I have the previous model RSQ3 with 340bhp. I'm not as young as I used to be with a dodgy back because of too many years playing rugby. But I'm not ready for a Corsa or Focus yet...and besides after test driving both, getting in and out was a problem, as was an RS3. The RSQ3 suits my needs perfectly. Right size, awesome engine, really quick, sounds great, decent fuel consumption and rare, which means it's value isn't dropping off a cliff edge.......and I can get in and out of it!
After many years of sports hatches, I too needed to move up in the world due to back problems. The original RS Q3 was the only choice at the time. I had the first version. Then the 340ps one. The review nails it. It's good looking, a great size, fantastic engine but not that engaging handling. Oh, sorry it's a review of the new one. Well that's a shame then!
m ws they are good motors,so are the fiestas.Cracking little motors, Btw I drive a bmw but I’m a car lover & there’s nowt wrong with some fords,not all are that good but that’s subjective 😁
@@mattws5784 I'd say that it has more to do with entry and exit. Those of us with pinched discs, and other back injuries, have a difficult time with bending, twisting and dropping down into a bucket. To be able to step into and sit down in a car that has the seat almost level with the butt, makes things a lot more comfortable. Believe me, if I could, I'd love me a Focus RS, but with my injury, it has to be a sedan (RS6, etc.), or something like the RSQ3.
Dear Carfection Editors, I love those scene transitions you created during the intro to highlight that none of the buyers will take it on the track or the field.
Take it from an RS3 owner, the RSQ3 needs to come to America. American are drunk on SUV's and the RSQ3 will scratch the itch of city slickers who hate bending 19" alloys on their RS3 and could deal with extra ground clearance for the parking lot mountain ranges. Many of my RS3 friends have said they'd sell their cars for one. It truly is a baby Urus and Audi styling is on fire.
I just simply want to thank audi for keeping the amazing 5 pot engine alive and well , may this 5 pot never die , and the rest of the manufactures can stick there 4 pots up there arse , thank you audi from a bmw fan
Phenomenal editing, great script (asking real questions in tune with viewers) and overall excellent video. Loved the discussion of spec (so often overlooked).
Yes, the SQ5 is a bloater. The Q5 is a more authentic mini SUV than this hothatch. It will need a LOT of work however the Q5 is incredibly FWD focused. Almost to a fault.
Gotta love how the actual size of the openings in the front grill and air intakes are less than half the size of what they look. The main grill is huge but the actual opening that lets air in to the radiator is about 40% or less of the size. Then you have cars that have vents and intakes that don’t even allow any air in because they’re 100% fake.
not very fun but its more about driver confidence and stability. The Macan and others like it have been described as too good for its own good in regards to stability and lack of playfulness. Safety first.
I-5CYL are now my favorite noise makers! That engine should be in any of the upper TRIM levels of all VW GROUP autos. i.e. ARTEON, GLI, GOLF R, TIGUAN S Line, etc
Great video, thanks. You say you'd like more compliance but then say the adaptive dampers aren't essential. Wouldn't they do the trick, especially in Comfort mode? I really liked the look of the blue/brown two-tone car but not the grey track car, looks like a very colour sensitive design (and a British one too!)
Is there a particular reason why you don't show the car from side even once ? This is the most important view of a car to see it in it's entirety and to evaluate it's proportions. Your channel is called " Carfection " isn't it ?
If you're going to buy a CUV this is about the right size. I would take one of these over an RS3, since an RS3 is just a bit to small and cramped feeling for me and it wouldn't hold all the gear I need for work nearly as well. I'd say put a 1" smaller wheel on this and keep the sidewall the same to drop the ride height just a hair more, without having to shorten the coils/shocks and end up with a harsher ride. You might have to rework the alignment a bit, but that's a small price to pay as far as I'm concerned. I still abhor that gap at the front of the hood that has become the norm on Audis. I love the color of this car, but that gap stands out like a sore thumb and make the front end look incomplete in any color that is not charcoal or black, and I hate gray scale color cars.
People often conflate these small suvs with their larger brothers. When I chose one over the focus I test drove, it was due to the greater livability and the height is a legitimate life saver when looking through traffic in rush hour.
@@ericpisch2732 More room because bigger tho, as for the driving better part, depends how you like driving, if you like sporty drives in twisty roads, the RS3 will be better, if you just cruise around ye the rsq3 will sit higher so if you like that, itll be better for you
Those shots of Henry walking into frame were brilliant! I've never seen that done before. As for the car, it just seems to be a RS because 'why not?'. I bet people who buy this won't drive the bag off it, like an RS should be!
by far my favourite car presenter at the moment : D soo good, and also I kind of expected how this car might be like to own/drive and the conclusion here affirms it. feels like a car someone who used to drive a Subaru or some wild rides 5 to 10 yrs prior, might get. It looks mature enough yet goes like hell.
Could the next rs6 use this engine when the v8 becomes too restricted due to emissions as every thing is being down sized , a twin turbo 2.5 5 cylinder . I am just wanting this engine to live on can’t beat the 5 warble
All SUV’s have their place...which is usually parked up the kerb outside Tarquins private school on a weekday afternoon For the money that costs you would be better off with an actual RS car as it bring nothing to the party
I'd hazard a guess that you've never, ever owned an RS car, let alone driven one. Probably never sat in one. I'd put £50 on you having an R reg Seat Ibiza on your driveway. Wanker.
I have never really like Suvs until the last couple of months I had always preferred estate cars. I really like the look of this car with black pack. P.S will you be test driving the VW T-Roc R 🤞
A lot of people just want the rs3, but could use a little extra room and Im sure wouldn't mind the updated dash that's nsync with their most current design language across the board
So it doesn't have the drive select in the trim as tested? Or is the ride control just the magnetic struts? If it doesn't have drive select then that would explain the slow gearbox. But at this price point and an RS badge to not have drive select? I certainly hope that's not the case.
uneek99 we shall soon find out but i think this bad boy sportback will be a massive hit with the old bullets like myself going through their midlife crisis 😂
Die hard car enthusiasts won’t ever love sporty fast SUVs. But look at it in a practical way it’s basically the car that can do everything. And that trumps sports cars most of the time sadly.
Not gonna lie when there were headlines about this car coming to the US I got super excited. Then another article closer to the release date saying Audi has no plans of bringing it to the US. I was sad :(
Doubt anyone will see that, but I'm guessing you guys are using GoPro 8 to film interior shots? I don't own one but watching lots of onboard videos filmed with them, is it possible to disable to stabilization? I find it really puke inducing to watch the car move like that with the camera attempting to stay stable with the horizon as a reference... If solid mounted to the car with no stabilization, I really find it nicer to watch....
More than any car that I can think of this car underscores the problems facing the Australian carbuying public. I drive a 13 yr old Cayman and my wife a 13 yr old Honda CRV. Swapping the Honda for a snazzy up market sporty SUV is impossible without breaking out over $100,000. It’s nuts. Kia Sportage with a blue wrap anyone??
The x3 m40i you fool. Good lord there is NO COMPARISON. Go to a dealer and test drive if you are in any way serious. These aren't even competitors. Good lord.
@@NONARCS I'm guessing you haven't driven an X3 M40i then? They are seriously quick cars. But not driven an Q3-RS yet, as awaiting local dealer to get one in. Yes, the X3 is the next size up, but was after a serious answer regarding ride / power / usability, rather than being called a fool. But Cheers anyway.
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The quality of those first few takes were amazing ! Genuinely better than most TV production
luke plant TH-cam is killing TV and I’m all fucking for it mate
And then Henry steps in wearing a 1973 anorak
I have the previous model RSQ3 with 340bhp. I'm not as young as I used to be with a dodgy back because of too many years playing rugby. But I'm not ready for a Corsa or Focus yet...and besides after test driving both, getting in and out was a problem, as was an RS3. The RSQ3 suits my needs perfectly. Right size, awesome engine, really quick, sounds great, decent fuel consumption and rare, which means it's value isn't dropping off a cliff edge.......and I can get in and out of it!
After many years of sports hatches, I too needed to move up in the world due to back problems. The original RS Q3 was the only choice at the time. I had the first version. Then the 340ps one. The review nails it. It's good looking, a great size, fantastic engine but not that engaging handling. Oh, sorry it's a review of the new one. Well that's a shame then!
What's wrong with focus?
m ws they are good motors,so are the fiestas.Cracking little motors,
Btw I drive a bmw but I’m a car lover & there’s nowt wrong with some fords,not all are that good but that’s subjective 😁
@@mattws5784 I'd say that it has more to do with entry and exit. Those of us with pinched discs, and other back injuries, have a difficult time with bending, twisting and dropping down into a bucket. To be able to step into and sit down in a car that has the seat almost level with the butt, makes things a lot more comfortable. Believe me, if I could, I'd love me a Focus RS, but with my injury, it has to be a sedan (RS6, etc.), or something like the RSQ3.
@@mattws5784 stiff as hell
Henry’s Christmas present to us: his calming voice
What did he say about the dynamic chassis control? Wasnt clear.
Baby Urus is the first thing that comes to mind to me.
Audi is also known as an alternative to lambo
ekim andersom the fact that you are stupid came first to my mind.
Absolutely agree that Audi is leading in the styling edge compared to the other German manufacturers.
Dear Carfection Editors, I love those scene transitions you created during the intro to highlight that none of the buyers will take it on the track or the field.
Take it from an RS3 owner, the RSQ3 needs to come to America. American are drunk on SUV's and the RSQ3 will scratch the itch of city slickers who hate bending 19" alloys on their RS3 and could deal with extra ground clearance for the parking lot mountain ranges. Many of my RS3 friends have said they'd sell their cars for one. It truly is a baby Urus and Audi styling is on fire.
I think people who dont like SUV's in general,like the RS Q3 because an offroad(ish) 5 cylinder car fits in Audi's image.
Don't know if it's Mr. Catchpole that's making it seem that way, but the RS Q3 looks absolutely tiny.
Malaysians will love it. If we get it.
That explains it.
The editing just keeps getting better and better
Henry does it again. Informative, entertaining, high quality content.
I just simply want to thank audi for keeping the amazing 5 pot engine alive and well , may this 5 pot never die , and the rest of the manufactures can stick there 4 pots up there arse , thank you audi from a bmw fan
Phenomenal editing, great script (asking real questions in tune with viewers) and overall excellent video. Loved the discussion of spec (so often overlooked).
The writing, cinematograph, journalism is always impeccable here.
Another mega video Henry and Carfection, I look forward to trying one next year... My £60k ish would go on an RS4 though.
Joe Achilles I’d rather spend 60 grand on a weekend and daily car for this stupid money
I'm definitely buying one of these
Audi, please make the RS Q5.
Yes, the SQ5 is a bloater. The Q5 is a more authentic mini SUV than this hothatch. It will need a LOT of work however the Q5 is incredibly FWD focused. Almost to a fault.
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Not likely, too close to the Macan...
Jeremy Toh rsq5 sportback will Come in few years
@@a23thm77 Few years?? That's too far 😢
This is by far... the best cars reviews channel on TH-cam
Unreal filming and editing, loved the background music
That chillhop track is nice. . Trying to shazam it
This is not as easy as I thought it would be 🧐
The best videos on TH-cam.
Keep up this fantastic work and let me wish you a wonderful 2020!
I love Henry's style. The production values in this video are great too.
Love the mini golf reference - waking up to a funny intro and me coffee - love that sound team
Love the "Golf / Mini Golf" analogy.. 👌🏽
dont like suv stuff much, but I love Henry so Im watching anyways.
Miami blue and satin grey... Nice colour combination! 😍
He says turbo blue in the beginning. But it looks idd more like Miami blue. (I have a Miami blue RS3 myself).
Gotta love how the actual size of the openings in the front grill and air intakes are less than half the size of what they look. The main grill is huge but the actual opening that lets air in to the radiator is about 40% or less of the size. Then you have cars that have vents and intakes that don’t even allow any air in because they’re 100% fake.
Great, funny, well thought out well video. A bench mark for all youtubers..... We can only dream.
not very fun but its more about driver confidence and stability.
The Macan and others like it have been described as too good for its own good in regards to stability and lack of playfulness. Safety first.
Oh, I would love to play some Minigolf! That's a great idea.
Merry Christmas Carfection and everyone!
I-5CYL are now my favorite noise makers! That engine should be in any of the upper TRIM levels of all VW GROUP autos. i.e. ARTEON, GLI, GOLF R, TIGUAN S Line, etc
Naah, 5 cilinders are more an Audi, Ford, Fiat and Volvo thing.
This week on SUVfection...
As far as hellish abominations go.... it's not too bad.
Yes, getting a flue is less worse than getting aids, but still not cool.
Wtf though ?
Lol
Mini Urus
jbk94 with huracan engine sound
Neither mini or urus
Great Video Review. The Best Sporty Looking SUV
Stunning model 👍👌👌 I love this car n the colors of Audis always look perfect 👏👏👏
Perfectly displays the type of person to like this car. I'm glad you do.
Great video, thanks. You say you'd like more compliance but then say the adaptive dampers aren't essential. Wouldn't they do the trick, especially in Comfort mode? I really liked the look of the blue/brown two-tone car but not the grey track car, looks like a very colour sensitive design (and a British one too!)
Well done H.
Lovely car. Lovely colour.. But a nice green might be even better yet.?
Seasons greetings.
BtB
Is there a particular reason why you don't show the car from side even once ?
This is the most important view of a car to see it in it's entirety and to evaluate it's proportions.
Your channel is called " Carfection " isn't it ?
If you're going to buy a CUV this is about the right size. I would take one of these over an RS3, since an RS3 is just a bit to small and cramped feeling for me and it wouldn't hold all the gear I need for work nearly as well. I'd say put a 1" smaller wheel on this and keep the sidewall the same to drop the ride height just a hair more, without having to shorten the coils/shocks and end up with a harsher ride. You might have to rework the alignment a bit, but that's a small price to pay as far as I'm concerned. I still abhor that gap at the front of the hood that has become the norm on Audis. I love the color of this car, but that gap stands out like a sore thumb and make the front end look incomplete in any color that is not charcoal or black, and I hate gray scale color cars.
People often conflate these small suvs with their larger brothers. When I chose one over the focus I test drove, it was due to the greater livability and the height is a legitimate life saver when looking through traffic in rush hour.
On one hand, why would anyone get this over an RS3 Sportback.
On the other hand , more cars with the i5 TFSI !
Looks better, more room (in the front) and will drive better on the road, same reason the GLA45 was a much better daily driver than the A45
@@ericpisch2732 More room because bigger tho, as for the driving better part, depends how you like driving, if you like sporty drives in twisty roads, the RS3 will be better, if you just cruise around ye the rsq3 will sit higher so if you like that, itll be better for you
It’s a more all around practical platform over the A3
Eric Pisch looks better than the saloon, are you high, loll lol
Stephen Peacock Practical*. Are you illiterate?
Great review! I like the fact that not all car are fabulous in your reviews. There’s pros and cons, then we decide. :-)
Those shots of Henry walking into frame were brilliant! I've never seen that done before. As for the car, it just seems to be a RS because 'why not?'. I bet people who buy this won't drive the bag off it, like an RS should be!
by far my favourite car presenter at the moment : D soo good, and also I kind of expected how this car might be like to own/drive and the conclusion here affirms it. feels like a car someone who used to drive a Subaru or some wild rides 5 to 10 yrs prior, might get. It looks mature enough yet goes like hell.
We need this in the U.S. and the RS3 Sportback.
Let's not kid ourselves...it's the 5 cylinder. Gonna try to keep our Mk6 golf going just because of it.
@Will Roberts Unfortunately, I have not. Where I live, we never get RS models.
So nice little SUV!!!
Stunning spec too!
You are awesome i always enjoy your content
I love this edit! ❤️ 🚙💨
Could the next rs6 use this engine when the v8 becomes too restricted due to emissions as every thing is being down sized , a twin turbo 2.5 5 cylinder . I am just wanting this engine to live on can’t beat the 5 warble
Please bring this to the US !
This just gets me even more excited for the RS3
All SUV’s have their place...which is usually parked up the kerb outside Tarquins private school on a weekday afternoon
For the money that costs you would be better off with an actual RS car as it bring nothing to the party
I'd hazard a guess that you've never, ever owned an RS car, let alone driven one. Probably never sat in one. I'd put £50 on you having an R reg Seat Ibiza on your driveway. Wanker.
Excellent video
Cool car and edit
Looks great and it is what it is. Everyone has to overthink everything
Great vid and very insightful.very pricey for what it is as there are many other good options at 50K+
I have never really like Suvs until the last couple of months I had always preferred estate cars.
I really like the look of this car with black pack.
P.S will you be test driving the VW T-Roc R 🤞
Have a soft spot for the old one with the single oval exhaust, can't help but imagine what it'd look like if it was centred like a Cupra K1
A lot of people just want the rs3, but could use a little extra room and Im sure wouldn't mind the updated dash that's nsync with their most current design language across the board
Lovely review, thank you.
That Audi is on top
Can you do a comparison between this and macan turbo
Is it possible to have a "Henry Playlist" please?
Is this coming to the USA
You guys should film with Cars With Luke
So it doesn't have the drive select in the trim as tested? Or is the ride control just the magnetic struts? If it doesn't have drive select then that would explain the slow gearbox. But at this price point and an RS badge to not have drive select? I certainly hope that's not the case.
What is that amazing back ground music around 2 to three minutes on?
We finally get to see Henry's country estate.
Love the minigolf remark 👍😂
Thought it looked pretty terrible until you showed the grey one. Looks much better
What is that jacket, Henry?
Hello, how much is the specific car, I want one
Its going to sell like hot cakes! Beautiful car! Beautiful sound! Audi has got it spot on
Not at 56k!!
uneek99 we shall soon find out but i think this bad boy sportback will be a massive hit with the old bullets like myself going through their midlife crisis 😂
so just a bigger taller hatchback with softer suspension?
Amazing color 😊
Lovely atmosphere created in the first 15 seconds, then Henry grunges into the frame. Still gave it the thumbs up.
This sportback's looking good
Damn, I want one!!
Not coming to the US though.......
Bro, please review the new X3M!!!
Die hard car enthusiasts won’t ever love sporty fast SUVs. But look at it in a practical way it’s basically the car that can do everything. And that trumps sports cars most of the time sadly.
Damn, I hope the next RS5 is a 5 cylinder, maybe a mild hybrid. The current V6 is such a soulless engine.
Not into Sport Backs... I'm still a Single Man who loves the Coupes and the Manual and a V8.
5:32 oh, it's got a "five". I like it.
I really want one.
Gray - black or green - black omg nice look a this engine 😍
Not gonna lie when there were headlines about this car coming to the US I got super excited. Then another article closer to the release date saying Audi has no plans of bringing it to the US.
I was sad :(
Too small for Americans. You get the RSQ8.
So long later and I'm asking who's track is playing in the background in the 1st 3rd of the video. . . .1.45
Love it! So I love the Macan too. But would buy a Cupra Formentor and keep the extra money ;) But this one has buttons...
The grey one looks much better
An inline 5 makes any kind of car desirable
get'cho'self an RS3 boys
Dan not everyone wants to spend all day scraping their arse along the floor.
@@Jabber-ig3iw What?
Kristoffer Johnsen what part of what I wrote do you not understand, it’s pretty standard English but I can help you understand it if you require help.
@@Jabber-ig3iw Does the RS3 "Scrape it's arse on the floor"?
Better than sitting in inflated sedans, that cost more and bring less to the table as for driving, performance or practicality.
Not a fan of that color on it but i love that body design.
I like it.
Sometimes you just want a big hatchback coupe looking car.
What a aggressively okay vehicle.
Doubt anyone will see that, but I'm guessing you guys are using GoPro 8 to film interior shots? I don't own one but watching lots of onboard videos filmed with them, is it possible to disable to stabilization? I find it really puke inducing to watch the car move like that with the camera attempting to stay stable with the horizon as a reference... If solid mounted to the car with no stabilization, I really find it nicer to watch....
More than any car that I can think of this car underscores the problems facing the Australian carbuying public. I drive a 13 yr old Cayman and my wife a 13 yr old Honda CRV.
Swapping the Honda for a snazzy up market sporty SUV is impossible without breaking out over $100,000. It’s nuts.
Kia Sportage with a blue wrap anyone??
Isn’t that the Miami Blue from Porsche. Smart looking thing
truly baby urus
I'm after a sporty'ish SUV and was considering an X3 M40i. Which would be the better car?
The x3 m40i you fool. Good lord there is NO COMPARISON. Go to a dealer and test drive if you are in any way serious. These aren't even competitors. Good lord.
@@NONARCS I'm guessing you haven't driven an X3 M40i then? They are seriously quick cars. But not driven an Q3-RS yet, as awaiting local dealer to get one in. Yes, the X3 is the next size up, but was after a serious answer regarding ride / power / usability, rather than being called a fool. But Cheers anyway.