1,500 miles In My Audi RS6 - Initial Impressions
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Sam, I worked for Audi here in Canada for a while. The star button on the steering wheel you can set for a bunch of different things. As a source button, heated steering wheel, and such. Should help with the issues inside!
Amazing RS6 and that color spec! Yes, heated steering wheel is exactly what we programmed the star button in our Q8 for. Interestingly, that same button location on my ‘21 S5 cab wheel is a dedicated heated steering wheel button.
Audi Belgium here, was about to say the same thing 👌
Yes, the same on my B9 S5, but on the RS 6/7 C8, the star button is replaced with a "RS Mode" button.
My order which deposited on Feb 2022 is now finally in production 7th week of 2023. I am just curious what would happen when I pick up the car? Would they charge me extra than the final amount on the order form? Is it worthy to buy extra warranty and maintainance like Audi care?
Looking forward to the next search for “my daily”!! I don’t have any experience with this car and from the comments the people who are lucky enough to own them really seem to love them. For the price tag, fuel economy it doesn’t do it for me as a daily car but great to see your honest journey as an owner and whether it stays or not the content is always great to watch.
One thing I learnt about my rs6 was how much mileage and fuel I wasted dailying in London. Car was much more enjoyable and came into its own on long european blasts like an overnight blast through france to Spain or to the Nurburgring or even a ling trip down to cornwall. Thats when a car like this makes sense
Great video as always Sam, even for a light update. Not getting the love vibe and feel you may be on the hunt for something else shortly but fair play - you went for a car you have been open about not liking or getting, that's the true way to test something. Keep up the cracking work
I tried both the RS6 and the M5 Competition before buying, the M5 felt (and is faster), better interior IMO (not all touch screens) and importantly feels like an event every time you get in, the RS6, just like you said just felt a bit bland to drive (but looks great).
I would have got the M5 if they did an estate version. Financing an Alpina was too expensive in comparison to the RS6 sadly
How does a panamera 4S estate thing compare?
@@TheTerrier probably not comparable in the speed department. You’d need to go for the GTS as a minimum, even then turbo is probably the comparator but then the cost rockets.
Rs6 looks miles better than the m5. Bmw have lost there way with those massive stupid grilles on all there new cars. The new rs6 looks proper evil
@@adammarshall9479 the M5 has not adopted those grills (yet), still a normal looking front on the m5C
I had the exact same feeling the first time I drove mine. But its grown on me and is the perfect daily, as its not all crazy and frenetic.
That interior is so smart. The perfect shade of tan.
Enjoy Sam, I love the colour combo. Just keep sharing it with us every so often!
Lethargic, slushy and dead zone in the accelerator. My very reasons for avoiding it. Thanks for your honesty Sam. Plus carrying around a petrol station. Looks aren't enough for me. Love the first impressions video.
A stage 1 reflash will fix that
I tested many an Audi and I would drive 60 km/h and push the accelerator pedal to 3/4 and Nothing happens. I have to push the pedal to the floor and then wait a couple of seconds for the gearbox to wake up. Hated it!!! I always liked Audi until driving them. I know reflash could fix this but, really stupid.
Sounds like you’re trying to convince yourself this was a good idea Sam……it’s not a daily at 13mpg!!! Enjoy your vids and love the podcasts, thanks and keep up the excellent work!!
Depends on your tolerance I guess? I personally feel that anyone who is running a slightly special car (daily or not) and complains about fuel consumption is a car enthusiast for the wrong reasons... That's just the cost for getting to participate in the arena
@@harryokona but as he’s spending £150 every two days, he’ll be out of pocket by £27,000 after just one year, nobody got rich spending money like that!
@@cfbm125 - I think Sam made a mistake or just exaggerated as even at £8 per gallon thats way over 700+ miles a week and i dont reckon he plans to carry on even doing 500 miles a week
@@pjcppjcp5925 the RS6 tank is 73litre capacity, at (avg)18 mpg that’s 288 miles per tank, he says he’s done just over 1500 miles in less than three weeks, so not quite a tank every two days, but not far off! Even if he over exaggerated for dramatic effect, He’s spending a fortune on fuel. In the current climate the RS6 just doesn’t work as a daily when doing those sort of miles unless the owner is in a fortunate enough position that money is no object! Although Sam would be considered wealthy in most peoples eyes, he nor anybody else got richer spending north of £25k a year on driving to the shops!
I guess fuel consumption is a major point in deciding a daily car. The RS6 hype fogged his mind.
Its a STG spec! Lucky to have found this one
Agreed. So happy with the spec
I have to say, as a long time lurker i've been inspired to provide a comment on this video.
You have been really transparrent about your actual usage of the car and how it makes you feel, both good and bad. I find that actually very refreshing. Not everything is perfect and i suspect if i was to purchase a car of that value, i wouldnt want to sour the moment by not mentioning certain things that might grind my gears.
I think it continues to speak to your humility (lennys posh comments to one side) about buying and running your cars. But also all the cars you come across in your path. I tend to find your reviews quiet "real", a weird phrase to use on the internet. But you do it in an elegant way.
Well, thats me finished blowing smoke, however, i do feel its worth providing positive comments when its warrented (as negitive comments generally come a lot easier to some people).
All the best.
Nice car. Love the interior and exterior colour. For me physical HVAC and steering wheels button are a must. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
As James May would say, STANDARD. The shot at 5:07 makes up for everyone imperfection with the car, its gorgeous
Just about as this video came out today I saw you driving this beast in the opposite direction to me, ( in a 30 zone so I got a proper good look) I’ve got an E-Class on 20Inch AMG alloys and I saw you coming from quite a way and boy it’s got some presence. Great honest review Sam, it’s why we all look forward to seeing your videos so much…
I love your car in that exact spec so much that I’ve had dreams about it. Not much of a story but there it is. Thanks Sam! 👍🏼
I’ve always loved the RS6 Avant I’d say this has always been the flagship Audi for me, Audi were the 1st to put the cool factor into the estate car, which can never be forgottten, I drive an E43 merc with 400 brake as a daily, im a merc lover 1st. But the desirability factor of an RS6 Avant is something I would love at a drop of a hat a true work of Art! 🙌🏼😍
Great angles! Honest review. Enjoyed watching.
I agree that too many manufacturers have moved away from hard buttons for simple things like volume control, adjusting the temp, heated seats and steering wheel. Some seem to be going back to having some hard buttons, and I appreciate that. I hate having to go through menus to do things like turn the heated/cooled seats or steering wheel on or off as my current car requires. That is a really cool car and cool spec. I'm glad you decided to keep it blacked out, it gives it a little of a menacing look,.
Hey! i have an rs6 as well. you can change your shortcut favorites on the trim of info screen at the top and add radio as a one. you can also set a station as one on the bottom screen.
Regarding the heated steering wheel complaint (I know this from my A6), you can program the asterisk button on the right side of the steering wheel to turn on the heated wheel. enjoy.
Hi Sam! As you mentioned about changing the radio with CarPlay on, one thing I think it’s possible, is to change the media on the cluster, rather than on the screen. This helps you to not get distracted by changing in the infotainment screen.
As a Volkswagen Audi tech I can tell you the infotainment system often takes some getting used to, however the roar of that v8 is certain to take your mind off the controls 😉. Personally Sam I think you’ve got the best all rounder car possible, keep up the great content as always
Performance wagons are the best. You sealed the deal at the end of the video showing all the stuff you can shove in the back. Utility and fun are an excellent pairing, and as everyone else is saying, tuning will solve most of your qualms. Still think yellow brakes are the way to go though!
I always feel with the DSG/S tronic boxes too. Perfect scenario is when your at a round about and rolling up to it and go to join, if you are trying to be quick with it, the car almost delays for a second then all the power comes!
RS6 has a torque converter not a dsg/s-tronic
@@silp4226 fair enough, not driven any of the RS products except an RS3 saloon
I can’t get over how good that thing looks, but wonder if an RS4 was ever in contention. I would have that every day of the week, mainly for the V6 and the slightly lower sticker price. RS5 Sportback as well, the fastback alternative, is really nice. Really underrated as well, estates always grab the enthusiasts’ attention, but the RS5 Sportback is a cracking daily to have.
Absolutely and I mention as much in the video. RS4 was a serious contender but was only a about £200 less a month to finance. For only “a little” more, the RS6 was just more appealing
Best Car in Market !!!!
I’m sure the RS4 is a phenomenal car and in some ways I’m sure better than the RS6 but there are barely enough cases to count on one hand where I’d pick a V6 over a V8, I’m a simple man of simple pleasures hahaha
@@DarkKnightwing75 Of course, I mean for me, the main reason to have the RS6 is if you want a V8, and a slightly bigger car, but not much it in.
X3 to RS6 is quite the step up. A beautiful thing. I just bought a B9.5 and it's more than you could ever need but will go up to RS6 next time once I've dropped my six points 😂
Loved the honesty 👍
Sam driving out of shot, full power in a power slide with the V8 noise.. my new favourite thing on UA-cam 🙃👍
Great video again Sam. Really think I would have gone for an M340d Touring (with the same pano roof) for a daily.
M3 touring is the perfect mix of your x3 and the rs6 for you
I’m calling it now, i think it will be gone by the end of the year. Awesome car aside it’s not really a daily if I’m being honest. Least not for someone who doesn’t necessarily have the stomach to keep it fuelled up and drive it in anger. I’m sure Sam has worked out the economics of such a juicy and expensive daily but I can’t help but think these things defeat the purpose of a daily. I suppose if you have enough money your daily can be whatever but for me, I wanna get where I’m going comfortably, with decent pace, that isn’t going to break the bank and I’m not terrified to park it anywhere or drive down a narrow road. End of the day your choice though, long as you’re happy with it but I already sense regretful undertones
You might not be wrong. Let’s see. For now I’m enjoying it but for sure, it’s not immediate love and there are some things that may be hard to get over
I agree. But in these crazy times, Sam may make money on it when it sells. RS6's are great cars, but not quite right for someone who likes the sports-car feel, I think.
@@seenthroughglass The choice certainly threw me Sam. Please forgive my presumptions but I’ve never seen you as an Audi man necessarily, so while this RS6 in particular is god tier spec I often picture you in something more left field. However is that the main task of a daily I wonder. No doubt different when you have channel concerns to consider perhaps. All I know is no decisions are final, better to try than to always be left wondering. It will either go or it will stay but either way enjoy it while you have it 👍🏻
K-Ron this make a lot of sense, I too always think the same - especially with fast SUVs and cars of this size. RS4 might get away with it as reasonably dynamic so can do the Jekyll and Hyde act. Just a shame it doesn’t have a V8 any more so isn’t quite the same.
He should’ve kept the FIAT 500 for around town driving. Easy to park, easy on gas, fun to drive.
Your video quality is god damn high Sam really appreciate that, I wish Tim video quality is as good as yours or you have the same amount of crazy car like Tim
Great review. One of your best.
Great car. I have the same sluggishness complaint in my RS 5 but that is only in the Comfort and Auto settings. Alternatively keep the gearbox in sport setting independently and you will not have an issue I assure you!
I think the rs6 is like my c63 amg very refined and smooth which takes away some of the driving feeling and speed apart from when you are giving it some, to solve these things I got a stage 1 remap the throttle response sharpened, the valves open for extra grumble at low revs and the gear box remapped to make it feet more alive now it has 617 bhp and 857 nm the car feels alive in all modes and at any speed, but s your car being new probably not the thing to do, brilliant vid👍😀
Sam, the heated steering wheel button is between the heated rear screen button and the driver's side heated seat button - just above the ehgine stop/start button. No need to go through any menus to find it.
The rs6 is perfect with a tune. When I got mine last year I got a engine tune and a tcu tune and the car woke up. Gas milage stayed the same.
I don't think it says much for a GBP100K+ car to need a tune to wake it up, even more so a car with the RS6's reputation.
@@nigel.w C7 RS6 is dangerous even stock. C8 is too refined IMO
What tune did you go for...Litchfield seems very good value. My car is soooo sluggish!
@@hbmustangs Seems to me they've built in lag, or a form of old-school kickdown, or excessive low gear power/torque throttling, or whatever, which means you don't have instant power, which also means you need space that of course you don't have in city driving. And so in normal driving it makes it difficult to justify the RS6 over lesser A6 Avants, especially given the dismal urban fuel economy.
@@wiltonclassicsupercar6144 I did apr stage 1
+1 .. The Audi “Goodwood Green Metallic” looks gorgeous. A very nice exterior choice!
I believe the radio station issue when using car play is the same in most cars you have to have the radio playing first and then you can use the skip function to change through your list of stations but no real way of getting to your radio stations without using the touch screen and backing out of car play
Mine arrives in May so I’m loving watching these videos you put out. Top quality!
Awesome! Exciting times for you
I don't have an RS model but, on my A7, if you use the left side arrow buttons on the steering wheel to select media (computer - media - telephone - Sat Nav) then, the "list" button, you'll be able to select radio (or anything else currently available). It's not the best, but it's there. On non RS, the "star" button on the right, can be assigned to swap between radio and media.
Your production quality is insane. Loving your videos at the minute Sam. Never been a fan of the RS6 though unfortunately.
Well balanced and interesting review!
I love that rs6 spec!
I would definitely go through all the driver settings and see if you can get closer to what you expect the car should feel like. If not, check with your dealership and see if there is some sort of update or flash the car needs. If both of those don't work, then it's probably your perception is a bit off on what to expect with a car like this. As mentioned, you could do an aftermarket tune, which could help liven things up, but will likely remove your drivetrain warranty. Which on a very pricey Audi RS model is probably something you don't want to lose.
Would love to own an RS6 👍 Thanks for sharing!
Damn, the spec is gorgeous!!!
I saw you today in Richmond, car looked epic congrats.
for the switching from Apple car play to radio you can do it a few different ways using the ok as a source button on the what you are listening to screen or you can set the programable button to switch sources
Enjoy it Sam! Stunning car.
I recently got a 1.6t sportage and average around 24mpg around town. As it’s the newest car I’ve owned I feel I’m checking more and more what the fuel consumption is compared to previous as all the info is available to view on the dash. Never had that before.
If you wanna switch in the instrument cluster to radio, you need to bring media screen and then on the sterring wheer push back button(left one of the scroll wheel) a couple of times until you get to the source menu and then you scroll and select source you wish
Hi Sam. As a huge fan of the channel and a huge fan of the RS6, I do agree that fuel economy at the moment (given the high prices) will be a headache. However, the "numbness" of the car could be fixed by a simple tune which will wake the car up. Also, a tune makes the car much more efficient and hence it will help with the fuel economy partly, but most importantly it will make the car a bit more lively and punchy. Afterall, this is your daily driver and you should be able to enjoy every part of it! To many more happy miles Sam, keep the great content coming, huge supporter over here!
Thanks dude! And a fair point. Something I may look into with time but for now, i feel like im still learning the car
I suspect the warranty will be void if you do that.
I would avoid any aftermarket tunes while still under warranty, I would instead focus on the settings and drive modes to find one that suits him as close to possible. Maybe check with the dealership and see if their is a update as well.
When you get more power you get some fuel economy . It's true on a car that doesn't have much power , by helping the ratio power weight. But at the level of an rs6 , it wont change anything . And if you have to tune a car after spending all this money , on the most sporty A6 ....its not acceptable .
@@armands3863 Well said...
Gold calipers would also look nice with the green and the cognac. Very nice ride!
I have a nardo grey RS6 that's had both the ECU and TCU tuned (Stage 4 for race fuel), lowered suspension, custom exhaust with high flow cats and custom intakes and intercoolers. Most ballistic experience I've ever had. The car accelerates with such ferocity that it feels like it's doing a wheelie, entire front end lifts and your facing the sky while being catapulted down the road. Strongly recommend the custom tuning otherwise your missing out on much of the car's potential.
I always wondered what it would be like to take an Audi to ABT, maybe they can both tune it more aggressively in sport mode and make the regular mode more economical
I’m not sure it needs more power, but perhaps a different tune to deliver the power differently ?
@@seenthroughglass Sam, I think that was a hint to do some content with ABT haha.
@@seenthroughglass It might be worth for you to talk to MTM as well if you're considering some broader enhancements. Think they would be able to refine the gearbox as well, not only the power output and suspension. Never had a car there myself, but for some reason they would be my choice over Abt if I ever own a proper Audi..
@@STURM323 abt is all numbers and looks the performance upgrades are minimal
Sam. You can move the buttons such as heated steering wheel from the top screen to appear in the bottom screen so it’s a one touch system.
The colours is quite stunning very cool car!
You can use the buttons on the left hand side of the steering wheel to change the radio , the roller button
Thanks for being honest about the fuel. I’ll have to convert it to km though so I can understand. Miles are too confusing.
You can configure the buttons on the bottom section of the climate control screen to have a one-push heated steering wheel (or many other things).
Love the video. Can I just ask how can you do so many miles (genuinely curious!) I do about that in a year!
That mpg is insane. I bet a tune would help. Just a taught. Such a cool car 👌
Green with the lovely leather interior in cognac brown 😍 what's not to love.... maybe meaner black alloys!
Hi Sam, in regards to the numbness your experiencing in the RS6 I’ve noticed recently you put E10 fuel in the cars and not VPower, is there a reason for this? I drive with aV Power in my car and I’ve noticed a difference in my car. With E10 my car feels numb but with the V Power the car feels more awake, just something to think about. Also what mode in the RS6 are in when you feel this numbness?
I feel little remap comin up 👏🏻👍🏼
It's legit stunning! The dream
Hey Sam..I'm also trying to persuade myself that the issues you are having, which are the same as mine are surmountable.
The throttle seems very laggy sometimes as does the engine..I was driving yesterday in full fat rs mode and it kept climbing to 6th gear even at 30mph...whereas today it seemed to be sticking to much lower gears at much higher speeds.?? Sometime half the throttle results in nowt...sometimes a small movement gives you much more after a seconds delay....all feels very disconnected, however the steering is great for an Audi.
I also cannot get over how slow it feels when going fast but also acceleration feels slower than my 335d. I think a chip will hopefully resolve a lot of this as otherwise it'll have to go. On a good note I managed 26mph on the motorway, also my car has the heated steering wheel button just below the climate control. Best drive mode seems to be 'dynamic' in the settings but not sure which options that selects for the RS menu as I can't seem to replicate it.
Finally...how do you turn off the orchestral symphony that plays every time I start the car??
that color is just absolutely gorgeous! Dankeschön from Bavaria for supporting our economy =)!
You can switch between Apple CarPlay and the radio by toggling the through the menu using the steering wheel controls.
Lovely new plate
If you're changing the colour of the brakes, gold would work well with the green!
Follow archie’s footsteps since he had the same dilemmas on the rs6 especially on the fuel consumption, change to the rs3 instead.
I have also a Audi (Q8 with al off the options), to switch from Apple CarPlay to the radio you can program the * button on the steering wheel. When you press that button you wil switch to your latest radio station.
And for the heated steering wheel I have a button on the screen right to the seat heating and cooling buttons. You can customise a lot in the MMI system, I like it!
Is it green
What about an APR tune? Their tune may change the engine characteristics and make it more lively. As you said, doesn’t need more power but I guess that’d change it. Also afaik they do some gearbox „tunes“ too.
And I’d do chrome / silver wheels, that’d look quite nice even with all the black details.
What a car! Black pack HAS to stay!! And a trip to urban got to be on the cards!👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽
When I subscribed in like 2016 you could not have told me you were one day going to be fanboying over an RS6 or a Porsche 😂
If you want it to feel less sluggish take it to a tuner but it will not help your fuel consumption. I love the colour spec on your car as well.
I have a rs4 in Sonoma green. Finance deal up this December. Is it worth stepping up to a rs6 next or would you recommend something else ? Need estate or suv as family car. Have and am loving the rs4.
This car cannot be fully shown for what it is through a camera , some would say the wheels aren’t the best in picture etc but in real they become a lot better. Keep it up good work
I use the voice command to turn on the heated steering wheel. Doesn't work perfect but it does work
The spec is perfect. I love the RS6. Red and Black is me spec.
Fuel economy- I was told by someone in Munich when you go to test drive new cars that you should run the car in individual mode rather than Dynamic if you want to drive aggressively.
Heated steering wheel and Radio - Audi you have to teach the MMI system your voice somewhat it will struggle in the beginning and also if you have the sunroof open.
Having had multiple BMW and Audi models I absolutely agree on some of the flaws you've mentioned that I think are typical of all Audi models. They're just seem to be designed to be slightly dim-witted, the gearbox in particular always unresponsive, and navigating the infotainment to do a simple task always seems to be a pain, and I've never got used to it. I think the M3 Touring will be an incredible shout for the inevitable RS6 replacement at some point! 🤔
Hi Sam. Just use a radio app within your Apple CarPlay. I’ve the same issue in my Alfa QV. Never use anything outside the CarPlay now. PS I can get 40mpg out of the Alfa! Maybe your next daily? 👍😁 Ed
Do you consider an APR software tune on your car? This will make a big difference …
Man the spec is even better every time is see it🤤
I feel the same way!
You have fantastic taste in cars and colours!!! A Ferrari in the best colour and a new daily in a spectacular green!!!
For the heated steering does your model have the asterisk / star shortcut button? If so u can program that for heated street
My MX5 (2 litre ND2 181bhp) gets 14-18mpg on track days, 32-38mpg around town and 45-50mpg on motorways. Can't compare the cars but I think you can compare the fun factor. Single digit fuel economy at g-wizz speeds is hard to swallow. I believe you're spending more on E5 even when you consider a 1-2% increase in economy. I hope you enjoy it, although once the novelty wears off I think the fuel bills will make you want something else.
Is the button for the heated steering wheel not in the back of the two steering wheels spokes at 6 o'clock? ie index finger through the bottom middle and click.
Great content as usual. The RS6 it's a brilliant all-rounder but for what you do with it I think it's too compromised. As good looking as it is it's too big and too thirsty for city duties.
Great video for sure. Have driven a C6, C7 and now C8 RS6. My C7 and now C8 have the Litchfield Stage 2 remap. If you are prepared to drive at 65-70 MPG on the motorway, then the car will do PLUS 30 MPG. Boring I know- but totally possible. Mark.
I think if I had to pick just one car, and that was it for life, it would be the RS6. Fabulous car that does it all, and cool AF! Lucky boy!!
Love the rs6
I know it's 👹Satan's juice but I'm loving my 2016 bitdi A6 allroad, it's two turbos and two personalities, comfy cruiser then barnstorming bruiser with a dab on the gear stick. Could be my first keeper in 25 years? 🤔
Sam try the Volvo v60 polestar ! Not saying to buy one ....but it's a 400hp hybrid estate
Hey Sam, have you considered a tune? I haven't seen anyone else recommend it.