2023 Audi RSQ8 - 19 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

RSQ8, X5M, or GLE63?
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What is it
The name is a little confusing
Usually the bigger numbers mean bigger vehicles
But not here
This RSQ8 is based onthe Q8 which is bigger than the Q5, but smaller than the Q7
But there IS no RSQ5 OR RSQ7
So this is the sportiest SUV Audi makes
Cousins
And under the skin it shares its platform and engine with some legends
Same platform as the Urus, Cayenne, and Bentayga
Same engine as the Panamera, Cayenne, Bentayga, Continental, and Urus
Engine
It’s the 4.0 TT V8
591 hp
590 lbft
AND now its got a 48V mild hybrid system
0-60 in like 3 sec according to car and driver
Sound
And it sounds fantastic while it does it
Dual ovals rather than quads in the S
Can still see the quad outlets
listen***
And great sounds on shifts from teh 8 speed
Suspension
This thing gets air suspension
It also gts rear steer
Dynamics package
Adaptive sway bars
E differential
Wheels and tires
23 in wheels
Exclusive to black optics
Performance tires
Cluster
Classic Virtual cockpit
BUUTTT you can option night vision
Like in a Escalade or Wagoneer
Infotainment
Normal audi system, nothing too crazy
Wireless acp & aa
360 cameras with AR view
Double screen
RS Monitor
The only crazy thing in here is the RS monitor
Telemetry
Temps, of a lot of stuff incl brakes
Eco screen
Eco helper screen
Weird thing to have in a 600 hp super SUV
Fuel economy tips
Gas pedal fight back
Engine bay
Each of the fastener pins has 4 rings on it
Trunk
Great size
Even with coupey roofline
Air suspension raise and lower
Rear seats
Great size, surprisingly
Power shades is new
Window controls for each side
Heated seats
4 zone climate
Seats
Black of course
Red stitched honeycomb
For RS
S usually get diamond stitched
RS embossed
Heated & cooled & Massage
RS stuff
RS button on steering wheel
1 touch for sporty
2 touch for sporty and slippy
Red circled start/stop
Interior trim
Carbon fiber
Lots of gloss black still
Exterior styling
Looks great and mean
Split trunk/grille thing from R8
Headlights do dances
So do taillights
Black optics
Speakers
B&O upgraded audio gets speakers that rise up
Price
Starts 126k
As tested 144k

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! RSQ8 or X5M?

[@b00shay]

RSQ8

[@duke_pgh3420]

RSQ8

[@phantombags]

You are CORRECT in your assessment about Audi! In my RS car I can put it in comfort and it is so peaceful, I love it! But when I put it in Dynamic and S drive, it's loud and stiff suspension. I love how the character in Audi cars can change.

[@dwnshft]

They’re awesome 😎

[@kazmis1398]

How is the fuel consumption when you drive it in confort where i live gas is expensive i want to drive it as a daily i know it reaches 30-40 l/100km when you drive it fast but i wonder about it's confort mode. Plus i heard it can shut off half of the engine when it's on confort mode is it true ?

[@debdixon6272]

Thanks for your thorough review!

[@Sprinklesparkle9]

12:21 🎉🎉🎉 this did justice! Thanks ☺️

[@lt4_family972]

Looked at all the contenders you mentioned and stuck with the RSQ8. We Got a 2024 in Navarra Blue. Gonna make a video soon, great video man!

[@dwnshft]

nice, enjoy it!

[@deltalogistics4232]

Dude had me at "what's up 5.0" 😂

[@abelpepper]

Genuinely adore how you blur the dash when you're testing its acceleration.. y'know for um safety purposes

[@dwnshft]

Safety first 😜👍 always

[@fr1394]

but you should better hide the window dash also 😅@@dwnshft

[@MsCliveharper]

Great review of an awesome car! but what are the 19 things we need to know?

[@jessemiller2277]

I’m appreciate not blurring the HUD

[@GeniusDigitalMarket]

What's with the shaking of the steering wheel at speed???

[@ls1jeeper]

How does trunk room compare to RS7 ?

[@Mzansi.a.listers]

WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE BETWEEN THIS AND THE S8?

[@dwnshft]

tough one - i REALLY like the S8, but if you need more cargo space and like the styling then the RSQ8 would bea good way to go - also I suspect the RSQ8 will have better resale value

[@1bluensx]

Someone has already asked you…how you preferred this as compared to the “S8”. I think they meant the SQ8. I’m so torn…..I ordered the 2023 RSQ8, due to land in May 2024. But I just drove the SQ8 yesterday. I liked it. I have 720s, NSX, 911 turbo. So this is replacing a jeep trackhawk. Will I be ok. With the SQ8, or is there a huge difference between the SQ8, and this. The one thing I don’t like are the 23” rims on summer tires. That means I automatically will need to buy 22”’s with all seasons for the winter. I’m also pissed that they did a face refresh on the 2024 Q8, and SQ8, but not the RSQ8 ( what in the hell sense did that make to Audi. (It supposed to be refreshed for the 2025 model year. I’m just ranting. But any thoughts. Have you driven them side by side? I have not had a chance to drive an RSQ8 yet. Are the seats identical, or are they tighter and stiffer in a RSQ8? My dealers cannot even answer this question.

[@mashcor]

The RSQ8 is worth the wait and the 23s are not as bad as they reportedly say on reviews. I don’t have winters like you in South Africa but my 2023 RSQ8 is so sublime and terrifying exciting that I can’t believe that I get to drive it daily. 😅 hope this helps your anxiety.

[@WallaceLau]

Currently owns an SQ8 with multiple 911s in the past. You don't need the RSQ8 given your collection... it will never feel like a real sports car, and the SQ8 is plenty fast enough. We also have the 23" wheels and I hated them too. Looks great on showroom floor, but it is a punishing ride... especially if you have pothole-laden roads. Think about it this way. With 23" I have to run the suspension on "comfort" mode half the time to be acceptable. And this car looks the best with the "dynamic" (lowest) suspension settings, plus loads more fun to drive. I'd rather have smaller rims and be able to constantly run in Dynamic mode (sits lower, corner better, looks more aggressive) than stuck with 23" rims at comfort / highly-lifted suspension settings. Because that just looks silly...

[@liberte1700]

u have to seen it in real its so big

[@tb6133]

I think the cognac interior is terrible. Especially on a black vehicle.

[@nadiner889]

I think it’s hot. I hate black on black, and gray is dull

[@your_royal_highness]

No black exterior for me.

[@chester754]

That interior colour has ruined that car 😢🙈

[@dwnshft]

really? i liked it