Audi RSQ8 Review - Cheaper than its rivals...but better?

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Audi has built a name on fast wagons and now, with the RSQ8, they're hoping those expertise and that reputation translates into success in the world of unnecessarily powerful SUVs.
The Q8 was never what we would have described as slow, even with a diesel-burner under the bonnet. But moderate performance doesn't cut it in a world where the BMW X5M, Mercedes-AMG GLE 63, Range Rover Sport SVR, Porsche Cayenne Turbos and Jaguar F-Pace SVR are all vying for motorists' moolah.
And so the RSQ8 borrows heavily from the Audi RS6, with the same twin-turbo, 4.0-litre V8 up front, driving all four wheels. Air suspension is standard and some huge wheels are on offer; our test unit was riding on 23inch alloys!
Our video guy Ciro De Siena had the Killarney racetrack in Cape Town all to himself which allowed him to make use of all those kilowatts and Newton's meters, to bring you this review.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Engine Design and Specs
1:45 Speed
2:15 Audi RSQ8 Cost Comparison with Rivals
3:14 RS Mode
4:25 Interior Features
6:02 Driving and Handling
8:12 Should you buy the Audi RSQ8
8:13 Conclusion
10:05 Boot Space and Backseat
10:11 Fuel Efficiency
10:36 Outro
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[@tshepoboroko2920]

Ciro: Bargain of the century My pockets: *Left the chat*

[@hung720]

my heart says let's go, (but) my bank says go fxxk urself!

[@charlconradie4935]

Hahahahahahahhaahah aint this the truth

[@mcmillanp93]

I must say I've had the pleasure of driving the RSQ8. It was a rather exhilarating experience. The ride quality is on point, the power and the torque are on another level.

[@siyamthandamsomi7421]

I completely agree. I don’t see enough Avants here in South Africa and I’m like. “What are you doing”😭

[@bradleylefika9209]

I genuinely overlooked this beast until I had the pleasure of being a passenger in a standard Q8 3.0 45 and my word😮😮😮! That thing moves like it’s a hot hatch

[@Spagel69]

Always a pleasure watching this man's reviews, wish we could send him to do the international stuff

[@MrSWW]

RS6 for guy & RSQ8 for wife, perfect 2 car garage 💪🏼

[@TehMr]

And a petrol station next door

[@Trackhawk_Gle53]

It’s more the inverse the rsq8 is bigger so better for a man in theory

[@wazybundas5567]

Always something amazing to cheer a person soul up watching your reviews, I even forget about RSA's issue and I honestly feel like I'm there with you.

[@bongakhumalo3095]

Love your work my man

[@nkgudih]

Looks aggressively fast, and Audi does not disappoint when t comes to interior design and perceived quality. Nice engine sound (for the petrolhead)

[@danielwilliams6898]

I've got this car and I absolutely love it

[@jldp24]

what do you do? bitcoin or drug peddler?? lol

[@danielwilliams6898]

@@jldp24 I was lucky enough to win it on BOTB

[@teddymartin7633]

Wow well priced! It looks damn good too

[@knowledgetsebomakwala-mula5054]

I've been waiting for this one

[@camronpeaster8252]

I own one! It's fantastic! Lots of fun to drive! Most people don't have a clue what it is! We use it for family so for that reason I chose it over rs6. I actually think it looks better than the rs6?

[@bonganisoko4426]

Ey Camron, you rich, you.

[@ayandashakes3546]

Please give me a ride

[@briankillong]

New subscriber,good review.

[@ghatiem]

Audi really making waves lately hey 😎

[@rnburley]

Great review and I agree with the conclusion. Get the RS6.

[@cameronlotter1392]

Rs6 is a fucken limousine its way too long

[@silentmaniac3626]

No ground clearance

[@TorqueDriven]

It’s quite a great car! Same engine used in the URUS. Great buy!

[@mzamogntuli4415]

I was just telling my colleague that I would buy an RSQ8 instead of URUS if I had that kind of money for Lamborghini urus and buy a nice house with a change 🤣🤣🤣 in a good suburbs.

[@TorqueDriven]

@@mzamogntuli4415 not a bad idea! Smart

[@Mothercityguy]

Love this vehicle wow

[@deebeem1789]

Hallow!!!! I thought I was the first to watch another interesting presentation only to find I am late as we are one hour behind RSA anyway hallow again

[@littleb9298]

Depends on your needs. Cayenne/Macan: better steering, better finish, posher yet subtle BMW/Alfa Stelvio: more sporty, more angry Bentayga/Cullinan: more comfy Land Cruiser/Jeep: offroad Merc: a bit of everything For my own requirement, a Macan GTS/turbo is the sweet spot. I wish there is a Macan Turbo S/Turbo GT though.

[@sizwesokhela382]

U on another level lol

[@namtrader9674]

Lamborghini URUS for half the price👌

[@reecereeecre34564]

No😂

[@matthewpiedt6177]

Lol

[@namtrader9674]

I don't think you're getting what I'm saying. THE RSQ8 IS A LAMBORGHINI URUS FOR HALF THE PRICE. IT SEEMS LIKE 31 PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD THOUGH

[@lorenzowillemse422]

Perhaps on GTA

[@jessedhirajh4839]

@@namtrader9674 watch the review done by Throttle house.

[@MarubiniSikhipa]

It's basically a Urus without the branding

[@moafro722]

I built one to specification of the x6m competition and when you do the price difference falls away. To get the limiter removed you have to get the carbon ceramic disks nd they costs an arm and leg

[@mxobhungane143]

So exclusive i love it even today 😆😀😁

[@henrysithole3623]

RS6 any day, that's my pick. You can keep all you SUV's. If not RS6 then RS4 will do in that beautiful Audi grey.

[@joyitembu7663]

Trackhawk review please 😁

[@MrAdyboi]

I wonder if the boot space is the same on the wagon

[@zakirmohammed352]

Must say “ ur a natural infront of the camera

[@mostrendy5335]

I just lost 1.1 seconds to 100km/h to that Audi ... I lost the sound too ... But won with 7.6 litres per 100kms ... Instead of the 16.9 litres per 100kms ... And saved myself a Million Rand ... X3 M40d

[@brysannatasen197]

any hope for the i20N in south africa?

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Thanks for representing the hairy fingered man Ciro. We appreciate you.

[@Nkunzi808]

In SA, unless you never leave the city, SUVs are a necessity.

[@kabelokabelo4084]

When are you going to drag race it with X6m or GLE 63s?

[@yissibiiyte]

They've already raced it against the GLE63 S I think.

[@kabelokabelo4084]

@@yissibiiyte you have a link?

[@jasonquarsingh3002]

do diesel suvs next

[@koenamorake723]

You guys bought a new drone, neh?

[@sanelekhumalo5195]

Plz talk about fuel consumption per 100 km...

[@makhadoratombo7123]

Lolst"why im i using this voice?".Do we have some one who can review cars better than ciro in S.A?.i dont think so

[@zakhelebuhali7092]

I LIKE THE VOICE!!! LOL

[@RonKahnJR]

Has same engine as URUS?

[@MzwandileHarmans]

Looks like a hatchback. A big A3. Range Rover and GLE 63 and X6M have plenty presence

[@juriebezuidenhout2538]

Take the RsQ8 to RACE here in Jhb and custom body kit (note ABT).... 😁

[@TheTwoPutt]

The problem in South Africa (see Carte Blanch affirmation) is the fact that you're pay about R20.00/litre for fuel there!! What is this [gorgeous and very expensive] Audi going to cost you in running and maintenance costs. I dread to think what a trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town would cost you?

[@jerryradebe9741]

I would choose the RSQ8

[@Turbo_S_Em_funf]

The power figure is not 450 kW as claimed, it's actually 441 kW.

[@neilgouws6962]

Yes , you tell him ... 9kw is 9kw 🤔

[@RRSmurf]

That's the final straw. I'm canceling my order. *chortle*

[@phenotypeb6843]

No it's actually 441.073456 kW

[@silverzero585]

Everybody gunning for stationwag: have fun swimming in that pothole

[@nehmebourgi8019]

Drag race vs Range Rover sport svr ?

[@tman1591]

If i had 2M I'd also get the RS6 and that's great consumers advice 😂

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

I'd just get an LC500 instead. The RS6 is a really nice car with great features, but I've always been the type of person who doesn't like to play with money... so if I'm going to dump a whopping 2 mil on just a single car, I would choose a real car and not a toy that I will have to sell after 5 years.

[@lehlogonolobale2028]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior don't have much knowledge on the Lexus brand, but is that good that?

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@lehlogonolobale2028 Yes its good. Just like Audi is a sub-brand of Volkswagen, Lexus is a sub-brand of Toyota. So even though Lexus has many features and big engines, Toyota still makes a great effort to make sure that everything they put in the Lexus is as reliable and long-lasting as possible. And let me assure you of one thing. You will NEVER see a Lexus that is broken down on the side of the road and has to be towed away. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can approach any Lexus owner that you come across in public and ask them why they chose Lexus over other luxury brands.

[@AHMEDMOOSAJI]

Seems like many of the current RS models are cheaper than rivals... at least that's good for car buyers

[@lufezilethethelwa1300]

My car, keep your Lamborghini🔥🔥

[@djangoinchains2151]

I think the graphics on the screen behind the steering wheel aren't as great as the ones on the infotainment screen because you are not supposed to drive while looking at that screen but above the steering wheel. The infotainment screen on the other hand can be easily avoided since it ain't right in front of you.

[@capetowncoffee]

Buy a RS 4 Avant and a RSQ3! Bam!

[@tobanihopefalitenjwa1013]

True✊🏾😂

[@MrObiWanKenobi8999]

I don’t understand fast SUVs. They cannot be more agile, fun to drive and faster than their saloon, coupe or roadster counterparts. In my opinion, they look ridiculous, but it is my opinion. I can understand having a practical SUV (e.g Audi SQ5) for the family and a sportier car - cabrio / roadster, etc. (sticking to the Audi theme - Audi TTRS or S5 Coupe). Both cars for the price of the RSQ8. Just my cents. It does look interesting though.

[@supr3m335]

Are actually over 3 mil when you wanna add options

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

For $2000 my local tuner can give the RSQ8 529kw and 1000Nm

[@tysonneo7082]

I miss the part where he used to step out of the car a little bit and tells us more about it as well as the nitty gritty.

[@zackenslin]

I hope you don't have any neck injuries after that take-off (uhm launch)... ;-)

[@silentmaniac3626]

My favorite part 3:45

[@Tlhakxza]

RS6 bro...in that BABY SH!T YELLOW and I’m good.

[@thomasnichol4138]

I agree the interior doesn’t look special enough that’s why I’m sticking with my 2004 1.4 VW Polo 👌🏼

[@khutsomatome2676]

Rs6 anyday

[@RRSmurf]

0.55 ETV voice 🤣

[@mushy1983123]

Don't know where u get your price figures from but in Australia the rsq8 is on par for price with bmw x5m

[@Bamborghini23]

Second

[@justar6865]

Noice

[@brunomasuku2131]

Why is it R600 000 better than the mercedes...It's an Audi that's why!

[@u3o813]

Ah yes, the 'Tiguan R's mobster uncle. Niccce.

[@rnburley]

Bargain of the century! (more expensive than my house)

[@lukejenkins9341]

2.3m Ran works out to be 113 punds I thought it might of been cheeper for some reason 😂

[@luyandangcobo4277]

First😁

[@tobanihopefalitenjwa1013]

In conclusion, if you have a budget (not the insurance😅 but if you don’t have insurance, get yourself ‘Budget Insurance’😇) ...a budget of R2.5M go for the AUDI RS6 Avant🔥

[@chickenclips]

SEXY CAR! AUDI > bmw > merc

[@Tlhakxza]

You just reminded of the old AUDI A8 ad-I think it was around 2004/5 where the ad’s tag line was 8>7 which confused me for the longest of time until a friend of mine told me what it meant and from then on THE LORD OF THE OOOO became my favorite over BMW.

[@chickenclips]

@@Tlhakxza haha - thanks for the story bud. Good one

[@ChevalNektosha]

The question is ,is it better than a RS6?

[@alexmadikizela5986]

someone can park a Q2 with all the specs next to the Audi RSQ8 and nobody would see the difference that the RSQ8 cost three times more than the Q2😂😂

[@sydneymathuka9206]

Ok

[@ElishaMukumba]

If I were an Audi fan I’d chose an RS6 over this every time. 🤓

[@sidioaustria4224]

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[@danielscavino5926]

Most intelligent words I've heard

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[@jabumoganwa1362]

Have fun😂😂😂😂😂

[@kwezibooi1192]

The track reviews are boring😭😭it was fine when the reviews were on public roada

[@vincentmotonya2859]

R2.3 million is noway a burgain for an Audi

[@chickenclips]

that's for the vanilla model.... the top spec is 3,2

[@sinethembankukwana1642]

Arnold or Optimus Prime

[@mbizozo6271]

How are cars are this expensive?🥴😭

[@Tlhakxza]

The RAND bozza that’s why, and as you are aware,we import unfortunately🤷🏿‍♂️

[@mensahentertainment917]

People are bloody mad to compare this to a Lamborghini poor people always like to put things down and compare shit to it

[@mokalapakutollo7047]

Its has 441kw.....not 450kw

[@patlophamotse5836]

Merces or BMW fan boys, no response to this neh?

[@ChiefOfProtocol_ZW]

All I hear is crickets

[@mekondjoshanyengange1144]

finally...Audi fans can join the conversation lol

[@John_code]

Great car yes , doesn't look or feel the part like a GLE 63 AMG Coupe

[@samkelomsibi9948]

Audi owns Lamborghini so basically its a lambo

[@nhlakaniphozimu7086]

Apparently 3.8 seconds 0 - 100 is “quite fast” for a SUV 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NotYoAverageJoe]

RS3 with the change? Nope.

[@waynemurray5084]

If a homeless person asks me for change at the traffic lights, I will show him those rising speakers and say: "I don't have change. That's where two million Randelas went."

[@bailemagana4263]

Hahahahanhahahah

[@cornedenecker1636]

I HATE That they don't out alcantara leather on the steering wheel. Looks stupid

[@sibusisonhlapo3367]

Bro when are you going to shave its been years now , come on

[@zakhelebuhali7092]

Lol buy a RS3 with the 600k change

[@zusiphejozela2477]

RSQ8 any day, Over a Hearse (RS6)!!! LOL go argue with your MOM.

[@Londa_Mkhize]

How much is Audi paying you to Sabotage it rivals ?🤣😆

[@sibusisonhlapo3367]

Jesus Christ what happened to your hair ?

[@alexmadikizela5986]

Bargain of the century cost R 2.3 million!! 🤣🤣 R600 000 cheaper than the GLE 63 and it looks like a Audi Q2! Talk about Volkswagen and Audi really showing the world the middle finger, with their similar variance models at ridiculous prices! Nokia did this at one point and look at it now..

[@ayandangcebetsha1562]

RSQ8 for a lady and RS6 for a gent...

[@cameronlotter1392]

Rs6 is an ugly limousine its way too long