Living with the Audi RSQ3 - My favourite Audi so far !

[@alexedward01]

From Australia, having owned AMG C63S, Golf GTI and a few more, I found RSQ3 to be a much better all-rounder. Even better than Porsche Macan GTS and AMG GLC 43. Thanks for the review, PD :)

[@PetrolPed]

They are great things 👍

[@00kayem]

Hello, can you explain why you find the RSQ3 better than the Macan GTS? I have the Macan on order with November delivery but I am constantly debating if the RSQ3 would be a better fit for my needs while being much cheaper

[@dragonsickness4561]

All Audi RS models are phenomenal. There 1 for everybody. Just ordered my TT RS. If I ever want an SUV it would be this one.

[@davidwan247]

If you want to keep your alcantara steering wheel looking and feeling new, Sonax makes an alcantara cleansing foam that works super easily and effectively. My alcantara steering wheel looks and feels like it did when it was brand new and I’ve now driven the car more than 32,000 km.

[@fusky3]

What an engine, loads of character and sound, all in a compact suv...wow.

[@wasscm]

Picked up my RSQ3 about a month ago In turbo blue…wow what an engine and the performance is something else.

[@paulrumney2877]

Hi Pete, great video and review. I'm getting the sportback version on the 1st of Sept and watching this has made me so excited and watering at the mouth. Keep up the good work on a great channel.

[@PetrolPed]

You are going to love it 👍

[@jon8687]

Interesting review. Thanks for sharing. I would say that RSQ3 is certainly an exception machine.

[@Buck3366]

Very informative review Ped .For me the RS3/Q3 has me won over by the engine note. It just instantly takes me back to the Group B S1. My friend added a full Eventuri air intake system just last week to his and ... well it’s sensational ( even if it was £1500 ) 😳

[@barnett882]

Hey Peter - playing catch up on youtube and this has to be one of the best you've done, great practical review and real life - brilliant watch, love the motor and for anyone who can afford one (I wish) it has to be a must watch!! PS - whatever you do, don't let Stef blip a throttle or go on your immaculate gravel drive in anything other than a Robin Reliant... you'll be raking that gravel back for weeks!!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Paul 👍

[@russellchristison8425]

I do like the versatility, I live in Australia and our 2019 Tiguan comfortline has been used in all configurations. When we go away with our 2 schnauzers we slide the rear seat fully forward to bring them closer to the rear vents. Having manual front seats you can fold the front passenger seat down flat and carry 2.5 metres in length or with the rear seats folded a mountain bike in the rear or in normal configuration 4 adults in comfort. Ps love your show

[@PetrolPed]

You have two Schnazuers...we’d get on well 👏👏👏

[@tillsy23]

I'll be picking mine up in September looking forward to it as my first Audi

[@davesilcocktm3275]

I’ve had and an RSQ3 since the beginning of March Nardo Grey with a panoramic roof and your review is spot on we brought the car for exactly the reasons you’ve covered in the test. Best all round car I’ve had it knocks spots off the SQ5 we ran for 4 yrs previous if I have one complaint it would be the throttle response, I consider this an issue when pushing on. I’ve now fitted a PedalBox which has made the drive so much more interesting

[@Yehcuzzy]

What’s a pedal box?

[@davidgraham6872]

@@Yehcuzzy you get them off phil Collins drum kit when he's finished with them!!!!

[@ghowells5433]

I have a rs3 sport edition as my daily and proving to be pretty good, small boot though so the rsq3 looks worth a look

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@footey7670]

I like it a lot and the sound is epic from that 5 cylinder !! Good mileage but agree with the price being high. Thx Audi for hooking up Mr Petrol Ped 👍🏻 we all appreciate it🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@richscrinsonphonegg8842]

Great vid again PP. Your approach to these real world vids is refreshing and very helpful with car shopping!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@TIM612826]

We stayed there 10 years ago red kitchen, black bathroom and wooden front fence! Was a lovely place! ❤ 2 c the change

[@lorrainebeckett281]

Great review Pete and I liked the split into sensible and fun on the 2 journeys. Looks like a lovely car especially with the spec you had. After bumping into you and seeing the car up close it’s definitely a head turner !

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Lorraine 👍

[@stephankrueger918]

Hi Pete, what I like about your videos is the mix of competent car review combined with heart, soul and entertainment. It´s just a great pleasure to watch. I do agree with you that the SQ3 is a very good thought through car. The practicality is great, as are the load capacity, the motor sound (from what I could hear through the microphone of your camera) and the interior design. I totally agree with you that the integrated screen looks fantastic - it‘s far better than the glued iPads in other cars like Tesla‘s for instance. And I‘m happy to see that Audi hasn’t thrown out all of the knobs! They are both practical and because they are beautifully crafted add to the premium feel. However, there are a few downs. The price makes the car a vehicle for the rich only. And the outside looks - I just don’t like SUV-forms. They look quirky to me. And there are a few design elements I just don‘t understand. The slid between the front grille and the bonnet - it looks as if the bonnet isn’t shut properly. In addition - all the many edges, bows, angles and kinks are meant to look better, but in my view they are overblown.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@timthark]

Would get this over an S4 and RSQ3 Sportback over the S5 in a heartbeat for the engine alone since the new ones are diesel and have similar pricing. Great review!

[@invisiblekid99]

Yeah I think that's a fair point.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@nickjh1968]

Fantastic review Pete, definitely a car that pretty much ticks all the boxes-but at a cost...

[@iggymoyanojr7145]

Thank you ; Merry Christmas 2021.

[@PetrolPed]

And to you 👍

[@ian_md]

So tempted by one of these. Btw my friend, your address is visable from the labels, not sure if oversight or don't really mind.

[@timmartin7468]

Love the exhaust note! Good to see Petrol Pooch getting some fussing en route. Cheers Ped. Hope you have a good letting season. PS Cold Kronenbourg, yum.

[@jamiep61]

Enjoyed watching the Video. One of my favourite Audi RS Models. Petrol Pooch looked happy as well

[@drew9312]

Great wide ranging review. Love the engine note. Really enjoying Vintage Voltage too.

[@PetrolPed]

That is great to hear 👍

[@jeffabbott463]

Ah the good old game of boot loading tetris! Its a skill that game. Done that many a time in my previous estate/tourers when going off on camping holidays. Won't be happening so much now in the M140i but at least the seats go down! Nice black t shirt, I have the same one!!! Love the seats in the RSQ3.

[@PetrolPed]

I like your style 👍

[@filipepaninho6558]

I really love it! Size, engine, transmission, practicality, looks... Just needs a glass roof!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331]

Great review, memory’s come back from my SQ5 but this little one is probably even more fun 😎

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Sir Pete a very good quality review! What a compact suv it is. Sounds great loads of space and fun to drive sounds like a winner tell price tag! Ouch on the price point.

[@DM-MayBee]

Thoroughly enjoyed this review, well done PP. I am going to book my test drive tomorrow morning at my Audi dealership ....... on the configuration now !!!

[@PetrolPed]

Good plan 😜

[@thejohnson9204]

You will love it. Fantastic all round car. Practical, but with a big, hairy set off balls. Don't bother with the ceramic brakes though. Overkill.

[@houseguest4534]

This is your favourite Audi to date an I have to tell you this is my favourite car review channel to date please keep the great content coming

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@houseguest4534]

@@PetrolPed your more than welcome I was wondering would you be able to do a review of the Mercedes GT63s 4 door as I reckon that would be a great car to see you review

[@dohrider]

31mpg in economy mode on that trip! I've done that trip many times from Havant and expect nearer 50mpg on my previous Nissan Pulsar and 60mpg from my current C-HR. I must admit though that neither would be anywhere near as much fun to drive, although the C-HR isn't too slow.

[@PetrolPed]

Neither of them have 400 horsepower though 😜

[@dohrider]

@@PetrolPed I agree, it's just that the economy mode doesn't seem to make that much improvement so probably not worth the effort 😉

[@scotth1074]

Really enjoy your channel. I’ve ordered one of these cars partly off the back of your review. Was looking for something fun to drive with room for the kids and it seems to tick these boxes. Look forward to more great content, 👏🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Scott. That’s great to hear 👍

[@ChallengeStradalenf]

Good review👍 thanks. I loved my original Quattro back in the the 80’s the 5 cylinder engine was just great. Also had a V5 VW it also sounded good.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

How did I miss this vid.? I've fancied one of these for ages. Great car. Really well put together video as well, very professional. Excellent stuff.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@kimharrison3146]

Very informative and entertaining video. I think I have found my next car!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@88mtb88]

Nice car looks well balanced and easy to drive. Great report

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@chinatype]

Just took delivery of a Q3 in Turbo Blue. Awesome car 😎

[@chinatype]

They are so good to drive. Had loads of cars but this is one of the best 😎

[@dingopisscreek]

you recently said that when an electric car is fully charged the power automatically cuts off. i have just read an article about battery degradation which said within that article ''if you overcharge the battery it will degrade faster''. surely you cannot 'overcharge' the battery if the power cuts of at full charge. or am i missing something?

[@andybliss6538]

Hi Pete. Another great video. Really like the “living with” style of films, particularly the ones where you come down to Cornwall. We are in St Austell and childishly it’s good to see roads we drive every day on your films. Love the car BTW.

[@simontaylor3211]

I’m Cornwall based too Andy. Adds a new dimension when you recognise the roads 👍🙂

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@brumsgrub8633]

On Friday I had a basic Dacia Duster as a courtesy car whilst my car was having some work done, I would love you to test one, I think it would be quite funny, when they gave it me I thought oh god, not one of them, I drove it for 2 days and didn't stop smiling, try and get one on the channel, it would make great content.

[@PetrolPed]

Stay tuned as later this year I will be doing things in a Dacia Duster that you wouldn’t think were possible 😜

[@brumsgrub8633]

@@PetrolPed really, haha I can't wait, such a fun car to drive, not sure why it's fun though, good work Ped

[@HQBProductions]

Good work again Peter! Your passenger was remarkably calm and quiet so that tells us a lot about the ride! An interesting car to add to the possibilities list for next year! It is a shame the weather gave up....as one of our old family friends used to say when the mode of transport was a 1937 Singer Bantam 9, ...”this is for heat...”...in the 1950’s, there was a lot of “heat” about!!! (Remember i was only 3/10 back then...and astonishingly only 38 now!) Safe driving...fill that house and earn some money!! Richard 😀😀😀😀😀

[@PetrolPed]

Will do 👍

[@auchen888dolly8]

Brilliant review best of the Audi RSQ3 i have seen

[@PetrolPed]

Wow thanks 🙏🏻

[@simonmurfin1910]

The match of space and pace is very compelling. I'd certainly need something to haul loads of stuff around in my driveway. The review is making my fancy a performance car again though!

[@brumsgrub8633]

The VW T-Roc GTI is also a great compact SUV too

[@Cous1nJack]

brumsgrub the what? No gti for troc do you mean .:R?

[@PeterFinnis]

This is a brilliant review of a truly great car. Thanks so much.

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@NZsarge1]

Turbo blue or Kyalami green and standard brakes with and you can option a light fabric headlining here so I’d have that but no pano roof but most of all I’d get the Sportback 👍🏼

[@JAMFACEJODZ]

This is my dream car in nardo grey! Definitely what I’m working towards 🖤

[@pippipster6767]

That’s probably the free colour as well.

[@jamesmorris7623]

Fabulous review of the RS Q3. Been watching loads of videos on this car as we are looking for a compact SUV for my wife that I can also have fun in! This one has certainly been the most realistic test drive…thank you. Will be heading down to Audi to make that purchase 😃

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@baronblimey]

I had one with steel brakes. 8 pot front caliper was better than my old 996 turbo. Great bit of kit, and that was a 2016 model.

[@robertbush6652]

i'm Audi through and through 4xA6, 1xA1, 1XQ3 my present is the A4 allroad. Forgot the RS 4! I know the car is good but more importantly link for renting cottage. Nice view etc. Try the drive from Norfolk takes normally 7 hours.

[@peterkirton4580]

I am very impressed with the way the quattro puts the power down in my standard TT Roadster. I have a friend who owns a Q3 RS and it is very quick

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@charlesmcwilliam8727]

I've found the Auto setting to be better than efficiency setting as it still gives you the power when you need it but otherwise its on average a difference of just 1-1.9 mpg and just as you said when your in efficiency uts definitely not a pleasant drive. On a recent long distance trip on a mixture of motorway, A&B roads I averaged 42.9mpg from my petrol S5

[@malph9216]

Hi Pete. Another convert to the RS Q3 appreciation society. I've had my previous model, 340 BHP, RS Q3 for a little over 2 years now, and in my 50 years of driving, this is only the 2nd car I've owned for that long....the other was a Cavalier Sri 16v back in the day. It's practical, quick, sounds good and looks okay and I've had 36 mpg on a run from Huntingdon to Gloucester....but it's all about that 5 cylinder engine, it's an awesome thing! Mines not hampered by the all the exhaust emissions rubbish of the latest model, so I can easily get it to pop and bang on overrun no problem....even at 30 mph! But above all, I can get in and out of it, despite my 68 year old rugby ravaged back👍

[@PetrolPed]

Love this 👍

[@sadman6295]

Great review PP, keep up the good work 👍👍

[@reggieboy3271]

Great review as always. Love the RSQ3

[@MyTTS114]

Thanks for the review Pete. Helped me make my mind up between Porsche macan S and this. Went for the Audi and loving it ! 😁👍

[@PetrolPed]

That is great to hear 👍

[@oliverlloyd3115]

Great car , great house ! another top video peter 👍👍👍

[@brianwilson245]

Haven't heard you so enthusiastic since you were talking about your Mini

[@PetrolPed]

I know 😂

[@NicholasSadlier]

You have the best job, drive the best cars, own the most gorgeous dogs and have homes in the most beautiful parts of the UK.... not jealous at all.

[@PetrolPed]

Thank You. I am very lucky 🙏🏻

[@alexharkettsimracing]

Just to say, I really enjoy your reviews Mr Ped. Seems like a pretty good all-rounder. It also makes me feel better about my own cars consumption! Hope to be able to take my wife to Cornwall and stay in your lovely property at some point. Keep up the great work.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Alex 👍

[@markdeakers3031]

Great video as ever. Only trouble with the compact suvs are you can’t get golf clubs in sideways.

[@PetrolPed]

I should have tried that test 😬

[@user-gz6tx6yp3v]

Don't use Audi's efficiency mode with cruise on the motorway. It does not work. I get 36mpg in an s4 in dynamic at national in cruise. In my opinion I think it burns more fuel trying to run fewer cylinders than leaving the engine be with all the performance and less stressing if that makes sense?

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Agreed re efficiency mode. Have it on my s3 and hate it as it mutes the throttle response a lot. The other downside is when you cycle the driver modes, it turns on the start stop, annoying. My rs3 saloon doesn’t have efficiency mode.

[@davidwan247]

RSQ3 and the Petrol Pooch?? What a perfect video. Wish Audi would bring this car over to Canada, preferably the Sportback version.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers David 👍

[@austinjobe8629]

Great looking car and definitely loads of space. I would love one as well as my A5 👍👍

[@andy_mcgregor]

Interesting route from Sussex to St Austell (A272/A303). On regular trips to Terminus Rd I tend to take M5/A303/A37/A31/M27) but I get the draw of the A272 wyndies from Winchester. Great review - looking forward to the RSQ8

[@PetrolPed]

You can also do the A35 through Dorset 👍

[@andy_mcgregor]

Petrol Ped cycled that last Saturday down to Seaton (loop) from Dorchester. One word ”lumpy” strava Andy Bonner 👍

[@stevenbennett3922]

Pete in this day and age it doesn't matter what the list price is in reality. it is what the monthlies are. Quick check on a car for sale site reveals that you can get some pretty tasty cars for £65K. Of course you pays your money and you takes your choice. Really like your enthusiasm.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Steven 👍

[@Amit_l92]

I am fan of these too. Especially the sportback variant👌 Great video.

[@ElTurfStuff]

Nice practical review Ped. Love it when you get to really test a vehicle like this out and the engine and the economy sounds great, (I don't get that economy in my Focus CC). I remember when we used to call the 5 cylinder the "rally" engine. My old Audi 100 2.0 litre, (or was it 2.2?), used one of the early normally aspirated 5 cylinder engines and in my opinion they sound much better than the 6 cylinders. :-)

[@zainulaabideenmulla]

Great content as always, keep it up. Tempted by one of these when the used values start to drop a bit!

[@chrisdavis5745]

nice little road trip with one of the petrol pups there and in style as well your dogs are like my shorkie he loves a fast car especially the pops and bangs that come out of my mini

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@colinirvine1869]

Another great video!

[@colinirvine1869]

I would love one!

[@colinirvine1869]

That 5 cylinder noise is epic! I had a Golf V5 back in the day and it had a nice noise! Pity it didn’t have the go!

[@johns14a]

A very tempting car.

[@dangreasley7934]

Great review but I'm with you Pedro, it may be a great car is just a bit pricey for what it is. Perhaps if you can pick up second hand or negotiate a sensible discount from a dealer might work. Cheers.

[@vedelcarby773]

Top video review ped 😎😎

[@davidoliver7977]

As you know Ped I have one in Nardo grey which I have now been driving a lot more since my review on your channel. I echo your thoughts on what a great overall package it represents. More than quick enough.... her indoors is most impressed with the punch of it. I don’t have the ceramics (the normal brakes are more than up to the job) or the alcantara steering wheel for the reasons you state. The rest I specced. Yes it is dear to buy, but after a lie down and an aspirin all is good again. Thats Audi for you. Great review Ped and I also am averaging 29mpg which is par for the course. Happy days.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers David. This is great to hear 👍

[@hp24756]

RSQ3, what else? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BarryMakariou]

My GTS macan is near 3 years old and the Alcantara / racetech steering wheel is as new!

[@rickdorrian975]

Sounds awesome. 5 cylinder deliciousness!!!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 👍

[@carllamb6711]

Hi pete What a great video, must admit mate got to be one of your best ....what a fantastic car I just love Audi, and the review of the car was great Thanks Pete...

[@garethedwards2883]

I think it's great value for money, 50K without the carbon ceramics. I had a MK2 Focus ST with a 5 cylinder engine and the exhaust note is hypnotic which makes you want to drive a bit quicker 😂

[@Flyby-cj]

I thought you were playing The Generation Game when you were loading... I was waiting for the cuddly toy! 😂

[@PetrolPed]

I was so tempted to do that 😂

[@lorrainebeckett281]

Great idea I might watch again and play that 😂 Darcy took the cuddly toy role beautifully 😊

[@David-dx5wz]

They better bring this to the US by 2023 so when my GTI lease ends I can get one of these!

[@martinharvey1795]

Good review, keep up the good work

[@DaPanDaBoss]

Audi is amazing!

[@yorborswift]

Top review again Pete. Any chance you could review the Tiguan r ?

[@PetrolPed]

I’ll put it on the list 👍

[@andym1908]

Awesome Peter

[@simianinc]

Hey, I enjoyed this review. Just one question - is the route you drove pretty flat? I'm trying to translate the fuel economy for a hillier journey

[@volksieza]

Great review, thanks

[@smacs54]

Hi Great video and I’m very keen on this car but need something better in terms of ride / comfort / lower road noise than my 6 year old S3 with 19 “ wheels albeit with Audi magnetic ride . I know Audi want their RS cars to be more comfortable and my wife will divorce me if my next car is like my S3 !! I realise I would have to have that adaptive suspension on it ( as your test car had)and maybe 2.0 inch wheels ?. What do you think ?! I know it’s an RS but your comments gave me hope ! Thanks

[@PetrolPed]

I don’t think the ride in the S3 is that bad 😬 The RS is a firm ride. Best that you get a test drive in one 👍

[@Doubleoseven502]

First and most importantly, great video! Fuel is so expensive that i pretty much demand at least 40 mpg these days but still like some poke. Purely a personal thing but i don’t like white with black. Id love to see it in dark grey with silver wheels. It looks a great car!

[@markjordan1530]

Very informative real world review. Looking to order one in orange. Well behaved pooch!

[@PetrolPed]

She is indeed 😜

[@streakyfish]

Generation Game boot stacking 😄

[@timnewbury1792]

Hi ped Love you videos Thankyou for you professional approach By the way what model are you oakly sunglasses thankyou Tim

[@PetrolPed]

Jupiter Carbon 👍

[@geerow8718]

Love mine, only bought it last March. Got all the goodies apart from the ceramic brakes. Steel brakes are excellent for road use. Great car apart from appalling consumption around the twisty roads where I live in the countryside, 25mpg, if you tank it 22mpg. On a run I'v seen 33mpg but you expect that from 400bhp. Having had a number of BMWs the Media/sat nav still not as good, not keen on the touch screen. But that's small quibble compared to the whole experience. Got very good discount otherwise could not have justified it.

[@PetrolPed]

Cool 😎

[@sillwuka]

Interesting review, I like the real world aspect of it. Thanks

[@ginggur17]

Myself and Kate love this as we adore the RS-3. Beautiful.

[@craigblakesley4397]

Really good review Ped 👍

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

Where did you get the rally lights for a Ruby roadster and who makes them

[@PetrolPed]

They were fitted by Mini 👍

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

Thanks, curious where people are getting them from thinking about adding it to my mini. You're rental home is quite spectacular