Matt,.............3:18..hit the start button "and it roars to life." 1:10....futuristic headlights and "I like the little dance that they do." Matt, you are really enhancing your delivery of your videos. Great that Audi recognizes that providing you with this vehicle is a good decision.
With the S and RS cars with the 8ZF, you gotta brake torque for at least 3-4 seconds to get max launch performance (at 11:52 that was probably not even one second). Also, ALWAYS drive the 8ZF in at least Sport mode. Even Dynamic is abysmal for response - it'll even want to start in 2nd gear and other nonsense.
Damn that car is sexy! Would be my daily if I could afford it, well likely the RS6 Avant. Imagine if Audi was like 'Hey Matt! Great review, we loved it so much we're going to give you this car!' :D
The problem now with pricing is this or a Tesla model s plaid for similar price. Plaid is In a whole nother league but this Def has the interior edge and the v8 sounds pretty good. Kinda insane that price wise it's in that level though. Either way always loved the rs7
I think that you'll have more smiles over the long term with the RS7. Once you get over the initial shock (brain melting thrust) of the EV drivetrains, you don't have the overall joy and experience that you get in the upper echelon German ICE cars. Take one for a test drive!
@@ReaversRespite I mean I'm after big power. My daily currently is a 3 that does 11s and its still hasn't lost its charm a year later. I though it would to be honest. I have far faster weekend toys but for a daily Evs really kill gas cars. Going 0-155 in 9 seconds on the street is really insanity. And every time you think your car might be getting boring take it to an auto X event or the drag strip and proceed to whoop anything you considered trading it for. I've driven the prior Gen rs7 and s6 was nice but not worth the money to me. Even at 60-70 for a used one at the time. It's just hard to justify if all you want is power and practicality. Cost to own is also insanely cheap for the Evs.
@@IReahpZz I'm probably just biased! I get very little joy from EVs. No sounds, sights, no drop top, no rowing gears. Straight line highway speed is fun. Unfortunately, I can't really use it in the US. And long term costs over the lifetime of the vehicle are about the same as an ICE vehicle, when you take into account battery replacement and the initial cost premium over an ICE vehicle. I'm just over here praying that Porsche pulls off a Hail Mary with their eFuel. 😂
@@ReaversRespite that's fair again I have my weekend toys and I'd like to think most people dropping 130k on a sedan have other cars or could if they wanted. Again I have 2 built stangs that have run 8s beating a plaid and coating about as much As for the speed argument I go to the track but I have fun on the roads in the US 😂 time and a place for everything. I've dropped most of my manuals as I'm getting old and manual tech is just falling. I have my one manual car with around 500whp that's a blast but it's not as fun as the built 10 speed car. The initial cost is much cheaper even and battery replacements aren't common. I save roughly 7-10k a year just based on gas costs without including oil changes and service. Coming from a 500 hp fusion sport as the prior daily anyways. I think for a daily driver it can't be beat. If you have to have one car sure the rs7 is a blast but if rather an a7 with 2k in mods or an s7 with downpipe and tune and get a 20-40k older stang or 911 or vette for that weekend toy. Just me talking though I know everyone is different and I'm not anti gas or anything they are a blast.
I'll switch eventually, it's just a big investment to do so, primarily with upgrading my computer to handle editing 30 minute 4k videos, but also with upgrading a couple of the cameras I use. I'm not in a hurry because nearly 70% of my views come from mobile devices, and of the computers and TVs that are used for watching the videos, not all are 4k capable. Even still, I know it's something I need to do and I'm hoping to make the switch sometime next year. Thank you for sharing your experience, it gives me insight into what other TV watchers might be experiencing too.
@@MattMaranMotoring makes sense, they are not cheap systems but they are awesome to have for sure. Glad to see you still arpund going into the 2022 year have a great night Matt. Id say try 1440p 60 first before 4k most people cannot even load 4k videos yet let alone have the displays to actually watch it in that resolution. Cheers.
Watch out these are unreliable but also these can actually kill hellcats also its almost 1,000 pounds heavier not sure since it has smaller engine and all
Audi is making the best looking cars in the game right now. The RS6 wagon is sick.
Your opinion
Looks are subjective
@GT Suryateja bmw are junk benz is actually has better built quality than audi and bmw plus their most unreliable
@ISSA VIBEZ Lmaooo this makes no sense. BMW has best reliability and performance out of the 3 Germans.
Matt,.............3:18..hit the start button "and it roars to life." 1:10....futuristic headlights and "I like the little dance that they do." Matt, you are really enhancing your delivery of your videos. Great that Audi recognizes that providing you with this vehicle is a good decision.
Thanks Jazz!
I have watched many reviews of the RS7 for the past 2 years. This is the very best of them. Well done
Thank you!
This car is GORGEOUS🔥🔥
One of the best sedans out there no question.
Come on guys give matt a thumbs up every video!!! Great work bro.
Thank you!
Haven't got to the acceleration clip yet but I'm guessing there will be a few giggles
Love Mat. I've been watching for years but hes gotta work on his acceleration face. He gets so mad at that pedal lol.
The red color makes the car. - Especially with the black accents. - Cool Review!
Thanks Marc!
With the S and RS cars with the 8ZF, you gotta brake torque for at least 3-4 seconds to get max launch performance (at 11:52 that was probably not even one second). Also, ALWAYS drive the 8ZF in at least Sport mode. Even Dynamic is abysmal for response - it'll even want to start in 2nd gear and other nonsense.
Imagine if Audi made this an All-road version of this with balck fenders that sloping roof-line. Would be absolutely stunning.
Killing it recently brodee
Thank you!
Great review! Amazing vehicle. Just insane.
Thanks!
Damn that car is sexy! Would be my daily if I could afford it, well likely the RS6 Avant. Imagine if Audi was like 'Hey Matt! Great review, we loved it so much we're going to give you this car!' :D
Haha that would be nice!
Just a thought if you could get some instrument like a dragy to test out 0-60 braking performance, would be pretty cool and informative
Stunning 😍
These have lots of potential also these can smoke a hellcat surprises me its heavier than a hellcat
Hey Matt, when are you going to do a review on the Giulia Quadrifoglio?
Whenever someone within driving distance offers one. Unfortunately Alfa was never able to send me one when they had them in the press fleet.
@@MattMaranMotoring hopefully you will review one soon🤞
Can you review the etron.. !
Compromise > Quality
My favorite Audi is the RS6 Avant but would be content with an S6 sedan
The problem now with pricing is this or a Tesla model s plaid for similar price. Plaid is In a whole nother league but this Def has the interior edge and the v8 sounds pretty good. Kinda insane that price wise it's in that level though. Either way always loved the rs7
I think that you'll have more smiles over the long term with the RS7. Once you get over the initial shock (brain melting thrust) of the EV drivetrains, you don't have the overall joy and experience that you get in the upper echelon German ICE cars.
Take one for a test drive!
@@ReaversRespite I mean I'm after big power. My daily currently is a 3 that does 11s and its still hasn't lost its charm a year later. I though it would to be honest. I have far faster weekend toys but for a daily Evs really kill gas cars. Going 0-155 in 9 seconds on the street is really insanity. And every time you think your car might be getting boring take it to an auto X event or the drag strip and proceed to whoop anything you considered trading it for. I've driven the prior Gen rs7 and s6 was nice but not worth the money to me. Even at 60-70 for a used one at the time.
It's just hard to justify if all you want is power and practicality. Cost to own is also insanely cheap for the Evs.
@@IReahpZz I'm probably just biased! I get very little joy from EVs. No sounds, sights, no drop top, no rowing gears.
Straight line highway speed is fun. Unfortunately, I can't really use it in the US. And long term costs over the lifetime of the vehicle are about the same as an ICE vehicle, when you take into account battery replacement and the initial cost premium over an ICE vehicle.
I'm just over here praying that Porsche pulls off a Hail Mary with their eFuel. 😂
@@ReaversRespite that's fair again I have my weekend toys and I'd like to think most people dropping 130k on a sedan have other cars or could if they wanted.
Again I have 2 built stangs that have run 8s beating a plaid and coating about as much
As for the speed argument I go to the track but I have fun on the roads in the US 😂 time and a place for everything. I've dropped most of my manuals as I'm getting old and manual tech is just falling. I have my one manual car with around 500whp that's a blast but it's not as fun as the built 10 speed car.
The initial cost is much cheaper even and battery replacements aren't common. I save roughly 7-10k a year just based on gas costs without including oil changes and service. Coming from a 500 hp fusion sport as the prior daily anyways.
I think for a daily driver it can't be beat. If you have to have one car sure the rs7 is a blast but if rather an a7 with 2k in mods or an s7 with downpipe and tune and get a 20-40k older stang or 911 or vette for that weekend toy. Just me talking though I know everyone is different and I'm not anti gas or anything they are a blast.
Does this come with panoramic roof??
There’s nothing hidden about those giant black sensors. They stick out just as much as they would if they were neon green
Are you going to start doing 4k videos at any point in time? 1080p looks bad on TVs
I'll switch eventually, it's just a big investment to do so, primarily with upgrading my computer to handle editing 30 minute 4k videos, but also with upgrading a couple of the cameras I use. I'm not in a hurry because nearly 70% of my views come from mobile devices, and of the computers and TVs that are used for watching the videos, not all are 4k capable. Even still, I know it's something I need to do and I'm hoping to make the switch sometime next year. Thank you for sharing your experience, it gives me insight into what other TV watchers might be experiencing too.
@@MattMaranMotoring What are your current specs? Or are you using a mac?
Yeah I'm using a 27" iMac from 2015.
@@MattMaranMotoring makes sense, they are not cheap systems but they are awesome to have for sure. Glad to see you still arpund going into the 2022 year have a great night Matt. Id say try 1440p 60 first before 4k most people cannot even load 4k videos yet let alone have the displays to actually watch it in that resolution. Cheers.
@@brandonrost I agree, thanks Brandon!
I'm not a fan of the grill. Otherwise nice car. I do like the hatchback option.
Been considering getting a used RS7 to replace my hellcat… I just wish I could afford a new one 😩
Shouldn’t be more than a 10-15K jump if your looking at a 2016 or so
Watch out these are unreliable but also these can actually kill hellcats also its almost 1,000 pounds heavier not sure since it has smaller engine and all
Did kia Stinger went after this Audi 7 body style? Looks like a luxury Kia stinger. Lol
If had the money I'd buy the rs6 avant.
Great looking car…black wheels would make it better.
Sick
Too bad there is no manual ... would have been a contender for best car.
3seconds.. for 4door wow.. this makes you forget about rs5.. since that's an 4000lbs just go for this... thing... so fast
I don't understand why wheel sizes continue to get bigger and bigger. Yeah, 18s tend to look better than a 14 or 16, but 22? C'mon.
21 is the smallest that can fit this rs7 brakes!
Interesting, I guess that was necessary for the car's immense weight.
Call me crazy but I think the RS6 looks better 🤷♂️
3seconds.. omg
It's sexy again 😉
Great car on paper, executed in almost all areas. But man does this thing have an ugly side profile 🤷♂️
Yes their are compromises about this car and as the car age they are junk and a lot plastic and hard to work on
Why not just get an r8
Practicality? Wanting to carry more than one passenger?
@@MattMaranMotoring great point. Wish I could afford this some day lol. Thank you for the great videos!
Thanks for watching!