Great job Sam, you give some of the best reviews there are and no one can ever accuse you of giving a “paid commercial” type review like some of the other reviews with this car drew.
The reason to have an RS4 over an S4 was for the two extra cylinders. Now they are both V6's the S4 is now the pick, will probably perform pretty similar in real life (non track) motoring and will likely be more comfortable. The "S" range of Audi's are now running the same power and more than RS cars from not that long ago. The S range is now the sweet spot.
That is not entirely correct, the last gen S4 before the mid-term refresh had the same V8 engine as the RS4 from the same generation... actually most larger S- and RS-Audis share the same engine. Current S6 and RS6: both have the same V8 engine. Last gen S6 and RS6: both had the 5.2l V10.
It was a shocker, especially with a Manual, which is why it was dropped. I have a current S6 Avant which I bought over an RS6 as it's simply a better daily driver and in 99% of the times is just as quick. But I own other cars when I want "sporty". I see the RS models as lots of cars rolled up into one, ideal if you can only have one car. But the thing is that lots of attributes rolled up as one creates a lot of comprises. There are too many compromises in the RS4 to make it truly a daily, the ride is simply unacceptably harsh for UK roads, this is where the S models then make more sense.
The roads around Harrold and Sharnbrook aren’t good roads at all with regards to surface quality. Even when the surface is smooth, the subsurface is all undulations so it’s difficult for any car to handle. Hearing those names and seeing the road into Harrold brought back lots of memories both good and bad, but none the less great video sam!
I'd drive around the world with an urban autos or twisted defender! Beefed up off road suspension, deep tread tires, extended arches and mud flaps. The 110 double cab with pickup bed loaded with the spare wheel and some jerry cans, luggage rack and LED "collapsed sun" on the roof with bull bar / external reinforced bumpers and to complete the spectre lion I'd have pointless rope on the bonnet! Ooh and let's not forget the winch! Dark green with tan finished interior and black wheels. That's the car for me, and heck I could be the ultimate crew car to film Sam taking the rs4 on the trip!
Round the world trip.... Something I would love to do is have a "1960 Kombi crewcab with a porsche air cooled engine and a kombi like trailer...." not sure how the engine and trailer would together but thats what i want
I would love to watch this video ! What a wrong timing, I already saw Mr.JWW's video for the quality and Shmee's one for the content, into the next one Sam !
Around the World trip it’d be very capable, but a bit dull I suspect. Whether front, or rear wheel drive, the need to think about your throttle inputs makes driving more fun ... so I’d pick a 2 wheel drive car for the kicks
Seen Through Glass The C63 didn’t want to scare all those RS’s with the 6.2 V8 sound haha, maybe that’s why you haven’t noticed it😂. Love your videos, Sam, you’re definitely my favorite youtuber right now😁.
Come here from the Brand new AMG C63 S Estate video, I used to vote for Audi RS anything over any AMG's, Now I prefer AMG. Old school RS6, RS3 and RS4 are still absolute monsters, but AMG... They are monsters with superior interiors and better sound.
What is it with "stuck on" screens on dashes? Is it just me being an older guy - I think they ruin the lines of a dash. Why not integrated or imo, fold away...But as a lover of station wagons - very nice all in all
Brilliant video and review sam. I would have liked to of known if the new single clutch is noticeable change from a dual but don’t want to sound too much like a mr jww fanboy lol
Right now I am considering switching back from my 335D xDrive Touring, to an S4 Avant. I had heard the RS4 was substantially better, but I am racing, I am driving around normally and occasionally taking my family on holiday etc. Is the RS4 overkill when 90% of it's life it will be spent
My next car after my S4 Avant has aged a bit.....I didn't go for the older RS4 or an older RS6 as they drink far too much fuel for my liking...especially when you're doing grand trips around Europe from our home in UK.
I just contacted Akrapovic today when they're releasing or whether they're already testing and what performance improvements will it "cause" with new B9 line (RS4/5), as soon as I get the confirmation I'm buying it, just don't know which color to pick yet because the car looks soooooo good even in green (which I hate in general BTW), so as soon as it's confirmed Akra will release I'm getting one, was always fan of dark grey (had B7 in that with matte black wheels) and it was stunning, but on new one the colors are soooo well choosen that it's hard to pick the best one... Hope on about 20hp power/25nm torque improvement from Akrapovic exhaust and another 15-20, maybe 25% improvement in ECU/turbo mods, hope to reach 570-600hp on small 2.9L engine, but we'll see, just can't wait
No way this will beat the RS6. Own my second one soon and that car is purely the best every day car in the world for those who dislike SUV and like performances all the time, with comfort, space and menacing look. This is a nice car, but only RS6's baby. Not more.
The fact Audi does not want to make a sedan/saloon version really hurts for us who live in markets where the avant won’t be coming... sure there will be an RS5 sportback but what people actually want is a sedan!! Has Audi never heard of the BMW M3? At least there is the RS3 sedan but still
I think fast wagons are so much better and 10 times more cool than all these SUVs people drive today. SUVs are just wagons that drive worse and have to have a suboptimal ride quality to stop it from beeing seasick, while having a wagon gives you the same feeling of a car. I drive a BMW touring and have a baby and two dogs sensibly in it, but at the same time will do a happy slide in the rain and snow when I am alone and that makes me happy.
i would go for the RS6 though i love the looks and the performance on the RS6 performance, but considering the MPG on the RS6, yeah well. for all around the world car, it's going to be the RS4 avant quadro.
I do think this RS4 might be great but for me, the ULTIMATE « complete » car is the GLC (suv not coupe) 63 s AMG !! It does everything greatly with a lovely V8 note as a bonus ^^
So Sam.. the video leaves me with only one conclusion... you HAVE TO drive an C63 Wagon... Would love to see your reaction and the comparison between the two in your pov
stubones it's still better..., it's like saying; what's taller, the Empire State Building or the burn Khalifa, one is older and dominated it's time, then the new boys came and stole the throne
Anything that is a "S" should be atleast a V6. anything that is a "RS" should be atleast a V8. Ofcourse you cant fit a V8 in an RS3 but anything that is RS4 and up should be a V8
Something you forgot to talk about this time is numbers about the engine or performance wise in general. I know, it's not a supercar etc etc, but still... About the car, nice and everything but personally, like the RS6, the Avant version is too long
I'D RATHER GO FOR THE STELVIO QV IF I HAD TO MAKE A WORLD TOUR! NOT NECESSARLY BECAUSE ONE IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER OR VICEVERSA, BUT SIMPLY BECAUSE IT DRIVES BRILLIANT AND ALLOWS YOU TO GO FOR A BIT OF OFF-ROAD, A THING YOU MAY BE FORCED TO FACE IN SOME COUNTRIES :)
It’s not always what a car is all about. Plenty of reviews and info on this car already. I’m late to the party in terms of a “review”. Just wanted to share my opinion/experience
RS6 is the most complete car but haven't driven the new RS4 so curious about that one but not a fan of test the cars before I buy. Have had the S4 2013 and the RS4 2013 and really liked them but with the RS6 a whole different league!! Also had the TTS when it first launched and after that the TTRS which was so fun and just bought the new one :) Check out my RS6 Performance in nogaro blue and the TTRS...let me know what you think!?
Rainy day, feet up on the sofa with a coffee and a seen through glass video. What Sundays are made for.
Blue Army... "Feet up on the safe".... is that so you keep your money "safe".... ready to go and buy your RS4... LoL...
FalconXE302 haha good spot, I could leave mine open and no one would batter an eye lid.
the quality of these videoes Sam, my god its good.
Cactüs He is amazing!
Thank you!
Rsmofo!!..6am in Boston & I'm sitting on the toilet trying to recover from a long Sat night. Good timing STG.
Pete grimes Relatable
🤣18.30 in UK sat on sofa still getting over Saturday night!
RS6 is the daddy, this the son!
Automotive Mike we need a rs5 estate
I want a R8 Avant
The Daydreamer r8 avant!! No.. r8 is super car.... the rs6 has a saloon version so they made an avant
Stopping PowerX rs7
Lol dumbest title ever, rs6 beats shitty rs4 all day long, sound shit on rs4 and rs6 has v8 thats all
Great job Sam, you give some of the best reviews there are and no one can ever accuse you of giving a “paid commercial” type review like some of the other reviews with this car drew.
The reason to have an RS4 over an S4 was for the two extra cylinders. Now they are both V6's the S4 is now the pick, will probably perform pretty similar in real life (non track) motoring and will likely be more comfortable.
The "S" range of Audi's are now running the same power and more than RS cars from not that long ago. The S range is now the sweet spot.
Totally agree, it doesn't feel like an upgrade to go from an S4 to an RS4 anymore.
But the S4 is only still S4... I would buy the RS.
That is not entirely correct, the last gen S4 before the mid-term refresh had the same V8 engine as the RS4 from the same generation... actually most larger S- and RS-Audis share the same engine. Current S6 and RS6: both have the same V8 engine. Last gen S6 and RS6: both had the 5.2l V10.
It was a shocker, especially with a Manual, which is why it was dropped.
I have a current S6 Avant which I bought over an RS6 as it's simply a better daily driver and in 99% of the times is just as quick. But I own other cars when I want "sporty".
I see the RS models as lots of cars rolled up into one, ideal if you can only have one car. But the thing is that lots of attributes rolled up as one creates a lot of comprises. There are too many compromises in the RS4 to make it truly a daily, the ride is simply unacceptably harsh for UK roads, this is where the S models then make more sense.
DaToRaTo but could u afford either😂
Goals to one day attend one of these product launches 🙏🏼 Fantastic video as always Sam!
You are one of the best TH-camrs around !!
Petrolhead-Overdiep and mr jww
Jww is THE best
Thank you. I do try, but it is a tough game @petrolhead-overdiep
lol
Maybe you should watch Joe Achilles review if you think this is the best review.
I’m a huge fan of your videos, I love your editing and music choice. Simply epic! I’ve been following you since you had the Alfa 4C.
Would have been nice if you gave us a general observation of the dynamic ride package as opposed to the standard ride option !
The noise can be fixed with an aftermarket exhaust system.
I’m so glad that these are finally coming to the U.S.
Around the world road trip in an Rs4 avant ... the ultimate dream!
If i were to drive a car arround the world that would be the Jaguar F-Type R. And if possible the exact one one you had. It's just BRILLIANT!
perfect timing, I was just catching up on your videos, missed the last 5 cause no time, I have been blessed with a sixth video !! RS4 XD
The roads around Harrold and Sharnbrook aren’t good roads at all with regards to surface quality. Even when the surface is smooth, the subsurface is all undulations so it’s difficult for any car to handle. Hearing those names and seeing the road into Harrold brought back lots of memories both good and bad, but none the less great video sam!
Still can't beat the B7 RS4 in the looks dept. Nice video as always.
TY for your Hard work into Giving Us so Much Enjoyment!
Audi saloons have finally shed themselves of that frumpy Mondeo look... They all look great.
I'd drive around the world with an urban autos or twisted defender! Beefed up off road suspension, deep tread tires, extended arches and mud flaps. The 110 double cab with pickup bed loaded with the spare wheel and some jerry cans, luggage rack and LED "collapsed sun" on the roof with bull bar / external reinforced bumpers and to complete the spectre lion I'd have pointless rope on the bonnet! Ooh and let's not forget the winch! Dark green with tan finished interior and black wheels.
That's the car for me, and heck I could be the ultimate crew car to film Sam taking the rs4 on the trip!
Can you get a GoPro mounted to the rear exhaust whilst you drive so we can hear what's going on outside please?
Sam please wrap your balloon knot around the exhaust pipe
Amazing video Sam !!! Keep up the great work
the one car I would select for around the world driving is an Alpina BMW D3 Touring. Yes, I'm an Alpina fan!
my ''around the world car'' would be the Lamborghini Urus...never saw one in person but, Lord that car is just insane !!
Love your videos! Problem with Audi is that those cars need a V8 and if they don't have one people will change the brand just as I did.
Round the world trip.... Something I would love to do is have a "1960 Kombi crewcab with a porsche air cooled engine and a kombi like trailer...." not sure how the engine and trailer would together but thats what i want
you know it’s a car channel, when so many comments are about the blurry c63 Black in the background at the very end 👌😂
Wow, I live 5miles from where you were driving. Wish i'd have seen you. Car looks awesome!
Hey Sam there is a series in there somewhere.... talk to Audi about sponsoring a trip around the world in an RS4....
I would love to watch this video ! What a wrong timing, I already saw Mr.JWW's video for the quality and Shmee's one for the content, into the next one Sam !
Casual C63 Black Series at 10:23
This is the best in the segment this Audi specialty
Around the World trip it’d be very capable, but a bit dull I suspect. Whether front, or rear wheel drive, the need to think about your throttle inputs makes driving more fun ... so I’d pick a 2 wheel drive car for the kicks
Navarra blue with silver optics 😍😍😍
10:22 Very nice C63 Black Series in the background. Audi RS4 B9 and BMW M2 LCI manual would be my perfect 2 car garage.
Serban Mirica yes , love black series c63
Can you imagine my face when I watched that back and realised haha. Had no idea at the time
Seen Through Glass The C63 didn’t want to scare all those RS’s with the 6.2 V8 sound haha, maybe that’s why you haven’t noticed it😂. Love your videos, Sam, you’re definitely my favorite youtuber right now😁.
The black series is one hell of a car.
Serban Mirica ii
The way guy just slowly turns around to look at you at 10:29...you better have said good things about the RS4 near him lol.
Come here from the Brand new AMG C63 S Estate video, I used to vote for Audi RS anything over any AMG's, Now I prefer AMG.
Old school RS6, RS3 and RS4 are still absolute monsters, but AMG... They are monsters with superior interiors and better sound.
Sam, please speak to someone at Audi so we can get this model in Canada 🇨🇦 ;) Thanks! Great video as always 👍
so a RS review, whats the engine size? power? top speed? acceleration? handling maybe?
another great video Sam. Really enjoying your content keep it up 😁
Cheeky C63 Black Series drivng past at the end
Like the car but why the acoustic enhancements in the cabin, surely Audi can produce natural sound?
The new RS 4 makes total sence ticks all the boxes
The blue one is on the perfect spec
you have the best intro tracks.Great!
This test of an RS4 is more impressive than Paul's "big" announcement.
What is it with "stuck on" screens on dashes? Is it just me being an older guy - I think they ruin the lines of a dash. Why not integrated or imo, fold away...But as a lover of station wagons - very nice all in all
They do fold away.
Brilliant video and review sam. I would have liked to of known if the new single clutch is noticeable change from a dual but don’t want to sound too much like a mr jww fanboy lol
Right now I am considering switching back from my 335D xDrive Touring, to an S4 Avant. I had heard the RS4 was substantially better, but I am racing, I am driving around normally and occasionally taking my family on holiday etc. Is the RS4 overkill when 90% of it's life it will be spent
Great video Sam
In Texas people talk about their lifted F350s being maybe a little hard to park... sometimes 😆 RS6 would be a small compact!
My next car after my S4 Avant has aged a bit.....I didn't go for the older RS4 or an older RS6 as they drink far too much fuel for my liking...especially when you're doing grand trips around Europe from our home in UK.
It's a brilliant car but if I had the choice i'd still go for a Sprint Blue B7 RS4 Saloon.
I just contacted Akrapovic today when they're releasing or whether they're already testing and what performance improvements will it "cause" with new B9 line (RS4/5), as soon as I get the confirmation I'm buying it, just don't know which color to pick yet because the car looks soooooo good even in green (which I hate in general BTW), so as soon as it's confirmed Akra will release I'm getting one, was always fan of dark grey (had B7 in that with matte black wheels) and it was stunning, but on new one the colors are soooo well choosen that it's hard to pick the best one...
Hope on about 20hp power/25nm torque improvement from Akrapovic exhaust and another 15-20, maybe 25% improvement in ECU/turbo mods, hope to reach 570-600hp on small 2.9L engine, but we'll see, just can't wait
What a gorgeous machine. RS4 is stunning
10:23 C63 Black Series! Nice Audi too
No way this will beat the RS6. Own my second one soon and that car is purely the best every day car in the world for those who dislike SUV and like performances all the time, with comfort, space and menacing look. This is a nice car, but only RS6's baby. Not more.
Does anybody else think it has a slight v12 sound?
Jonny M
I've always thought that it sounded very very similar to the Ferrari F12.
Six cylinders and 12 cylinders have big similiarities in sound
Yousuf Zahid yes and same with 5 and v10
charlie fm Definetly
Yes cause it has the same cilinder firing order and is half the v12 block
Hey Sam, what do you think about Paul becoming a professional drifter !
This is the rs6 babey brother good choice if u need something smaller.
All i want to know is, does it come with a manual transmission?
NikesZ28 nope only auto
How boring. Then i would rather have the old V8 version.
And where in the world could you get a manual in the old v8? Only s-tronic as in every rs model... 🤦♂️
Clearly know nothing about cars
The B7 RS4 only came with a 6 speed Getrag....
The B8 only came with a s-tronic yes, but that car was only an updated B7 bascally.
The fact Audi does not want to make a sedan/saloon version really hurts for us who live in markets where the avant won’t be coming... sure there will be an RS5 sportback but what people actually want is a sedan!! Has Audi never heard of the BMW M3? At least there is the RS3 sedan but still
For a trip around the world i would probably take the new Bentley Continental Supersports, I love that thing.
I think fast wagons are so much better and 10 times more cool than all these SUVs people drive today. SUVs are just wagons that drive worse and have to have a suboptimal ride quality to stop it from beeing seasick, while having a wagon gives you the same feeling of a car. I drive a BMW touring and have a baby and two dogs sensibly in it, but at the same time will do a happy slide in the rain and snow when I am alone and that makes me happy.
It's interesting to know why BMW hasn't joined the power estates with the M cars
where do I get seen through glass cap
Strong review 👍
I thought the next video would be about Toyota Yaris & GT86 Driifftt. Awesome RS4!
That Toyota video coming soon ;)
Around the world trip, the RS4 would be one of the ultimate cars for the job. However, being a Land Rover fan boy, I'd take the Range Rover sport SVR
10:25 Black batch ranbimly passes by
Love that car!
I will drive a Porsche 911 GT3 RS around the world. I know it’s not that comfortable, but it’s a lot of fun!:)
Paul is going full drift mod now. Sam? :D
Why can’t we get these in the States? Jealous from Atlanta
Never really been an estate car lover, but the RS4 would be one that could temp me away from a saloon.
i would go for the RS6 though i love the looks and the performance on the RS6 performance, but considering the MPG on the RS6, yeah well. for all around the world car, it's going to be the RS4 avant quadro.
Malik Hasberg quadro lmao
Whatever, mate.
Great review !
I do think this RS4 might be great but for me, the ULTIMATE « complete » car is the GLC (suv not coupe) 63 s AMG !! It does everything greatly with a lovely V8 note as a bonus ^^
So Sam.. the video leaves me with only one conclusion... you HAVE TO drive an C63 Wagon... Would love to see your reaction and the comparison between the two in your pov
Coffee, caramel custard doughnut and Seen Through Glass 👍
The noise is fake?? How ?
Sonoma green RS4 James had a while back looked gorgeous. And yeah I like the car better than an RS6.
Ok , Ok ; You sold me . But I want to pick it up in Germany !
You two have some good banter... thought about a colab' or two?
2017 S65 sedan or a S600 Maybach for a trip around the world!
The best car in this video? That c63 coupe on the background at the end lol
Haha, I wouldn’t disagree
The new Panamera Sport Turismo is my choice for a round the world tour
Such a beautiful car!!!!!!
When was the latest RS6 released? When was the latest RS4 released? There's you clue. No it's not better, it's newer.
stubones and
stubones it's still better..., it's like saying; what's taller, the Empire State Building or the burn Khalifa, one is older and dominated it's time, then the new boys came and stole the throne
Perfect Sunday “morning” btw RS6 is Perfect car for me that is Top RS4 is cool is OK but RS6 is RS6
No, i don't even think this RS4 is better than the last RS4, it should have a V8, not V6
Fadhil Ramadhan more fuel efficient and quieter
Nathan09786 lol, boring m8
Fadhil Ramadhan wrong.
Fadhil Ramadhan rs4 v8 was terrible
Anything that is a "S" should be atleast a V6. anything that is a "RS" should be atleast a V8. Ofcourse you cant fit a V8 in an RS3 but anything that is RS4 and up should be a V8
Something you forgot to talk about this time is numbers about the engine or performance wise in general. I know, it's not a supercar etc etc, but still... About the car, nice and everything but personally, like the RS6, the Avant version is too long
I would kill for an RS4 Avant in the US.
why only avant no sedan?
I'D RATHER GO FOR THE STELVIO QV IF I HAD TO MAKE A WORLD TOUR! NOT NECESSARLY BECAUSE ONE IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER OR VICEVERSA, BUT SIMPLY BECAUSE IT DRIVES BRILLIANT AND ALLOWS YOU TO GO FOR A BIT OF OFF-ROAD, A THING YOU MAY BE FORCED TO FACE IN SOME COUNTRIES :)
You didn't tell us anything about the engine and the horsepower and torque numbers
It’s not always what a car is all about. Plenty of reviews and info on this car already. I’m late to the party in terms of a “review”. Just wanted to share my opinion/experience
The alpina b3 takes first place for me. The c63 would come second.
Short answer: no
Long answer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Comfort Ubisi Esp if you compare it to Jon Olssons RS6, that would been the looong answer... ;)
3DFX exactly man😂😂😂😂😂😂
Should I sell my b7 RS4 for this? Always wanted the wagon RS, but I'll miss that manual gbox.
RS6 is the most complete car but haven't driven the new RS4 so curious about that one but not a fan of test the cars before I buy.
Have had the S4 2013 and the RS4 2013 and really liked them but with the RS6 a whole different league!!
Also had the TTS when it first launched and after that the TTRS which was so fun and just bought the new one :)
Check out my RS6 Performance in nogaro blue and the TTRS...let me know what you think!?