This, or an M3 Touring? | Audi RS5 Sportback | Supercar Driver | 4K

[@stuartlloyd-jones9583]

Need to try the sportback competition spec. I took deliver last month. It is what the RS% should have been. Emotional, precise steering, oem coilovers that actually deal with the bumps/ potholes better than original while getting rid of the bouncy rear end when pushed. In addition new hardware/ software exhaust system, (it makes a difference!) stiffer roll bars, adjusted gearbox to create quicker shift that brings the 0-60 down to 3.5 or less (as I have seen personally). It is excellent.

[@harshhell4185]

I owned the RS5 Sportback in 2021. I’ve missed it ever since, and keep an eye on the price but it’s just too high in the UK at the minute. Mine had the flat bottomed steering wheel also, so a bit disappointing that you can’t get that anymore. What a special car. Ever time I got in it I was smiling. Much prefer the look of the RS5 over the M3 Comp.

[@alanincentraljersey]

23' RS5 SB owner here. Nice review, I look forward to seeing additional thoughts as you ride her a little more. I'm just over 3,000 miles and I could not be happier with my choice.

[@peterjordansonthe2nd731]

What a nice surprise - thanks for the video! Idk anything about the way that the RS drives, but to me basically all Audis models look substantially better than any of the competition (save for the Cadillac CT4/5 Blackwings)

[@lukewaring2832]

Estate car so family. Right 320d touring and a 997 gt3 for the weekend. Job done. Same £100k spent and way more fun.. Epic as ever guys . Thanks.

[@scd]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks

[@rossfripp4503]

You didn't listen to one of the prerequisites being it had to carry people and luggage whilst being quick, did you? 😂

[@Sean-if7rp]

Map + intercooler 335d touring

[@rossfripp4503]

@@Sean-if7rp but it sounds incredibly boring and dreary, and isn't exciting. It's just a tool that can move you quickly. Not emotive like a high revving petrol engine can be.

[@mihakanzyani]

@@scd Since you've got the RS5 as a long-termer....is there any way I could convince you to make a M340i touring vs RS5 comparison? It would be interesting to see how they compare.

[@peterbuckley5467]

A57 Snake Pass. I'm often parked there while walking in the hills, and love hearing cars and bikes blasting up and down the road.

[@jonathansquires3114]

Audi RS5 all day long!! Great and versatile car.

[@sumeetkaul9427]

Top tier production + great review. What i always wanted. Subbed

[@mehmetguner5729]

Why not the RS4 May I ask?

[@NZsarge1]

Or the RS4 Competition perhaps

[@addj7093]

The RS5 sportback has a hatch back which is more estate like than a saloon

[@kurtwheller6295]

Awesome honest review. Thanks 😊

[@M3goon]

That jumper wild!!

[@philiphudgens4726]

Phenomenal machine - picked up my 2023 RS5 coupe yesterday. The quattro system is astonishingly competent - Takes corners so fast, it is actually dangerous...a teeny bit of turbo lag & no real feel through the steering are its primary negatives. Put it in dynamic with everything using sports suspension plus DRC & save it to RS mode....& enjoy. Up the intensity on the massage seats & it's like being beaten up by Alan Carr or Joe Lycett.

[@alanincentraljersey]

I picked mine up a couple months ago. I had an A6 before this and a bunch of Acura's before that. This is the real deal for a driving enthusiast, not someone that regards themselves as a sports car aficionado.

[@justdriveit7434]

Although not interested to Audi cars I’ve watched the video for the scenery!!😊Great cinematography and review!

[@dnice362]

The blackwings are the problems with these sedans. I would take the RS5 over the M3 better looking and a grown man’s car. M3 is a little to in your face for me

[@German-Whip-V8]

Do you guys ever go out to the A57 Snake Pass for some spirited driving

[@pherron7471]

I want to like the RS5, but I'd get the older one with the V8 before this. I wish the current RS4/5 came with the 5 cylinder. The V6 isn't fancy enough.

[@scd]

Fair! Does the job for us

[@clkgtr12]

rs3 is where its at

[@themandarin9539]

Where was that filmed

[@dimitrithomas]

bring back the NAs (w hybrid system to meet regualtions)

[@longtailgt]

Why wouldn't you take an RS 4 Avant instead of this? I'm pretty certain that would make a far better crew car and just as fast.

[@brianbaker4288]

Where is this road?

[@stuartlloyd-jones9583]

sorry... Plus firewall insulation reduced and those new lighter wheels are delicious....

[@alone5241]

And your videos damn looking beautiful

[@aqibfreed4672]

The m3 touring… and it aint even close😳 bmw have set new levels fr

[@syedalam6363]

what is the name of the color?

[@rossfripp4503]

What happened to the E92 M3?

[@scd]

Still got it, still drive it, still love it ❤

[@rossfripp4503]

@@scd I have an E90 M3 saloon (DCT), engine is a cracker.

[@rforracing]

M3 Touring all day.

[@neilmcmahon]

different market

[@addj7093]

Proper four wheel drive with Quattro will be better than the X-Drive in the winter

[@Csl74csl]

I have never seen arms made out of water 💦

[@manuelllaneras1313]

👏👏👏👏

[@scd]

🙌🏼

[@SChapps]

RS5 isn't an estate though

[@Lookbusybuddy]

Could i have the money instead

[@alanincentraljersey]

Yes, get a job. That's literally how the compensate you.

[@4thelovethebeatz]

®💯🫶

[@cupidstunt22]

Neither

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

V6 is an instant pass

[@alone5241]

Now days bmw make worst looking cars,

[@eusaphzai]

the audi will always fail if you put it in the same sentence as a M3 touring. M3 touring is running circles around an RS6, a car above its weight class.....RS4/RS5 cant even come close to the M3 touring. this would struggle to keep up with a 340i as the new one is quite potent. in isolation its an okay car, typical audi but when compared to the new bimmer this just comes up short rather spectacularly. your videos btw are top notch especially the environs and the camera work. ppl say the rs5 performance is much better than the non performance rs5 but then again this is an aging platform and is crying for replacement/updating.

[@anthonyfarnan5935]

Platform is only 7 years old, and it was advanced to begin with 🤷‍♂️ Plus manufacturers have stopped developing ICE-only platforms. This is likely as good as it will ever get. Granted the M4 handles better.

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

The RS5 would struggle to keep up with a 340? RS5 0-60 is 3.3 seconds. 11.5 quarter mile. The 340 does 0-60 in 4.1 and 12.5 quarter mile. I know the 340 is a beast but your just exaggerating.

[@CaliJatt0809]

Struggle against a 340i?? 😂😂 stay off KZbin comments

[@diegosolbes670]

The RS5 destroys a M3 in launch... I don't even think you've driven either of them lol

[@adriancoppin977]

But I use indicators..and that precludes me ever having a bmw.

[@norafirestorm]

I mean I like the Rs5, but, it's just not that quick, throw in an unacceptable ride quality and it just doesn't really make sense or feel special enough! May aswell just pickup an S4/5 cheaper and easier to modify into big power!

[@scd]

Interesting… certainly does the job for us! Not that quick?!!? 😅😮

[@norafirestorm]

@@scd I mean it does move, but I was very underwhelmed with it, can't out my finger on it, but getting out and walking away from it I just never really looked back, I need my ego massaging after spending that much on a car! 🤣

[@akashsharma7582]

I own an S5, and have temporarily got an RS5 as a courtesy car whilst it’s in getting work done to it. And I can honestly say you’re better off getting an S5, yes it may lack horsepower and all “excitement” of an RS vehicle, however it is just as capable, waaaay more comfy and even as used as a day to day vehicle decent fuel econ! If you’re doing any long distance driving certainly would choose and RS! I know modifying is a bit of a grey area, but to get an S5 which shares the same engine remapped for a fraction of the price really makes me think, is it worth spending the extra 15/20k on an RS….

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

0-60 in 3.3 and 11.5 quarter mile isn’t that quick? Lol and you can say the same about the M340. Very easy to mod

[@norafirestorm]

@@stefanomarcellino6701 by today's standards and it's competition in that sector, it's not that fast! The previous B8 model is slower still, but feels special enough not to matter, absolute gem of a motor!