The 2022 Audi R8 Is the End of the Line for the V10

[@johnokean8216]

Audi probably ditched the center screen to create a timeless look that will age well no matter how long into the future the car lasts. It seems like most automakers are trying to declutter their interiors nowadays.

[@lesterparker1594]

I just bought my first vehicle with a center screen last year. I really wanted a screen. Now that I have it, it’s nothing special. When I buy another car I won’t care about a screen

[@WeekendWarriors87]

I, for one, absolutely hope that this trend takes off. There are so many cool cars from the 2000s and 2010s that will be seriously desirable one day due to being the last of the gas generation but they will be ruined by their interior screens that are difficult to change. I really want to buy a land rover LR4 and cant bring myself to accept a 2k immediate expense to change the screen just to lose functions...

[@JoeUrbanYYC]

Yep, nothing ages a car more than old tech. In some ways I find early 2000s cars without a screen less 'old seeming' than mid 2000s ones with 15 year old screen tech.

[@pjp13579]

Buggati does the same with their cars

[@sjf1981]

Yup. Same with that new Chiron

[@mrkang4080]

A great run. It was(is) a hell of a car, one of the most original super car designs ever.

[@headhunter531]

It's alright to say good bye to the car early on.

[@rickybobby7549]

Thanks for letting us know your opinion!

[@pizzafroth1521]

Original? They stole the back end from the Murcielago.

[@ovs4744]

Litteraly just a cheaper lambo, original lmao

[@alexbramm8526]

@@ovs4744 first production car to have led headlights

[@lj5190]

Always preferred the original design with the single side blade. Far more unique looking.

[@sixdegreesofgaming4719]

Agreed 💯

[@brianlee9233]

I loved both R8 models, but you're right. Audi even had the guts to stick a V12 TDI into the R8 too like the Q7.

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

Me too. I drove one (just a test drive, thank you Audi dealer), it looked stunning and drove just as well. I think they missed a trick not calling the second gen the R-10 and the next the R-e.

[@duralate]

Looked more classy too.

[@krudmuphinstudioz]

The original R8 just looked nicer overall. It looked far more appropriate for the price point. The facelifted one just looks cheap and too much like an ordinary Audi sedan when you look at all the details. I especially don't like the honeycomb pattern plastic grilles. They just dont belong on a supercar imo. The original R8 was truly special.

[@dus10r]

Corrections: You can open the rear glass hatch without the motor running. Dont push the brake and hit the start button then pull up on the hatch switch. Missed feature: The checker flag button is also a dial. When you push the button you can then scroll through 3 Performance modes: Rain, Snow, Dry. Something Huracans don’t have.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

Because you only drive a Hurracan when the weather is perfect.

[@go.loko_4hunnid874]

@@NinjaRunningWild Same Thing with this R8. you’re not gonna drive this in the heavy rain or snow lol

[@mananpatel4151]

That's why I'd pick r8 over huracan anyday.

[@1Interloper]

Yeah I have an R8 and was like Ummmm Doug your wrong lol(I wasn't gonna say anything tho) Haha

[@Rollin8.0]

@@1Interloper is he right about the centre console storage? There is that little chrome thing on the side which looks like it would be a button to open a bigger console bin, is it just a chrome decoration?

[@crossphaded]

Not exactly sure why you give the Practical score a 2 when its more "daily drivable and livable" than any of the other supercars in the category, Doug. Long live the R8!! I have a Gen 1 V10 with a gated manual and have been completely in love with it since the day I've owned it. Future classic!!!

[@ChuckFickens1972]

Because the "Doug score" doesn't take into account the class of car, it's less practical than a SUV so it get's a low score. Yeah... A stupid scoring system.

[@Incrazyboyy]

@@ChuckFickens1972 still, he could’ve given it a 3

[@Liquidute]

@@Incrazyboyy Yes, I had the same thought. There are other vehicles in this segment he gave a 3, this should get one as well. Also think it got shafted a point on value.

[@Skylancer727]

It's a supercar which doesn't have as much space as an SUV, less space fore passengers like a van, uses about as much gas if not more than a pickup truck, and is lower to the ground. Sounds like a 2 to me. Practicality is how good it is for any sporadic use. Yes it can be used for passengers, but not well, yes it can be used for a road trip, but it will cost more, you can't really get your fancy new TV to fit in it if you needed, etc. This is what the practicality score means. The score doesn't just mean is it comfortable to drive, it's would you use this for anything spontaneously. It can be used for many of these things, but not well or not at all. You're really filtering your views of the car purely because you own one. It even has that weird flap that stays in the way of the cup holder and doesn't automatic seats or adaptive cruise control. These are features that heavily weigh into the practicality score.

[@everything777]

Nice! Enjoy your ride!

[@positivevibez6328]

There is just something about the R8 that has always made it stand out from every other supercar of this era. There are so many mixed opinions about this car, but I honestly love it and always have. From the original R8 with a v8 to today's version with a v10, its always been one car that is very appealing in my opinion especially with the color choices they offer. Every time I see one on the roads, it makes me smile knowing that there are still people who truly appreciate this car. Hopefully the electric version will continue this car's special legacy for years to come.

[@SonOfTamriel]

I wonder if some of that is because it's an Audi, you know it's going to be good no matter what.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

It's the shorter less aerodynamic hood and the lack of overhang beyond the wheel arches... it's easy to be recognized as an R8, so they do stick out, and people will look twice at them. I still can never figure out why something that offers a lot for the money and still seems like a badass vehicle gets such a low value score. I mean, they may stop depreciating as soon as they stop making them with a V-10.....then demand will pick up because dey don't make em like dat no more , and after bottoming out around $40-$60k around the year 2026, they'll start selling for more and more in 10 or so years from 2032 and up..... unless petrol becomes illegal or at least unattainable in the bleak and horrible future... granted we all don't get nuked or hit by a comet by then.

[@jasonbaird1645]

I drive for a living, so I have no use for cars that can't be driven without breaking them. I see people daily-driving R8s whereas I don't see that with almost any other supercars except high-end Porsches, and that gives me a special respect for this car. The R8 is outrageously fun and relatively practical, and that's a rare combo.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

@@jasonbaird1645 yeah, exactly. I've seen a few R8's, around my area being driven daily or at least every weekend, and some new Porsches too.... people are putting more miles on them.... because they Can.

[@hobojon44]

it is to loud inside can,t hardy here you talk constant drone

[@patdry]

I feel the first gen is actually more “futuristic” than this current gen. I find the subtle curves and flow far more attractive than these new sharp/squared/jagged Audi designs. Plus the back end of the first gen is just perfect, such a cool stance.

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

agree.

[@ko7305]

without a manual it was a flop anyway...not desirable.

[@p.informatico1320]

I liked the older model better.

[@LyricsFred]

Opinions

[@imranq4523]

I agree. I have a gen 1 v10 in manual. Never selling it. Looks amazing to this day still.

[@jaredhines3864]

The car is super underrated compared to its competitors

[@CupraRoemu]

especially if you look at the price compared to its competitors

[@k.r.99]

It's a german sports car with the heart of a Lamborghini Huracan, packed in a less dramatic and less aggressive shell. It's much more daily drivable than an italian exotic and more special than a Corvette or let's say most AMG and BMW M models.

[@22Epic]

@@k.r.99 It's more than the heart, it IS a Huracan with only an Audi badge on the bonnet. So I guess Lambo is gonna stop the Huracan too ?

[@EvilestMinion]

@@aidaaliten8817 he's back commenting numbers

[@ravishmadhan]

It's a nice car. But to my eyes, this new car already looks old. The design isn't timeless.

[@jcat96]

Always had a soft spot for the 1st gen V8 with the Gated Manual. One of my favorite "maybe eventually attainable" supercars.

[@drippgxd]

Hopefully your dreams comes true

[@MurderPete379]

Same here dude those are awesome cars

[@joshjlmgproductions3313]

Doug, raising the rear spoiler is for more than just looks. It allows you to clean the entire spoiler, as well as underneath it. It's also useful for troubleshooting to make sure the spoiler is operating correctly. Also, put the car in neutral, and then the rev limiter goes away.

[@kcopara1]

Also it just looks far better with the spoiler up. I don't understand why he doesn't get it.

[@danger450]

@@kcopara1 Keep telling yourself that LMFAO

[@aaron-fauth]

@@danger450 It looks horrendous with the spoiler up.

[@peterkater4292]

@@aaron-fauth agree. this ''spoiler'' is just a joke. the one on my 06' cayman is about 3 times bigger (and it still means no business) LMAO

[@aptkeyboard3173]

I actually really like that it doesn’t have a screen in the center console. It will probably age much better that way.

[@drippgxd]

I agree

[@amero3577]

@@drippgxd I agree. I also agree that most Audi's are poo poo along with their poo poo engines and poo poo transmissions. I think BMW and mercedes are much nicer than poo poo.

[@pixxiv6094]

Bugatti did the same thing and yea it actually makes a lot of sense.

[@peterkater4292]

@Catholic Firefighter then some prefer cars that look like they're from the 70's. what's wrongwith that ?

[@Vin80_]

I’m not against an electric R8 (or EV’s in general), especially seeing as they already exist (and obviously they’re insanely quick), but I feel like the R8 isn’t gonna last long as a purely electric vehicle. This car would be better off as a hybrid.

[@Ren_1106]

True, but not a fricking Electric R8.

[@hammer_mercedes]

I feel this car will be ruined as an EV, the main purpose as a simple flagship super car will be gone, but I may be wrong

[@LegoWormNoah101]

Like, a Hybrid system with a V10 that also has cylinder cutoff

[@trey3172]

@@hammer_mercedes The purpose of a flagship super car is to build the fastest and quickest car that brand is capable of making; which for Audi the only way up is EVs.

[@realkilju]

Everything about electric cars is boring and lame

[@angkhoavo8004]

Sad to see such a great car being the last generation of the lineup. But thanks for a very sophisticated and thorough review, Doug!

[@arride4590]

This is because the fuc... boring electric car. There is nothing more boring than driving an electric car.

[@alphatrion100]

Its old. Time for something new. Same goes for the Nissan gtr.

[@jacobhare3093]

@@arride4590 It's obvious you've never driven one lmao

[@ko7305]

without a manual it was a flop anyway...not desirable.

[@ericsmith1122]

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[@terminhaider9695]

"The Audi R8 isn't that much different from the previous gen" "The 2nd gen NSX is too different from the previous gen" both cars have a reputation for having supercar performance without having too much of a flashy appearance. I think I'm starting to see the line.

[@Rhythmattica]

911

[@pedromonteiro2644]

@@Rhythmattica exactly, all 911s look alike but that's a good thing

[@Rhythmattica]

@@pedromonteiro2644 Good to know you get it.

[@terminhaider9695]

Not to mention the 2nd gen NSX was the same from 2017 till its death. The 1st gen NSX was the same with minor facelifts from 1990 and no substantial performance upgrades. Yet JDM fanboys love the 1st gen so much that their prices have surpassed the 2nd gen.

[@ElevatedAgenda]

"R8/NSX/911 are not flashy cars" Ha!

[@BlakeWalsh]

the no center screen is a nice touch for making the interior fairly timeless and that steering wheel looks AMAZING

[@nafismalik9621]

Man the original R8 was truly something else. Shame to see these cars slowly dying.

[@apexace2002]

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[@bwofficial1776]

Someone below you had the exact same comment with the exact same wording. That's crazy that two people had the exact same thought.

[@Rob0tacon]

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[@TenFalconsMusic]

Audis are notorious for dying (just outside of warranty).

[@Boeing-ER-jy9vq]

@@TenFalconsMusic (no one asked)

[@OGSlaxl]

I don't agree with Doug on the looks. The second gen is still a looker but the 1st gen V10 models are outright gorgeous automobiles. A somewhat simple, elegant timeless shape that is as attractive today as 15 years ago. To me from a styling standpoint one of the best cars ever designed

[@1Interloper]

I agree, Im not sure what Doug is talking about, I have a 2018 R8 and I live in LA in an area full of super cars and heads are constantly turning to look at my R8

[@thenumber102k]

Weird to think that the R8 is a 16 year old car, the 3rd gen R8 could look exactly like the 1st gen R8 and it would still look futuristic.

[@E90_Alpine_White]

@@1Interloper out here breaking necks. Good work sir

[@nutmeg4696]

2016 was the best year for this car in my opinion. Black on black 16 R8 v10

[@RED-c2r]

@@OGSlaxl I agree with you

[@peterkater4292]

Reasons why some buyers go R8 and not Huracan are also: 1. price tag 2. practicality (there's no room for tall people in a Huracan) So the R8 is not only about the ''I want a discreet supercar''.

[@TheHolyNade]

About the sideblade: I always thought the single sideblade was an amazing part of its design, it gave it some accent and excitement. As for "it doesn't look different enough from the first gen": if it ain't broke, don't fix it. This has been one of those traditionally beautiful cars since its debut, they gave it more "edge" to keep up with modern design, but other than that I don't think anything else should have changed. I even prefer the old design.

[@yashkhanchandani4520]

This shall remain on the markets as one of the best (relatively affordable) super cars ever made

[@EvilestMinion]

@@NicholasRoberts-dx7kk I agree

[@gerudodragon]

man started an auction in the comment section lol

[@ericsmith1122]

Visa stock Ethereum classic crypto

[@v_isforvictory9366]

This new isn't affordable if we're being honest. The old one yes, this one no

[@The3nd187]

@@v_isforvictory9366 Inflation is hitting hard. I remember the original one was like 106k msrp.

[@RenanBorges96]

The R8 should definitely retire as a V10. Going electric is a little bit sad. This car is what it is because of the V10 engine.

[@borderlinesunshine9630]

@Defective Degenerate Rebadged Porsche engine

[@papa_pt]

@Defective Degenerate no Audi built the 5.2 FSI based off their v8s and then gave it to Lambo, not the other way around

[@oldben1800]

so sad....."Oh its electric were saving the enviroment!!!" ...ya lol what all did you do to the enviroment to produce those batteries and electronics? lol

[@sleekhangman1590]

@@oldben1800 exactly!

[@alenkolar483]

@Defective Degenerate Lambo is actually re-badged Audi bruh :)

[@hent1438]

The first gen version of the R8 with the gated manual is one of my favorite supercars.

[@mostcertainlyno]

Audi should mount the V10 badge on the motor in such a way that when it reflects to the rear windshield, and you view the reflection in the rear view mirror, it is the right way up to be read. It would be a quirk that Doug would surely love.

[@Мирич-з4е]

19:13 It's a 5.2 liter, which is a normal displacement for a V10. Even for a V8 is normal. It's big for a V6.

[@mraihan7400]

"Next generation R8 would be electric" That's a big pill, and it's hard to swallow.

[@michealcorleone665]

its gonna be mid

[@SketchyProductions253]

@@michealcorleone665 it’s gonna be gay

[@metalheadgamer6666]

No need to swallow that Pill, as I won’t be taking that Pill on supporting and/or talking about those pieces of crap when they are released in the future. Lol

[@metalheadgamer6666]

@Micheal Corleone Mid to substitute a Naturally Aspirated 10 Cylinder Lambo Engine with a boring Tesla sounding engine? Lmao!

[@AversaS2]

All these other car companies are hiding their engines and access to even looking at it - Audi is like HERE IT IS! LOOK AT IT!

[@Mtop_]

I’m still confused on why the R8 is going full electric once they already have the E-TRON GT. The R8 is a staple in the super car industry and for it to go fully electric will not justify that high price tag it will have.

[@lordmeme_]

should have a hybrid

[@AcTzGlitcher]

Its because of upcoming emission regulations for ICE cars. It will be impossible to keep a NA V10 within new regulations.

[@williamcricket7931]

@@AcTzGlitcher Doesn't matter if the regulations are to blame or that someone at the government is a cunt that hates cars and takes it up the ass, nobody will waste money on electric R8s, if they can be called that.

[@N1ckZ]

The e-tron gt is a 4-door not a 2door

[@jollyrogueoffroad]

You have the politicians who jump on this “green future” to thank.

[@randyhyland847]

I really like the timeless look of no center screen and wish more companies would do that

[@savagepaul-]

I like that it's in the driver's control, no people messing with your music constantly trying to change things

[@GregSalazar]

Love how smooth and comfortable these can be. I'll be holding onto mine for as long as I can! V10 FTW!

[@wheres_walido]

I still remember when the R8 first came out in 2008, it was one of the first cars I truly fell in love with. My family took a trip to Germany that summer, and I saw one parked on the street while walking around Berlin, debut color with the silver and black side blade. I was so giddy, but also super shy to take a picture with it, haha. My dad egged me on to take it though-really wish I could find that picture. I always worried that I'd never get the opportunity to own one by the time I got older. Seeing as the LFA is most definitely out of the question for a while, I hope I can pick one up in a few years. The current gen might not be as special as when the original came out, but to me, this car still has a captivating, magic touch. Super sad to see the V10 go.

[@abayamangali]

I hope you own an R8 one day! 🙏

[@wheres_walido]

@@abayamangali Thanks for the love 😄 I hope you and everyone else reading this can also get their dream car one day! Sooner rather than later... climate change ain't slowing down, that's for sure.

[@ezprck6191]

Lmao literal poetry😂

[@peterkater4292]

I can't actually get to believe Audi will go ''fully electric'' on the next R8.... Are you on drugs people from Audi ? Or are you just trying to cash in from a (very) stupid new era ? IMO it is a bit of both....sadly

[@Ttran778]

Watching this video reminds me of the time back in ~2007, when I saw an R8 for the first time. Pulled into the pizza shop i worked at, at the time. Nice old gentleman, was more than happy to show it off to us working grunts. Thanks for the memory jog, Doug.

[@slowery43]

reminescing with people who don't know you really adds to absolutely zero interest... this isn' the Nerco channel

[@bwofficial1776]

@@slowery43 I was interested.

[@Boeing-ER-jy9vq]

@@slowery43 i was interested.

[@azmi0000]

@@slowery43 i was interested

[@alijason4134]

I think it’s a misconception that no one looks at an r8 twice, whenever I see an r8 on the road generally people are looking more then twice 👀 it’s definitely a beautiful car 👌

[@fitfogey]

An R8 high rev blew past me like 10 years ago on a side street and I’ll never forget that exhaust sound. Thing looked like a space ship too.

[@3UZFE]

No electric car can do that, this is why they will forever suck.

[@superhawk20002]

For some reason its genuinely sad to me to know things like this are coming to an end. Makes no sense really, just leaves me feeling "empty".

[@drippgxd]

Bro you’re not even buying these cars. What if Toyota ended production of the Camry, a boring midsize sedan?

[@blur3253]

@@drippgxd he doesn't have to be able to buy the car to like it. thats like saying why care about formula 1 if you can never drive one

[@Furious321]

@@drippgxd I'm not buying the Space Shuttle either, but it still sucks knowing we won't see it launch or return for landing ever again.

[@betterbeavailable]

That's the boring future they have in store for us to "save the climate". Red meat will also be banned eventually.

[@letsseepaulallenopinion3217]

@@blur3253 why

[@Screamn03]

Manual seats make sense to me. Once I get a seat adjusted to me I usually never touch those controls again. Why haul around extra weight? To each their own I suppose.

[@lesterparker1594]

I’ve never had anything but manual seats. I’ve never even thought about it.

[@John_Hoover]

Why haul extra weight? Cause power, memory seats are WAYYY easier for multiple drivers.

[@jonlosito2004]

i think doug has OCD...

[@prasad530]

@@John_Hoover Yeah for a family daily driver. Supercars are rarely shared.

[@John_Hoover]

@@prasad530 Hey, sometimes wives want to drive the toy too. And to think these buyers really care that much about another 7lbs to the cars total weight is laughable. They still want certain luxuries, power seats in $150,000 cars being one of them.

[@MiamiSunrise]

The last of a given line will be sought after like you say Doug and I'm sure people will want this final hurrah of the V10. I've personally not really cared for the interior presentation of the R8, but love the outside and sound.

[@HashMaster1776]

BMW is also done making V12 engines

[@SlaughterDog]

At first I was going to say I don’t have a problem with the manual seats at all, because it’s not that hard to pull a lever and scoot it wherever you want. But then I remembered on every car I’ve driven with a manual driver seat, I let go of the lever and it either goes forward or back into the notch, and I can never get it exactly where I want it. If this has a mechanism that really lets you position it anywhere, I think that’s fine for people who don’t share the car with another driver.

[@giorgiom.3833]

They just changed small things on the R8s design over the years, because it already looked perfect on the first gen. Anything they change has a high probability to worsen the look. This happened to the head and tail lights in all the following versions. They got edgier and this doesnt work too well with the silhouette. Every new Audi has more edges now. Its really because they cannot improve the original perfect design. For example, the A5s first gen design and the face lift looked amazing, they couldnt improve that. Just change it, more edges now, head lamps and grille edgier, less cool. Its hard to have really cool designs nowadays, because everything already existed. Thats why BMW has to place some giant ass cheeks as a grille on the M4. The R8 still looks cool, though.

[@illdeletethismusic]

the A5 was a hideous monstrosity, completely mismatched with the slim, sculpted rear and the overly bulky front with square features

[@francisromanel3721]

@@illdeletethismusic I find your comment quite shallow and padantic

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

The o.g. r8 really was perfect. Up there with the e-type.

[@neilgibbons2532]

Mutt breads Lamborghini

[@fifteen8850]

Completely disagree. Their new designs are great!

[@r1chi3r1ch7]

You know things are getting real when they are replacing the legendary Audi R8 V10 with an EV

[@notreallytate4217]

they're just woke

[@raymondjunger4742]

@@notreallytate4217 they don‘t want to go broke

[@scottsmith7337]

EV will never be cool

[@darksideblues135]

@@raymondjunger4742 no. They are falling for the fake propaganda. People with no idea how the world works is going to save us from imagined issues that don’t Need solving

[@mikafiltenborg2291]

@@scottsmith7337 Tesla model S Plaid 0-60mph in 1,9 sekund = NOT COOL???????? 🤯🤯

[@jonjonsshreds3312]

In 2030 when all cars are electrified, Doug is the type of guy to buy a used 2022 Audi R8 v10

[@edwardvalivonis23]

And give it a Doug score

[@nikolaikrow238]

Nikolai is that kinda guy too...that's probably when I'll be able to afford one.. 😅

[@warkus123]

Noooohhhh! Should've made next R8 a hybrid, not electric. Detune the engine for fuel efficiency/emissions to 550hp or so, driving only rear wheels, throw electric motors on front axle for like 700-750hp combined

[@axe2grind244]

The first R8 is 14 years old yet will always attract attention no matter where you are.

[@benjimenez9631]

Who remembers seeing the R8 on Iron Man for the first time. The legacy ends with the V10. Tears me up a bit!

[@Games_and_Music]

Love that you chose to review it in yellow, looks great on the car. Even though i'm not an Audi fan in general, this car opened new ways for other manufacturers with its cool styling. It always reminds me of the 1998 PS1 game Motorhead, a car named "asc" looks similar.

[@danowsom]

For me it is incredible how the first generation is still the most good looking one

[@alboxvcysgp]

That car looks too luxurious 🔥🔥 I would def put the song “Gandi- Mexico City “ on if I was driving it 💸💸

[@aristhrottle6843]

I honestly like that there is no infotainment on the dash. Will help it become even more of a classic than it already will be.

[@luconspot5981]

I love the manually adjusting seats. I wish every car had it. The normal electric seats are too slow.

[@metalheadgamer6666]

Agreed. Plus, imagine being too lazy to manually move a seat.

[@clefto8683]

I prefer the pre-facelift model, because it sounds better since there is no OPF.

[@CupraRoemu]

💯

[@snakeeyes9246]

I prefer the pre-facelifted model because it looks a bit better in my opinion.

[@thenut1212]

I like the fact of no OPF was awesome, but I didn’t really fall in love with this car till the facelift. Now I’d do anything to have one. Being a disabled person, and this supercar being so much more easily accessible than any other as far as comfort, this would be a no brainer for anyone with a fucked up back, neck, and sciatica like me.

[@christianb1707]

V10’s need SOOO much more usage.

[@brianlee9233]

Agreed they do.

[@cglawrence]

I love these cars. so understated.

[@zorkan111]

Gotta love Doug. Millions of subscribers, million+ views per video, years of KZbin experience, and still the first thing you hear on the video are wind sounds and background noise. And I mean it, I really do love it. I hate when KZbin videos get overproduced once KZbinrs make it big. A lone guy with his tripod is what I want to see on KZbin.

[@JimAlbers]

I never knew a lot of people didn't like the 'side blade' of the original R8. I always found it to make the R8 look very unique and cool

[@xachery6394]

To be honest Doug, I actually prefer manual seats over powered. I always felt like powered seats are a gimmick, and the motor is expensive to replace should anything go wrong with it.. Also, the time it takes to whir a motorized seat into the desired position, a manual seat would already accomplish that.....not to mention the fact that I'm the only person that drives my vehicles, so I barely have the need to adjust my seats.

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

I bought my current car in 2008. The last few years my seat gets closer and closer to the steering wheel. I think my legs have gotten shorter 😔🤷🏼‍♂️.

[@Mr--_--M]

Hearing about the future of Audi R8s going electric after this was the biggest buzzkill I've ever heard on this channel

[@metalheadgamer6666]

I agree. I’d rather have it die off completely, than to be completely emotionless with some garbage Electric Powertrain.

[@moletrap2640]

Personally, I strongly prefer manual seats over the agonizingly slow and complicated electric ones.

[@drippgxd]

Finally someone who agrees with me.

[@kazitaufiqiqbal1194]

They are lighter and greener too! No motors or battery power required

[@FlyingV555]

@@kazitaufiqiqbal1194 one less electric motor that can fail.

[@Pottsayy]

LOVE that the gauge cluster is the only screen. No tech sitting front and center to date the interior like everything else on the market. Clean, simple design and the v10 - these will be driven and desired for a long time.

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

Man… I live in Colorado, and there is (or used to be) an Audi testing facility where they test all their vehicles in the mountains (for obvious reasons) and I remember when I saw a test mule r8 way before they came out and it was just as breathtaking then, as they are now. What a great super car

[@GrimYT]

I like that you mention the price difference, and that it seems to be a lot more expensive. But if you take inflation into account since 2008 to now, its not really that much more expensive.

[@henrikpflanz6177]

as I am very sad that they are getting rid of the legendary v10 I wonder how audi would evolve the r8 again. I think they should maybe make a v8 hybrid or something like that edit: you can hate this suggestion if you want

[@henrikpflanz6177]

and acually a hybrid that drives longer then 10 miles before it needs to drive off the combustion engine. like 50 miles of range off of a hybrid so you can drive some kinda distance off just the battery.

[@AcTzGlitcher]

car manifacturers won't be able to produce more ICE sport cars due to upcoming emission regulations.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

This is a great and under rated car. Reliable, and killer performance.

[@lightorchestrator]

When driving it sounds like the tire roar is really loud. Hearing Doug can be a problem. Looks really bumpy too and the frunk makes loading things up like groceries a problem. Doesn't actually seem practical as a daily.

[@samuelkim1827]

I feel like this will be like the Evo X and the Viper, last of it's kind and end of the line

[@JFeather1]

I honestly had no idea they were still making these.

[@surrealengineering7884]

A really amazing car. I consider myself lucky to have driven in it. Both the V8 stickshift and the V10 automatic. Can't say which one is more fun. The V10 is faster, i know that ^^

[@TenFalconsMusic]

"Amazing" until the break down just outside warranty. It's then you'll have a different adjective (or expletive) to describe them.

[@Monster33336]

I think a V10 at 600HP can outrun a 700HP V8.

[@surrealengineering7884]

@@Monster33336 That's what i said xD *Especially the automatic dual clutch transmission is amazing. But i bet also more expensive to repair if it breaks.

[@surrealengineering7884]

@@TenFalconsMusic I would say this is one of the biggest arguments for the Audi. How many Lamborghini/Ferrari/etc... dealerships are there? While you can just get your R8 repaired at every Audi dealership in the country. At least in my family, Audi had a reputation for being unreliable, but i would bet the alternatives are in no way better. Especially the italian or british exotics. Maybe Porsche and Corvette, but then again they offer no V10's. And they are also very common.

[@Boeing-ER-jy9vq]

@@TenFalconsMusic oh boy youre really wasting your time commenting this on ever comment are ya

[@hammer_mercedes]

My favorite car of all time end of a legend.

[@covfefe69]

Great video as always. I am again left waiting for Doug to notice a quirk in Audi cars which I find hilarious. If you move the shifter off to the righthand side to put it into manual mode, then go to put it in park, it has a little motor in it that brings it back to center. 99% of Audi owners will never even try to do that because intuition says bring it back to the middle yourself then hit the P button; nonetheless Audi is on it.

[@BoredMaster]

I still remember seeing my first R8 back in 2008 in the original Iron Man movie. Watching Tony Stark drive that thing around, it really did seem futuristic. What a beautiful car.

[@poly_g6068]

One of those designs they really got right the first time and didn't need to make facelifts for. The original is just way better looking.

[@neilgibbons2532]

Mutt breads Lamborghini

[@mased-v2j]

Audi has been doing the no power seats thing for "weight reduction" in cars for years and I think it makes the least sense in the R8 because it's supposed to be this touring car/track attack hybrid and so it's a chonky boy. The lightest ones weigh 3600 pounds (as much as my Chevy Impala) and the AWD convertible is almost 4000. And as Doug said, R8 owners put a lot of miles on their cars and would seemingly expect basic features that you get in a $25,000 civic. How much weight could a simple power driver seat (forward, back, and recline) add in weight? 20 pounds?

[@TheHolyNade]

I might be crazy, but imo power seats is probably the most unnecessary feature. How hard is it, to slightly pull a lever and move the seat yourself? I wouldn't give two shits, if my 5 million dollar car didn't have power seats.

[@HeavyProfessor]

@@TheHolyNade power seats allow more fine tuning of the seat position. I love it.

[@ko_rubin]

I don' really think the next R8 is going fully electric tbh I've read several articles where they quote Audi that even the V10 with a hybrid addition would be an option thought about internally. But it will likely be the same powertrain as in the Huracan model as it would be too expensive to create 2 completely different models when they have 1 base - that wouldn't fit the purpose

[@Dawwwg]

Pretty sure the V10 will be gone, rumors have it the next Huracan might not have a V10 either; it's not in any other Audi line-up and emissions aren't very good; if we get lucky the new one might still be offered as a 4.0L V8 hybride

[@ko_rubin]

​@@Dawwwg Whatever the Huracan will have, the R8 will have it too / or the other way around V10 is a possibility, full EV then actually isn't - apart from a different model (as they might do with the A4) I also think it's gonna be a V8, but Audi / Lamborghini didn't drop the V10 yet; and there's still plenty time till 2035 :P

[@Dawwwg]

@@ko_rubin Yeah, except some countries are even pushing for 2030 ... hopefully that will get pushed back ! Either way, gonna miss the V10 !

[@sohansaha5948]

How many R8 videos do you want to upload? Doug : yes

[@carlstanland5333]

No big screens in the interior to look dated later on, NA V-10, RWD, clean looking outside… I see this appearing on a future Doug video of cars that nobody wanted but now they do and are going up in value.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Doug, I don't mind hearing that orchestra note when in motion. Great sound either way. Hope to see these start to drop a little more soon. That'll lead to me purchasing one for myself. (: To add to your point about it not being a Huracan. If I needed a Huracan then I'd be looking at one. For a good all around fun car this is such a bargain. Plus that V10!

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

The older I get, the more I prefer those to the Gallardo/Huracan. Especially in a V8 manual spider.

[@khaosking2937]

I don't know. The og manual gallardo

[@1Nathanc]

For a 2022 model I feel like the exterior looks a little bit dated like it’s from a couple years back. It still is nice though. An underrated súpercar. It’s truly a shame to see all these auto makers going electric. I don’t want electric and will never purchase one.

[@lordmeme_]

I don’t like the front end but I do think despite its age it’s held up pretty well. You can definitely tell that it’s old but still looks pretty modern. Def looks nice though inside and out regardless.

[@1Nathanc]

@@lordmeme_ yea the front looks decent but I wish the back end was more aggressive and sporty

[@lordmeme_]

@@1Nathanc agreed. I do like the back ends simpleness but at the same time it def could be a bit more aggressive, would help give it more of an intimidating look on the road

[@1Nathanc]

@@lordmeme_ no cap. Audi will definitely feel it changing over to electric. The V10 is iconic!

[@mikeabel7577]

Apparently Doug hasn't figured out the "key pocket" is actually an alternative ignition option if the battery in your key fob is dead. I have the same thing in my 2015 S5.

[@ninjafrozr8809]

I don't see how the R8 is a car that people wouldn't look twice at. I've seen two R8's in my life and i've stopped to take pictures of both of them. Just like i do when i see a 488 GTB or a Huracan. I think the R8 looks better than both of those cars. But not in this bright yellow color for sure. Blue , Silver or Black looks better for sure.

[@timgermanyjr]

The original R8 still absolutely destroys the looks of the new one. The side blade was the best design element on the car.

[@drippgxd]

1st gen R8 aged well compared to this tbh

[@Berven-gf9jq]

I really love manually operated seats. In the matter of less than 3 seconds you are in the position you need to be, in stead of waiting for that slow moving electric operated one.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Doug is a type of a guy to wear yellow t-shirt when reviewing yellow Audi

[@bconn6110]

The look on his face when he hits the gas on the freeway is exactly why you seek a NA V10 motor. The sound, the feeling.

[@neonboy45]

One of these in a roadster pulled up next to me at a gas station a few days ago, and he left the car running while abt to pump gas into it. I yelled to him "Yo! your car is still running!" and he said to his little daughter in the front seat "press the red button" to turn it off. Could not believe my eyes that this man was driving a brand new R8 and left it running while pumping gas into it.

[@gethplatform2392]

I think Audi will be doing a mistake ditching the V10 for going full EV. Even if it's to comply with emission regulations, that's BS. Ferrari will never have an EV-only line up, because Ferrari's emissions are transferred to Stellaris, its parent company. And for VW to go that way shows a real lack of vision.

[@wiegraf9009]

This MIGHT be true in America but the EU just agreed to a plan to phase out ICE cars completely by the 2030s, including hybrids. This isn't a matter of product strategy it's a matter of law.

[@gethplatform2392]

@@wiegraf9009 And Ferrari already said the Italian government will do all they can to get them an exemption. No doubt the German government could get one for the German automakers as well.

[@wiegraf9009]

@@gethplatform2392 The Italian government fought tooth and nail to get an exemption but they lost

[@NeethnavK]

Ironman's Car! One of the most underrated super car!

[@technofaisal]

When Doug mentioned the low number of R8s sold in the entire country, it made me smile that I own one of the V10 Spyders I saw one 9 years ago in Miami , a dark grey R8 and this bald dude in a white shirt and hot girl stepped out, and I was awe struck by the car It took me only 8 years of dreaming, but was able to buy one last year Dreams come true, just have to keep at it and never give up :)

[@bobboberson2024]

The Lambo V10 is the second greatest production car sound of all time. The LFA being first, obviously. Worth the money for that! But sad to see the ICE die a slow death. Always love to see Doug looking in his mirrors when he gives a fast car the beans.

[@LDantinhas]

The best F1 engine ever made was the Renault RS25, and of course it was a 3.0L V10, and it dominated the F1 championship for years and years, Honda, Ferrari, Mercedes, they all ate the dust of Williams RS25. Many would say that F1 died a little bit when V10’s and V12’s where banned from F1, followed by V8’s, to those awfully sounding Turbo V6 of today, and it’s the truth. Long (last ?) live the V10 !! 💪🏻

[@_Devil]

I feel so bad for our children and grandchildren. They're gonna grow up in a world with no (new) V8 growls or V10 revs or V12 shifts, everything will be boring and electric, that exact opposite of what a car should be.

[@tigorriley27]

I’m sure the next generations will have a retro fever like what we have had

[@MrEdwithdreadz]

im very sad for the future cars 😔

[@jamesparson]

They will have cleaner air and quieter cities.

[@slappy4braps20]

@@jamesparson Sounds like absolute ass

[@Tony_Man]

@@jamesparson right... the cities will be cleaner but what about the rest of the environment with all the dead batteries from over the years?

[@houseofno]

A shame to see these cars going the way of the dinosaur. Despite high end EVs making engines with more than eight cylinders mostly irrelevant, there's still something special about these multi cylinder V engine powered cars. BMW has already ended their V12 cars except for Rolls Royce. Mercedes is going to continue their V12s for at least a few more years. I am going to miss these cars.

[@vengadeshkannavathy7225]

Reality sucks...😭😭😭🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@houseofno]

$3,600 for Sport exhaust. The current Ford GT's $10k titanium exhaust is laughing at this.

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

Come on, I was expecting to see the Raptor R or the Blazer EV.

[@DR-UTAH]

Same

[@Jens_Roadster]

Hahaha

[@mattmekhaeil]

Those cars were just unveiled so doug cant get his hands on it immediately to do quirks and features on it

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

@@mattmekhaeil Doug has reviewed just-launched new cars before

[@bigh1708]

You can upgrade the steering. I notice that car doesn't have any upgrades on it.

[@furcoat9458]

“And it’s the last v10 on the market, this is where it all ends.” Makes me want to cry

[@joshuaowens4797]

Same!!! I'm anti-electric 💯!

[@Vex22778]

@@joshuaowens4797 me to

[@boozecruiser]

@@joshuaowens4797 yeah but you're broke so you're not really making an impact on the market

[@NC1Jordan]

Just replaced a 991.1 GT3 RS with a 20 V10 Performance. Two totally different cars and I’ll acknowledge the RS was the “cooler” car, but the R8 is much better to deal with day to day. I wanted to own a V10 while I still had the chance!

[@risevideomarketing]

Dear Doug, great review as always. But why don't you add a POV camera so we can also see the road when you're driving? Would improve your video's so much and it is not that complicated.

[@smokeytwitchsmokey]

Doug revving the Audi is like sticking it in without getting it wet

[@krinos1]

💀 what a beautiful comparison

[@SammyZChannel]

Ordered one last November, my dealer called me yesterday telling me it's going into production in the next two months, 23 model! Cannot wait!!!!

[@MikeHeller]

Has anyone else noticed how often Doug passes a Tesla when he takes the onramp to the freeway (19:35)? I have seen it in multiple videos now, confirming that SoCal is the epicenter of Teslaland :)

[@betterbeavailable]

I would definitely get the V10 model (real engine, not a Prius toy) while it still exists. If I had the money of course 😂.