boss, and no one said anything. Maybe they were worried about addressing it directly, but it couldn't have gone any worse with the fans anyway. I hope you are getting paid properly. That's the only thing that saddens me about seeing new people on here, knowing someone took the poorly paid job (We all saw the job advertised along with the pay, £23k for a full-time job, in central London, basically running the channel, presenting, writing, filming, editing)

[@nicminit]

Surely not £23k?! Alex is legit a great driver and he loves a good track shed. I’d be shocked if he’s being paid so poorly!

[@dwdrum11]

Great review, I have an rs4 saloon in sprint blue. I worked for Audi for quite some time and always had a soft spot for the b7. So I bought one. It really is a special car.

[@aldeacristian4582]

There's literally no one left

[@FilipBass2]

Love that sound, one of the best German V8’s ever, so glad to own one

[@SneakyRussiann]

Fair play to the new crew just jumping in where a brilliant crew left off, but a good introduction would of been bang on! Fingers crossed everything works out things take time

[@MrCdob77]

Great video, very grown up with no pissing about.

[@flippingcars101]

Looking forward to seeing the new stuff you got planned for your channel.

[@johno4377]

Car Throttle put a post up on Facebook the same day they released the first video on YT with new presenters. It said - "With reports circulating that The Grand Tour might reboot with new presenters, we think it'll be better left consigned to the history books" Like seriously you couldn't make it up! The fact that the irony is totally lost on them doesn't surprise me! I've got nothing against the new format and presenters, it's just the ignorance to change everything overnight and act like everything is fine. You should have done proper introductions and explanations as to the direction of the channel and been open about it.

[@KW-Beach]

sorry, but this is like BBC top gear, once the original crew have left, everyone else is just not up to par

[@richardw1992]

Enjoyed this style of review video, best yet from the new team i think, keep it up.

[@TobRacer]

Old Alex Kersten fan here. Very happy he's going strong with his old CT friends over to their channels. I'll always watch them but I'm okay if CT is going for a new direction. I'm giving them a chance for now.

[@thehenchdude11]

Same. No hate, let's give them a chance.

[@captainashcam]

Loved my B7 RS4 avant, perfect car in every way. Only downside was the crippling maintenance costs. No independent Audi specialists near me would touch it, so it had to go through Audi.

[@zaink7037]

My dads friend used to have one of these years ago when these used to cost 40k. What a beast.

[@ElvisCarReviews]

Feel like something missing

[@BradPork69]

Yes, it's missing a budget. This is the reason why the old guard left - the channel owners don't want to spend money and so we're now getting videos of a man driving a car around for a bit while talking about it. Nothing against the presenter.

[@Transport_7715]

As much as a CT fan for a long time, at first it is abit weird that the whole CT is changing but let's give a new presenter (Alex and Matt) a shot to represent CT, their car reviews so far quite nice and entertaining to watch as much as before

[@AndyJohnson-hi4rb]

see what this channel has to offer now all the good folk have left

[@BuckyKat9999]

Your daily driver is the same as mine! Ggreat fun and a pocket rocket. Oh, great Vid too 😁

[@AdeReeves]

Love these cars... Just not the price to run them ... 👍

[@stichupman]

Amen to that. Evil gt had 1 and it was basically bankrupting them lol.

[@bengilrane]

Who tf are they 🤨

[@samcourt6228]

I’m a BMW fanboy, but I do love the B7 RS4. That engine is incredible and the optional buckets really lift the interior. A family member had a grey saloon RS4 that I got to drive; it definitely left an impression. That noise shouldn’t have come from a mall, grey saloon car.

[@d.b.cooper1]

This was decent, should do more of these. People will always hate, chin up & eventually the folks who moan will get embarrassed for still subbing to a channel they seem to hate so much. I've watched Car Throttle/read it since the Adnan days & people come & go. You lads don't seem too bad so I'll stay subbed.

[@christiann2175]

This is like when the old Top Gear was finished, and the new guys started vibe

[@thehomelessproject3784]

Damn straight who is this guy ?

[@davidhill431]

Well done new presenter man

[@chippers9912]

Going to stick with it and I do hope to see some good things in the future off CT I do think things would be improved however to remove that background music it's not needed

[@johnmcconville1633]

Give it time that was the best since the new guys started, from d your own style don't try and copy what went before.

[@R19Robbin]

Love the bucket seats 🔥🔥

[@bogdanbosiokovic8858]

I'm waiting for C63 AMG W204 review cause man that V8 is just rowdy as heck!

[@gavinhowell06]

Good video, nice work.

[@Daniel.S44]

Great Video, I will still watch this channel, pls introduce the new guys

[@Tapot_goo]

Don’t listen to the donuts in the comments Keep doing what your doing 💚

[@ashleyleat1420]

Keep up the good work Alex. Really like the new change of direction...more car content for the win

[@C_Sutherland]

All for the change of presenters. Good job Car throttle

[@will_n775]

The best RS4 by a mile🙌 I'm enjoying the new content, everyone's got to remember it's the owners of Car throttle that was the issue not the new presenters so people need to lay off, keep up the good work💪

[@cosmicreddevil]

Another good video. That engine sounds amazing. Would be good to see you put it against the c63 and the M3 of the same gen head to head a challenge video. Keep it up gents 👍👍

[@gordonchard6243]

I'm still watching. It's not the same but nothing can stay the same forever. I just hope they are given a decent budget and scope to create great videos.

[@blairyc]

Are ‘most’ Audi’s Haldex?? I mean possibly since the introduction of the A3, but Audi isn’t ‘known’ for their Haldex awd system, they’re known for the Quattro system which has always used 50/50 split or rear biased… otherwise, good video again again guys!!

[@williammiller7796]

Great video keep it coming guys

[@flippingcars101]

So far I think I could possibly give you a run for your money lol 😂, I’m only joking 🙃

[@BaysMediaWorld]

I agree it’s the only one I’d have. Apart from an R8 v8. Just get an M3 way better in every way. And if you upgrade your 1 series to an m135i or M140i it would whoop that Rs4 most of the time ;)

[@hunyango2k]

first time i've watched this channel for a while....... and i thought this is a different channel, then i realized the original presenters are gone....

[@dennisgypsy3096]

I think they doing pretty well

[@GTArajgaming]

I think the majority of people would have appreciated a goodbye video from the gang which should have ideally lead into an introduction of the new hosts, CT never did this and it's showing big time stat wise and with the whinging going on. overall the new hosts are pretty good, keep it up!

[@delphipascal]

Good review guys! Keep it up :)

[@peterlang3369]

Great content, ignore all the moaners obviously not long term CT fans from way back

[@jacklurkins8137]

It’s always been torsen system, haldex was only introduced in the 8l s3 and mk4 golf r32. At least have a Google first…

[@RA-ov5cw]

Like this format. Nice car review of a nice car !

[@suyashmadhavi1780]

Alex you are a great guy hope you guys buy and build something in the future and all the best.

[@_odaxelagnia]

Car looks great even 20 years later

[@willh9386]

Good video Alex … lovely looking car.. you could upgrade put a new stereo in car play and that would be mint

[@Me-zo8yc]

Seems like a decent guy. I just doze off at German supersaloons now. The original TG trio did them to death. I would have said this if it was Alex or anyone else presenting.

[@yes-oy7co]

Any1 remember when chris Evans joined top gear?

[@CarlMeehan93]

Just came to say RIP

[@Snake2303]

jep

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Bye then 👋

[@Birmingham_racing]

You must live a sad life

[@GarryMcGovern]

Well this is the fourth video now, so uhhh........ hurry up and go will you? Cheers.

[@20thcenturygamer22]

You died?

[@MikeWalls7829]

It'll do 75 in second, 3rd is 110, so fun!

[@paulfarghi]

There was a dead body rolled up in the carpet in the boot!

[@peterstaggs1956]

Yes . I thought I saw that as well. Taken stuff to dump. Cheers from Adelaide 🇦🇺

[@Ihatemondays349]

1 series!! Proper fanboi😂

[@connorwake141]

Can I ask why the new people not that I have a problem with it but where have the original gone

[@krytech1772]

CT laid them all off and they went and started their own channels.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Grey estate is perfect spec for me

[@roxieloot]

The new owners of the channel, apparently have cut budgets by a lot, also not willing to listen to other ideas. Could be the start of the end for CT.

[@TheOfficialGlitchTTG]

Im giving the new CT a chance, Because why not?

[@RoderikvanReekum]

Wow they bought a Audi RS4 great!

[@cawsticky1322]

he didn't mention that, unlike a BMW you can use the indicators in an Audi without the car exploding

[@bradleykurtz5536]

The interiors of Audis through the mid 2000s-mid 2010s were ALWAYS far superior and way more comfortable than BMWs during that era…

[@spartacusprimus8709]

All the gear

[@HighMiler330d]

Smoke this ina diesel

[@animationcreations42]

I'm not really into that genre of cars, but I think if I had to pick one, the RS4 would be the obvious choice.

[@zeljkothegreekserb]

Lets be honest, everything ended when Alex went away, Ethans "noncar" guy who did more mechanical stuff than some beginner car mechanics got old years ago.

[@arroncanfield9106]

Not for me anymore shame been watching this channel for a very long time

[@DiegoM-ts8ut]

Guy with stubble isn’t to bad presenter. This does feel a bit overdrive 👀

[@adam79burgess]

Where are the regular muppets??

[@Mikedysonx]

Think its time to hang the gloves up CT

[@lancegallant3647]

Subscribed Your a funny guy and know your shit !!! 🤣 U made me smile :-) .Just took my b7 rs4 out for a a nice spirited ride was Epic as usual . Love m3 m4 but would never trade my baby for anything special ❤️ machine!!! Have a great day Brother GET 1

[@jayrogers1007]

Love the channel, when will you do another top gear style camper conversion car video? Edit: where are the lads?

[@royalwave15]

All left

[@Mia72215]

Cheery bye CT, you've ended yourself

[@gavcom4060]

Cry more 😂 your comments make their paychecks bigger

[@GarryMcGovern]

Well this is their fourth video now........ why are you still here?

[@20thcenturygamer22]

​@@GarryMcGovernMonica has nothing better to do than spread her misery

[@freggs4906]

How are people still so indignant about the fact the original guys left after _three whole weeks_ all the while espousing to be fans who apparently took this long to notice they're gone!? Don't get me wrong, i'm a massive fan of the former guys and therefore sympathise with the reasons they gave for leaving, but to keep this level of outrage up for so long seems so insincere and vindictive. Give the fact you potentially have another car channel to watch a chance, or be quiet and don't let the door hit you as leave. It's that simple.

[@1969Risky]

Geez Alex, that intro sounds like you had fun with an Only Fans video! P.S How many times did the CT editing team use the RS4 footage hitting that puddle spraying water onto that hedge? It was done to death! Get creative filming & editing team!

[@nicminit]

People need to relax. Alex 2.0 is a legit driver. His other channel Camber & Combustion is epic! We have more cool shit to watch! I hope they do cheap track car comparisons given his talent he suits the older “track build” content we all loved.