BMW XM LOL? 2023 Audi RSQ8 Review
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2023
- 2023 Audi RSQ8 review by The Straight Pipes. The Audi RSQ8 is putting down 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque from a 4L Twin Turbo V8. At $177,150 CAD, would you take it over the BMW XM, Lamborghini Urus, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Maserati Levante Trofeo, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT?
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Portland, JMAICA in the Building!!!
Considering the Urus costs almost 2x as much, this Audi is the deal
Make some for an F30 BMW! Was surprised there wasn't any available for such a common model.
One of the most underrated cars on the market by far. It’s one of the few savage performance SUVs that nails the brief: be insanely fast and capable, but still be a comfy and practical vehicle. I’d love to own one
Agreed.
What does underrated mean, by the way??
@@duffydon1741 It means that you’ve got other options that most people seem to lean on like the gle63 or x5M. What Most people think when they thought of middle clas performance SUV they tend to lean to those cars, yet there’s the RSQ8 which just a handful of people that actually chooses it.
@@dwhuangg That being said, the people that chose the optional cars know the RSQ8 very well and can equally afford it, it just doesn’t meet their requirements and that doesn’t mean its underrated..Again, what does being underrated mean????
@@duffydon1741 it means it’s not chosen by the people who have the money as often as it should. It’s undersold compared to the competition when it probability should be more popular among buyers.
As an RSQ8 owner I can totally agree with this review. It’s a really solid all rounder, the ride and comfort is unparalleled in the class. It’s not the sportiest but still a lot of fun, plus it looks amazing.
what about the cayenne turbo-gt?
@@hughlevantjames905 it’s in a completely different price bracket, almost double the price of a RSQ8. Plus it’s way more of a track SUV (sounds funny to say “Track SUV”)
I love my BMW X5 M50i - it's the perfect balance of quickness, handling, and smooth luxury when you want it Audi seating has always a little too firm for my tastes.
@@mbrown9060 yea the x5 m50i was on my list, since I found the x5m to be too firm to be a daily. Both vehicles excellent choices
RSQ8 is awesome but lacked in luxury imo, which is why I got a GLE63s. More smooth of a ride and overall better quality (imo) since benz is objecctively the best when it comes to luxury.
This is the “American Psycho” of SUVs; a killer in a handsome, well tailored suit.
Paul Allen’s dream car
@@Lukas-rw7ok He'd never be seen in an SUV, maybe an E63S haha
@@james9905 an e63s is better suited for murders and executions 🙃
Talk about a John Wick of a car
German psycho
One of those SUVs we’re gonna look back at, so underrated
Why do you like SUVs? I'd rather have the RS6 wagon.
It's the most momish car I now 😂
@@lifeatitsbest410 rs6 wagon is for my dads midlife crisis miss me with that
In 10 years, finding one of these that has been *really* well maintained for a third of the MSRP is going to be the ultimate smart buy.
@@DaFatmike15 is it a bad thing to be a 50 year old dad? Lol
What I love most about watching you guys’ videos is that once I remind myself that I drive a 2020 Camry, that “laggy gear change” means nothing. I’ll take two, please.
$100k is the new $50k when it comes to cars
Name one SUV back in the day that was comparable to this? Nothing. Why? Because they couldn’t even build this for that years ago. This drivetrain costs 50k.
@@ryanb8736 who cares, my household income is >450k and I’m never spending 100k+ on a car. If there was an autobahn in the US maybe I’d consider, but you can’t use the performance of these cars in any consistent manner.
@@CPAJayhawk You can. Just need radar jammers.
@@CPAJayhawk My household income is >1B and I buy supercars to drive once and then sell.
Another fast SUV that will only see dangerous local street pedal to metal accelerations, highway racing. This cars/SUVs and their inconsiderate owners are obnoxious.
This is so stealthy but good looking, sounds amazing too, showing BMW how design should be done as well. I’d need a lottery win, but would make the perfect family car for me.
Yeah, and i really dont like audis but BMW r Just too ugly
i cant see any change from the previous one tbh
@@erjonrrapi9963 there r not changes for me but still better than that ugly XM
Me too.
Sounds good?
It’s been my daily for nearly 2yrs and I love every minute of driving it. The carbon ceramics might be the best option…if you wash your own car and hate brake dust as much as I do!
I hate brake dust too but $10k is a lifetime supply of Sonax 😄
Congrats on a badass ride. 👍
How many miles on yours? I currently have 63k on mine and loving every second of it.
I've watched this review a half dozen times. Love it!
Have you guys considered doing comparison videos? I'm on the fence between a RR Sport, RSQ8 and the Cayenne Turbo. I'm finding it difficult to find direct comparisons of specific models.
Don't get me wrong, you guys do an outstanding job mentioning the other cars in slight comparisons. It's just difficult to sort through different reviews for specific details.
Keep up the great content! I have a modified 2006 Pontiac GTO if you want to do a ridiculous throw back review :)
Interesting to follow the progression of the channel by Jacob’s watch collection. Well done guys!
Thanks guys for a great video
I drive SQ8 regularly and it is just perfect. Although I would love to own an RSQ8, 500 and 600 Horse powers doesn't mean much difference to me in day to day driving. I can still smoke 99% of people trying to race me on the lights and the car eats distances either way. My favorite SUV ever!
It limited to 130 MPH here in the states. Which sucks.
@@mastersilence3446 130 MPH thats it? my 4 banger bimmer goes all the way upto 162mph
All you need is a 93 tune
@@shkhehsaan yeah it sucks 😂. Audi put a limiter on it. If you get a ECU tune to remove it than it can probably go to around 200 MPH same as urus.
Comfort between the two?
Always loved Audi design over BMW/Merc. Definitely my dream car, I’m currently driving a 2022 Q5, the RSQ8 is insanely priced in Singapore.
X6m looks way better then this. Faster and handles better
@@G82Watts dunno about the performance and handling, but from a looks perspective I prefer the RSQ8.
@@jmgtan124 u don't know? Watch the carwow drag race. It get destroyed. The x6m is faster then a urus performante. It def isn't losing too it's less powerful litte brother
The direction BMW is going makes the market for a lean, mean sports SUV kinda open. Audi remains in the field as a prime choice with only Range Rovers and Porsches to sorta match. RSQ8 still feels like a gross overabundance of power for an SUV but if someone's gonna make it, I'm glad it's Audi. I've seen some in person and they are huge, especially the wheels but so sleek.
the bmw, x3,x4,x5,x6 are still on the market, the bmw x5 is still the bench mark suv ( price to performance)
I think you forgot about the X5m competition ,needs to compete with that first then think about XM 😅
X6m is easily better then this. Way faster looks better too
The Urus is my pipe-dream but in real life where a Lambo isn't realistic, this is an absolutely fantastic alternative.
Believe in yourself bro anything is possible. Even that urus. Aim high as fuck too reach high goals
Its the same car as the urus just looks better and has a slightly less aggressive tune
If you’re a car guy, the Audi is good enough. They both have the same engine
Audi SUV > BMW SUV
I thought Audi > BMW 😂
Understeer joined the chat
The design part I agree. BMWs are designing their cars horribly recently, the newly launched 5 series today is an example of that. But as far as driving dynamics go bmw is still far ahead than Audi and merc
@@kunalmore5212 I doubt it still gonna get crushed in track with a mazda, no need for porsche to launch. Power doesn't make a great car.
I appreciate that the RSQ, and for that matter many modern Audis, are still just cars. They're not trying to be some funky design statement like BMW is doing, or making the R8 into an electric SUV. They're keeping things traditional to a sense, and not trying to make their cars alien.
Nice review keep up the good work fellas
XM looks terrible but in 2 yrs BMW will change the front lights but this RSQ8 looks amazing. I can’t afford it but love to see you guys in it sharing your experience.
I'm not a big fan of the console mounted shifter since I prefer an uncluttered clean design. However, I love the black package. Audi did a great job with that including the window trim and blacked out rings. I do, however, prefer a light headliner. As long as you don't have kids. BTW, adaptive cup holders, yes.
I like that intro song really sets the tone for the vid
Having watched this channel for years now it’s very interesting the way their opinions on ride, infotainment and design have changed
Old ass fathers now
Dope review guys
Aaaah guys I've been watching your channel for almost a year now but the right car, and crispy sound track as an entry song has officially made me subscribe! Nailed it 🤌🔥🔥
Thank you
what took you so long? u know those guys are on fire
Honestly you'd be crazy to not get the RSQ8 and save $100k over the Urus, but if money was no object, I'd still get the Urus for the looks and badge. Great video and the XM should be disqualified on looks alone.
This has been my lottery car for years. The invisibility screen it showed off in “The Peripheral” is wicked cool.
the "lottery" one should be the Urus and this is the non lottery version lol
Freakin love the intro.🎉🎉🎉
Gents, how about the 2024 x5? Their highway assist is just like supercruise and no one has reviewed it yet! Right up your alley! Keep up the great work 👍
Soon
That intro beats slapping
I don’t like the exterior in black because it hides all of the outside features. I do like the interior including those seats. It does look like it’s fun to drive.
That's why he repeatedly made the stealth comment. The good news is choice of colors is easily fixed.
I see this more comparable to the X6M Competition or the GLE 63S not the XM
Love the RSQ8, wish they did an RSQ7 as well that’ll be cool. Although would still want an RS6 more.
Ya know...I'm generally not a fan of wagons, but damned if I didn't see a white RS 6 one morning and man it just looked soooo nice. Not sure it would beat out that RSQ8 though.
That two tone DJ really hitting there dude
Hey guys, i love your videos! Could you please review the Mercedes AMG GLE 63🙏🏾
Thoroughly enjoyed the intro
The Audi Q8 and the S & RS variants are literally the best mid-size luxury crossover SUVs you can get compared to the BMW X5, BMW X6, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Lexus RX and Lamborghini Urus, just to name a few.
😂😂😂 mid sized. Americans perspectives are so funny.
@@rensoalink4101 lol he said "best" with a straight face
Another mid-size luxury crossover SUV of Audi is the Q7, although the Q8 is an SUV coupe while the Q7 is just an SUV. BMW differentiate the X5 as an SUV and X6 as an SUV coupe because X-odd# is SUV while X-even# is SUV coupe.
Only Americans would call this whale "mid size🎉
To be fair, if the suburban and Tahoe and grand wagoneer didn’t exist, this car would be considered full size.
Listen to the noise that Audi puts out like music to my ears 👏
I'll take this over the competition all day, everyday
That's a beauty. Sounds good too!
It’s pretty sick overall it almost sounds like the Alfa Romeo stelvio would that be in the same category or no? I also was curious I mean I don’t remember you guys ever doing this in a video but have ever gone up cliche corner to test car performance at al ? Just curious lol
Guys you also recently reviewed the F-Pace SVR yes it's smaller but which would you prefer to drive/own? Thanks.
What a car for the price , thanks guys 👍🙏🏴
My favourite car 3 years ago, and once again.
You know what I miss is wagon wise is the dodge magnum a lot people were not fans of them but actually liked those high speed as it had the hemi engine it
The most practical purchase. Like personally I wouldn't even consider an Urus for what it offers at that crazy money. Like I can buy a used Carrera or even gtrs'es and rsq8 for that money. Hence the main competition would be the cayenne turbo GT, that car or this are the ultimate SUVs which cater to two different styles pretty much. An urus doesn't do itself justice when two cheaper alternatives from same family literally smoke it off in various different scenarios.
Also why does the XM even exist man. The design team on BMW is pathetic.
I’d get this one in a heartbeat 😂👍🏻😍😍😍 it is a jack of all treats and it doesn’t make you feel ashamed because the outside makes people barf like with the XM 😂
I got tux mats. They are great 👍
What size is Jacob's Datejust? looks great on his wrist! Thanks.
What’s the music in the intro? Heard it in another video have been trying to find it for a while
Glossy interior parts should be felony. Sunlight reflections and fingerprints. No bueno.
Could tell Yuri wasn’t feeling great today. Hope he gets to feeling better soon! Loved the vid! Can’t wait for the next!
Your comment makes no sense.
Is he sick?
What was wrong with him?
@@johnhafner1001 My b, sometimes I don’t read over my comment. I fixed it tho
@@Matthew-vw6gy Hair was a mess and definitely seemed out of it. Seems like just normal young parent stress. Not saying he is dying
1:30 that transition was actually sick.
Yuri rocking that 2008 high school hair style 😂
I love running cliche corner. It's so fun... especially on a motorcycle.
Cheers guys
It’s gotta somewhere on the Niagara escarpment but I haven’t sorted out exactly where. (Don’t mention where, these guys probably appreciate the anonymity).
@@joelzylstra2971 I giveaway 0 info lol
All the 2-year-old examples of these for sale in my country, have lost ~US$60,000 since new
I will buy this only for that rear dancing lights 😁
apart from the cayenne, i think the q8 range is the best big size suv cause its sporty enough to be enjoyble and looks good, while still doing the suv part very good. Its comfy and quite to travel, its more than decent offroad thanks to audis quattro and its practical and safe with a lot of tech(usable tech). def in the top 3 suvs along with the ranger rover sport and the cayenne. If you wnt somethink better offroad you need adefender wrangler or bronco. If yu need something more sporty the a caynne turbo gt or urus is what you want. But for a good allrounder that wont shout, look at me, the rsq8 is the thing.
Its the best of all worlds.
Finally someone showcases how small Audi cup holders are 😅 . Seriously though I can’t fit my damn Yeti in my SQ7 😢
And to think, Audi used to set the industry standard of interiors and ergonomics. Cup holders is not something anybody should get wrong at this stage. Its just too bad they're not heated and cooled, which wouldn't be at all out of place on a car of this caliber.
were there any shot of the back?
This will be my Christmas gift to myself
Interested to know if your thoughts have changed on the RS6 since it’s has the same engine with the the height of an SUV. You said you’d take the wagon but you didn’t seem to feel the RS6 stacked up when you reviewed it.
Lol the ad preceding the video was for BMW X5 / X6
Wow I’m early
Nice intro like always
This vehicle looks incredible from the side and rear…just an all around stunner.
Guys can you review the rs5 competition spec. I have one and think the OEM coil over suspension, stiffer sway bars and other mapping tweaks have changed the car dramatically. The bouncy rear suspension is a thing of the past too.
I bet it fixes the only real problem I had with it, which was the suspension bouncing lol
The intro music started playing and I thought I accidentally opened a Adam LZ video
Looks awesome in Java Green. I've seen a few.
I agree! Best color for it.
I love Audis I got a Q7 PRESTIGE IT’S AMAZING ! Best car I ever owned I can only imagine an Audi RSQ8
What would be a better daily between this and a Cayenne GTS/Turbo. Im not concerned with MPG
It’s so weird to me that people keep comparing the BMW XM to other vehicles. The XM doesn’t have any competition. The RSQ8 competes directly against the X6M, which it’s slower than.
When you’re the GOAT, people will always compare things to you. And we all know BMW is killing the market right now in sales.
Because BMW claims it to be the most powerful SUV ever made by them! So it's obvious for journalist to compare it against the other fast flagship SUVs like RSQ8, Urus and Cayenne! IMHO they could have positioned the XM to compete against Maybach SUV or Bentayga!
BMW is shitting on everyone right now. They are producing cars that are faster, have better fuel efficiency, and now believe it or not, they are the 3rd most reliable brand in the US after only Lexus and Toyota.
@@ajlee6933bmw is not the goat rn😭
@BezmenovDisciple bmws are not reliable bruh, u are delusional to belive that they are 3rd over brands like Honda, RAM, Chevy, Ford, Kia, and so on is ludicrous. They are a premium German luxury brand, some models can be somewhat reliable but overall they are nowhere near other offerings from mostly non premium brands like the ones I mentioned. Bmw is now but don't be a meat rider
I got the 2024 RSQ8 recently, I love it but I still prefer the Cayenne turbo GT. There’s no space in the RSQ8 to put your phone and the cup holders are very tight they don’t fit regular cups easily and the fan keeps running for a while after the engine is being turned off.
I need the name to that beat at the beginning
10:07 if you rev the RSQ8 in neutral, it tells you to please select a gear to continue driving. =\
Its time to review 2023 Audi RS5 sp competition
Still a part of my dream garage.
2:14 "And then I just floor it! (waits literally 2 seconds)"
It's in comfort mode
Great vehicle! I wish they allowed a towing package on it like the Cayenne for those occasional utility needs if this will be a daily driver.
There is a towing package option
Trofeo is my choice all the way from South Africa
Undoubtedly the best SUV in the segment 🔥 Faster than GLE 63, better looking than BMW XM and affordable compared to URUS!
Looking good Urus ❤❤
Just noticed the “sold” sign halfway through Cliche Corner and I sincerely hope that’s the site of the upcoming TSP subterranean lair.
“No Thomas and James, I do not expect you to talk… I expect you to die…” 😂
That's a cool car with the carbon fiber package and the turbo charged V8
Always loved fast SUVs
This SUV is better looking than most. I find the restrained design most appealing.
I think the RSQ8 looks like a more comprehensive beefed-up version of the Rs5. For some reason, the body lines remind me of it a lot. I have the 2.0t in my 22 Gli and the 4.0tt reminds me of it but times two with a deeper better exhaust tone. My theory is that VW/Audi group just starts off with a base engine and then multiplies it. The 4.0tt is two 2.0t in a v configuration. The 2.0t is the 2.5t 5cyl with 1 less cyl. They use around a half liter per cylinder on most engines. The 2.9 6cyl is 483cc per cylinder. The v10 is 5.2, so they double the 2.5 and bore it over some. I think it's genius and I know every engine is different based on fire order, internals, turbo and etc. That's what I've observed being a VAG customer and fan.
No cause the 5 cylinder is actually half of the v10 on the huracan/R8
Super sweet stealth ride.
When the trackhawk was attainable it would have been easy to decide between the 2 based on the price but now the track hawk is probably about the same price 😅
Thanks guys for a great video, on a Wednesday morning. Gorgeous car, but the things that a SQ7 does better including but not limited to:
More room, more wagon-like, better sounding (not by much but yes), cheaper and wife more incline to approve, even more sleeper
Love my SQ7. Better looking than the SQ8 in terms of proportions. We actually refer to it as a “Fat Wagon”, which I believe yuri coined in their original RSQ8 video
yeah you get a lot in the sq7 for the price. over $100k for a car is just WAY too much for 96% of the population
@@luciccrew617 Ha! No way the SQ7 looks better than the SQ8! As for space, the SQ8 has more second row leg room, and the hatch is only smaller if you fully stack luggage to the ceiling.
@@shunt8084 personal preference. I think the SQ8 is too bulky and not as sleek. Also don’t like the grille
It’s basically a lite version of the base Urus.
Awesome, but I would go for the SQ8 with “only” 500HP and save $30k. Still getting 4.3 seconds 0-60.
Jacob would you review E-Q8 ?
I need info on that Plymouth prowler tee 👀
It looks like a tt quattro wagon, I like that.
Saw one of these yeasterday
hey straightpipes after drive test , rsq8 or cayenne turbo gt ?
Incredible
What happened to the signature “box tests”
This is my favorite SUV!