The worst part is that when I try to flex this at Whole Foods, only actual Audi fans will care or even know they're looking at the special version of a whale.
@@rezhaadriantanuharja3389 Its true, Ive been a huge fan of Audi and owner of many audis for over a decade and I still get them confused from a distance. "Oh thats a nice A3" drives closer and its an A6. Even explaining the difference between the models to someone who lightly cares about cars puts them to sleep haha When subtly goes wrong I guess. lol
@@MrMortadella1 I had the first Samsung Note phone. Peoples eyes were popping out of their sockets when they saw this gargantuan phone. Many reviews concluded that such a behemoth was just to big, and it was doubtful if such large screen phones were ever going to be viable to mass produce for samsung in the long run. Who would buy it? It had a.... 5.3" screen. Yeah.
Lol theyre literally rolling dumbbells. I love how modern ‘sporty’ version cars have bigger and heavier gaudy wheels. Those things look like they weigh more than a early 90’s Civic.
Totally respect your opinion, but I bought this car a couple of months ago…just not in a shitty Daytona Gray. If you need to pull a trailer w/ your motorcycle, or put your bike rack in the receiver hitch…the RS6 is not an option. The SQ8 is a far better value, but it looks too boring. The RS Q8 is a sleeper super car. Most people have no idea I blew $150k on a car (which is stupid), but they look at it and know it’s special. You’re crazy if you think the 23” wheels mess up the ride quality. This is the smoothest riding car I’ve ever owned and the back seat room is basically the same as having a 7 series beemer. Hatch space is slightly compromised, but so is having a 3 row Q7, where only 2 rows are really useable. The is a great looking SUV, and fast as hell. I bought the ceramics because I refuse to pay someone to wash my car and I f’ing hate brake dust, with a passion. It’s the best $10k I’ve ever spent! By the way, it stops on a dime. I really wanted a 911, but I needed one car that could do it all….and this is it. PS. The BMW and Mercedes equivalent are hideous. I’m 100% satisfied w/ my purchase. It is an amazing car and I look forward to getting in it every single morning.
I also bought an rsq8 navarra blue and in comfort mode is very soft, It pulls and brake a 28' speed cat effortless, I've taking it to the track and can hang with the big boys ,, for me this is the best SUV out it doest all , I also have 911s and a cayenne
I agree with your assessment on everything on the RS Q8 except one minor thing, Daytona Gray is the best color IMO, I have Q7 in that color, love looking at that color daily! 😎
I think I commented about 3-4 yrs ago saying that the feel of your videos was too ridged and the jokes were too forced. Watching y’all progress and grow as a channel, I can see how much you all have grown and I place your channel at top 3-5 channels that I enjoy on TH-cam. Keep up the great work. I love your dynamics and comedy. Awesome content as always
You want one without all the high bills that come with it. The gift insurance, the tires every 12k miles, the stiff ride that doesn't give you an advantage everyday like it does on a track .. It's a fantasy car, not a reality car
Lease vehicle or buy in 10 years dirt cheap to drive into the ground are the only practical options, and even then Porsche was always the better option because unlike this it will hold some value.
I like this channel. I don’t compare it to the other automotive review channels because this one is more “adult”. No frills just facts and real good points that one should consider before purchasing some of these vehicles. I would ask that you guys go a little more into cost of ownership with some of these vehicles. Thank You again for not trying to make a movie or comedy special to get views. You guys drive on the street, like most people who purchase vehicles do. No useless exhaust sound checks but you review the cabin and that’s important to EVERY driver. The clear and concise information is why I come here. Wishing you continued success!
For people saying "oOoOh a mOdEl X iS quIckEr tO 60" ...who cares? This is a far quicker car in any scenario other than off the line, and a far better car in every other way too. Remember at the Nurburgring this huge SUV is only 3-4 seconds per lap slower than the 1000+ hp Model S plaid, so the Model X can't even fit in the same sentence with it. This car out handles and runs circles around the top Model S spec, let alone the Model X.
Gave you a thumbs up because you are right about its capability. But you are also very wrong in another way. As good as no one buying this car, cares one iota about its handling, It just isnt a priority. They buy it because its "the best" and most expensive suv the Audi dealer offers.
I am an SQ7 owner. The appeal of these cars is they do EVERYTHING, and provide utility (including towing, which I need) that the RS6 doesn't provide. Consider driving an SQ7. It works really well there. I am happy to provide mine if you want to look at it - and I am local to you in the NW burbs.
You can get the RS 6 to tow. It has nearly the same towing capacity as the RS Q8 in fact. You just have to order the OEM trailer hitch and have it separately installed.
I drove this and an SQ7 when my wife and I were shopping for a "do it all" daily. The SQ7 won because the performance handicap wasn't enough to make me ignore just how much more practical the SQ7 is in every way. Also, the huge 23s on the RSQ8 having no winter tires is a deal breaker, and the huge 23s are the only wheels that look good on the RSQ8.
Honestly, with a powerful SUV packed full of family and groceries from Costco, you can merge onto a busy freeway where everyone is hauling over 70 mph. THAT is gold gentlemen.
Correct. But there's almost no class left in this modern era. The world is low class, so why should we be surprised by all these super expensive shoe boxes on wheels?
For being a car too expensive for me, while simultaneously being boring enough I don't dream about your guy's production quality and banter keep me watching.
Advising RSQ8 customers to buy an RS6? You don't understand the customer. For the longest time car manufacturers also didn't understood the customer. Once they followed the money they realized that RSQ8 and like is what the new customers want, not station wagon. The idea that people buy SUVs for their space is no longer 100% the reality. Another thing that car manufacturers don't understand, yet, is that people like cars with great interiors and comfortable. The idea that you have to buy a 7/8 series or an S6/S8 to get nice interiors is silly. Try to compare a Q8 with a Q3 or a X6 with an X3 and tell me if you feel the same inside them.
Nice video guys! I would choose the RS6 over this however I'm not the biggest fan of these oddly coupe suvs. Mark was right definitely a lease car because the depreciation and repair bills would be astronomical and for someone with the disposable income to blow it on. Seems like something only in America would this be really popular. Funny the song on the screen was James Brown living in America. 😂
Well, they aren't even popular even in the US. This sort of vehicle isn't intended to be anything but a very special vehicle for a certain kind of wealthy buyer. Male, 30-60, and rich. If I go to the neighborhoods where the megarich live this will be the cheapest car on the mansion's driveway, parked with the Benley and the Maybach.
I will say. The average person sees an RS6 (I've asked my parents) and goes, " A wagon? Why the fuck would you want a wagon? That's an old person's car". Despite it being objectively a better car, the RS6 demographic is soooo small
Hilarious that people think this about wagons and minivans and not SUVs which have been mom-mobiles and old people machines for 20+ years. Cognitive dissonance.
Just switched from the Q8 to the SQ8-the driving dynamics are much improved. The V8 is just the better power plant for this size vehicle. I did not have air suspension or the rear wheel steering on my Q8 and would suggest anyone who would go there ante up for these options (standard on SQ8). Really makes the car more nimble and smooths out the road imperfections.
I can 100% understand your point on "Just not necessary" although why the hell not? People may not want to drop $200K + on the Urus but want something bigger and taller considering most people are going with SUV's nowadays anyways. I'm in no position to buy this but just my two cents
Your review, while harsh, is accurate. I like how you say get an RS6 instead, so much more practical. Have you tried buying an RS6? The best I could do was $10k over sticker, now $25k over. Makes the RSQ8 a relative bargain, and when you de-badge it and skip all the carbon fiber man jewelry, it blends in nicely. Nobody is the wiser and you have a fine daily driver.
I liked the video 8 hours ago before I watched it. This is how you KNOW! Mark and Jack and the Savagegeese are on to something special. I’m still waiting for the “Acura” movie 🎥
I agree with you when it comes to spending the money. I guess this SUV coupe thing is more of an emotion buy (or lease, whatever), because at the money someone is paying for this; they probably can afford multiple cars. Which in the same shoes, I would've just bought a Q7 for family stuff and have an R8 for me. Of course with me, I would rather have a RS6 Avant in my garage. heh
I have seen way more RSQ8s on the road than RS6s and RS7s. Granted, this could be because the RS6/7 are more limited and hard to obtain in this market, but it seems as if customers in this price bracket largely prefer the Coupe-SUV form factor for whatever reason. Despite being heavier, having worse handling, worse fuel economy, less utility, and higher price tag, the tuff SUV continues to dominate the North American market.
People in America have more money than taste, this car is meant for rich people to look like the biggest dick in the world despite having a 2 inch penis. Most people buying this car are compensating for their lack of size both height and dick length.
I have the base Q8 and I can’t really imagine wanting more acceleration. It does 0 to 60 in just about the same time as my old 997. What more do you need
Love your work, have never bought / leased a car w/o watching it's review in your channel. I would really appreciate if you could do a review of the latest RSQ8 which I understand is a complete transformation from this half-assed product.
Super SUVs will never not be stupid, but they make more sense if you think of them like a muscle car. Kind of a normal car but with a huge engine and good for going fast in a straight line.
Watching this under the car section makes me appreciate the vast difference between BMW M cars and Audi's RS cars. BMW removes some technologies for their M products to purify the experience while Audi throws the tech basket at the RS cars to make them handle like a RWD based vehicle.
@@markmiller3279 the M products don’t use air suspension, active roll bars, or 4 wheel steering. So they’re certainly more simple than the Audi competition.
This segment is something for everyone; not something good, but it's something. It's something some people insist is what they want, but it's just a watered down station wagon, a watered down hatchback, and a watered down SUV. Said people would be better served making a decisive decision to buy one or the other.
I said the same thing when comparing the Q8 to the Q7. I saw the same loss of space. It is a lot less space then the 7. The RS Q8 is a really cool looking vehicle. Like you I would step down to the S series and go with the S Q7. Thank you.
RS6 wagon and I'd never look back. Cargo capacity and I can throw my bikes on the roof or a cargo box and I'm good. This is just one of those niche SportUV things that people who don't know any better buy because of the extra letters in the name, just like all the MB buyers who go directly to AMG and are the slowest people on the highway.
People that buy this have no need for practicability, and don’t want a station wagon. They just want a fun fast thing, and the sq8 seems like it’s for old people.
Sounds cringe. To me that reveals an owner who doesn't understand cars and that they could have bought a great SUV and a great sports car for less, and also come across less douchy during the school pickup. I don't get it, there is zero class to a car like this. Just bombast and nothing else.
This car isn't for the enthusiast, they'd buy an RS6. This isn't for the comfy practical family hauler guy, that's the SQ7. This isn't for the wealthy hot hatch fan boy, that's what the Macan GTS is for which will handle better with the improved practicality over a sedan. This is for the (small) crowd that can just toss money at something crazy like this and won't settle for something that doesn't have every option. It's also for the baller kind who want to show off their wealth and status, whether they actually have the wealth and/or status to afford this vs be able to buy it. This isn't a sensible car, but most things over 6 figures aren't.
Piano gloss black mentioned at the one minute mark for anyone keeping score. Jack: “Do I have to bring up gloss black every single time? I really don’t care” Mark: “you don’t have to but like Turbowski, you are replaceable”
Great review as always. Don’t really know who this vehicle is for though. I like sports cars and rent trucks from the hardware store when I need one. My wife daily drives a Camry. Slow, comfortable, and efficient both on gas and cost of ownership. It’s like this is a vehicle for the husband on a ball and chain or the rare wife that wants performance in her crossover so she can haul ass to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
I wonder why they make SUVs this way instead of like performance trucks, i think they would be much cooler as performance offroaders instead of high wagons
I think they honestly made the brakes massive and chose the larger wheels, to help with a problem that Audi has had for like 2 generations. It looks like just another Audi to me...
Personally, I couldn’t agree more about the SQ7 conclusion in the end. RS cars are amazing but is that last 10% of performance worth it? That is for you to make that call.
Fortunately, I believe Audi is phasing out the Dual-Screen layout with excessive gloss black. If you look at the new E-Tron GT interior, they brought back physical buttons and replaced the gloss black with wood/aluminum trim.
Guys, it’s super cliché in 2021 to call a super SUV “unnecessary” while overpraising the wagon version. Having driven both, and owning an SQ8, the RS6 isn’t much lighter or more dynamic than the RSQ8. Why make fun of the fact that the RSQ8 can tow when it’s actually a big selling feature for many? It also has more cargo room than every single other mid-size SUV “coupe.” I love your reviews but I wish more would focus on appropriate comparisons vs X6M or GLE AMG coupe and acknowledge that this customer segment exists and those will be the cross shop comparisons, not the RS6 or literally any other car.
The RS6 weighs 4982 lbs, RSQ8 weighs 5490 lbs. That is a big difference, it also much more aerodynamic as well. No soccer mom in their Rsq8 is towing, also the RS6 can tow the same if you install a hitch like the one on the Q8. the RS6 does 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds, RS6 has a Much LOWER Center of gravity meaning BETTER DYNAMICS, no matter how much you do to an SUV, You can’t beat physics, RSQ8 has more Bodyroll. RS6 does 0-60 in 3.1 seconds with a 1/4 mile of 11.5 seconds at 120.2 mph (Motortrend), RSQ8 does 0-60 in 3.4 seconds with a 1/4 mile in 11.8 seconds at 116.2 mph.
This car is something I would expect from a rich guy in Dubai or something: where even the police has sportscars you need something even more ludicrous
Still waiting for the SUV/CUV craze to calm down here in the U.K but will waiting a while it seems. The weight thing for these types of cars is always an issue. They seem so expensive tire and brake wise, to maintain, I wonder how people afford these, makes the sports cars look cheap.
Compared to the extremely high purchase price, tires are nothing. These particular brakes are just stupid, but versions with normal steel brakes aren't expensive to maintain. Those wheels will also be destroyed in no time
I would've bought this for my ex wife's boyfriend if the restraining order was down. This could've been yours Jessica!!!
Keep buying those stonks! $AMC to the moon 🌙 🚀
@@leveraged6694 I'm with you brother! 14k shares
LOL... the funniest comment so far :).
Love it.
Wait ur ex wife has bf and u don't care? Ayo in just asking ight..
All this power and capability will be appreciated when driving to the spa after some time spent at the bridge club.
Make better life choices instead of hating on those who chose well.
@@JulezWinnfield why the fuck are you even on this channel if you can't appreciate this top quality humor
@@Tigertamer01
Why are you cursing?
@@JulezWinnfield lmao they clearly got issues
The queensboro bridge club
This review is why I've been waiting 6+ months for delivery of an RS 6, rather than letting my dealer talk me into an RS Q8.
smart choice
Patience and choosing your own path is genius.
Holy shit, delivery times are still that long?
@@Levent_Ergun It's only going to get worse bud.
An RSQ8 looks so much better compared to an RS 6 though
The worst part is that when I try to flex this at Whole Foods, only actual Audi fans will care or even know they're looking at the special version of a whale.
The whole two people in town lol
To be honest all Audis in the last 2-3 generations look exactly the same across all variant for non car people
@@rezhaadriantanuharja3389 Its true, Ive been a huge fan of Audi and owner of many audis for over a decade and I still get them confused from a distance. "Oh thats a nice A3" drives closer and its an A6. Even explaining the difference between the models to someone who lightly cares about cars puts them to sleep haha When subtly goes wrong I guess. lol
@@coreyk288 I do the same with the A Series and VWs too; NOT until I get closer can I see that the Passat is actually an A4.
@@rezhaadriantanuharja3389 except the RS6 Avant and maybe the B8.5 RS5?
23" wheels lol... Every year wheel sizes keep going up and up. Remember when having 17's were considered "sport"?
Remember when phones with 5.5 inch screens were considered freakishly big? Now it’s called the IPhone mini.
@@MrMortadella1 I had the first Samsung Note phone. Peoples eyes were popping out of their sockets when they saw this gargantuan phone. Many reviews concluded that such a behemoth was just to big, and it was doubtful if such large screen phones were ever going to be viable to mass produce for samsung in the long run. Who would buy it? It had a.... 5.3" screen. Yeah.
Lol theyre literally rolling dumbbells. I love how modern ‘sporty’ version cars have bigger and heavier gaudy wheels. Those things look like they weigh more than a early 90’s Civic.
It seems that fashionistas, and their enabling designers, have forgotten (or never knew) the advantages of pneumatic tires.
Well, now the smallest of cars run 17s... (Fiat 500 and Minis).
Totally respect your opinion, but I bought this car a couple of months ago…just not in a shitty Daytona Gray. If you need to pull a trailer w/ your motorcycle, or put your bike rack in the receiver hitch…the RS6 is not an option. The SQ8 is a far better value, but it looks too boring. The RS Q8 is a sleeper super car. Most people have no idea I blew $150k on a car (which is stupid), but they look at it and know it’s special. You’re crazy if you think the 23” wheels mess up the ride quality. This is the smoothest riding car I’ve ever owned and the back seat room is basically the same as having a 7 series beemer. Hatch space is slightly compromised, but so is having a 3 row Q7, where only 2 rows are really useable. The is a great looking SUV, and fast as hell. I bought the ceramics because I refuse to pay someone to wash my car and I f’ing hate brake dust, with a passion. It’s the best $10k I’ve ever spent! By the way, it stops on a dime. I really wanted a 911, but I needed one car that could do it all….and this is it. PS. The BMW and Mercedes equivalent are hideous. I’m 100% satisfied w/ my purchase. It is an amazing car and I look forward to getting in it every single morning.
I also bought an rsq8 navarra blue and in comfort mode is very soft, It pulls and brake a 28' speed cat effortless, I've taking it to the track and can hang with the big boys ,, for me this is the best SUV out it doest all , I also have 911s and a cayenne
I agree with your assessment on everything on the RS Q8 except one minor thing, Daytona Gray is the best color IMO, I have Q7 in that color, love looking at that color daily! 😎
There's no question it would ride smoother on 21" wheels
This ride and handle better than a X5M or GLE 63 amg. Good choice.
Gray is by far the best color for this car. Otherwise, spot on.
Nothing like waking Up at 5:50 AM, getting to the toilet, and watching a new video from you. Life is good
Cool story bro
Tell it again?
Hemorrhoids are comeing for you :-)
Can't do it. It gets in the way of my morning dump gaming.
I just want to thank you for not having the same "chillstep" music as every other car channel.
Ths music always fits the vehicle. Mark does a great job selecting something that reflects the personality/their feeling what they are reviewing
@@fajitas4every1 he was an audio engineer before doing savagegeese full time, no?
@@EthanHeffernan I know he has said he worked in tech, but I don't know to what extent
Oh man, so much cringe. Not just car reviews, but just about everything else as well
this channel is more soulless and boring than any other channel out there lol
That last send, Mark smiling and Jack saying Jesus Christ, you can just tell the car got to absurd speed effortlessly.
No duh
Jesus saves!
He was prolly looking at 160.
I think I commented about 3-4 yrs ago saying that the feel of your videos was too ridged and the jokes were too forced. Watching y’all progress and grow as a channel, I can see how much you all have grown and I place your channel at top 3-5 channels that I enjoy on TH-cam. Keep up the great work.
I love your dynamics and comedy. Awesome content as always
In my opinion, if you thought their jokes were forced, you were missing the heaps of sarcasm and meta-joking.
@@mitchellsteindler Plus they are № 1. There is no better car channel.
"what a deal!" - Mark and I both got a good chuckle.
Audi RSQ8, the lifted pick-up truck for the corporate office worker
it is good
At least the pick up has some utility.
More like the corporate executive…
@@aygwm No kidding... Only VP salaries and above are going to be able to afford this thing.
They are selling it now after being laid off.
Every single thing stated in this video is 100% accurate and yet I still want one.
I don't even know who I am anymore.
You want one without all the high bills that come with it. The gift insurance, the tires every 12k miles, the stiff ride that doesn't give you an advantage everyday like it does on a track .. It's a fantasy car, not a reality car
@@deansmits006 true…. Now where do I find one on a lot? :)
Agreed. Completely impractical but where can buy I buy one
My buddy just picked it up. Loves it.
@@deansmits006 What suv do you suggest
I bet this is super reliable as soon as the warranty is done.
greetings with a check engine 1:31 im sure it is very reliable
@@fawazabdulwahab1854 the engine wasn't running
Does this engine have the turbos in the V?
@@dragospahontu yes
Lease vehicle or buy in 10 years dirt cheap to drive into the ground are the only practical options, and even then Porsche was always the better option because unlike this it will hold some value.
Literally the only reviewer that said it doesn't have back seat space 😂😂
Audi makes great sedan/wagons. I hate how everyone is trending to SUV’s. Definitely a wagoon is a smarter choice.
Why do you care if people buy SUV? To each their own
@@DennisJosephin Because people buy them unnecessarily.
@@alh06 Again its their choice
SUV is obviously the smarter choice. Why do you think EVERYONE is trending to SUVs?
I agree, but you can't do people's thinking for them
An RS6 in the "dumpster on wheels" form factor. Just what the world needed.
I like this channel. I don’t compare it to the other automotive review channels because this one is more “adult”. No frills just facts and real good points that one should consider before purchasing some of these vehicles. I would ask that you guys go a little more into cost of ownership with some of these vehicles. Thank You again for not trying to make a movie or comedy special to get views.
You guys drive on the street, like most people who purchase vehicles do. No useless exhaust sound checks but you review the cabin and that’s important to EVERY driver.
The clear and concise information is why I come here. Wishing you continued success!
Love you guys’ videos. Like two (-very competent) old timers. Keep up the good work👍
For people saying "oOoOh a mOdEl X iS quIckEr tO 60" ...who cares? This is a far quicker car in any scenario other than off the line, and a far better car in every other way too. Remember at the Nurburgring this huge SUV is only 3-4 seconds per lap slower than the 1000+ hp Model S plaid, so the Model X can't even fit in the same sentence with it. This car out handles and runs circles around the top Model S spec, let alone the Model X.
Gave you a thumbs up because you are right about its capability. But you are also very wrong in another way. As good as no one buying this car, cares one iota about its handling, It just isnt a priority. They buy it because its "the best" and most expensive suv the Audi dealer offers.
I predict this thread will attract the tesla fanboys
@3:55 , when he says V8 and casually goes ahead! That death glare 😆
I am an SQ7 owner. The appeal of these cars is they do EVERYTHING, and provide utility (including towing, which I need) that the RS6 doesn't provide.
Consider driving an SQ7. It works really well there. I am happy to provide mine if you want to look at it - and I am local to you in the NW burbs.
Isnt that a diesel?
You can get the RS 6 to tow. It has nearly the same towing capacity as the RS Q8 in fact. You just have to order the OEM trailer hitch and have it separately installed.
@@kadarmate pre facelift yes, the USDM one is petrol
What more do they do? The cargo space is the same, and minor differences in towing affect few people. The back seat space is very similar, too.
@@shammyh No it doesn't. And if you try and get into an accident, it's your @$$, legally speaking.
I drove this and an SQ7 when my wife and I were shopping for a "do it all" daily. The SQ7 won because the performance handicap wasn't enough to make me ignore just how much more practical the SQ7 is in every way. Also, the huge 23s on the RSQ8 having no winter tires is a deal breaker, and the huge 23s are the only wheels that look good on the RSQ8.
Honestly, with a powerful SUV packed full of family and groceries from Costco, you can merge onto a busy freeway where everyone is hauling over 70 mph. THAT is gold gentlemen.
Crossing the line beyond taste and class, for sure.
Correct. But there's almost no class left in this modern era. The world is low class, so why should we be surprised by all these super expensive shoe boxes on wheels?
@@23Piccolina idk man. To me this looks better than a Chevette
@@Indskret Better off riding a bike.
Oh, it's just classy enough. Better than the Bentley and Lambo it's parked with. It's basically understated, aside from the silly wheels.
For being a car too expensive for me, while simultaneously being boring enough I don't dream about your guy's production quality and banter keep me watching.
I see Jack's auctioneer lessons are helping trim down the length of the interior segment. Well done!
Absolutely love my 2023 !!! The wife has never been happier, she absolutely loves the ride quality/ and 500 +HP
Has she left you yet?
Advising RSQ8 customers to buy an RS6? You don't understand the customer. For the longest time car manufacturers also didn't understood the customer. Once they followed the money they realized that RSQ8 and like is what the new customers want, not station wagon. The idea that people buy SUVs for their space is no longer 100% the reality. Another thing that car manufacturers don't understand, yet, is that people like cars with great interiors and comfortable. The idea that you have to buy a 7/8 series or an S6/S8 to get nice interiors is silly. Try to compare a Q8 with a Q3 or a X6 with an X3 and tell me if you feel the same inside them.
My natural reflex is to put a Thumbs Up on a SavageGeese Video...👍🏼
These things are going to depreciate like crazy
And someone will buy one used and get hit with the consumables down the road.
Nice video guys! I would choose the RS6 over this however I'm not the biggest fan of these oddly coupe suvs. Mark was right definitely a lease car because the depreciation and repair bills would be astronomical and for someone with the disposable income to blow it on. Seems like something only in America would this be really popular. Funny the song on the screen was James Brown living in America. 😂
Well, they aren't even popular even in the US. This sort of vehicle isn't intended to be anything but a very special vehicle for a certain kind of wealthy buyer. Male, 30-60, and rich. If I go to the neighborhoods where the megarich live this will be the cheapest car on the mansion's driveway, parked with the Benley and the Maybach.
@@markmiller3279 This car is built to appeal middle aged White women with a midlife crisis.
One of the best performance SUVs right now.
This is one versatile platform with all these performance SUV variants on it.
I feel like I'm the complete opposite of the type of person who'd buy this and that makes me very happy.
Poor?
@@RAZGR1Z Poor in what, taste? Knowledge of cars? Or 120-150k poorer after the purchase. Take your pick.
Here I am. Chewing on vitamin C and licking vitamin D from my fingers and watching an Audi review.
I will say. The average person sees an RS6 (I've asked my parents) and goes, " A wagon? Why the fuck would you want a wagon? That's an old person's car".
Despite it being objectively a better car, the RS6 demographic is soooo small
Hilarious that people think this about wagons and minivans and not SUVs which have been mom-mobiles and old people machines for 20+ years. Cognitive dissonance.
@@nfugitt89 That's the popular opinion. Perhaps we, the enthusiast, are the wrong ones LOL
In USA. Rest of the civilized world sees sport wagons as the ultimate vehicle.
@@VanGogh34 yeah in Germany I loved the wagons. In the USA it's literally a rare sighting.
The real Q8 question (in all trim levels) is whether it's a discount Porsche Cayenne rather than a tall A6.
rsq8 is a discount urus
Excellent summation of this Super SUV..keep up great vids, fellas👍 #savagegeesenation
The massaging seats are to soothe you after getting beat up by the ride quality
i suppose u never drove one..🙂
@@Asoka-great too rich for my blood
@@marshalld5574 I've had mine for 4 months and couldn't be happier. The ride is very comfortable
@@mixhits9306 With 2" of sidewall? Sorry, your definition of comfy is not mine. I require a car that can absorb concrete joints.
I ate some bad Indian food last night but sitting on the toilet with this video has helped tremendously. My Bombay backdoor is buggered..
"what a deal!"
Even Mark couldn't hold back the laughter.
I love your channel keep up the work
Mark, you are a TH-camr with an audience. That's who you are sir.
After watching this it made me feel I made the right choice going for the SQ8. Thanks, guys!
Just switched from the Q8 to the SQ8-the driving dynamics are much improved. The V8 is just the better power plant for this size vehicle. I did not have air suspension or the rear wheel steering on my Q8 and would suggest anyone who would go there ante up for these options (standard on SQ8). Really makes the car more nimble and smooths out the road imperfections.
What's the main differences?
I wish I had enough disposable income to buy a bullion hauler like this
I can 100% understand your point on "Just not necessary" although why the hell not? People may not want to drop $200K + on the Urus but want something bigger and taller considering most people are going with SUV's nowadays anyways. I'm in no position to buy this but just my two cents
Your review, while harsh, is accurate. I like how you say get an RS6 instead, so much more practical. Have you tried buying an RS6? The best I could do was $10k over sticker, now $25k over. Makes the RSQ8 a relative bargain, and when you de-badge it and skip all the carbon fiber man jewelry, it blends in nicely. Nobody is the wiser and you have a fine daily driver.
I liked the video 8 hours ago before I watched it. This is how you KNOW! Mark and Jack and the Savagegeese are on to something special. I’m still waiting for the “Acura” movie 🎥
Huge respect, great overviews as always; summary is superb. Bravo!
I agree with you when it comes to spending the money. I guess this SUV coupe thing is more of an emotion buy (or lease, whatever), because at the money someone is paying for this; they probably can afford multiple cars. Which in the same shoes, I would've just bought a Q7 for family stuff and have an R8 for me.
Of course with me, I would rather have a RS6 Avant in my garage. heh
I am really looking forward to your Porsche 911 GT3 review. No pressure, just sayin. Have a great weekend gentlemen.
While I appreciate Mark's well thought out final thoughts, Jacks succinct "Jesus Christ" was probably all they needed on this one.
If you have that kind of money, reasoning goes right out the window.
True. For the guy with five even more expensive cars this is an impulse purchase.
Very premium, but I'll be holding out for the LGBTQRS8 coming out early next year.
@Just think They're a $2000 option, but if you're going premium you better go all the way.
I am signed up the the limited unicorn level launch edition. The screen with the gay bar / starbucks finder is quite impressive.
@@bethehammer0676 the matching skinny jeans are 700 dollars but so worth it.
I have seen way more RSQ8s on the road than RS6s and RS7s. Granted, this could be because the RS6/7 are more limited and hard to obtain in this market, but it seems as if customers in this price bracket largely prefer the Coupe-SUV form factor for whatever reason. Despite being heavier, having worse handling, worse fuel economy, less utility, and higher price tag, the tuff SUV continues to dominate the North American market.
People in America have more money than taste, this car is meant for rich people to look like the biggest dick in the world despite having a 2 inch penis. Most people buying this car are compensating for their lack of size both height and dick length.
the only channel i press like button
“…the 23” wheels which help me with my rap albums.” 😂😂😂💯
Yes this is one part of the car I CAN get behind - it does look quite good. A sight for eyes sore from other coupe SUVs.
I have the base Q8 and I can’t really imagine wanting more acceleration. It does 0 to 60 in just about the same time as my old 997. What more do you need
You could probably buy a loaded Q8 and a good sports car for the price of an RSQ8.
I supplement mine with a 1290 Super Duke R.
@@pan4632 You could get the RS6 for the dynamics of a sport car while having the Space of a Q7.
Solid honest review. Cheers.
Love your work, have never bought / leased a car w/o watching it's review in your channel.
I would really appreciate if you could do a review of the latest RSQ8 which I understand is a complete transformation from this half-assed product.
Super SUVs will never not be stupid, but they make more sense if you think of them like a muscle car. Kind of a normal car but with a huge engine and good for going fast in a straight line.
RS Q8 and RS 6 would be my perfect garage...
No winter tire options?
Watching this under the car section makes me appreciate the vast difference between BMW M cars and Audi's RS cars. BMW removes some technologies for their M products to purify the experience while Audi throws the tech basket at the RS cars to make them handle like a RWD based vehicle.
Are you sure you've looked at recent M products? Simple they aren't.
@@markmiller3279 the M products don’t use air suspension, active roll bars, or 4 wheel steering. So they’re certainly more simple than the Audi competition.
This segment is something for everyone; not something good, but it's something. It's something some people insist is what they want, but it's just a watered down station wagon, a watered down hatchback, and a watered down SUV. Said people would be better served making a decisive decision to buy one or the other.
Nothing but a flex car
The intro music makes me think that it's a remix of the ice cream truck song.
Mr. Geese review woooohooo
I said the same thing when comparing the Q8 to the Q7. I saw the same loss of space. It is a lot less space then the 7. The RS Q8 is a really cool looking vehicle. Like you I would step down to the S series and go with the S Q7. Thank you.
RS6 wagon and I'd never look back. Cargo capacity and I can throw my bikes on the roof or a cargo box and I'm good. This is just one of those niche SportUV things that people who don't know any better buy because of the extra letters in the name, just like all the MB buyers who go directly to AMG and are the slowest people on the highway.
People that buy this have no need for practicability, and don’t want a station wagon. They just want a fun fast thing, and the sq8 seems like it’s for old people.
This is what I need right now!
Your review was much better than your exposure settings.
Dont be that guy. They are excellent most every day. Maybe arbys was closed ?
I love the styling of this SUV! are there any other SUVs or cars with similar styling?
What specifically do you like about it?
Check out the RAV4 by Hyundai
Having drove a Q7 across multiple states, a RSQ7 or SQ7 would be a better overall package if space is a factor.
Gonna need a full version of that intro song
I see one of these on my school drop off runs. It sounds like a beast, even at school zone speeds.
Sounds cringe. To me that reveals an owner who doesn't understand cars and that they could have bought a great SUV and a great sports car for less, and also come across less douchy during the school pickup. I don't get it, there is zero class to a car like this. Just bombast and nothing else.
can we have a Q&A? it's been a while
Best intro music yet!
Ford Maverick review soon? 👀
Compare to Macan GTS (2022), which one is better driving machine? Handling, power etc.
This car isn't for the enthusiast, they'd buy an RS6. This isn't for the comfy practical family hauler guy, that's the SQ7. This isn't for the wealthy hot hatch fan boy, that's what the Macan GTS is for which will handle better with the improved practicality over a sedan. This is for the (small) crowd that can just toss money at something crazy like this and won't settle for something that doesn't have every option. It's also for the baller kind who want to show off their wealth and status, whether they actually have the wealth and/or status to afford this vs be able to buy it. This isn't a sensible car, but most things over 6 figures aren't.
Piano gloss black mentioned at the one minute mark for anyone keeping score.
Jack: “Do I have to bring up gloss black every single time? I really don’t care”
Mark: “you don’t have to but like Turbowski, you are replaceable”
Maybe once day the mfgs will start to listen if enough people gripe.
It depresses me to live in a world where this exists.
Great review as always. Don’t really know who this vehicle is for though. I like sports cars and rent trucks from the hardware store when I need one. My wife daily drives a Camry. Slow, comfortable, and efficient both on gas and cost of ownership. It’s like this is a vehicle for the husband on a ball and chain or the rare wife that wants performance in her crossover so she can haul ass to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
On point.
this is the perfect vehicle for your side piece so she can flex at places like Whole foods, her gym, and starbucks
@@redheads604 lol 😂
@@redheads604 side piece.. i like it
When is the c6 Z06 review coming?
Can you guys make a video on the 45tfsi A4?
Closest we will get to a urus review
I wonder why they make SUVs this way instead of like performance trucks, i think they would be much cooler as performance offroaders instead of high wagons
I think they honestly made the brakes massive and chose the larger wheels, to help with a problem that Audi has had for like 2 generations. It looks like just another Audi to me...
Whats with those exposed wires on all the harnesses under this thing?
Personally, I couldn’t agree more about the SQ7 conclusion in the end. RS cars are amazing but is that last 10% of performance worth it? That is for you to make that call.
God, when will this piano bs end.
Fortunately, I believe Audi is phasing out the Dual-Screen layout with excessive gloss black. If you look at the new E-Tron GT interior, they brought back physical buttons and replaced the gloss black with wood/aluminum trim.
Jack: who your trainer? You gettin' swole bro!
Saw an RSQ8 parked in the DC Dulles airport last weekend. Impressive car!
When Mark uses his hand to hide the smile. LOL
Guys, it’s super cliché in 2021 to call a super SUV “unnecessary” while overpraising the wagon version. Having driven both, and owning an SQ8, the RS6 isn’t much lighter or more dynamic than the RSQ8. Why make fun of the fact that the RSQ8 can tow when it’s actually a big selling feature for many? It also has more cargo room than every single other mid-size SUV “coupe.” I love your reviews but I wish more would focus on appropriate comparisons vs X6M or GLE AMG coupe and acknowledge that this customer segment exists and those will be the cross shop comparisons, not the RS6 or literally any other car.
The RS6 weighs 4982 lbs, RSQ8 weighs 5490 lbs. That is a big difference, it also much more aerodynamic as well. No soccer mom in their Rsq8 is towing, also the RS6 can tow the same if you install a hitch like the one on the Q8. the RS6 does 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds, RS6 has a Much LOWER Center of gravity meaning BETTER DYNAMICS, no matter how much you do to an SUV, You can’t beat physics, RSQ8 has more Bodyroll. RS6 does 0-60 in 3.1 seconds with a 1/4 mile of 11.5 seconds at 120.2 mph (Motortrend), RSQ8 does 0-60 in 3.4 seconds with a 1/4 mile in 11.8 seconds at 116.2 mph.
Sounds like Cayenne GTS or Turbo would be better option?
Agree 100%
This car is something I would expect from a rich guy in Dubai or something: where even the police has sportscars you need something even more ludicrous
Still waiting for the SUV/CUV craze to calm down here in the U.K but will waiting a while it seems. The weight thing for these types of cars is always an issue. They seem so expensive tire and brake wise, to maintain, I wonder how people afford these, makes the sports cars look cheap.
Compared to the extremely high purchase price, tires are nothing. These particular brakes are just stupid, but versions with normal steel brakes aren't expensive to maintain. Those wheels will also be destroyed in no time
This is not a car on wheels , its more enormous wheels on a random car...