The Audi RS5 is 30% Cheaper Than the RS7... And More Fun to Drive! - Two Takes

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    Audi's RS5 Sportback may follow a formula we don't exactly love: a coupe, turned into a sedan, which is then turned back into a coupe, but that doesn't make it bad. On the contrary, the hatchback layout makes for an incredibly practical everyday vehicle. The greenhouse is bright and airy, the massage seats comfy, and the performance of the twin-turbo V6 and QUATTRO AWD makes the RS5 an admirable performer, if not the ideal solution for track days. And, at 40% cheaper than the RS7 we recently tested, it's quite a good value.
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  • @damienlee1165
    @damienlee1165 2 роки тому +158

    I hope to see more companies embrace the "sedan but also a hatch" style as a last attempt to save the sedan.

    • @maximus9401
      @maximus9401 2 роки тому +4

      it's a lonely group of 2: Audi and Kia :(

    • @xboy4331
      @xboy4331 2 роки тому +17

      @@maximus9401 and the Porsche Panamera and AMG GT 4 door

    • @usernamealreadytaken770
      @usernamealreadytaken770 2 роки тому +10

      ​@@maximus9401 There's also the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

    • @danielpark94
      @danielpark94 2 роки тому +8

      the acura "integra" ILX is a hatch, im glad they are keeping that style alive but holy hell no one asked for an ILX.

    • @damienlee1165
      @damienlee1165 2 роки тому +5

      I think the current accord would make a good liftback sedan. It has the lines for it.

  • @michaelf1922
    @michaelf1922 2 роки тому +101

    Bought a 2021 RS5 about 5 months ago and couldn't agree more with your review. I was in between this and the new M3 and while the M3 in my opinion sounded better and felt more grounded, I couldn't convince myself that it would be a GREAT daily driver. The RS5 is an absolutely perfect daily, its comfortable, fast enough when you need it, and in my opinion looks absolutely beautiful. Living in LA I actually use the lane keep assist + adaptive cruise control quite often which automatically puts you into Audi's traffic jam assist.This alone sets it apart from the competition IMO. The car will come to a complete stop and push you along the highway which takes away the stress of LA traffic. My biggest gripe so far of owning the car would be the lack of overall sound, yes it sounds great outside, but inside you tend to forget you're driving an actual sports car. Last thing, I think you hit the nail on the head with the price, I was able to get mine for around $85k without a lot of the needless options. It still came with everything you would want, 360 camera, full driver assistance pack, sports exhaust, etc. Overall, for anyone in the market, you definitely won't have any buyers remorse if you're looking for the perfect daily.

    • @KaboshPenguine
      @KaboshPenguine 2 роки тому +1

      i have a complaint... 36k kilometers and the gearbox is so rough when going from 1st to 2nd. took it to three different dealerships and they said "normal within audi's parameters, no fix required." don't think I'll be getting another audi anytime soon after this thing.
      it's built to be smooth and fast shifting but in normal it jerks from 1st to 2nd every time in D mode. Almost like it can't figure out how to shift!!

    • @ganzy321
      @ganzy321 2 роки тому +5

      @@KaboshPenguine Doesn’t seem normal. I own a 21 model and no such issue

    • @jsquared1013
      @jsquared1013 2 роки тому +2

      @@KaboshPenguine what kind of climate, and does it persist throughout the time driving it, or only at the beginning of a trip? Some of the dual-clutch gearboxes are a bit stuttery when the fluids are cold.

    • @CrazyWeeMonkey
      @CrazyWeeMonkey 2 роки тому +5

      @@jsquared1013
      The RS5 doesn't have a dual clutch, it uses the ZF-8HP (torque converter) transmission.

    • @Corwin74
      @Corwin74 2 роки тому +1

      @@ganzy321 I own a 21 RS5 and I agree, not an issue with my car so far. Only 10k miles so far but honestly no complaints other than the lane keeping, which I turned off the 2nd day I owned the car and it's never been turned on again.

  • @SkiDooRydr
    @SkiDooRydr 2 роки тому +38

    I have lane keep on my F150 and my wife's Edge. If you drive through a construction zone or even drive past a bypass lane on a 2 lane road you'd better have a good grip on the wheel because 9/10 times it is going to try and swerve you into a cone or into the bypass lane.

    • @paulira7407
      @paulira7407 2 роки тому

      My new 2021 Rav4 Prime also does the same thing. I’m not sure which manufacturer other than Tesla has a “smart” lane keep assist system?

    • @Coronerlex
      @Coronerlex 2 роки тому +5

      I almost had a horrible accident with lane keep on in my VW Golf R going 60 in a construction zone, the lines moved and it jerked the wheel into a barrier. I came inches from smashing into it with my family in the car. Never turned it on again since.

    • @Justin_GFM
      @Justin_GFM 2 роки тому +4

      @@Coronerlex Exactly the reason I'll never trust autonomous cars, some things should just be left in the literal hands of humans

    • @stms4411
      @stms4411 2 роки тому

      Stupid tech

  • @hittingreens5646
    @hittingreens5646 2 роки тому +17

    on my second S4 (2018). Nothing beats this car for a "do everything" vehicle. Throw a tune on it and i'm high 11's with stock drivability. When winter comes I throw on my winter set and nothing can touch it in the snow. I had a 435 gran coupe for a year and couldn't wait to get back in a audi.

    • @briankim6148
      @briankim6148 2 роки тому

      Damn sounds awesome. What kind of tune are you running on the S4? And any issues with the reliability cause of the tune?

    • @hittingreens5646
      @hittingreens5646 2 роки тому +2

      @@briankim6148 right now just JB4 because i'm on factory warranty. After that i'll go 034 flash tune. No issues whatsoever, this is my 3rd tuned car. Motors today are modular so they can handle more power than they come with pretty easily.

    • @Kayepatel
      @Kayepatel 2 роки тому

      @@hittingreens5646 do you have any supporting mods? or just the tune?

    • @hittingreens5646
      @hittingreens5646 2 роки тому

      @@Kayepatel Tune only, not even an intake

    • @Kayepatel
      @Kayepatel 2 роки тому

      @@hittingreens5646 interesting, how’s it been reliably? i’m looking into a B9 S5 so that’s why im asking these questions

  • @jamesinsteamboat
    @jamesinsteamboat 2 роки тому +5

    Just picked up a loaded 2018 S5 Sportback with 24k miles and i love it. The proportions are just perfect. Best looking sloped-back 4-door car out there that doesn't have a Porsche badge IMO. Mine came with cooled seats, which unfortunately eliminated the amazing sport seats though.

  • @gepokomaru
    @gepokomaru 2 роки тому +6

    Regarding suspension, this car is equipped with DRC which has diagonally interconected dampers (for reducing pitch and roll) and three fixed damping characteristics. The S5 has “regular” adaptive dampers.

  • @Auditography
    @Auditography 2 роки тому +13

    Enjoyed the video! Keep it up!

  • @dylanharrington395
    @dylanharrington395 2 роки тому +8

    Rented one of these for a few days recently. They're such great all around cars and would make for a perfect daily driver. Standouts for me were the interior quality, ride quality and power

  • @Wiz33
    @Wiz33 2 роки тому +4

    Yes, I picked this exact model (Ascari Launch) over the RS6/7 not because of cost, It's just you can feel the bulk of the other 2. Yes, the suspension can handle it be you still feel the inertia. I also pick this over the M3/4 since it actually ride fairly comfortable when out of RS mode for day to day use compare to those.

  • @jakeyboo7
    @jakeyboo7 2 роки тому +2

    For me this is one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen from TST in ages ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @freedbeefpontoons
    @freedbeefpontoons 2 роки тому +27

    Re: the farting sounds
    I have looked into this as my car makes the same noises (M2 Competition 6-speed.) I believe the sounds are the modern version of blow off valve sounds. According to BMW my car does not have BOV, instead BMW overlaps the valves off throttle. By holding both the exhaust and intake valves open for a brief moment, the car can blow the pressurized wave of air directly through the cylinders. This has the added benefit of also keeping the turbo(s) spooled once the pressure wave hits the exhaust side of the turbos after passing through the engine. I believe the actual fart sound is air going through the cylinders in succession with no combustion.
    I suspect Audi VW do something similar and that "DSG fart" is a bit of a misnomer.

    • @GregMcNamer
      @GregMcNamer 2 роки тому +16

      I don't think that's what is happening, at least on the Audi/VW side. The older engines make that noise and don't have the valvetrain ability to do what you're explaining (I don't think).
      The noise is the pause of ignition, which helps the engine drop revs very quickly with some unburnt, perfectly mixed exhaust ready to combust in the header(s), which then quickly burns and make the noise.

    • @mercedesbenzisbest
      @mercedesbenzisbest 2 роки тому +10

      That noise is from cutting timing and spark when shift happens so transmission is unharmed

    • @jessem_i31
      @jessem_i31 2 роки тому +1

      @Felix M2 Competition 6-speed... great choice, I'm sure it's a blast to drive

    • @tyler9703
      @tyler9703 2 роки тому

      So it's a result of factory-antilag? I'd say some farts on the shifts is a worthy tradeoff for that

    • @Juganator
      @Juganator 2 роки тому +1

      The noise is simply spark cut.

  • @dragospahontu
    @dragospahontu 2 роки тому +34

    Looks so clean

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 2 роки тому

      Just get the new Acura Integra and be done. Acura performance, reliability and design.

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 2 роки тому

      @@chamade166 dude it looks really strange and it has such a small engine. I'd get a Golf GTI because of the practicality.

    • @philb707
      @philb707 2 роки тому +2

      @@chamade166 LOL the Integra is hideous

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 2 роки тому

      @@philb707 it looks amazing. Aggressive yet refined. Everything the Audi is not + reliable.

    • @philb707
      @philb707 2 роки тому +2

      @@chamade166 lmfao yea ok. U must be the honda employee that designed it 🤣🤣🤣

  • @hardcoreep
    @hardcoreep 2 роки тому +3

    Lol, so funny about the lane keep assist. Had the same experience on the Q7. It actually took me a few hours to figure it out. You can leave it on, however, if you're changing lanes you need to indicate and that will deactivate the lane keep for that period rather than having it fight you.

  • @Von_RX
    @Von_RX 2 роки тому +6

    Great video guys! I would love to see you test drive the Audi S5 Sportback in comparison.

  • @los2much
    @los2much 2 роки тому +3

    Really like Matt and Zack together. Missed Matt for a while! Keep it up guys.

  • @ESPlover707
    @ESPlover707 2 роки тому +6

    Wow that blue and silver looks sooooo good.

  • @nuclearcarnie
    @nuclearcarnie 2 роки тому +2

    For a Luxury daily car, there is nothing better than this. It's beautiful, fast, and comfortable. When it comes to a performance sports car, I don't even like traction control. Fun cars require YOU to drive them.

  • @chrisd6736
    @chrisd6736 2 роки тому +9

    I have an RS5. It is super fun to drive.
    And yes I use it to get groceries lol. Very practical car. Love it.

    • @SunshinyCoDo
      @SunshinyCoDo 2 роки тому +2

      Would you have gotten an rs4 avant, of available? I went c43 wagon (slower but available in Canada)

    • @chrisd6736
      @chrisd6736 2 роки тому +2

      @@SunshinyCoDo- no but I really like the RS6. That might be my next car…

    • @SunshinyCoDo
      @SunshinyCoDo 2 роки тому +1

      @@chrisd6736 such a great looking wagon is the rs6.... I agree

  • @TeamCGC98
    @TeamCGC98 2 роки тому +27

    I'm not even an Audi guy and I want one

    • @ViezePoeperd
      @ViezePoeperd 10 місяців тому

      If you're not an Audi guy, than what are you? 💪🧑‍🔧

  • @rynomuncher
    @rynomuncher 2 роки тому +2

    I'd have mine in Sonoma Green with the aluminium accents. Absolutely love the look!

  • @danieli3211
    @danieli3211 2 роки тому +7

    I have done quite a lot of miles on the Autobahn in the RS5 and in my opinion its definitely one of the best cars for high-speed cross-country traveling in Germany. Enough cargo space, comfortable and controllable at high speeds and the fuel economy is also decent. In general I'm more into BMWs but as a daily driver I would definitely prefer the RS5 over a M3.

    • @hardboiledPhil
      @hardboiledPhil 2 роки тому

      I drove a non-RS Audi with Lane assist and it was shocking that it tweaked the steering because of a painted line when you're doing 120mph/200kph. A really dumb idea at that kinda speed

  • @stevekukoda6255
    @stevekukoda6255 5 місяців тому

    Great video! I’m debating between a used RS5 and S7 and this helped a lot. 🙏

  • @coreykononchuk
    @coreykononchuk 2 роки тому +3

    I'm enjoying all the Audi content lately!! - BTW you can get seat massagers in a base S4, starting at $52,945 w/ destination. With the exception of the RS3 and TTRS, RS cars have always been a bit softer than M and AMG cars IMO. My C5 RS6 could go to the track sure, but it would rather be going fast on a freeway than trying to turn fast lap times.

    • @TheEryk03
      @TheEryk03 2 роки тому

      RS5 plus KW coilovers and we have great track csr :) yeah, the stock suspension is too comfy.

  • @loud_v8_noises
    @loud_v8_noises 2 роки тому +7

    Biggest problem with the rs5 sport back is the s4 and s5 get all the best parts of the car: same interior, same virtual cockpit, same massaging seats, very similar engine (single turbo vs twin). The only real differences are the wide body and 100hp. Which isn’t enough to justify $25-30k premium.
    Earlier this year I was in the market for an rs5 spot back but they were all $70k so I got a 2019 s4 with sport diff instead and just kept my previous e92 m3 comp around instead of trading it in.
    I feel like I got all the good parts of the rs5 sport back in the s4 and don’t really miss the power or wide body looks very much.

  • @rsmith2320
    @rsmith2320 2 роки тому +4

    It took a lot of will power for me to check the carbon brake option when building my RS Q8, but I detest brake dust and don’t regret spending that extra 10k one bit! PS…I can’t wait to turn off the lane keep assist. I’ve had my car for 3 months and looked in the menus but couldn’t find a way to deactivate. That is a very helpful PSA:-)

  • @Steve_with_coffee
    @Steve_with_coffee 2 роки тому +1

    One of the greatest things about my B9 S5 prestige is that on two trips from the west coast to Denver I averaged 40mpg through Nevada at just between the speed limit and 5 over.

  • @eichler721
    @eichler721 2 роки тому +3

    Love the Audi RS models they are great all-around cars and they make fast cars that also have great interiors and also have amazing infotainment systems.

  • @mediocreman2
    @mediocreman2 2 роки тому +12

    It's a lovely car. Audi knows exactly where this car falls in the automotive lineup they offer and what other brands offer. Audi is always going to be unable to really max the potential of the 'sporting' capabilities of their cars as long as Volkswagen AG is producing Porsche vehicles. Remember that Porsche has a majority stake in Volkswagen AG.
    Sidenote though, except for the performance you're essentially comparing an A5 to an A7. There is a significant difference from the luxury standpoint. Just sitting in both for 10 seconds will make that obvious. So you're not just paying for a larger car that's more expensive and not as much fun.

    • @jsquared1013
      @jsquared1013 2 роки тому +1

      The other thing with the "sporting potential" is plain old physics. Audi will never be able to totally match BMW/Merc with the driving dynamics as long as they keep the front diff in the transaxle (and thus the entire engine forward of the front axle line). It's been improved in the last generation or two by swapping the position of the clutch(es) and diff so that the block is a few inches closer to the axle centerline, but it will still always be more nose-heavy than something like a RWD car, or even an AWD BMW or Merc whose diff is alongside the engine (although that setup is also not totally ideal).

  • @willneverstop
    @willneverstop 2 роки тому

    Matt that sound your talking about about when you lift off the gas is the injectors turning off...Audi's and Volkswagens do that during engine breaking and it makes that sound.

  • @tiggaism
    @tiggaism 2 роки тому

    Bro I didn't know how to turn the lane keep assist off either thx. Great Vid.

  • @jonathan_careless
    @jonathan_careless 2 роки тому +1

    Great review! Glad I own one. Shout out to The Car Lounge!

  • @Guy_de_Loimbard
    @Guy_de_Loimbard 2 роки тому +1

    I've had my eye on a used 2nd-gen Porsche Panamera 4S for a while now. Pleased to learn that same engine is being used in Audi products as I anticipate those will depreciate quite a bit faster.

  • @audiman7716
    @audiman7716 2 роки тому +13

    Great video. I have a 2019 RS5 and a 2021 S5 with a Stage 1 APR tune with a couple bolt ons. I prefer my S5. More comfortable and with the tune, it’s faster. Just my opinion. I don’t regret buying my RS. I paid 92k and 71k respectively. RS is not worth 20k more

    • @jason5031
      @jason5031 Рік тому +2

      Good to know, I'm looking at an S5.

    • @carramrod8232
      @carramrod8232 Рік тому

      @@jason5031 did you get it?

    • @jason5031
      @jason5031 Рік тому

      @@carramrod8232 Ended up with an M340i. Some aspects better, others not as good.

    • @carramrod8232
      @carramrod8232 Рік тому +2

      @@jason5031 can’t complain about that. I got an S5 3 months ago, not much I don’t love about it.

    • @jason5031
      @jason5031 Рік тому +1

      @@carramrod8232 It's a fantastic car, congrats!

  • @johnoates1769
    @johnoates1769 Рік тому

    Hey Matt...totally agree I LOVE my RS5...use mine everyday, I call it the " Swiss Army Knife " of cars... it does it all !

  • @srtology
    @srtology 2 роки тому +67

    I mean in a year an Audi rs7 is 30% cheaper as well soooo. 🤣

    • @andrewhong7514
      @andrewhong7514 2 роки тому

      hahahah truth

    • @jonathanhidalgo4591
      @jonathanhidalgo4591 2 роки тому +5

      Don’t think so, In this market. In a year that RS7 will still be worth MSRP or over same goes for any low production high performance car.

    • @biznatcho7
      @biznatcho7 2 роки тому +3

      What timeline are you living in?

    • @jonathanhidalgo4591
      @jonathanhidalgo4591 2 роки тому +3

      @@biznatcho7 Haver you tried to buy a new or even preowned RS, V8 AMG, Corvette, Porsche or similar lately? Go do some shopping and you'll soon catch on to the timeline. Even Broncos, Mach E GTs, Performance Teslas are Trading (yes trading in) for near MSRP numbers, I work at a dealership by the way

    • @biznatcho7
      @biznatcho7 2 роки тому +3

      @@jonathanhidalgo4591 ha, my response was to the OP. Totally agree. Good luck finding an RS7 Avant for under 30k ADM now and you’re dreaming if you think that you will be able to get one for 30% off list next year. I think that this automotive supply chain crunch is going to get worse before it gets better.

  • @echtogammut
    @echtogammut 2 роки тому +3

    I have an S5 SB and bought it after driving the S5 and RS5 back to back. The stock sound of the RS5 was a bit better, but in normal driving, I couldn't detect a noticeable difference. What I did like better was the ability to have the Magma interior, which I liked better than the RS5 black w/ optional stitching color. I tossed a tune on the S5, which fixed the transmission shifts, changed the exhaust note and added some claimed HP, that definitely feels faster. The only thing I lack are the little fake vents near the headlights and -15k (which was the difference between mine and the RS).

  • @Bayliss21
    @Bayliss21 2 роки тому +2

    I own a 2019 RS5 Sportback. Yes it's worth it.

  • @daytoncorl271
    @daytoncorl271 2 роки тому +9

    RS doesn’t stand for RallySport, it’s German for RennSport which means RaceSport.

  • @Revolushun1
    @Revolushun1 2 роки тому +8

    I've heavily been considering the S5 for a minute now. I just love the look and functionality of this car

    • @FastRedPonyCar
      @FastRedPonyCar Рік тому +2

      My tesla lease is up later this year and the premium plus package S5 is at the top of my list for what's next. I'd love an RS5 just for the extra power but compared to a fully loaded premium plus S5, it's nearly $25k more expensive and a tune on the S5's brings them up to near RS5 power levels. It makes it hard to justify the huge price increase to me.

  • @MAKIMEDIA
    @MAKIMEDIA 2 роки тому

    Nice car 👌🏼 and great video by the way

  • @CPWaite83
    @CPWaite83 2 роки тому +1

    Took me a week to figure our how to disable the lane keep in my 4M Q7 too! I must have dug through every menu imaginable only to finally notice that stupid button on the left stalk. In hindsight I guess it be on the indicator stalk sorta makes sense but they really hide it and barely even mention it in the manual.
    That being said, it really doesn’t work well. It ping pongs between the lines often and drifts put of them a lot. I always have it off.

  • @Jackinacox
    @Jackinacox 2 роки тому +2

    those Turbos in the hot V will be toasty!

  • @pascaltaillefer1497
    @pascaltaillefer1497 Рік тому

    We git a audi s5 sport back 2ith some performance options and what a like compare to more performant cars we had in the past is that the car is easy going , comfy enough , looks realy good in black. I think what i like abouth these cars is that you can drive then all the time and be satisfyed . And the extra car in the garage is for the afternoon you whabt to let loose. These cars are great in there ways.

  • @sketchpv3080
    @sketchpv3080 2 роки тому +2

    Since 2018 even the S4 has had back massagers in the seats as standard equipment.

  • @Matt-rk3de
    @Matt-rk3de 2 роки тому +1

    Dope ride

  • @ryantemming5862
    @ryantemming5862 Місяць тому

    I have an SQ7 which is amazing. Fast, spacious and comfortable-it is the ultimate Sports Utility. Have run it a Watkins Glen Raceway, which was wicked fun. As for lane keep, i turn it on and off based on my driving. If i am on a highway for a long stretch, i turn it on and let it do its thing so i get a break from staying focused. Other than that, i leave it off and drive myself around.

  • @arpadkal
    @arpadkal 2 роки тому +2

    B8 SQ5 owner chiming in here... The lane keep assist is really annoying in these cars, unless you are on a very long pure highway trip. Then its a nice to have like distance cruise control.

    • @ericmarlin4655
      @ericmarlin4655 2 роки тому

      2018 Macan s owner here… thankful Porsche left this feature for the future 😅

  • @geoffreycheeping3902
    @geoffreycheeping3902 2 роки тому

    I had an sq5 for a week in Florida and I swear the lane keep was trying to kill me , luckily I figured out how to disable it. And t VW cc and now the arteon have driver's massage seats

  • @RS3NDIT
    @RS3NDIT 2 роки тому

    I literally found the lane keep button on accident. The cruise stalk also has the button in the same place to start ACC, so I was trying to use that and accidentally turned on lane keep. Such a eureka! Moment lol. It’s great on long trips, and honestly it’s the first time I’ve driven a car with lane keep and I like it most of the time. Just my 2 cents

    • @RS3NDIT
      @RS3NDIT 2 роки тому

      Btw- my 2019 S5 also has seat massagers ;) it comes with the prestige package on the car

  • @user-ys4og2vv8k
    @user-ys4og2vv8k 2 роки тому +3

    The sound of this V6 seems to me much nicer than V8, it is sharper and more melodic, in live it's even better!

    • @alstound
      @alstound 2 роки тому

      Still nothing like the straight-six

  • @apizzaparty
    @apizzaparty 2 роки тому +1

    I really REALLY like this car. Absolutely beautiful

  • @curtr.5083
    @curtr.5083 2 роки тому +4

    Oh man, spot on about the older S5. That is personally tied for me with the latest TT RS in terms of looks within the Audi brand. I adore those two models.

    • @jessem_i31
      @jessem_i31 2 роки тому +3

      I recently bought a 2010 S5 V8 with a manual transmission. I agree, the look of the car has aged so well. I get so many compliments on both the interior and exterior design of the car.

    • @curtr.5083
      @curtr.5083 2 роки тому +1

      @@jessem_i31 good choice!

    • @papa_pt
      @papa_pt 2 роки тому +2

      @@jessem_i31 that's the one Audi I'm really impressed with. My friend has an AWE exhaust on his it sounds insane

    • @curtr.5083
      @curtr.5083 2 роки тому +1

      @@papa_pt You really don’t see or hear enough of them these days, I would love to see a come-back. I wonder if they weren’t taken care of very well on average; Germans need their routine maintenance.

    • @jessem_i31
      @jessem_i31 2 роки тому +1

      @@curtr.5083 Thank you, I enjoy it every single time I drive it.

  • @Bagyyyy
    @Bagyyyy 2 роки тому +1

    Rs is not just more horsepower...it has a wide body & stronger transmission. And this has his price ☺️ thanks for the review

  • @nemesisc4926
    @nemesisc4926 2 роки тому

    Been looking up the tuning capabilities of this car compared to the CT4 V blackwing. Can't find too much info

  • @ssaini5028
    @ssaini5028 2 роки тому +1

    When are you gonna take the CT4 Blackwing for a run Matt?

  • @Krakaklat
    @Krakaklat 2 роки тому

    Love my RS5. Only gripe is that the bolster on the driver seat creases easily and the center console is piano black and gets scratched just from being looked at. The stop start is atrocious but I dont use it.

  • @DouEditz
    @DouEditz 2 роки тому

    15:36 That is a FANTASTIC shot

  • @ThomasHoffDE
    @ThomasHoffDE 2 роки тому +1

    the jaguar F-type V6 is a very loud V6 (although the V8 is even better). they just need to do more with the exhaust like jaguar did

  • @williamk1800
    @williamk1800 2 роки тому +1

    Would definitely choose this over the RS7, even if money were no object as the RS5 is a better size. This or the Macan GTS are my dream do-it-all dailys/road trip vehicles.

  • @DC5Brandon
    @DC5Brandon 2 роки тому +3

    13:55 I like the idea that the car's power-to-weight performance will be better when I drive, than during Matt's review 😁

  • @mousiee7
    @mousiee7 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful car!

  • @Steve_with_coffee
    @Steve_with_coffee 2 роки тому

    Seat massagers come on the S5 too, at least in prestige trim.

  • @daytoncorl271
    @daytoncorl271 2 роки тому

    S5 comes with the massage seats as well😎

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss Рік тому

    Matt, although this was a while ago(Sure you already know the answer)Starting with the B9 S4, You got Massaging Seats. Not just this RS5.

  • @johnjuarez8005
    @johnjuarez8005 2 роки тому

    I have a 2015 Audi S4, a great car. But Audi always improving as this greater car demonstrates.

  • @brencelt
    @brencelt 2 роки тому +1

    These two are a great double act

  • @lasthourmedia8175
    @lasthourmedia8175 2 роки тому

    Where can I find that body kit in the thumbnail?

  • @SquashPile
    @SquashPile 2 роки тому +1

    2018 S4 here with stage 2 FBO ECU and TCU tune. It's freaking quick. It's not an RS5, but has more power/torque than the RS with a tune. Hybrid tunes are really rolling out now and putting out serious numbers. S4 has seat massage too. I don't think they did an AMAX launch either. Pretty big difference between AMAX launch and brake boosting.

  • @zachariask7629
    @zachariask7629 2 роки тому

    Are the headlights really flashing like that or is this just a camera affect?

  • @JamesStorey09
    @JamesStorey09 2 роки тому +1

    Matt.... You my friend. Just sold the shit out of that bag. You're such a good communicator.
    You are the man Matt! Thank you. How is the Lexus going??? Is it still.... Going? haha! 🤞🏼

    • @Jordan-ql8pv
      @Jordan-ql8pv 2 роки тому +1

      A $1000 weekend bag? I doubt he sold many.

    • @JamesStorey09
      @JamesStorey09 2 роки тому

      @@Jordan-ql8pv i doubt he has to! He’s got his free one 😂

  • @clardrives9301
    @clardrives9301 2 роки тому

    2:03 holy hell what camera are you guys using? Quality is 👌

  • @christopherballenger-brook4027
    @christopherballenger-brook4027 2 роки тому +1

    A man of sophistication & taste... #CarlFriedrik

    • @christopherballenger-brook4027
      @christopherballenger-brook4027 2 роки тому

      Oh and the Audi's super sick per-ush. I love your reviews, podcast, all content tbh... thank you for sharing!!!! Time Attack Clapppp, and Gear Head Ved(der)!!!! Huge fan of the WCCS!!!!

  • @papapetad
    @papapetad 2 роки тому

    I'd be looking long and hard at a used gen 2 panamera if I were in the market for a big thing like this. I wonder how they'd fare in a comparison.

  • @johngaudet6316
    @johngaudet6316 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE the hatchback like my old Saab 900 turbo!!

    • @seashackf1
      @seashackf1 Рік тому

      Lol had one too, but didn’t make the connection. 👍 Actually had a 900T SPG. The utility and versatility of that car was insane. Loved it. Size wise this seems more like the 4 door 9000 though.

  • @717xcrunner
    @717xcrunner 2 роки тому

    I know you can get massaging seats in a Ford Explorer for high 50’s. Id like to see you guys drive an Explorer ST

  • @ThePhillip9000
    @ThePhillip9000 11 місяців тому

    I've had a 2018 Audi RS5 since 2019, 4 years as of 7-16 and I completely agree with the awful Lane Assistance, it is always pushing me left or right and once in awhile when passing vehicles it will push me aggressively towards the other vehicle. I think the shadows between the cars cause it to lose sight of the lines and it freaks the computer out.
    I think you should have let the car do the launch control instead of trying to do a "brake assist" launch. , but the computer is always basing the its next move on what you were doing a minute ago, so if you are driving nice it will not launch you as much as if you are driving aggressively, come to a full stop and then launch again, for example if I get off the expressway and come to a stop then move onto the city road, the launch wants to shoot me down the street. but then later in the day, i'm driving normal city streets and a mustang wants to mess with me, the computer will not understand that I want to GO and will give me a poor launch. ( dynamic & comfort settings don't seem to make any difference in either of these examples )

  • @NinaMango789
    @NinaMango789 2 роки тому

    Zach's got a real dad look in this one

  • @dillongargano9282
    @dillongargano9282 2 роки тому +5

    Drove one of these a few months ago. Love the way they look and how functional the interior is. For an RS car it felt boring though… I say that sadly. Was hoping for it to be quite fun. Granted I’m coming from a 2018 E63s and this just felt very “regular” for me. I think exhaust mods and a tune and this would be far more fun than it is. Just my opinion! Still love thE way it looks

    • @philb707
      @philb707 2 роки тому +1

      Yea it definitely could use a tune & exhaust. That E63 must of been delicious, I'd love to have the wagon version

    • @justinl5747
      @justinl5747 2 роки тому

      V6 never stands a chance against a V8 in terms of feeling

  • @kellinpatler
    @kellinpatler 2 роки тому +1

    As someone currently in the market for a new daily (and I want to enjoy my daily commute) I’m considering the S/RS5 lineup. I’d love to hear thoughts on this vs the S5 Sportback. Is the cost difference worth it?

    • @Ramnugg
      @Ramnugg 2 роки тому +2

      I got 2021 S5 - has enough power and features. Whether going uphill or on a highway, the power comes smooth, easy to maneuver, does not catch the attention like a M3 and the interior is very well done… and quiet. Not sure you need more power or pay high for RS. It is a practical car with the Sportsback. The sound is just right with enough burbles and bursts. Add $2000 for new rims and winter tires if you live where it is cold/snowy.

    • @user-vw5je5qo2r
      @user-vw5je5qo2r 2 роки тому +4

      I've had an S5 and now own a 21 RS5 SPORTBACK and it's worth the money in my opinion. You feel more special driving it than the S5. You get tons of looks and questions about the car. I don't like that, but I really enjoy driving it. Composed when you want it to be and when you want it to GO GO just hit the dynamic RS2 mode and your in heaven. When I was I teenager I would dream about owning an RS Audi and has not disappointed one bit.

  • @Superkart250MTY
    @Superkart250MTY Рік тому

    Where was this filmed?

  • @BobbyBimmer
    @BobbyBimmer 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful vehicle. I’m not big on silver wheels, but damn it looks good with that chrome from the side view.

  • @richardh3587
    @richardh3587 2 роки тому

    Cheapest car with massagers that I’m aware of is the id4. VW arteon has it too. Next up woukd be the s5 then most cars in the 5 series / e class price range can be optioned with them. Can you tell I really want this in my next car

  • @ForceUser11
    @ForceUser11 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone know what road this is?

  • @LastHumansGarage
    @LastHumansGarage 2 роки тому

    man i love that car... cuz i love sedans.. and i love hatches... this is the best of both. my tuned S3 just doesnt have the balls of this thing.

  • @imSchwaggy
    @imSchwaggy 2 роки тому

    i wish i had a road like that even remotely near me. all of Massachusetts is like driving in a warzone.

  • @ClellBiggs
    @ClellBiggs 2 роки тому +1

    That's a really nice looking car.

  • @michaelschneider-
    @michaelschneider- 2 роки тому +1

    The Color is? .. The exterior color of this '22 RS5 Sportback is?

  • @jareknowak8712
    @jareknowak8712 2 роки тому +6

    Sweet spot = S5 + engine tune

    • @markjohnson2079
      @markjohnson2079 2 роки тому +3

      Or B8.5 S4 with a tune and a 6speed !

    • @ericmarlin4655
      @ericmarlin4655 2 роки тому +2

      Thankyou was looking for this comment 🤌🏼🤌🏼😂

    • @pettersaethre
      @pettersaethre 2 роки тому +3

      same with 540i. its the sweet spot

    • @chrisk6244
      @chrisk6244 2 роки тому +1

      Take a look at APR 's dyno runs on a stock b9 s5. Think they were around 397/395.

    • @luciengutierrez431
      @luciengutierrez431 Рік тому

      @@markjohnson2079 and not the 8.5 rs5? I can get a nice s4 for over 10k less than the rs5 in manual as well.

  • @AllThingsG7
    @AllThingsG7 2 роки тому +1

    I love this car🔥🔥

  • @kenvanpassen9247
    @kenvanpassen9247 2 роки тому

    Matt.... my brother bought a Peugeot 3008 a couple years ago when it was out about a year. It's not the range topping GT, and that car has Massaged seats..... a 100k will nearly buy you 4 of those... just saying :D Other than that, great video man ;)

  • @Turtle-sz7sk
    @Turtle-sz7sk 2 роки тому +1

    Ya gotta put the traction control in sport or totally off and mash gas and brake and let boost build. You guys did it way too quick and launch control wasn’t activated since you left stability/traction control on

  • @grantkendrick277
    @grantkendrick277 2 роки тому +2

    Hmmm I wonder how much free power you can get with a tune on these things. Imo that's one of the best reasons to get a sporty VW/Audi product. You can probably pass 500 hp with software alone and still have a very nice car to drive. But then the same probably applies to the s5

    • @RS3NDIT
      @RS3NDIT 2 роки тому +1

      Can attest. I have an S5, need an intercooler before I can dyno but on my stage 1 EPL tune on E40 people have seen numbers in the low-mid 400s, and add a hybrid turbo to the mix and people are nearing 500 and seeing low 3-second 0-60.

    • @RS3NDIT
      @RS3NDIT 2 роки тому +1

      I would actually say the S5 is better for tuning since it’s actually purposefully not anywhere close to full potential from factory since Audi wants to sell RS5’s lol

    • @grantkendrick277
      @grantkendrick277 2 роки тому

      @@RS3NDIT sounds about right. I can't afford Audis at this point in my life but I do drive a GTI and I'm working on getting an intercooler and downpipe myself for stage 2, thinking about getting a flex fuel kit first though

    • @RS3NDIT
      @RS3NDIT 2 роки тому +1

      @@grantkendrick277 hey man, as an Audi owner, I got a lot of respect for modded GTI’s. Those things are pretty fast…best of luck with your build man! Sounds like you’re gonna have a pocket rocket quite soon

  • @HeadsUP253
    @HeadsUP253 Рік тому

    I have 2021 RS7 and 2022 rs5 … both cars are fun

  • @thadoggfatha.
    @thadoggfatha. 2 роки тому +1

    I want these wheels they looks great

  • @mirridulfarhan7105
    @mirridulfarhan7105 2 роки тому +1

    The swiss army knife of cars.

  • @true1love87
    @true1love87 2 роки тому

    12:27 incorrect Cadillac XT4 is about 50k and gas seat massagers

  • @aznsuhhyun
    @aznsuhhyun Рік тому

    a meeting out in the desert always made me feel uneasy . theres too many holes

  • @theocotter7972
    @theocotter7972 2 роки тому +5

    Makes me miss my 2018 S4. That was the absolute perfect daily driver. Fast enough, super comfortable and practical. Also had the massaging seats. I think sticker on it was 62,000.

  • @SNiiPEDoGG
    @SNiiPEDoGG 2 роки тому +1

    In order to get lane keep assist to work right you have to put it on weak, early. Audi doesnt make it easy to find the settings to make it work right.

  • @bcredeur97
    @bcredeur97 2 роки тому +3

    The only problem is it doesn’t have a V8 lol