My problem with voice control is simple, if it takes longer to complete the command than doing it manually then the system is not good. One point of engineering is to improve processes.
It might gonna take bit longer, but the point is to do it while looking straight driving and safe for now. Hopefully eventually with better hardware and software voice recognition will improve...and that is exactly why we don't have to worry about technology taking aver humanity quiet yet, lol
thank you VERY much for a fair review Roman. I really appreciate that. Many journalists would just praise the vehicle and don't report truth. i thank you again. Colorado Rocks (no pun intended ;) )
Good review showing many of the features and aspects as well as his own impressions ... which is what is needed to get a Nice take on the good and not so good about the vehicle... Much better than those speed comparisons..... Also, it appears that Roman was just trying to do most all in One Take ..... so speaking a little slow .... tolerable, but when fully prepped he then speaks more fluid.
Some of these tech features are such gimmicks that reviewers love, but consumers will never use, drive up the price of vehicles so much, drastically lower residual values for vehicles as they age, and lower the profitability of vehicles for automotive manufacturers. I’m worried for the industry; these are vehicles that you keep for 3-10 years, not homes.
This vehicle is much more impressive in person. It will be VERY cool when they come out with the S model. It's pricey but it's very nice and drives very much like a car that costs this much should. Roman was having a bad day lol.
That's a bit far from salt lake! Haha. How long did it take you guys to get there? A good few hours at least I bet! Anyways love the video! Love the new Audi!
Great review . I'm curious as to what parts of Colorado have the climate of high desert ? I'm looking for a place that doesn't get too hot or cold , without much snow . Any areas like that in Colorado ? Name some cities if there are , thanks .
Voice controlled maps, especially voice controlled address input, just like every phone has, should be priority for safety in cars. It took almost 6 years for car makers to add just simple wireless charging pad which only needs power connection, so i hope we will not have to wait decade for something bit more sophisticated
Love the statement about the grill ... 'the germans started the big grill thing with 'lexus' then audi...' except lexus is japanese as it was toyota...
mercedes is the one who started the massive grill since decades and honestly i think toyota with lexus is trying to make their grill sleeker a little beat more applealing
Well, nobody I know actually buys luxury cars, so I would say lease it. The only luxury vehicles worth buying are the Landcruiser and Lexus ES because those will last a long time.
I thought it was me until I started reading some comments, you've been doing reviews too long and you're taking them for granted. I happened to watch Vehicle Virgins review of this vehicle right before your review and it was two different worlds. While he was a little too enthusiastic, I appreciated his energy. You sounded bored of the entire process and it looks like you were dinged for it in the dislike column.
Hello TFL, can you confirm for me what happens with the air conditioner when the start/stop system puts out the engine. I ask because in hotter parts of the world like Nigeria where i live it wouldn't make a lot of sense for the AC system to keep going off.
Good review, like it ... looks nice, curious how it compares to the Grand Cherokee ( exterior/interior dimensions ) .... it is odd how the put cutouts under the rear fender diffuser for exhaust tips, but not the rear bumper’s fake ones .... is there a problem with cars being rear ended & that’s why manufacturers are moving away from exhaust ports?
If there is a problem with the exhaust design coming out the bumper way, it would be the heat that comes from it that would be an issue. Burning people's legs off, you know.
For almost 100G’s I can’t believe Audi didn’t cover the door handle/arm rest in leather. It’s a hard cheap plastic. For something that will get used everyday, it’s odd.
Another great review Roman. Fully you should mention S6/A6 as I traded my 2016 S6 in for my new Q8 a few weeks ago.Just mentioning - you thought the radio kept coming on - that is actually the "Welcome" sound it makes when you turn it on. It can be disabled but I like it a lot.There are a ton of customizations with the car that really personalize it. Including shortcuts that you can bring up down in the lower screen to stations, destinations, etc. ... One of my favorite features with the XM radio is setting all your favorite stations and the Q8 begins recording all of them when you get in car. Then as you switch XM stations it rewinds to beginning of current playing song and you can even skip back multiple songs. ... Regarding the voice command - there is an option to web enable the voice system. I haven't played with its capabilities really with it web enabled as instead of tapping on the voice command button - - holding it down a second will bring up siri or google voice - so no need for a voice command system that answers extended queries. Also Apple Carplay and Google Auto are wireless (so no need to plug phone in to have them working - just a Bluetooth connection). And there is a Qi wireless charger built into arm rest.Just a few observations from my few weeks with the car. … I miss the raw power of my V8 S6, and the Q8 could use a tad more. But from a room and luxury standpoint I am not disappointed in it at all.
The orange is polarizing; and despite the size of the rear door the window still doesn't go all the way down, which is a massive disturbance to my OCD. Incidentally the car is a paradox, since its a flagship with a wimpy 6 cylinder engine. That makes no sense. Where's the supercharged turbo diesel? Or are all VOA diesels now verboten after the scandal? One more thing, can someone explain to me the positive of the frameless windows? One more thing, all of the SUV in the VW Group using this platform are incredible off-road 8/10 capable vehicles. in fact the original Touareg was detuned because it was more off-road capable that most buyers wanted.
It's nice. If I'm looking for an SUV I'd get the 2019 Hyundai Sante Fe at half that price. It's all you really need in such a vehicle. Even the BMW x3 is much cheaper than this and very very nice as well.
It is one of those, "is the glass half empty or half full questions?" In real life the Ultra system is almost always FWD....so it is really AWD UNTIL it detects wheel spin or it is FWD until it detect slip? Either way web prefer AWD all the time like the Q8.
The Fast Lane Car I hear ya. I suppose if you live in California, never accelerate hard, and are always driving in a straight line it will be FWD. Truth is, if you're accelerating, cornering, it's wet, cold, the car detects you are not on smooth pavement at all (it doesn't wait for tire slip) or you have the car in sport it will ALWAYS be AWD. So I kinda disagree with you (and so does Audi)
We road in the new SQ5 with an Audi engineer who had an iPad hooked up to the car’s Ultra Quattro system showing in real time where the power was being sent on dry pavement. Would it surprise you that it was the front wheels almost all of the time? So it the car FWD or AWD when needed?
The Fast Lane Car Right. Dry pavement. If the car detects it can unlink the rears it will. If the pavement is not dry or rough or sport is requested or hard acceleration, or the temperature is below x degrees, it will STAY in AWD. Other manufacturers will still be slip and grip in those situations.
@@TFLcar If you rode in a new Audi with Quattro Ultra it wasn't the SQ5. The Q5 does have Quattro Ultra. The SQ5 has a Torsen system. In a similar vein the A4 has Quattro Ultra. The S4 has a traditional Torsen system. SQ5 All Wheel Drive description: quattro® technology Legendary quattro® all-wheel drive comes standard on the Audi SQ5. An available quattro® sport rear differential offers an even more dynamic driving experience. For example, when accelerating or turning into a corner, it can direct the majority of the torque to the outside wheel, helping to propel the vehicle out of the curves. Q5 All Wheel Drive description: quattro® all-wheel drive Legendary quattro® all-wheel drive with ultra® technology combines driving dynamics with efficiency. In specific driving circumstances, it can proactively distribute torque to switch from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive, giving your vehicle enhanced stability and traction where it’s needed. www.audiusa.com/models/audi-sq5/2019/performance www.audiusa.com/models/audi-q5/2019/performance
Hate to say the but the hood lines and headlight design don’t look any different then my wife’s 20k 2019 Jetta...it’s as if the guy who designed the Jetta used the same pencil for the Audi
So Audi decided people do not want much cargo space in their massive SUV? That coming from a German company - people will just buy BMW/Benc to go skiing.
Which is the true flagship?? I TFL you must race this versus a 3.0T 2017-2019 Q7. Settle which one is the fastest argument. Hell take it around the track to. Must have air suspension and 21 inch sport wheels. Please do it!!
lol is it for offroad.. comes with either 20 or 21" wheels, that's guna be a no for me dawg. Audi / VW / Porcshe do not make real offroad vehicles, lots of crazy fun on road ones tho.
The car looks great but straight on from the front, it looks like the grill has been taken off for repair. That's one fugly nose. Otherwise, it's pretty fine.
You say that like it's supposed to take something away from Audi, when in fact it's the Korean industry that has progressed leaps and bounds. How can they not have similar design elements when Kia and Hyundai are working with the former VW Group design director?
sorry mate this car has no character its there is too much going on in and outside and the crapy electronics and screens everywhere i prefer much the oldest audii q7 with v8 or v12
Roman, what's happening? you sound like you need some high octane coffee.
My problem with voice control is simple, if it takes longer to complete the command than doing it manually then the system is not good. One point of engineering is to improve processes.
It's for hands free operation for less distraction while driving.
It might gonna take bit longer, but the point is to do it while looking straight driving and safe for now. Hopefully eventually with better hardware and software voice recognition will improve...and that is exactly why we don't have to worry about technology taking aver humanity quiet yet, lol
thank you VERY much for a fair review Roman. I really appreciate that. Many journalists would just praise the vehicle and don't report truth. i thank you again. Colorado Rocks (no pun intended ;) )
It truly amazes me on how expensive vehicles have become, I guess that's why they have 8 year car payments, but then you're in debt forever.
Salaries are also higher than ever. Especially if you have a good education. Being a doctor or lawyer this car is cheap.
I test drove it today. The interior and frameless doors are nice. BUT the deal killer was the 1-2 seconds turbo lag.
Good review showing many of the features and aspects as well as his own impressions ... which is what is needed to get a Nice take on the good and not so good about the vehicle... Much better than those speed comparisons..... Also, it appears that Roman was just trying to do most all in One Take ..... so speaking a little slow .... tolerable, but when fully prepped he then speaks more fluid.
The rear end is the best view. The rest of the design is a tad bit bland. Also, those wheels look odd on a car that utilizes blacked out trim.
Eric Ortiz bland is a good word. But can’t that be said for all Audi crossovers? Their cars aren’t, but SUVs are somewhat vanilla.
It's sitting on winter tires/rims. This car has the Year 1 package which comes with large contrasting wheels, they're just not on it.
Eric Ortiz front end is angry i like it 😤
Some of these tech features are such gimmicks that reviewers love, but consumers will never use, drive up the price of vehicles so much, drastically lower residual values for vehicles as they age, and lower the profitability of vehicles for automotive manufacturers. I’m worried for the industry; these are vehicles that you keep for 3-10 years, not homes.
This vehicle is much more impressive in person. It will be VERY cool when they come out with the S model. It's pricey but it's very nice and drives very much like a car that costs this much should. Roman was having a bad day lol.
Like the color, I don't think an emptynester would need all this space. The voice recognition worked, until you asked it about math.
That dragon orange paint is "Beautiful" yes, I like this "New Audi"😀😁😎
That's a bit far from salt lake! Haha. How long did it take you guys to get there? A good few hours at least I bet! Anyways love the video! Love the new Audi!
7 hours 😉
Lol you opened the door to turn the screen off like we didn’t notice !🤣
Yes so what? That’s what happens when you open the door.
For about the same money, I would get a Trackhawk.
Just bought the Vorsprung! Can’t wait to pick it up.
Great review . I'm curious as to what parts of Colorado have the climate of high desert ? I'm looking for a place that doesn't get too hot or cold , without much snow . Any areas like that in Colorado ? Name some cities if there are , thanks .
Roman is a human too. I don't care if he isn't perfect all the time. He has a life and feelings too
nice review!
Voice controlled maps, especially voice controlled address input, just like every phone has, should be priority for safety in cars. It took almost 6 years for car makers to add just simple wireless charging pad which only needs power connection, so i hope we will not have to wait decade for something bit more sophisticated
Can you use a phone with OIS to record? I like your videos but I get a headache watching them sometimes.
Love the statement about the grill ... 'the germans started the big grill thing with 'lexus' then audi...' except lexus is japanese as it was toyota...
mercedes is the one who started the massive grill since decades and honestly i think toyota with lexus is trying to make their grill sleeker a little beat more applealing
That is not what he said
Excellent review
They paved paradise & put up a parking lot
Stick on it the Lamborghini badge, and sell twice as expensive!
Dream Cars but the motor is what people desire
And 600hp
Chip tuning will help. They squeeze up to 500 hp from base VW Golf, so there will not be any problem to boost the Q8!
@@DreamCarsPro keep dreaming lol
Well, nobody I know actually buys luxury cars, so I would say lease it.
The only luxury vehicles worth buying are the Landcruiser and Lexus ES because those will last a long time.
I’m sure it’s an interesting story how that was formed. Very beautiful.
I thought it was me until I started reading some comments, you've been doing reviews too long and you're taking them for granted. I happened to watch Vehicle Virgins review of this vehicle right before your review and it was two different worlds. While he was a little too enthusiastic, I appreciated his energy. You sounded bored of the entire process and it looks like you were dinged for it in the dislike column.
Hello TFL, can you confirm for me what happens with the air conditioner when the start/stop system puts out the engine. I ask because in hotter parts of the world like Nigeria where i live it wouldn't make a lot of sense for the AC system to keep going off.
Good review, like it ... looks nice, curious how it compares to the Grand Cherokee ( exterior/interior dimensions ) .... it is odd how the put cutouts under the rear fender diffuser for exhaust tips, but not the rear bumper’s fake ones .... is there a problem with cars being rear ended & that’s why manufacturers are moving away from exhaust ports?
If there is a problem with the exhaust design coming out the bumper way, it would be the heat that comes from it that would be an issue. Burning people's legs off, you know.
For almost 100G’s I can’t believe Audi didn’t cover the door handle/arm rest in leather. It’s a hard cheap plastic. For something that will get used everyday, it’s odd.
The Q5 also has the rear view camera cleaner pretty neat
Roman is a Pistol Annies fan? I love it.
why does it have the s-line package but not s-line wheels
Great color
Audi is the best!
Hey Roman. Would you rather have the Volvo V90?
"Dragon Orange?" I've never seen a dragon that color. ;)
The Q8 is nice. Not thrilling, but nice. I'd probably buy a Grand Cherokee instead.
Another great review Roman. Fully you should mention S6/A6 as I traded my 2016 S6 in for my new Q8 a few weeks ago.Just mentioning - you thought the radio kept coming on - that is actually the "Welcome" sound it makes when you turn it on. It can be disabled but I like it a lot.There are a ton of customizations with the car that really personalize it. Including shortcuts that you can bring up down in the lower screen to stations, destinations, etc. ... One of my favorite features with the XM radio is setting all your favorite stations and the Q8 begins recording all of them when you get in car. Then as you switch XM stations it rewinds to beginning of current playing song and you can even skip back multiple songs. ... Regarding the voice command - there is an option to web enable the voice system. I haven't played with its capabilities really with it web enabled as instead of tapping on the voice command button - - holding it down a second will bring up siri or google voice - so no need for a voice command system that answers extended queries. Also Apple Carplay and Google Auto are wireless (so no need to plug phone in to have them working - just a Bluetooth connection). And there is a Qi wireless charger built into arm rest.Just a few observations from my few weeks with the car. … I miss the raw power of my V8 S6, and the Q8 could use a tad more. But from a room and luxury standpoint I am not disappointed in it at all.
The orange is polarizing; and despite the size of the rear door the window still doesn't go all the way down, which is a massive disturbance to my OCD. Incidentally the car is a paradox, since its a flagship with a wimpy 6 cylinder engine. That makes no sense. Where's the supercharged turbo diesel? Or are all VOA diesels now verboten after the scandal? One more thing, can someone explain to me the positive of the frameless windows?
One more thing, all of the SUV in the VW Group using this platform are incredible off-road 8/10 capable vehicles. in fact the original Touareg was detuned because it was more off-road capable that most buyers wanted.
It's nice. If I'm looking for an SUV I'd get the 2019 Hyundai Sante Fe at half that price. It's all you really need in such a vehicle. Even the BMW x3 is much cheaper than this and very very nice as well.
If its smaller then a Q7 I dont acknowledge it as a flagship Audi.
Too right. I went to buy an S6 and ordered a Q8 vorsprung.
New designs by Bmw,Mercedes and Audi are just disappointing. Missed those neat and not overkilled 90s and early 2000s designs.
I prefer the Q5. Smaller, more agile and faster!
Audi makes the best land rovers in the world
Play at 1.25 speed and it sounds normal again.
Quattro Ultra is all wheel drive UNTIL it detects it can safely decouple the rears.
It is one of those, "is the glass half empty or half full questions?" In real life the Ultra system is almost always FWD....so it is really AWD UNTIL it detects wheel spin or it is FWD until it detect slip? Either way web prefer AWD all the time like the Q8.
The Fast Lane Car I hear ya. I suppose if you live in California, never accelerate hard, and are always driving in a straight line it will be FWD. Truth is, if you're accelerating, cornering, it's wet, cold, the car detects you are not on smooth pavement at all (it doesn't wait for tire slip) or you have the car in sport it will ALWAYS be AWD. So I kinda disagree with you (and so does Audi)
We road in the new SQ5 with an Audi engineer who had an iPad hooked up to the car’s Ultra Quattro system showing in real time where the power was being sent on dry pavement. Would it surprise you that it was the front wheels almost all of the time? So it the car FWD or AWD when needed?
The Fast Lane Car Right. Dry pavement. If the car detects it can unlink the rears it will. If the pavement is not dry or rough or sport is requested or hard acceleration, or the temperature is below x degrees, it will STAY in AWD. Other manufacturers will still be slip and grip in those situations.
@@TFLcar If you rode in a new Audi with Quattro Ultra it wasn't the SQ5.
The Q5 does have Quattro Ultra. The SQ5 has a Torsen system.
In a similar vein the A4 has Quattro Ultra. The S4 has a traditional Torsen system.
SQ5 All Wheel Drive description:
quattro® technology
Legendary quattro® all-wheel drive comes standard on the Audi SQ5. An available quattro® sport rear differential offers an even more dynamic driving experience. For example, when accelerating or turning into a corner, it can direct the majority of the torque to the outside wheel, helping to propel the vehicle out of the curves.
Q5 All Wheel Drive description:
quattro® all-wheel drive
Legendary quattro® all-wheel drive with ultra® technology combines driving dynamics with efficiency. In specific driving circumstances, it can proactively distribute torque to switch from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive, giving your vehicle enhanced stability and traction where it’s needed.
www.audiusa.com/models/audi-sq5/2019/performance
www.audiusa.com/models/audi-q5/2019/performance
I don’t understand why manufacturers are putting fake exhaust tips and piano black plastic on cars these days... such a bad trend.
The rear is reminiscent of it’s cousin, the Urus. But is it as fast as the Urus? Nah, not quite.
Does this SUV share the same platform with 2019 Touareg?
No, same as the Lamborghini Urus
I like Audi brand, but I have never driven one or afford one.
It is supercharged, not turbo charged.
Upcoming RSQ8 is half price Urus. (:
What's the different between lease and rent it?
Ahmad Faisal you lease it for a few years, you rent it for a few days.
You lease it for 3 years and you rent it for a long weekend
Hate to say the but the hood lines and headlight design don’t look any different then my wife’s 20k 2019 Jetta...it’s as if the guy who designed the Jetta used the same pencil for the Audi
Those locations mentioned in the video are both model names of Hyundai/Kia upcoming models! Lol
I thought the Chrysler 300 started the big open grill era!
Basically the vw Touareg that U.S. didn’t get
So Audi decided people do not want much cargo space in their massive SUV? That coming from a German company - people will just buy BMW/Benc to go skiing.
I like the color but that door!! I don’t wanna park next to it!! (Ding)
For that money I would buy a jeep wrangler JLUR and a 3 series
Ok sure. But then you would be driving a pathetic Jeep & a pathetic 3 series. Just like every pathetic person in the world
PitchTrails yes you can!
Teddy maybe you’re just pathetic. That Audi is basically a bloated station wagon
Nothing overly exciting about this crossover..the segment is so far and wide that most of them look alike
You can swap a V8 into a miata and drive it without doors. But dimming headlights? That's going too far ~ Auto legislators.
First love you videos
The grill looks unfinished, like a building still under construction. Apart from that, I dig it.
Looks pretty good except the giant front black plastic egg crate grill - which looks hideous.
Audi Q7 + Ford edge = Q8
Honestly it looks so boring
Meh like most audis
Except RS models
I was just about to say... from the side mirrors back it looks just like a Ford Edge.
@@AHMEDMOOSAJI you stalking me?
@@KirkKreifels lol I see you everywhere
Audi Q8, Maserati Levante and Lamborghini Urus are the same car different badge from $70k to $250k
Not sure about the Maserati as it is part of FCA and not the VW group. 🤭
Look closely and you will see the same car
@@samehsmahany The Levante is totally different from the Q8/Urus. They may look similar, but the Maserati is from a completely different company.
In my mafia voice " forget about it" looks like a Ford Edge .
Sir it restricts your requests to auto related stuff!!
Color is great, grill looks cheap (almost like a Chrysler) , ground clearance sucks.
Which is the true flagship?? I TFL you must race this versus a 3.0T 2017-2019 Q7. Settle which one is the fastest argument. Hell take it around the track to. Must have air suspension and 21 inch sport wheels. Please do it!!
Limited sales..
That grill shot was a turn-off. Should have made it look more like the nav display model 7:31
Now put a “RS” Badge on it and now we talking
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lol is it for offroad.. comes with either 20 or 21" wheels, that's guna be a no for me dawg. Audi / VW / Porcshe do not make real offroad vehicles, lots of crazy fun on road ones tho.
were you hungover?
The car looks great but straight on from the front, it looks like the grill has been taken off for repair. That's one fugly nose. Otherwise, it's pretty fine.
Where’s the image stabilization? Jumpy, dodgy, and jittery on my!
Wow
Audi kind late with this design bmw x6 was long time on the streets. Cute but not wow.
Oh shoot I thought it was Hyundai/KIA from the front lol
Santa Fe looks better.
Looked like the new Blazer to me.
You say that like it's supposed to take something away from Audi, when in fact it's the Korean industry that has progressed leaps and bounds. How can they not have similar design elements when Kia and Hyundai are working with the former VW Group design director?
@@biribobili it doesnt matter. Shouldnt the guy's replacement or audi put his own touch on it? Whatevers man its not as deep as u make it out to be.
This Audi is fugly
Name should be Q2 or Q4... think Q8 and you think it competes with BMW X7
That’s a sexy ass suv, I’d put some all terrains on that lol
The shocking MSRP is trumped only by that hideous color.
The front grill looks like cheap, thin plastic. A lowly Chevy wouldn't be caught dead with a grill like that.
6.4
Roman, you sound so bored and bothered. Where's the energy and love for car reviews, bro?!?
Forget it.
For that kinda money I rather buy a condo and a Rav4 LOL
Played at 1.25 speed and had no problems
AUDI MAKES BEST PREMIUM CARS ! #VAGFAMILY
that guy has serious cardio issues
It doesn’t even look like an Audi
Rather buy s Stinger
Not a big fan of the styling, looks like a box
The colour sucks. And this car looks like a vw toureg in audi clothes.
VW makes Audi
dreamergirlbaby that’s why i did not compare it to any other.
Blacked out or nothing
sorry mate this car has no character its there is too much going on in and outside and the crapy electronics and screens everywhere i prefer much the oldest audii q7 with v8 or v12
A bigger Cadillac XT4!!!!
gd2bking1 To me it looks like a bigger current generation Q3😁
@@eleanormassaro5195 I sit corrected....😁