2018 Buick Regal Sportback vs Audi A5 Quattro AWD Test

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024

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  • @LSDdreams808
    @LSDdreams808 3 роки тому +5

    My uncle has the buick regal GS it basically has everything you can think of . From brembo breaks to air conditioning for the seats that are racing bucket seats i might add. Buick did a fantastic job with this car.

  • @TomahawkDan
    @TomahawkDan 5 років тому +9

    I love my regal. So underrated!

    • @LSDdreams808
      @LSDdreams808 3 роки тому +2

      I have one for a rental i gotta say they are extremely comfortable cars an are pretty sporty to.

  • @smithjones1906
    @smithjones1906 6 років тому +5

    Taken from Wiki, just in case anyone is interested: "Audi's new sport differential, debuted 'torque vectoring' to quattro generation V. The Audi sport differential allowed the dynamic allocation of torque across the rear axle of the debut vehicle: the B8 (2008) S4, and is now an optional addition to all quattro vehicles, which continue to use the 40:60 asymmetric Torsen (Type "C") centre differential. The sport differential replaces the normal open rear differential while the front axle still rely on an open differential with EDL."
    So I guess you have to add the "sport" rear diff through optioning.

    • @vincentp4951
      @vincentp4951 6 років тому +2

      smith jones prolly a 3k option

    • @seanstewart2838
      @seanstewart2838 6 років тому +1

      yeh my 99 a4 would have passed that too it has the torsen system funny how buick or opal put new tech in a new car that was in a car 20 years older same brand too put it against the 2018 a6 and it would walk all over it

    • @dracolnyte
      @dracolnyte 6 років тому

      not really, torsen needs traction on all 4 to distribute and if there is zero traction on one wheel, all power goes to that free spinning wheel. I know because I have a B8 A4 with Torsen, thats why they compensate it with ESC. they could have easily passed if they turned back on the ESC on the A5. Also Sport Diff wouldnt have helped in this situation because it gets activated when you turn the steering wheel ua-cam.com/video/rQowh2Kr38s/v-deo.html

    • @seanstewart2838
      @seanstewart2838 6 років тому +1

      lol not on mine its a manual and a hack ''hitting the brake" will make the system think it has traction somewhere thus looking and moving the car there old tech was good some of there new is shit.

  • @MultiPurposeReviewer
    @MultiPurposeReviewer 6 років тому +17

    Not bad. That really is what you want in an AWD system.

  • @jakeholmes1760
    @jakeholmes1760 6 років тому +6

    Roman, was the Audi's traction control turned off? Seems like a whole lot of wheel spin and no cycling of the ABS, leading me to believe it's off.

    • @TaySo_Real
      @TaySo_Real 2 роки тому

      Nawl buddy .. evening Audi cars do that in snow .. instead of moving the power to the area of the car that can push the car it just put he power on all wheel . Which makes the car stuck

  • @Alex.AL_26
    @Alex.AL_26 6 років тому +10

    something about this video does not seem right.

  • @cwyoming7004
    @cwyoming7004 6 років тому +1

    That was noticeably better, wow. Good job Buick

  • @yorkchris10
    @yorkchris10 6 років тому +3

    Most urban winters could use just 2WD torque vectoring. The current AWD don't buy you much.

  • @JAnx01
    @JAnx01 6 років тому +4

    Opel Insignia 2.0 is probably the best value for money / price to performance sedan money can buy at the moment, no matter what badge it is hiding under. It is definitely a better value for money than an Audi A4 or A5.
    However, the video is misleading as the Regal is equipped with a rear electronic torque-vectoring differential and the Audi A5 isn't.
    Now that would be all well and good if they stated in the video that a rear torque-vectoring differential is available for the A5 as well as a part of a $2,500 sport package and aimed to demonstrate the differences between the two. Instead the point they're making to the masses is limited to "Buick > Audi".
    For us, car guys, who know our shit, the outcome was predictable and you might as well have made a video about grass being green. Everybody knows that German cars are more expensive, but I'm getting really tired of all these misleading videos where they abuse the fact that they're also highly configurable by picking a setup that lacks a feature meant to improve the cars performance in a specific discipline and then compare to a cheaper car equipped with this feature.
    There is also a fake review on youtube where they feature a S-class configured with a mostly-visual AMG package, but no roll control and compare it with a sportier sprung Lexus LS with a sport package and better tyres in a slalom. That S-class then rolls more and is slower overall and their conclusion is like: "Wow, the LS beat an AMG!" Well no shit, Sherlock. This kind of misleading, possibly secretly sponsored journalism is sicknening.
    Fun fact: when they were developing the Insignia 2.0, they used the Audi A4 as a benchmark. Their objective was to offer premium experience in the standard "value" segment.

    • @-.__.__.-Rad
      @-.__.__.-Rad 3 роки тому +1

      very well said... Most here can't tell a difference between a made up video and real reviews. Its happened again when type-s was compared with the s4 at laguna seneca.
      FYI people... Audi has implemented technologies advertised by inferior brands....decades ago. You really think their AWD sucks?

  • @sekopiski
    @sekopiski 6 років тому +2

    A Finnish car magazine tested the AWD systems of Opel Insignia Country Tourer (Buick Regal), Audi A4 allroad, Volvo XC70, Subaru Outback, Volkswagen Passat Alltrack and Peugeot 508 RXH a few years back and the Insignias AWD system was superior to anyone elses.

  • @camaro_kyle6851
    @camaro_kyle6851 6 років тому +26

    triggered fanboys in 3....2....1....

    • @Gez492
      @Gez492 6 років тому +1

      CAMARO_KYLE ..........Hell yeah.....is that how you say it over there in shit car land. 20k less would really reflect the Buick falling apart in a year or two and also to take the sting out of the realization that you've just bought what they call in the UK a "minger"............'duck' here comes the shock & Awe

    • @audiwankenobi361
      @audiwankenobi361 6 років тому +1

      Shaaaaduup.....girlmaro,retire already...... *_Again_* .

    • @TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind
      @TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind 3 роки тому +1

      @@Gez492 Buick is placing consistently in the top 5 reliable brands most years either beating Toyota or Lexus depending on the year
      The turbo chargers are the only fault to Buick’s as turbos can go out far before the motor gets anywhere close to done
      I have a 2012 regal gs or ya know opel insignia
      And I’ve got 180k miles with no issues aside from 1 recall and having to reseal the headlights but that’s very minor
      I do clean my turbo every 50k miles by just using degreaser down the intake manifold but those cans cost $10 and in general it’s good to clean and carbon deposits built up in the motor too
      It just SERIOUSLY extends the life of the turbo

  • @bernardnewsome4751
    @bernardnewsome4751 6 років тому +4

    I actually really like the new regal

  • @MrScott-mi4ec
    @MrScott-mi4ec 6 років тому +11

    Put me in that Audi I well get it off those rollers..

  • @visualkeirockstar
    @visualkeirockstar 6 років тому +2

    its like they found the worst awd vehicle to make it look good.

  • @Jordanvectra
    @Jordanvectra 6 років тому +8

    Opel 💪💪💪

  • @ScottaHemi440
    @ScottaHemi440 6 років тому +1

    How's the subaru outback do at the same test?

  • @BTC909
    @BTC909 6 років тому +3

    Didn't even flick off the Audi guy afterwards, WTH!

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 6 років тому +3

    Audi without limited slip rear end,...really?

  • @dook228
    @dook228 6 років тому +1

    the buick was on one set of front rollers ..... Did nobody else notice this ?

  • @markkang1587
    @markkang1587 6 років тому +2

    ESC was off on the Audi, which disables the electronic torque vectoring system. BMW tried similar tricks a few years back.
    And this trick requires zero traction (and hence zero torque) on the 3 wheels to work. If the "driver" in the A5 had lightly touched the brake pedal, the car would also have moved off the rollers. Seems a bit desperate to me, as it is deliberately deceptive. I thought the reviewer would have been sufficiently experienced to have recognized the grift, he has been around for a while.

    • @4x4.tests.on.rollers
      @4x4.tests.on.rollers 5 років тому

      A lot of wrong statements. Even when ESC is off, traction control remains active. There is no need to touch the brake pedal, system will do it, all the driver must do is wait with accelerator pedal pressed, what Audi driver didn't do here. When it comes to torque then even wheel in the air needs about 50 Nm to spin, so "zero" is rather a simplification.
      Buick was better than Audi in this test because of one reason - it has two separate clutch packs at rear axle, so it can power rear wheels independently, without any brakes intervention. Audi has just an open diff, no torque vectoring.

  • @OscyJack-
    @OscyJack- 6 років тому +9

    Apply the brakes and the Audi would crawl right out. That's how torsens distribute power if one wheel has 0 traction. Likealways , the test is set up for one to win.
    GM has a great and system, but it's still leagues behind Audi/vw and Subaru when you factor in actual driving conditions, like moving over 25mph when most "awd" turns off

    • @OscyJack-
      @OscyJack- 6 років тому

      Ew I was hoping they wouldn't switch to the haldex/bw beyond the a3. I assume a4 then too? IMO real Quattro is what set Audi apart.

    • @MrDrmorbid
      @MrDrmorbid 6 років тому

      It's not Haldex, but a system that decouples the driveshaft. Nothing beyond a 50/50 split available anymore, either.

    • @panvomacka9079
      @panvomacka9079 6 років тому

      Indeed. What i don't understand about Audi is that in A4quattro platform it used to be 50/50, then in last gen they switched to 40:60 rear-biased torsen solution, which helped cure the understeer, and now they switched to front-biased solution (while still having longitudinaly mounted engine). I really don't get them. Finally after a long time (S2) i liked some audi (S5), so they must immediately ruin it completely :-/

    • @4x4.tests.on.rollers
      @4x4.tests.on.rollers 6 років тому +1

      +Doctor Morbid Everything beyond 50/50 is available. Focus on dynamics, not statics. As a matter of fact, Quattro Ultra feels more awd than classic one.

  • @728GT
    @728GT 6 років тому +9

    Compare it to the A5 sport package so it's a fair comparison.

    • @adamnelson4814
      @adamnelson4814 6 років тому

      I always knew Quattro sucks

    • @Buc_Stops_Here
      @Buc_Stops_Here 6 років тому +1

      SevenTwenty8ight - they compared the base AWD system to each other. That is fair. Getting the optional AWD on the Audi (which already costs $10,000 more before getting the sport package) is not fair - how much do you have to spend to get the Audi to compete effectively?

    • @FF-KillThemAlll
      @FF-KillThemAlll 6 років тому

      Right! The sport suspension makes a huge difference. They will do whatever they have to make their car look better

  • @Terradyn86
    @Terradyn86 6 років тому +1

    What about demonstrate on the real snow up the hill... what about step on the pedal for longer than one second? you didn't let quattro chance... another "fair" test :D

  • @goatmonkey2112
    @goatmonkey2112 6 років тому +1

    Isn't that the same problem you had with your Subaru offroading? Now you probably won't get Audis anymore either.

  • @joes.7536
    @joes.7536 5 років тому +1

    I'm not an Audi fanboy, but comparing an Audi to a general motors product is pretty laughable. It's like comparing a empty aquafina bottle to a titanium canteen.

    • @thatinformativeguy
      @thatinformativeguy 2 роки тому

      But the Audi is stuck though.😂

    • @thatinformativeguy
      @thatinformativeguy 2 роки тому

      I mean, it’s not like they tried to compare the interiors. If they were to do that, it would be laughable. An Audi should be compared to that of a Cadillac at least, but at the end of the day, the Buick made it out and the Audi didn’t.🤷‍♂️

  • @K03sport
    @K03sport 6 років тому

    a buick beat an audi at a buick event just like how that mazda beat a subaru at that mazda event in a similar demonstration of AWD prowess/ability...so, why didn't the audi drive keep the gas pedal pressed for more than 2 seconds? did he give the car enough time to "sort things out" or is this one of those "flaws" with the quattro system?...also, buick needs to lose the large belt buckle emblem and go with something more subdued as the emblem detracts from what looks like a nice car...

  • @omarrenteria3585
    @omarrenteria3585 6 років тому +2

    Very nice

  • @calebclay2713
    @calebclay2713 Місяць тому

    Sold

  • @komentierer
    @komentierer 6 років тому +4

    They just switched off traction control in the Audi, which disables torque vectoring by braking.... in fact, no modern awd car gets stuck on this thing

    • @4x4.tests.on.rollers
      @4x4.tests.on.rollers 6 років тому +4

      +Kommentator In fact, quite a lot gets stuck when only one rear wheel has traction.

  • @garyzhang5099
    @garyzhang5099 3 роки тому

    If that Audi has Torsten lock, they need to rev it up so the lock will actually work

  • @jimpowers774
    @jimpowers774 6 років тому +2

    An Opel Insignia

  • @wp31144
    @wp31144 6 років тому +1

    A great example of GM taking Saab’s engineered XWD system and putting it into Buick.

  • @tomasstary1464
    @tomasstary1464 6 років тому +4

    Study the principle of Quattro with Torsen and then show us tests how it does/does not work - without enough throttle it will never get moving, this is not some electronic BS that stops the spinning tire, this is mechanical.
    1st - this Buick is rebadged european Opel Insignia :) 2nd - Audi with torsen needs more throttle to have the diff locked - 3rd try not to turn off electronics, as XDS does the wheel braking, so you will be able to move in this situation as well :) Seems somebody tries to do advertisement at any costs - try to look at ua-cam.com/video/BkLGUDtcaTw/v-deo.html - very nicely explained and shown how XDS does transmit the power from right to left - and does the same also on the rear - this is a very onesided video - sorry for those who trust this BS. you just need to have enough throttle as in that video, it took 2-3 seconds of quite some throttle to get the car moving, here they are just poking the throttle as else the car would get moving.

    • @zhr3k
      @zhr3k 6 років тому +1

      In this video IMO Audi's middle torsen diff works as expected and designed... ;)

    • @tomasstary1464
      @tomasstary1464 6 років тому +1

      as I said before - more throttle and XDS flips on - did you check the video I pasted in my first comment? :) it is nicely shown there how much throttle you will need in order to get the car moving, not like the featherweight putting here just to spin the tires

    • @tomasstary1464
      @tomasstary1464 5 років тому +1

      ​@@normt5463 As far as I am aware, only (speaking of new) transverse Audis use Haldex (A3/S3/Q3/Q2/S1 etc) - as most of VAG with some exceptions like Vw Touareg. The market will say if it will sell better (not sure about the share now, I am outside US). Still I would take the Audi any time over any other AWD saloon (not speaking of true off road vehicles).

  • @spidercho
    @spidercho 5 років тому

    ESP off ?

  • @MrDrmorbid
    @MrDrmorbid 6 років тому +2

    Again, no credibility. Roman never explained that Audi went to an inferior system called "Quattro Ultra" on the lower-powered vehicles. Quattro ultra is no longer a real quattro system.

  • @-.__.__.-Rad
    @-.__.__.-Rad 3 роки тому

    Nobody asked why that buick kicked the front left roller?

  • @Alex.AL_26
    @Alex.AL_26 6 років тому

    how can you compare a Buick to Audi? 2 completely different classes.

    • @Zecrid.
      @Zecrid. 6 років тому

      Alex
      Right?
      One is for old people
      The other for boring business men

  • @kevin12697
    @kevin12697 6 років тому +3

    I don’t believe this, ain’t no way that audi was struggling abd that buick just walked off

    • @komentierer
      @komentierer 6 років тому +3

      kevin12697
      They switched off traction control in the Audi which disables torque vectoring by braking...

  • @stuartpickles6907
    @stuartpickles6907 6 років тому +17

    Buick better than Quattro? The future scares me...

    • @tylersanders6703
      @tylersanders6703 6 років тому +11

      The world is changing.

    • @Gez492
      @Gez492 6 років тому

      Good for Buick they fitted a rear diff just like the torque vectoring on the sport quattro then. Using gimmicks to deflect away from the shit build quality and awful design dear oh dear

    • @jarforsythe
      @jarforsythe 6 років тому +7

      Gerald Holley Buick has been ranked one of the highest for reliability for years, so build quality really isn’t an issue my friend. Let a brand be!!

    • @Gez492
      @Gez492 6 років тому

      jarforsythe 😎

    • @MrDrmorbid
      @MrDrmorbid 6 років тому +1

      It's because Audi switched to a fake Quattro system called "Quattro Ultra", which was predicted to be inferior and now we are starting to see proof as the system's first winter rolls in.

  • @jasonyoung6420
    @jasonyoung6420 6 років тому +4

    hmm very surprised that a test put on by GM results in the GM product winning the comparison **sips coffee** wonder if the tobacco industry would like to weigh in on the health benefits of smoking cigarettes

    • @IceCooooooold
      @IceCooooooold 6 років тому

      Amen to that lol

    • @zlatkozivkovic8694
      @zlatkozivkovic8694 5 років тому

      Jason Young...as much as i am not ensured into GM product superiority ( as you are ), i can assure you (unless you prove me otherwise ....I never heard of Audi, VW, BMW, Mercedes , or any other car manufacturers advertise their vehicles capabilities in a way that shows that their vehicle is inferior...in other words...if you ever come across AUDI advertising their shortcomings to any other brand, please let me know.

  • @iibise.3827
    @iibise.3827 6 років тому

    I guess I'm getting a Buick now!

  • @jacobyo99
    @jacobyo99 6 років тому +2

    I would take the A4 over the Buick but I think the Regal is better looking than the A5.

  • @wheeljack1227
    @wheeljack1227 6 років тому +1

    A5 is still faster and safer with more features. Make an ATS or CT5 sportback. Better car.

  • @camilogomezkeep2324
    @camilogomezkeep2324 6 років тому

    That buick is quite beautiful. And that demostration is convincing enough for me.... Never consider Buick untill now.... Specially since its a Vauxhull at heart so theres plenty or german ingeniering there like the A5. P.D. The A5´s new headlights i found them to be unatractive

  • @نصرنصر-ق2خ
    @نصرنصر-ق2خ 6 років тому +1

    Buick

  • @fatredditmod
    @fatredditmod 6 років тому +1

    I bet traction control was turned off on the Audi. Desperate Buick. Shame!

  • @natecurrier
    @natecurrier 6 років тому

    A Subaru wouldn’t have a problem

  • @kingripper4079
    @kingripper4079 6 років тому

    Wow my kia sorento awd will get off the rollers with just one button push

  • @markwagner4909
    @markwagner4909 6 років тому +1

    Sane test applied to both vehicles and Buick won
    Maybe time Audi stepped up there game if Buick can beat them
    I’d like to see the same test instead of Audi maybe Subaru or Mercedes AWD’s just to give the nayers something to chew on

  • @zhr3k
    @zhr3k 6 років тому

    I suppose it's A5 without GH2 packet aka "quattro with Sport differential"...

  • @telliesmith9825
    @telliesmith9825 6 років тому

    Audi everybody love's them souped up VW these day's you can't tell one from another only thing different is the sizes

  • @NuclearGrizzly
    @NuclearGrizzly 6 років тому +7

    The euro, fanboys are going to have a fit. Let's scroll down and take a look at some of their excuses. lol

    • @camaro_kyle6851
      @camaro_kyle6851 6 років тому +1

      NuclearGrizzly lol i was gonna comment the same thing hahaha

    • @NuclearGrizzly
      @NuclearGrizzly 6 років тому +3

      CAMARO_KYLE Scroll down. On particularly "enlightened" fanboy whined that a properly equipped Audi will perform just as well as the Regal. All you have to is spend about twice as much. lol

    • @camaro_kyle6851
      @camaro_kyle6851 6 років тому +1

      NuclearGrizzly typical fanboy lmao

    • @NuclearGrizzly
      @NuclearGrizzly 6 років тому +2

      CAMARO_KYLE Sort of like when a ZO6, ZL1 or ACR stops Europe's finest at half the price (or less). The euro fanboys whine about how the quality of the grab handles justifies the $150K (or more) premium.

    • @audir5964
      @audir5964 6 років тому +4

      Such a cute date you guys are on lmao.

  • @motorhead_jt21
    @motorhead_jt21 6 років тому +1

    Eh. My 07 MDX does the same thing. I’m not impressed. I’d still take the Quattro

  • @Gez492
    @Gez492 6 років тому

    Good for Buick they fitted a rear diff just like the torque vectoring on the sport quattro then. Using gimmicks to deflect away from the shit build quality and awful design dear oh dear

  • @WQQKIE
    @WQQKIE 6 років тому

    Buick? Looks like a BMW to me

  • @llllllllllama
    @llllllllllama 6 років тому

    Bullshit video. Audi has torsen, with xds technology and little bit more gas it would go as well as opel, if not better. It might be turned off as well. Dont be stupid, its just marketing.

  • @NigelNaughton
    @NigelNaughton 6 років тому +9

    haha..yeah but it's a Buick! Look at that thing! Part Hyundai, Volvo, Honda, BMW, Audi. Come up with a original design at least.

    • @Eeaotc02
      @Eeaotc02 6 років тому +4

      That's my problem with GM. Their cars aren't originally designed.

    • @mountainhobo
      @mountainhobo 6 років тому +5

      What is this, a painting? WTH do I care who came out with this first? And btw, just to blow your minds, it's Opel Insignia (Opel was a subsidiary of GM), and I still don't care.

    • @MultiParasite
      @MultiParasite 6 років тому +1

      It's an Opel Insignia. Nice, fine car but still cheapo in comparison with Audi.

  • @nash.2700
    @nash.2700 6 років тому

    30 c

  • @adi8216
    @adi8216 5 років тому

    quattro only good on instagram :D on instagram it can pull 35t truck on snow with the summer tyres fitted on audi :D

  • @matthewgrayson8
    @matthewgrayson8 6 років тому

    The Buick is so ugly and It already looks dated

  • @eden20111
    @eden20111 6 років тому

    Triggered fanboys comment here

  • @srtxxx4661
    @srtxxx4661 6 років тому +2

    Buick c'mon please , this brand should DIE !!!