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The Audi RS5 Sportback is my favorite new Audi. Today I'm reviewing the RS5 Sportback to show you why I like the RS5 Sportback so much -- and I'm showing you all the quirks and features of the new 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback.
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[@DougDeMuro]

Your cell phone is still in the vehicle.

[@ionutkiss6827]

Doug DeMuro no

[@munin9530]

*MMI TOUCH VOLUME*

[@roccotarli762]

lol

[@MichaelWarne]

I enjoy your videos Douglas

[@pmvaldez1]

You should do a mix tape of that.

[@kostaftp]

Doug is the type of guy who stops at traffic lights in GTA.

[@testicleetus5298]

I do the same thing

[@marisol64647]

if you’ve never done that in a gta game then are u even a gta fan?

[@stephanengelbrecht4625]

GTA Roleplay servers

[@martinmaginity8100]

Me too. lol

[@Mr.Lambert777]

I’m so dead 💀 😂😂, but I stop at the traffic lights too on gta !

[@ThisIsInput]

"I like my performance cars subtle" -Doug *Buys Ford GT*

[@paskowitz]

Got'em

[@nancyblanchard9175]

That's what I said before I read down.ha

[@caidee]

He means like more an everyday car.Forgot about E63S wagon?Thats really subtle

[@23gatesy]

My thoughts exactly 😆

[@MarcMercier1971]

My 08 Buick Lacrosse Super is subtle. 300hp @ 327ft lb LS4 V8. This ain't Pepe behind the wheel kids. "Stomp and Launch"™ (think I just coined that just now). I'd consider an RS7 or an AMG product eventually, but this car is too much fun and cost was reasonable enough to allow it to be a play thing should something go sour mechanically.

[@scottforrest2097]

I’m an Audi tech. The small storage slot by the shifter is for your key fob. The deep storage compartment to the left of the steering wheel is for an umbrella.

[@ZoraPMC]

I'll use it to store my Nintendo Switch.

[@402Racing]

My first thought, came to the comments and i was right, clever AF by Audi.

[@iceboogie827]

I put Everything in there!! Lol.. Audi Genius!! A5 owner!

[@pchurch4973]

U Dontwant it! I have an A5 too, I have a 2014 though

[@iceboogie827]

@@pchurch4973 Oh ok.. I have the Sportback 2918

[@metboy31]

I work for Audi as an apprentice technician and learned that all Audi models have the volume nob on the passenger side console for safety reasons. There have been a few cases where people crash by having the passenger reach across the center console to adjust the volume. It’s safer and easier to have it near the passenger side for guest convenience and on the wheel for driver convenience. Plus one thing I noticed that no one really talks about is the safety features. A lot of Audi models adjust airbag deployment based on occupant weight, height, and even seating position to help adapt the airbag force during an accident. In addition the seat belts tense up ever so slightly whenever someone is tailgating you to help anticipate the “inevitable” rear accident. Furthermore, the rear headrest will increase height and angle to help restrict whiplash during a rear end collision. Nonetheless I love your channel and I will definitely be watching it more when thinking about my next purchase within a year or so. Just waiting for more options to appear in the RS3 like motorized seats to help it stand out more from the Jetta GLI 😂

[@MichaelFlatman]

I don't know if its mirrored on higher end cars, but my friend has an A3 2017 and the knob is by the driver, awkward that i have to reach over especially with a manual transmission in the way. So perhaps not safety reasons

[@JeffBoski]

Doug's favorite pickup line is "Do you have an innie or an audi?"

[@donnypiettle7527]

You just got a verbal laugh congrats

[@TheIronSally]

But Audi never Made a Pickup Yet.

[@psykoklown874]

A Mini or an Audi.

[@bob15479]

my father in law has an audi and the license plate is "INNIE"

[@jimjon9514]

Audi My Way!

[@HKnK8]

Actually really like the volume knob location. Easily accessible when im resting my arm on the armrest.

[@garymathe9863]

Exactly. Audi interior designers know what they're doing, especially the last decade. I don't even consider buying any other brand because of that.

[@zakur0hako]

oh wow that makes a lot of sense

[@ZacharyRyanSloan]

Yeah I was surprised he said that. It was a seamless change when I got my Audi and actually something I really liked. Rather than reaching forward and looking down at the infotainment system

[@Loloscocks]

True

[@Greyareas27]

After a week or two, I missed not having it in my other cars. I use it all the time. It also is on-off and changes stations.

[@dominikkunavar8423]

Doug type of guy that goes to the macdonalds drive thru but eats the food inside the restaurant

[@mozezeli]

Haaaaaaa!!!!! Sooooo True!

[@KhariDaKidd]

Dominik Kunavar 😂😂

[@b8yep959]

RAETOOREAL How can you edit this comment and still make spelling mistakes ?

[@ItzhakEthanEskimo]

@@b8yep959 i agree, probably foreign

[@austinash9337]

literally, how do you spell McDonalds wrong?

[@egallardo8859]

I wonder when he's going to review the *1984* *Boeing* *727*

[@erikz1337]

Many quirks and features 😄

[@testicleetus5298]

Or the Ilyushin

[@bunedicto]

He did review a house

[@williestyle35]

A fairly crappy plane. It deserves to be forgotten as the 747 soldiers on.

[@ldus]

I'm loving Doug finding all our European features weird ...

[@sterbprepper4798]

Only hes weird even for an american

[@vladbuciatchi]

This started to annoy me

[@tonypechiney6179]

Which features are specifically European? The 3 foot (1 meter) storage pocket? Lol but seriously?

[@Hi_Scoops]

Or ‘cool’

[@laci816]

@@tonypechiney6179 The battery jumper terminals, daylights that turn into turnlights, the volume knob right next to the gear lever (the most logical place IMO since that's where your right hand is in manuals a lot of the time), there's a lot of stuff in other videos too. Also the indicator for the turnlights in the mirror is in most, if not all newer cars from VW group.

[@timo8352]

Doug the type of guy who visits every gas station to find the cheapest gas

[@tonystark-ng4jg]

One time investment

[@eatsleepdrive7034]

And explore its quirks and features

[@Damidas]

Doug the type of guy to come home late for supper and give the meal a Doug Score™

[@farley7818]

Damidas the type of guy to call it “supper”

[@MrExtrodius]

i recommend the Gasbuddy app. It actually will tell you where the cheapest gas is, and it will tell you when prices are going up.

[@Steve_with_coffee]

I believe the reason you don't get tire pressures until you're rolling is because of the way TPMS sensors work, not by actually measuring pressure but by measuring and comparing rolling radius across all four tires. The placement of the washer fill might be odd at first but you get to love it pretty fast. You also get used to the volume knob placement pretty quickly if you own any Audi that has that placement. When my right hand isn't on the wheel it's on the shifter and so the MMI and volume are right there..muscle memory. I just use that little storage spot for the fob. Not sure if that's the intent, but I put it either there or in the cupholder slot. And the sunshade...I love it. Every car needs one regardless of whether they have a glass panel or traditional sunroof. Allows air movement without any buffeting. Or bugs. Finally, your phone is still in the car.

[@sippe3985]

Fanboy spotted

[@yolozilla5744]

Agree about the volume knob. Same as my A4. It feels right after a while.

[@mraaaaaaa]

The TPMS is the same on my BMW as well (it's a 2004 though, not 2019, no bias, I have owned an Audi before, just facts). I guess it's cheaper than having a separate pressure sensor in your wheel stem for all 4 wheels. Works well enough, telling from experience.

[@Steve_with_coffee]

@@sippe3985 If you are responding to me, not really a fan boy, just a fan of good design. Plenty of gripes about my car as well, goes for all of the cars I've owned.

[@Steve_with_coffee]

@@mraaaaaaa I'll bet that's it. A system that simply measures the difference in time it takes for 4 transmitters to ping at fixed points and then alert when one or more reach a fixed % based on you setting the system is probably pretty cheap, like a hall sensor in a distributor or an ABS ring. Individual sensors that measure actual pressure might be equally cheap but very few ppl will monitor them, and are happy enough to have the car tell them to tell someone else to fill the tires. I'd prefer to have the option, but I check pressures weekly so I really don't need it. I imagine it's more useful on an M3 than an RS5 as the former is much more a track car. My S excels at eating up highway miles and spirited mountain drives but I wouldn't do more than track days with it stock.

[@danwm85]

I own the A5 Sportback. The small storage next to the volume knob is for the key (I know it’s stupid but that’s what it’s for) and the deep storage compartment left of the steering wheel is for the manual pouch that fits perfectly in there. Final note, the volume knob next to the shifter is the best placement. You don’t have to lean forward to change the volume on the dash. If you drive like me with your right hand on the shifter, you can move 2 inches over to adjust the volume or skip to next or previous tracks.

[@Robwho58]

I thought that storage space might be good for an umbrella.

[@danwm85]

Frankly, I keep my gun in the side compartment reserved for the manuals. BMW has the same compartment.

[@Delta-nl7pi]

That volume knob is perfect there. My a6 has it too.

[@mackie1001]

Agreed, it falls perfectly to hand in the natural arc of your arm. The whole centre console has excellent ergonomics and I’ll miss the knob MMI system they seem to be doing away with in the newer models (S5 owner)

[@AmateurTroll69]

You can put a gun in there....

[@Someone-gj3go]

I honestly have mad respect for Doug like he works hard to produce great content for everyone then all his viewers roast him in the comment section with Doug the type of guy comments

[@kirillparhomenko6166]

I don't think people are hating. It's more like a unique quirk and feature of this channel's comment section. Jeremy, Richard and James roast each other all the time, despite being best friends. I think it's kind of like that situation around here. Doug is that type of guy, who likes being roasted in the comment section :D

[@dabartos4713]

I reckon he understands those people roast him only because they love him

[@GoodForNothingDrums]

Its all love

[@AgentZero88]

All that "roasting" is just for laughs, we are big fans of Doug.

[@mikebagwell8229]

I bet he laughs at every one

[@Krombop.M]

The small slot in the center stack is for the key. The cubby to the left of the steering wheel perfectly fits a glock. And the volume knob is where your hand naturally rests when not on the steering wheel or gear selector..

[@pauls1814]

"Gear selector" lmao its a shifter

[@Krombop.M]

@@pauls1814 according to audi. you are wrong. its an electronic unit, called a gear selector. not a mechanical unit, witch would technically be a shifter.

[@pauls1814]

🙄 so i stand corrected. How much to fix that when it breaks?

[@Krombop.M]

@@pauls1814 Free, aren't warranties great? but honesty, i have never heard of one breaking.

[@Vaettr205]

@@pauls1814 Nearly all automatic vehicles use a gear selector, and here recently most have went to electronic units for them. They used to be cable operated, essentially just a lever attached to a steel cable that pushes/pulls an arm that either twists a shaft or moves the shaft inward/outward (or both in some cases, similar to FWD manual shifter cable setups) but yeah as Brian said, they hardly ever break and the only way i could see an electronic one messing up is if you spilled something directly into it, and even then it's gonna be moderately resistant to moisture because it's going in an automobile interior

[@Notorious40z]

The RS5 is nice and all but it doesn’t have a view of the North Atlantic Ocean in its backyard.

[@Dakoya]

hahaha nice one

[@rickc2102]

@Tjhunt 97 whoosh

[@bukispirit]

I understood that reference

[@jacksonshewmake1948]

If real, then you understand

[@joeljeffrey9139]

@Tjhunt 97 Doug reviewed a house on his other channel.

[@sodapopjenkins]

Wow Doug a single Tee ? everything ok at home?

[@JnixMarshel]

Doug "ten shirt summer" DeMuro

[@eunosmx582]

She took half his shirts

[@butch8792]

Duog is really stepping up his game. Beware Doug.

[@bobthebb-illder827]

Daddy Doug, where is the two t-shirt dad shorts combo?

[@Ja-3108]

He lost some weight. No longer need to do that lol

[@adrianrosales9689]

How dose Bob thebb has 111 likes in his comment and Doug has 60

[@atherko]

@@adrianrosales9689 26 mins ago Vs 12

[@adrianrosales9689]

What?

[@adrianrosales9689]

What do you guys mean

[@hubbitron]

I have to say, having owned this car for a week now, that I’m in love with the technology and placement of everything. I never have to divert my eyes from the road, the tactile functions are so satisfying, finger hovering displays the function of your buttons on the climate and radio controls. The volume knob on the right is prefect if your navigator needs to pause or lower the volume to tell you something. You still have your own volume control. I feel like they really went through a lot of realistic scenarios to design this interior.

[@theFrozenLiquid7]

The Car can only measure Tire Pressure while moving because it calculates it using each Tire's rotation speed, which it takes from the ABS sensors. An underinflated tire has a smaller diameter then an overinflated one, thus it spins faster relative to the vehicle speed.

[@TheHeretic435]

Yours is the first comment actually related to the content/car. The attention/validation seeking in this channel's comments is bizarre.

[@dakibmw]

That was the old, first generetion TMS.... Logic behind these newer/newish systems is that each sensor goes to "sleep" mode after a while, to save the battery (replacing the battery requiers removing the tire, which can be PIA for some people). "Speed" (i.e. rotational force) is needed to wake the sensor from sleep. The (very bigh IMHO) con of these system is that you don't have the info about your tire pressures in the second most important situation you need this info - when you are starting a drive (all you get is info about pressures at the time the system was last online, and that was at the end of your last drive). The most important situation when you need tire pressure info is slow to medium leak during long high speed drives (for example on autobahn).

[@BejanKanga]

@@dakibmw Actually the Audi/VW system doesn't use batteries at all. There is no sensor in the tire. As the above comment mentioned, the car uses the ABS system to look at relative wheel speed and measures tire pressure that way. Audi/VW does this in most (all?) their cars. The benefit is that you don't need to order tires with sensors in them.

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

@@BejanKanga yeah, it seems a lot more reliable, cuzz abs sersors work way longer than a wheel sensor that can be easily damaged. but i believe it will get tricked by different tyre compounds. still good enough to warn you that you need to inflate your tyres.

[@danh2716]

@@SoulTouchMusic93 You reset the monitor when you change tires, etc. Then it relearns what the proper rotation speed is (assuming you reset it after properly re-inflating your wheels.)

[@progmanmike]

When Doug says “then you floor it,” you can audibly hear him poop his pants 19:12

[@sidarcelik2244]

Hahahhahahah im dead

[@asadque]

Hahahaha true

[@wra45]

It's a feature.

[@norbi111b]

"you take off"

[@jacobhinsey]

😂😂😂

[@scottcol23]

That compartment in the dash you mentioned that was really deep.... It is a footlong sub sandwich holder. Duh...

[@lego4virgo]

Only in America...

[@PKmode]

It's actually for the owner's manual. In Europe and RoW, that's where it is kept. In the US, we usually have it in the glovebox.

[@UR2SLO4ME]

Or for the guns and pistols in Russia 😂

[@Sadik15B]

Passat b6 has also storage there but not as close deep

[@germancarcollector]

The small one is for the key however... cmon Doug. .

[@lukedouglasmiller]

Doug, you should make a “Doug, the type of guy” shirt. You’d make millions.

[@HughRussell06]

Luke Miller or a thissss shirt

[@joshua.harazin]

Is he still doing the autographed pictures? "Doug the type of guy to sign thissss picture"

[@clwhi4736]

Doug’s the type of guy to subscribe to his own channel.

[@ezc4106]

Cole Whiting deadass💯💀🤦‍♀️

[@Datsun7705]

Cole Whiting even his secret yt channel

[@electrikoptik]

Doug is not wearing 2 t-shirts here! Mind blown bruh

[@AmTheNser]

They probably didn't think about the quattro badge being hidden by the number plate because european number plates are less tall, so in europe we don't have that problem.

[@kc3689]

European plates are fugly.

[@AmTheNser]

@A real petrol-head Like everyone i think no plates are the best, but the problem with the dutch plates in my country is that they are yellow and fucking ugly, you can't even buy a custom number/letter combination. But i agree with what you're saying

[@dagda3000]

@@kc3689 Nah. Euro plates look way nicer.

[@arokh72]

@A real petrol-head same with Australian plates, especially in my state. They are what we call "slimline" plates and have similar dimensions to EU plates. In fact you can buy legal EU style plates, and lot of people with EU cars have those plates.

[@kc3689]

@@dagda3000 That's just your opinion.

[@madmike6537]

Gotta save that 10 cents a gallon in your 75000 car.

[@rickj1983]

I was going to say that's the reason rich people are rich- because they penny pinch, but spending $75k is not penny pinching.

[@timothydugan2546]

This car more like 90k unfortunately. It starts at 75k 😔

[@SdoubleA]

@@rickj1983 It is if it's a tax write off.

[@spacetoast7783]

@@SdoubleA Deducting something from your taxable income still loses more money than not buying that thing.

[@specialboye4910]

19:12 doug the type of guy to fart mid video and not edit it out

[@esatd34]

THAT MOMENT WHEN YOU JUST READ THIS AND INSTANTLY HEAR IT ON THE VIDEO... Great timing.

[@leo-.-258]

It is not the first time so, maybe is for luck

[@doodooswirl]

That beep shortly after was the emissions alert.

[@Random-nf7qb]

that was a pathetic fart.

[@solidsnake941994]

thats not a fart, thats the car vibrating as he accelerates xD guess you kids need to learn to drive first

[@davidchunger2785]

Doug the type of guy to subscribe to his own channel 1:44

[@joshuathomas512]

Lol expected

[@aryze1137]

Doug disappoints me sometimes

[@GY9944]

Wouldn't it be lot more weird if he didn't ?

[@franckdebzh7608]

Doug the type of guy to like his own Facebook comments.

[@aryze1137]

@@GY9944 no not at all

[@Bahraini_Carguy]

Doug Demuro should go to Europe or other markets where they have the RS6 Avant and review it.

[@t-bone9239]

I heard that the new RS6 will come to the US

[@LocutusH81]

He calls 2.9 liter small... he would be shocked about most european cars :D

[@isaiahmartinez5620]

Or RS4 avant

[@mancubwwa]

@Alex Smith well we still we get more power from those 2.0s than most Muricans get from their 7 liter v8s...

[@mraeece]

mancubwwa hahahahahaha so true I told my American cousin about the A45 AMG that has almost 400bhp from 2.0 4 cylinder and he didn’t know what to say because his v8 car(not sure which one) made a little less then the A45

[@ryanmatthew511]

I think Doug farts at 19:12 when he floors it.

[@allandoy62]

true dat!!!!!!!!!!

[@rr876]

Omg he did

[@stevenkeleher2793]

Sounded wet as fuck

[@ratiodealer]

Doug the kinda guy to have Taco Bell before a car review

[@benjamindoerrmann4327]

Maybe he had a passenger

[@slvn4224]

Only OG Doug fans will remember this... MMI Touch Volume.

[@jonathanbywater5999]

Of course

[@FrankieProkop]

trolly brine classic.

[@hientran1378]

😂😂😂SO TRUE

[@wschwarz1939]

Yeah, when was talking about it I was expecting the MMI Touch Volume, that was in his RS3 review, right?

[@rohanwadhwani5895]

Doug is wearing jeans in this video instead of shorts QUIRK

[@metaleggman18]

No, a feature ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@VeriStrawberi]

No white undershirt too!

[@evankirschenmann4653]

i thought your pfp was a hair on my screen

[@rohanwadhwani5895]

@@VeriStrawberi coz that was not a sunny day

[@em8sal]

As Doug has mentioned in review before "it was a cold day".

[@CgBrian]

If i'm not mistaken AUDI was the first car manufacturer to make the LED running lights commonplace

[@leeeinfield]

Cgbrian yep with the original r8

[@andreasisrael6880]

@@leeeinfield no i think is was in the a8 oder a6.

[@Sierra_mike]

Cgbrian It was Lexus LS600 to offer first LED lights

[@Zachnotfickle]

He does mention this in his r8 video

[@ivofixzone6410]

Yep, I remember when I saw the R8 with those running lights first time I was in awe.

[@jungleharmony_]

6:56 "so you can combine family transport & going 150mph" 😂😂

[@panzerdk4147]

The volume scroll wheel is for the driver so that you could change the volume without taking your hands off the steering wheel, and the one on the dashboard is for the passenger. I think it's the best way of doing it and it should't be a point to criticize. IMO

[@padraicgeraghty5609]

When you have your arm on the centre arm rest you can operate the volume control dial.

[@FreshieAlbanian]

Yep, and the small compartment is meant for the key

[@ziggs123]

Words!

[@herranton]

I drove an A6 for a week with the controls in the same place. It actually makes a lot of sense. Your hand naturally falls there when using the armrest. Iirc, the A6 had a bunch more audio controls down there too.

[@strider_hiryu850]

Man, when Ferrari puts a bunch of controls on the driver oriented performance car, they get praised, when Audi does it, they get complaints, from Doug DeMuro.

[@Trades46]

Audi has been killing it as of recent. The new A5 is very nice of itself, and the RS5 just dials up the fun factor to 11. The biggest selling point however is the fact quattro is standard - driving a M3 or C63 in winter in Canada is doable with winter tires but 400hp+ with RWD still is hairy. The RS5 with winter would almost be a non-issue.

[@anmol3457]

@Bman Mcdowell why ?

[@martovenmedia]

Bman Mcdowell like what?

[@safrenrecords]

[] he’s a troll can’t even answer why he doesn’t like Audi

[@snakeeyes9246]

That's why you get a luxury car that's famous for its All-Wheel-Drive.

[@jd1607]

Audi s5 in winnipeg winter slays.. winter rubber obv

[@markoknezevic7614]

19:12 the car is so fast that he shat himself

[@zacharygetting2980]

😂

[@TrannV2]

LMFAOOOO

[@johnbaptist5622]

Hahaha

[@mehmetcinar6447]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@specialboye4910]

Doug the type of guy to fart and not edit it out

[@Sudaisism]

Doug the type of guy to destroy a car because it wasnt quirky enough

[@Datsun7705]

Sudais Faisal he didn’t add a bumper to bumper warranty

[@BroDuke1]

I have one in San Diego in Nardo grey. My only complaint is that the seat massage and heater turn off automatically after a few minutes. Also, the dynamic mode suspension is too bouncy. But this is easy to fix in the “independent “ menu, by using dynamic for everything except suspension, where you use “auto”. Can get a mountain bike and 5’9” surfboard in it with the seats down and the privacy cover off. Funny story about the back window. My girlfriend’s cat was in the back seat and somehow rolled down the window. He probably would’ve flown out if it went down all the way.

[@pat_7267]

Doug is definitely off his rocker..."i like my performance cars subtle"...owns a FORD GT...loololol...

[@silentrocker33]

yeah but his daily is his e63 AMG station wagon... definition of "sleeper" at least to non-car people

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

@@silentrocker33 I find AMG cars rather obscene: They have an exhaust note to liven up the dead and kill the alive, overstyled aero bits and rims befitting of a truck. Maybe it is because I am part of the car-people, but they are far from a sleeper, I think. They do not have "the cool" of effortless performance.

[@silentrocker33]

Underbird [former X8X8] that’s why I said sleeper for non-car people. 90% of people see a conservative, boring, practical mercedes station wagon

[@magmovies9323]

I think Doug meant performance versions of normal cars. E.g. BMW M3, Audi RS5 etc...

[@9inchpp]

performance car is like Camaro, WRX STi or Civic Type R. Ford GT is basically well into the supercar territory

[@axs3303]

"Practicality is exellent and it gets a 7/10"!!! I mean when you say exellent you expect at least 9/10!

[@ImagenNoReligion]

For a sport sedan. A 10/10 is reserved for minivans.

[@axs3303]

@@ImagenNoReligion that's why I said 9/10.

[@sterbprepper4798]

@@ImagenNoReligion then whats a cargo van for. The Doug score is just subjective and rigged

[@Bad_m340i]

Alfred S Let’s compromise and say 8/10

[@axs3303]

@@Bad_m340i that works too.

[@adventurer3645]

Doug is the kind of guy to notice the quirks and features of a 747 Jumbo jet flying overhead and note that the engine noise is a bit excessive.

[@samgibson1683]

FYI the reason the car can't read tire pressure while stationary is because newer Audi's use an indirect tpms system. The car uses the abs wheel speed sensors to pick up differences in rotational speed to measure tire pressure.

[@metaleggman18]

Lmfao even my 09 Lancer has real tpms

[@ryanfay1]

metaleggman18 yeah those tps things fail often and are a pain to replace.

[@michaelb7071]

@@ryanfay1 true. Indirect system might be slower to pick up pressure loss, but far less headache for the owner and no additional costs to operate.

[@samgibson1683]

Definitely less of a headache, and the idiots that put new tires on have nothing to break

[@adambranson1095]

like pretty much every manufacturers TPMS systems

[@stealthhtm23]

I have an S5, the volume knob is actually in the perfect place, once you get used to it, Douglass.

[@rmknicks]

Have an S3 and same.

[@JN-ug5ky]

*D O U G L A S S*

[@aleph_2ne]

A have an S4... A Galaxy S4 :3

[@turbointegra82]

Your volume knob still works, wow

[@InsertValue]

Nathan Holmes Was just typing the same ;) I LOVE the volume knob position this is where I rest my arm (used to a gear shift). The knob is exactly at my fingertips.

[@rishabhjain7225]

Doug the kind of guy to give his wife a Doug score

[@kamyarzojaji3526]

Rishabh Jain too old

[@smarterthanyou4320]

A

[@googlewolly]

This car looks way better than most BMWs.

[@mrmrjims3865]

No

[@googlewolly]

@@mrmrjims3865 absolutely. Only tools obsess over BMWs.

[@paulalangadan8375]

@@mrmrjims3865 i love bmws and own one, yes it does by far. previous gen rs5/s5 was also gorgeous actually prefer the NA V8 as well absolutely beautiful cars

[@epicswirl]

Bmws are trash

[@epicswirl]

Panshul aye bmw is what everyone has. That’s why I prefer Audi. A7 and S5 are the sexiest cars.

[@ziadaly7830]

12:26 Doug are u slow its to hold the key

[@scottstewart5784]

Good point. And the answer to the why does the mirror blink, it's because some of us never see the light on the dash and go down the road 5 miles with the blinker on. It assumes we use our mirrors.

[@rafaelrp07]

I wanna people to give more likes to this comment so Doug can see it...

[@pelvis_assley]

I was also surprised since he puts keys in those small storages on other cars

[@veemacks7255]

@@rafaelrp07 I've tried telling Doug what things are in the past. It's clear he doesn't read the comments.

[@dixonkimani]

Hehe. I paused watching the video on my TV and came here just to say this.

[@unathandavis]

Doug I actually Like the volume knob. It's for the passenger not for the driver.

[@ZeeVikingHouse]

agree

[@Oosh21]

I like it even less for that reason alone.

[@treyquattro]

exactly. Apparently this is just too quirky for Doug.

[@unathandavis]

@@Oosh21 if you cant trust your passenger with the tunes dont bring em in the Car. Lol

[@marcomendez2130]

Doug wearing jeans? The internet has peaked.

[@voltaire2001]

And just one t-shirt

[@timbardam5878]

That long storage is for your bong and that little storage is for your lighter

[@msi4887]

I cant believe how this is not a top comment

[@turtlehater2]

The volume wheel on the steering wheel is 100% the better place to have it anyway. It's clearly designed so the passenger has easy access to it as well. I can't believe that is even a criticism. I was expecting you to say, the volume wheel on the steering wheel is how most people adjust the volume anyway so having it on the center console cluttering things is unnecessary and then follow up by pointing out the secondary knob placed near the passenger so they can still control the volume too, WHICH GOOD THINKING AND DESIGN.

[@mook528]

Right, why would anyone who has a volume knob on the steering wheel want to use the volume knob on the console anyway

[@kirara4953]

It's not a good design until your passenger keeps bothering you with the volume.

[@jus10r25]

it's there so when you are taking your grandma to the doctor she can hit it on accident and give herself a heart attack thus eliminating the need to take her to the doctor

[@mook528]

Jus10 R LMAO, *hey Siri, navigate to the nearest funeral home.

[@JustinCrediblename]

13:08 Doug - in places other than San Diego, there is a thing called "weather". when places have "weather", they want umbrellas. not baseball bats.

[@Sierra_mike]

Justin Crediblename IKR in this review doug mentioned a lot of things saying thats weird and so on but in reality he didn’t know their functionality

[@jayme2deep]

Or guns…guns too.

[@Doctor-Fate]

Or if you live in Eastern Europe, people bring bats, machetes or pipes... just if your cross their way or want to show off

[@surtursschmiede426]

sawed... sawed off shotgun. :D

[@crandoodledaddy.6243]

Its a conceal carry slot for shotgun aficionados

[@Jigar3333]

Doug I own this car and here are answers to your questions: -The center air vent can be adjusted. It is in the climate control. It is so that air doesn't blow straight in to your face. -The small pocket on the right next to the gear lever is for the key fob. That's all its made for. I use it for quarters which works well.

[@RasmusandPiper]

is it true they don't make any discount on RS cars. This should be my first audi RS. Also, did you order some leather/paint from audi exclusive

[@Jigar3333]

Ervlax Steelcool so they basically said there are no discounts but I still managed to negotiate the final asking. The car arrived with a small chip in the rear bumper which gave me the advantage. I almost cancelled it but they dropped the price by another $1900. As for color I did Nardo gray with red interior. I’m loving it except I have been having some minor rattling from the sunroof lately

[@HotHatchHero]

@@Jigar3333 The sunroofs in all VAG sedans/sportbacks/hatchbacks all have that problem. I think it might have something to do with the glass being so large. I have a 2017 gti autobahn, I'm 21 so I can't quite afford the rs yet 😂. However the audi 3 series sunroof is identical to mine and the rattle is getting progressively worse.

[@jonathan_careless]

@@Jigar3333 can you order it without sunroof?

[@Amelio1]

@@Jigar3333 The best color.

[@warwombat_]

When you’ve enjoyed the sun shade before on a nice but sunny day, you know you know

[@unlogical2188]

They still need to bring back the Avant models

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

asiankid902 I absolutely agree, both RS4 and RS6 Avants. These cars are cool, yet there is no substitute for the Avants.

[@Twannnng]

Who's going to be the first person to hack their Audi and replace the default cellphone warning voice with Doug's voice from 17:39?

[@visionist7]

Pin this comment daddy doug

[@Paul-pj5qu]

I love the volume knob placement... That is where it has been in my last couple of Audi's.

[@dashcamking1417]

Only gripe is that now the passenger can easily turn down the music. Or I brush against their thigh by accident if I decide to reach for that instead of the steering wheel control.

[@TheAwsomeKilaShow]

I'm guessing it's one of those things you get used to.

[@raychang8648]

Maybe it's because the one on the steering wheel is for the driver, so the other one can be closer to the passenger. Still, it is a little odd.

[@ShiftRGaming]

3:40 That one rotated Audi screw...

[@themachine8009]

Doug the type of guy that goes to a restaurant and orders from the kids menu to save some $.

[@projectorstudio8953]

Lol, he’s also the kind of guy to see the “weird quirks and features”

[@brykidla]

And yet according to Social Blade, he could be making up to 1.3 million $ in ad revenue from the channel. Crazy!

[@CrazyCanadian5555]

That's how people stay rich.. lol

[@themachine8009]

brykidla a month or year? Either way that’s lots $$$

[@shunsuikyoraku5428]

Themachine definitely not a month lmao

[@HellsJerome87]

At 3:40 the screw #4 logo is not parallel with the others. Damn my OCD.

[@pnwvibes_]

I noticed that too so annoying right

[@herranton]

That isn't OCD.

[@ANIME2020X]

F.

[@KiparisDG]

Oh yeah yeah yeah 😆😆😆

[@gurvaaz1703]

Same

[@PigeonLamer]

Got an S3 from 2019, those cars are wonderful to drive everyday.

[@marcomartins98]

Anyone else's OCD get triggered by that one Audi screw not in-line with the others?

[@swhoshing6237]

Joe Smithy Thinking of CGIing the shit out of that segment. And he talks about paying attention to details 👀 Rookie

[@dodgeyaussie]

I'm triggered by them being called "screws" when they are "Push Pins"

[@Xixu.co.6]

Lee S They're panel clips

[@hellaiv]

@@Xixu.co.6 yup but the center is still a pin and is pushed down to lock the panel in place.

[@mikefragomeni8908]

Joe Smithy 😂

[@blumac9801]

I feel like this is one of the only channels that don’t change when it gains popularity. Besides the intro and the Doug score..

[@Barnacules]

I like to be extra sure my blinker fluid is full. That is why I like those indicators on the mirror side of the side mirrors.

[@dukeseb]

The tire pressure thing is because of how vw measures pressure... they use the tire rotation speed to tell the pressure Also that little storage spot on the centre console is for your car key

[@russell1362]

12:43 is for the key Doug. You should know these odd quirks already!

[@ritwik10]

12:38 Thats for Key fob 🙄🙄

[@jbonoan100]

Typical of him not looking up what he doesn't know

[@serkomoryasi4380]

If your looking to buy a car, Doug’s channel is the number one place to go to if you want a unbiased opinion.

[@dadobegic]

It has small 2.9 liter motor... How american is that

[@omarmohseny7533]

So does the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio...

[@ro63rto]

And the Alfa has 500bhp 🤔

[@BB-zv8tx]

Yeah xD...I can only imagine how that mindset would change if they had to pay some displacement based road taxes.

[@Flyfan24]

@@andrimnerN1 so true hahah

[@ODST619]

better then a 1.4L with 130hp...@@andrimnerN1

[@papa_pt]

non-integrated screens look ridiculous in a luxury car

[@jerryjoe88]

Back in the 80's the voice prompt "your door is a jar" was all the rage.

[@39Hundred]

Jerry Joe LoL when I was a kid back in the 80’s, I remember my friend’s dad had a Maxima. You had to type in a code to unlock the doors and the car would say “Your door is ajar.”

[@j_freed]

Michael Brown - Eddie clearly doesn't understand electricity.

[@Luke-zx4nx]

jonas brave n

[@Fooofs]

I am just absolutely in love with this car. Got a chance to check it out up close and personal during my last service. It WILL be my next Audi for sure.

[@the8jrfan]

Doug the type a dude to give his new car a purity ring.

[@papn123]

10 years ago I spent a year in the US as an exchange and my gf there had one of those. Turns out it's not all that serious

[@jovonnphd]

😭😭

[@celsovera91]

That dealership is a couple blocks away from John Wayne Airport

[@kiyoponnn]

@@papn123 How does an exchange student get a gf when I can't even get a gf while living in an area for a few years?

[@jvkos1239]

odd middle storage = coin holder odd fold down storage door left of steering wheel = pistol with silencer tire pressure monitor requiring 16mph is because its wireless... so it needs wheels to be moving to generate electricity to run sensors.

[@eazynosteroidz3074]

Exactly what I was thinking! The Transporter comes to mind lol

[@denkoy]

_Audi RS3 has left the chat_

[@sandeepkondana7937]

I was the 69th person to like ur comment! Just sayin, bye!

[@IGOTGAMEAJ]

Rs3 will smoke this car.. 5 cylinder engine is so much better

[@stevenyia2778]

@@IGOTGAMEAJ stock for stock not sure but it's a better value though

[@bobbybobob2648]

13:05 Absolutely perfect for storing my shotgun while I drive.

[@lhd4278]

Murica

[@anishpatel4111]

cue the anthem

[@codealtf4logn779]

🇺🇸 🦅

[@michaelczesnozki1671]

Honestly, that’s a good spot to secure a handgun if you are a person who carries.

[@Conqueefstador]

Doug at 7am: THISSS is my tooth brush, and I’m going to brush my teeth with it.

[@DJEIGHTYSIX]

it's really nice to be able to close the sunshade with the sunroof open, especially when the sun is really shining hard on your face, it's nice to to close the sunshade and still feel the air above you . I wish this would be possible in every car, only one of my cars has this function

[@mosab84]

yeah, move your hand away from the volume knob LITERALLY right there next to your thumb on the steering wheel, and go way further to change the volume. The knob in the center is placed perfectly for people who rest their right hand on the shifter/center console

[@MKMoharana29]

Agree, it becomes second nature very quickly.

[@tangoandcars9588]

Unleash the Jason Statham in you. Now at your Audi dealer.

[@marcelj3319]

Ehhhhmmm... Stratham?

[@tangoandcars9588]

I Like Big Boost my badd the typo

[@Mudig]

by far the best looking audi of all time.

[@SamsungKE]

I’m a fan of Dougs but he really doesn’t bother thinking logically and it annoys me sometimes 😂 at 12:04... your cockpit would still blink if you turn BUT the light might be out so that wing mirror would let you know if there’s a problem. And at 12:26... using my brain cells, that to me, looks like a nice convenient place to store my fob key, rather than sitting with it in my pocket and causing discomfort.

[@user-be3zw7kz8z]

And having the sunroof open with the screen closed … duh … air flow without being burned by a 12 o clock hot sun. kind of think he just cant find quarks so he makes the up.

[@sleighte]

@@user-be3zw7kz8z not many people are going to find quarks if we're being honest

[@ramennoodlz]

Jason Yang he’s talking about the blinker on the inside of the mirror not the outside 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@romeomk510]

"Using my brain cells" Says he's a fan of Doug's, but insults him. 😂

[@SamsungKE]

Romeo M, funny how you see it like that, it’s called criticism... I’m LITERALLY saying using MY brain cells, meaning, if you think about it, which he clearly didn’t. It’s a critique not insult. You can still call out annoyances and missteps while still being a fan. I’m a fan, not a fanboy, fanboy. Joel P, glad someone understands where I’m coming from. Some of these people are just so sensitive.

[@snmthecloser]

Douglas, the large center air vent in new Audis is what’s known as the "wide-vent," and can be set to either an open or closed position by toggling the same switch you use to change the climate control setting from 3-way/sync/rear-set options. This wide-vent acts essentially as calibration to maintain desired cabin temperature, and when it is set to the open position, a very subtle airflow is emitted. It is also a useful tool on extremely hot or extremely cold days, as you can use it to test the temperature of the A/C or heat when you are just entering the car. To do this, upon turning the vehicle on, simply set the blower to the off position, but turn the wide-vent to the OPEN toggle option, and you can feel how hot or cold the air is getting. When it is at your desired temperature, you can then turn back the blower for the rest of the vents. This way you won’t be bombarded by hot air on a hot day and frigid air on a frigid day when you just get into the car and turn the vehicle on.

[@mr.dankengine]

Lol I almost forgot Doug is short for Douglas

[@leeeinfield]

Lmao bruh I’ve owned a 2018 A4 for a year and I just now see how to use that vent 😂

[@kraig7777]

Audi's the type of car you have to take a class to use the vents.

[@thefinn467]

The positive battery terminal under the hood has been a rather common thing since early-2000's. Not really a quirk of the RS5.

[@racinjason99]

I came looking for a comment on this. My 94 E36 had one too

[@dominicgrew4000]

Doug the kinda guy to fold his clothes before putting them in the washer.

[@rsxking2004]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@2006gtobob]

You don't?

[@davidchunger2785]

For the tiny little storage compartment at 12:37, your key goes there as it's a perfect fit when you put it in on its side. My A4 has it too and honestly, I think it's pretty ingenious since it's not too uncommon to lose track of a keyless keyfob every now and then.

[@atom5221]

i thought people attached their key fobs to their house keys and other thingamajigs on a key ring making them nearly impossible to lose.................................................guess thats just me.

[@ferni0]

A Tom that’s normal, at least everyone I know does it too

[@jeremyv11000]

keys also fits in cupholder adjustable things

[@jeremyv11000]

@@atom5221 when I'm home I don't need key I use the garage homelink but if the power goes out im homeless.

[@DrummerBoii1411]

Douggie.. do you mind if we have more camera angles when you’re driving?

[@OF01975]

What angle could possibly be better than Dougs head?

[@gnarlykoala]

@@OF01975 crotch

[@HunterShows]

He does mind.

[@siamadani]

Doug, I generally love your reviews and you are at the top of your game. Here, I wish you would spend more time actually describing how the car drives. How is the suspension? Springs too hard for bumpier roads? Feel everything under you or a nice balance of feel and performance. Once we know what this car is, then the conversation about which Audi you would prefer based on Price/Performance is relevant. How it drives is the main thing and I think that was missed here. Remember, the main thing about the main thing is that it's the main thing.

[@zefnreaj3548]

The small storage is used in europe to put the coins , so you can quickly reach the money for the autobahn or parking

[@XBeastlyxgamingX]

The storage slot is predominately used to place the key fob in, in the UK.

[@ThomasPrimeAnimationStudios]

It’s for key fob in Audi advertisements.

[@KC-bg1th]

Popular to contrary belief, coins are used in other non-European countries such as Canada, Australia, and the often forgotten United States (too name a few).

[@tennisdude52278]

Kevin C You mean contrary to popular belief.

[@xenonram]

@@tennisdude52278 Did he edit it and still get it wrong? Lol.

[@nijhofv]

12:11 This inner light is not Audi-exclusive, most brands of the Volkswagen Group use it. Its purpose is to make sure that you have your turn signal on when making a lane change. Another reason for them is to duplicate the light in the speedometer, e.g. if you‘re not able to see it because of the steering wheel.

[@ErikWooldridge]

The steering wheel thing actually makes a lot of sense too. I noticed in my A4 that the top of the steering wheel obscures the turn signals.

[@glenmlj]

3:23 so that's where they put the blinker fluid tank huh............lol

[@ChiefEW]

please do a s5/rs5 2022 i know it’s not much difference but would like to see doug review this car again! his newer videos just seem a lot more put together still the best reviewer on youtube

[@ProTreeVideos]

Hey random person scrolling down the comments.. Have a wonderful day :)

[@martijnj3508]

GuelphRacing wish u great days to :)

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Hello my fellow Canadian brother.

[@eltiko2670]

Thank u very much sir

[@MozzaBurger88]

You as well sir !

[@sneaky6ix]

Oh Canada, you wonderful, happy place. 😊

[@jasan-xq2lk]

I love driving my family at 150 MPH down the freeway.

[@Stryke607]

please move out of the fast lane, some people actually need to get to places.

[@RasmusandPiper]

@@Stryke607 only familes with ferrari gtc 4 lusso do that.

[@bayareaomg]

13:12 long boi storage might be for an umbrella!!!

[@chrisdolmeth8603]

No, it's for the key

[@chrisdolmeth8603]

@A real petrol-head boi it's a joke

[@85ram85]

The moment Doug's head appeared at the Backseat was Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@stefan5466]

Hi Doug, nice review, but about the little odd things: 1. the little storage space is for the key 2. the dash with the grill from one side to the other is inspired and paying respect to the dash of Audi 100's dash from 1980's ( more or less every European car manufacturer brings back the history and heritage in their cars) 3. the volume placed on the right side middle is only logical as the passenger in the right could easily turn it instead of reaching out to over the gear knob and into the driver near proximity / the driver has one on the wheel anyway...so it makes more sense, isn't it!? 4. tire pressure...over 16 Miles/hour ... well, this is due to the technology involved in measuring the pressure...there are 2 options..first having inside the wheels the monitors of the pressure, that is probably more expensive and over time, not so reliable, if you change a lot the tires, those could be damaged easily, and second, used here, is actually measuring trough the ABS system the rotation speed of every wheel ...is any tire has a lower pressure, will become "smaller" in size, and will turn more to keep up with the rest of the wheels, so hence higher rotation speed...in this way the system is measuring the pressure and detects a fault in pressure with one tire, and that is why you need a speed more than 16 miles per hour to set it, as it needs to register the wheel turns for each tire , and standing still it's impossible... right? :)

[@soarabove337]

Yeah, it’s more than a little disappointing that he didn’t figure on checking cold vs hot PSI… with his 10-second gauge. I get that it’s a 4 yo video that I’m posting on, but I hope he’s since figured it out. 🤷‍♂️

[@jeffreyedwardepstein7269]

Doug is the kind of guy who reviews the amount of buttons and cool quirks and features on a 1980s VCR.

[@anthonyhodgson2934]

Billy Mays I wish

[@bootneyleefarnsworth1788]

All I want for Christmas is a beard game like Billy Mays.

[@Strange_Brew]

He had the look like “ oops, there’s a cop next to me” after he accelerated!