I really wish that even general car sales people had this level of knowledge, but I suspect the turnover is huge for those people in a general sales role at Toyota/honda/nissan (a to b transportation) compared to say porsche/audi/bmw/mb/lexus/acura (more sophisticated picky buyers = more sophisticated questions?)
Great review Roman, well done. I really wanna say thanks from the guy with Audi, what an amazing car. I was really impressed with his knowledge, he's qualified and then some. I really hate the guys who companies put forward who absolutely know nothing or not enough, and you can tell they're back pedaling thru the whole review. He's a real car guy, so much so, for my 3rd driver I'm going with this over a mustang.
One of the best interactions with a rep I've seen. Generally, they seem to read from a script, this guy seemed to know what he was saying. I think the way you delivered questions helped. Also, more actual shots of the car was nice. Sometimes you guys focus (in a literal sense) too much on yourselves.
this thing is going to be so damn tunable. you guys need to remember audis older biturbo engines like the highly modifiable b5 audi s4. or omg the turbocharged 4.0 in the rs7 was insane. trust me this engine has potential to go super fast and lose warranty.
My truck is still running and nearly at 300k so obviously not. How does it feel knowing the Tundra is the worst full-size truck you can buy on the market right now?. LMFAO!!!
300k of pure working miles. Believe it or not the Ram is actually beating the Tundra in reliability. All American full-size truck's do. The Tundra is only a poor attempt to try and compete with the major three.
Back in 2016 when IIHS tested the four truck's the Tundra did almost as bad as the Ram did but with 2019 model Ram with all new improvements would definitely leave the Tundra last place in IIHS. Like I was saying the Tundra is only a poor attempt to try and compete with the big three. No one over seas makes truck's better than American's do.
It's all the truth. Don't worry I don't get my information from CNN fake terrorist news. American's have been making ultra reliable truck's for over 100 years and and Toyota maybe 45?. Still a poor attempt. Lol
This is one sweet car, I really do like Audis, but my wallet won't let me truly appreciate them. Thanks for the review as always. I really love both the colors that you drove today especially the Alpha Green which is a rare type color anymore, the matte light grey is beautiful as well.
Forrest Earnest It’s called Sonoma Green and the other is called Nardo Grey which is a very popular RS color. It’s also glossy and not Matte. 😀 You can also order any exclusive color you want too for an additional cost. Nogaro Blue would be my choice. That’s what I did on my RS3. There are lots of great Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini colors to choose too.
Oh okay thanks for the correction. I absolutely love green and I find that it is a rare color anymore except for the really bright lime greens. Yes Nardo Grey I forgot the name and sadly have never seen in in person just on YT or pics so I didn't know if it was gloss or matte. I love grey on vehicles. I will have to check out the Audi site and do a fun build and check the color selections. Thanks Ryan.
Sucks it does not come with the RS Interior Package (full alcantara wheel and shifter) and the Carbon Fiber exterior trim like Canada gets.....US always gets screwed....
Mason the 2019 models come with the carbon fiber package now but no carbon roof still and alcantara wheel and shifter. I actually like the sunroof on these though. I wish they put the r8 steering wheel in these or the ttrs wheel. Seems like they made the rs5 more of a gt car though like he said. I have one on order now.
Wow if I could get this car then I could look rich and superior to fellow drivers and then ignore them when they stare at me at every red light. What a great life I could have!
The car sounds great. I have an 09 S5 with the V8 and this new RS5 sounds pretty much exactly like mine (inside the car). People complaining about the v6. It's a better real world performer than the last gen RS. That one you needed to rev out to get any power. The new RS has more torque in the lower revs which is what you want when driving to work, or to Starbucks. Let's face it, that's what most audi owners do anyway 😂
You should've asked why they don't use the S-tronic in this car and use single clutch 8 speed automatic. Even though the R8 still uses a S-tronic DCT transmission. Unless somebody else can explain this to me.
It's because VW and Audi's twin clutches are rated at a maximum torque of 400lb-ft. Yes the R8 has a special transmission but to save costs , they just slapped an auto in the rs5 and even the rs7. Funny thing is that in real life there are Golf R's and RS3's pushing well over 400lb-ft of torque and haven't blown up YET.
Audi RS5 is not a Bugatti by a long shot, i don't know anything about viper and corvette tires but i'm just saying, vehicle specific tires isn't a selling point!
Several possibilities, right? --They don't care about tires and buy what's recommended. --They have no knowledge of tire performance from personal experience. --They prefer to be contrary to your opinions at any cost.
Wes R i know, that numbers thing is a subliminal thing. As if owners going race their cars all the time. But if it's for the American market, Americans don't like driving manuals, a matter of fact. Most Americans don't know how to drive manuals their driving schools don't have those cars anymore...talking about the younger generation
Stevorn Richards Agreed. Thankfully my Mustang GT is manual and some companies are willing to still build them. Society as a whole is very willing to let technology do everything for them. Not all bad but can be a slippery slope.
Yeah, it's as fast but is probably more nimble, and it costs less too. The interior is not as nice, but that's really a non-issue for most. I have the RS3, and I love it. :)
Are you trolling or just uninformed? Audi's own website shows both at the same speed at 3.9s going 0 to 60, which is underrated. This video's Audi "expert" mentioned the RS5 going 0-60 in 3.7s. He also mentioned the same speed for the RS3 in another video. There are videos showing it hit under 3.7s. They are videos showing the RS3 going faster than the RS5 . Car and Driver shows the RS5 hitting 3.9s and the RS3 hitting 3.5s. Do your research man.
Audi's own BRAINWASHING statements.....AUDI'S OWN "EXPERT"...Who do I see there....I see JIM JONES..Pass the Kool Aid....Drink up suckers.....FASTEST AROUND THE RING...ALFA... FORZA ALFA BABY....No AUDI (VW) can be as elusive and handle as well as an ALFA because with the current chassis (FWD BIAS), there's too much weight in front of the front axle.....it's the same reason that PORSCHE's are dangerous but in reverse....at least with this monstrosity when you spin out, you've got the engine in front of you to cushion the blow.....FORZA ALFA BABY
I call Bullshit on the tires. If I put the same tire on without the "AO" tag, it will perform the same way. Just another way dealers force you to pay more for their crap to keep your warranty. Just like BMW oil.
I'm not so sure about that. My buddy is an engineering professor and his father was a high up auto exec when we has this conversation and he said that the tires that come with the car when you buy it are specific to the car and have undergone a lot of testing and whatnot. He said the best tires you will get are the ones that come with the car when you get it new, the replacements after that won't be quite the same.
venom5809 Then show me one test that proves it. I can buy a better sport tire for cheaper in the end and have a better track day. Super cars on the other hand, most definitely. Anything built to do 200mph or more has to have the best possible suited tire.
That's probably true on higher end cars ($70k+). I can tell you that on my 2014 370z ($33k new), the stock bridgestones that came with it for that year were complete garbage in every single category. Pilot super sports completely transformed the car, it's just a nissan afterall, so it's purely a cost cutting move. Most people on the forums had the same results, with the originals lasting anywhere from 8-15k miles (I got rid of mine around 8k miles). Basically any car I'd buy going forward, it's getting Pilot SS or Sport Cup 2's or even those new continentals. Now the real question: RS5 or TTRS?
I think here you can see how the european car producers want to step in the american market. they (we) let you test so many cars which are not popular in america but in europe to make them more popular in america
No more manual transmissions available except in the A4 & A5. No benefit from a manual other than driver enjoyment. They are slower, less efficient and not as reliable anymore. But I do wish they would have given the option at least for those that do love a manual.
Boondocksaint1PSN manuals are not slower. A driver is just prone to make more mistake in a manual than a auto especially racing from a dig. If it's a rolling start and no driver mod is needed, they're pretty much identical. Manuals get better gas mileage, cheaper from the factory, cheaper to maintain, less costly to fix. Auto these days only advantage is lap times as they say as if all the owners are going to track their cars. There are some really good quick shifting short throw manuals out their. Manuals are also more predictable, autos have too much delay especially when in high gear cruising and you mash trying to pass.
Stevorn Richards from a dig a dual clutch auto is faster. Get any of the same two cars with different transmissions and you’ll see. Also if you want to shift fast with a manual, every fast engagement from the clutch is more wear and tear on the car. Especially with high horsepower and torque. Yes I do love standards.
Stevorn Richards All those used to be true with a manual transmission. However a dual clutch transmission will win everywhere. Porsche PDK is the best one in the world and it does not matter if it’s a roll on or from a dig. But as we evolve so has the auto industry and manuals have all but become dinosaurs.
Hammad how? It’s faster to 0 to 60 than the m4 comp package and c63s which are more expensive. Plus the interior is far superior than the m4 and pretty much in line with the new c63s coming out.
Won't own the green (who am I kidding, I can't afford a new A5, let alone an RS5). That said, it's attractive but just not me. Nardo though, that works, but my favorite 5-line color has to be Mag Gray, shows off the lines, easier to keep up than black.
What’s up with that metal sheet that’s covering the engine? Never seen that before. It looks like someone did a shit job of wrapping the engine in foil.
THIS CAR HAS WAAAAYYYYY TOOOOO MUCH WEIGHT AHEAD OF THE FRONT AXLE....THE ALFA SMOKES THIS CAR...Especially when it comes to TOP SPEED......Don't drink the GERMAN KOOL AID......
Maybe so, but we're continually stuck behind subaru/prius drivers here, so really, I'd take a slower/more comfortable vehicle. ANd I agree, the whole weight / understeer issue is a big one. I think only the TTRS has actually solved that within the audi lineup, unless you can go to the R8, which for that money I'd still just get a Porsche product.
I guess quicker have to do with how agile it is and it's get up speed while faster just means the total top speed. When i use to run track, guys would be quicker out the starting blocks till about 50 meters until i get up to speed cause of my longer legs and I'll pass them. Faster have to do with trap speed and quicker is acceleration
If any one is interested I have a few videos of my 2018rs5 @emersonfarela just bought it and it is amazing . FYI I had a 2013 rs5 and I wish this was a v8 only complain I have of my own new car.
That audi representative was knowledge...and most importantly, very friendly and down to earth. Love it
LeilaMurka I think thats their job
I really wish that even general car sales people had this level of knowledge, but I suspect the turnover is huge for those people in a general sales role at Toyota/honda/nissan (a to b transportation) compared to say porsche/audi/bmw/mb/lexus/acura (more sophisticated picky buyers = more sophisticated questions?)
Great review Roman, well done. I really wanna say thanks from the guy with Audi, what an amazing car. I was really impressed with his knowledge, he's qualified and then some. I really hate the guys who companies put forward who absolutely know nothing or not enough, and you can tell they're back pedaling thru the whole review. He's a real car guy, so much so, for my 3rd driver I'm going with this over a mustang.
One of the best interactions with a rep I've seen. Generally, they seem to read from a script, this guy seemed to know what he was saying. I think the way you delivered questions helped. Also, more actual shots of the car was nice. Sometimes you guys focus (in a literal sense) too much on yourselves.
Like the Nardo Grey but the green actually looks pretty good too.
That RS5 is a great machine. Both people in the video were very informative, cool, down to earth guys. Good shit. Subbed.
I love buttons!!!
Also...that green looks amazing
Great video as usual. Thank you Roman! More video from Arizona please.
Yay!! Thanks for answering my question. Great review Roman.
Roman - a terrific video. The Sonoma green Audi is beautiful. It's been a long time since a hot looking green was available. And fast, too!
Hey Roman... nice job on the review. Thanks
Love the new green on the rs5! Might be the direction I go in when I decide to trade the s6 in.
Come on Audi, bring the RS6.
Definitely. Love the rs5, but the bi turbo v8 is the top dog.
this thing is going to be so damn tunable. you guys need to remember audis older biturbo engines like the highly modifiable b5 audi s4. or omg the turbocharged 4.0 in the rs7 was insane. trust me this engine has potential to go super fast and lose warranty.
1:35 "this is a mustang with AWD for the road" what is the mustang made for? The sidewalk?
Mustangs are made to run over people lol
dmexikan16 right on the sidewalk
fapst3r mustang is made for walking
Like the interview review! Good stuff
That car is sweet. Great review too.
loved this green..... really nice car..... been the fastest isn't always what you want.... rather have this one over a m4 or c63, looks sleeper
Love the RS5- The Grey is awesome. Not a fan of the green, although would have to see it in person...
Now that is one fine looking car. Good job Audi!. 👏
My truck is still running and nearly at 300k so obviously not. How does it feel knowing the Tundra is the worst full-size truck you can buy on the market right now?. LMFAO!!!
If you don't believe me look it up yourself. The worst safety rating of all full-size truck's today.
300k of pure working miles. Believe it or not the Ram is actually beating the Tundra in reliability. All American full-size truck's do. The Tundra is only a poor attempt to try and compete with the major three.
Back in 2016 when IIHS tested the four truck's the Tundra did almost as bad as the Ram did but with 2019 model Ram with all new improvements would definitely leave the Tundra last place in IIHS. Like I was saying the Tundra is only a poor attempt to try and compete with the big three. No one over seas makes truck's better than American's do.
It's all the truth. Don't worry I don't get my information from CNN fake terrorist news. American's have been making ultra reliable truck's for over 100 years and and Toyota maybe 45?. Still a poor attempt. Lol
like the green color but would get the nardo grey if win lottery
Great shots!
is sportback model coming to america?
launch control on comfort mode??
This is one sweet car, I really do like Audis, but my wallet won't let me truly appreciate them. Thanks for the review as always. I really love both the colors that you drove today especially the Alpha Green which is a rare type color anymore, the matte light grey is beautiful as well.
Forrest Earnest It’s called Sonoma Green and the other is called Nardo Grey which is a very popular RS color. It’s also glossy and not Matte. 😀
You can also order any exclusive color you want too for an additional cost. Nogaro Blue would be my choice. That’s what I did on my RS3.
There are lots of great Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini colors to choose too.
Oh okay thanks for the correction. I absolutely love green and I find that it is a rare color anymore except for the really bright lime greens. Yes Nardo Grey I forgot the name and sadly have never seen in in person just on YT or pics so I didn't know if it was gloss or matte. I love grey on vehicles. I will have to check out the Audi site and do a fun build and check the color selections. Thanks Ryan.
Sucks it does not come with the RS Interior Package (full alcantara wheel and shifter) and the Carbon Fiber exterior trim like Canada gets.....US always gets screwed....
Mason the 2019 models come with the carbon fiber package now but no carbon roof still and alcantara wheel and shifter. I actually like the sunroof on these though. I wish they put the r8 steering wheel in these or the ttrs wheel. Seems like they made the rs5 more of a gt car though like he said. I have one on order now.
Thanks for answering the question!
That green is 👌🏻
Engine co-designed with Porsche. Car is stunning.
Wow if I could get this car then I could look rich and superior to fellow drivers and then ignore them when they stare at me at every red light. What a great life I could have!
@ 3:03 "Ticking Bomb", a bit or foreshadow maybe?
They need to make sure they release the RS5 Performance Parts version because they need to make up for the loss of the V8 sound.
I'm diggin the green.
When's the review for the RS5 Sportback?
I love the Green!👍
This car is amazing
Roman, which do you prefer....the RS5 or TT RS?
TT RS
My next car
The car sounds great. I have an 09 S5 with the V8 and this new RS5 sounds pretty much exactly like mine (inside the car). People complaining about the v6. It's a better real world performer than the last gen RS. That one you needed to rev out to get any power. The new RS has more torque in the lower revs which is what you want when driving to work, or to Starbucks. Let's face it, that's what most audi owners do anyway 😂
NARDO GRAY FTW!!!!!
Always best to hear it from the horses mouth!!! Well done!!
Love the green!!!
When is SQ7 coming to the US....?
If I buy this car, I'm still going to put armytrix on it
So when are we getting an RS5 Sportback?
Towards the end of 2018.
If only we could get the new RS4 Avant here!
RS6 bro..... I’d give my left nut for it in a heart beat!
Can you do the RS3 saloon please i think you would love it
keyshawn1280 He already did.
Love both colors
As good as these autos have become I’m still surprised an RS doesn’t have a double clutch gearbox.
You should've asked why they don't use the S-tronic in this car and use single clutch 8 speed automatic. Even though the R8 still uses a S-tronic DCT transmission. Unless somebody else can explain this to me.
RS3 uses the DCT too. I would have never bought it if it had the 8 speed with torque converter.
It's because VW and Audi's twin clutches are rated at a maximum torque of 400lb-ft. Yes the R8 has a special transmission but to save costs , they just slapped an auto in the rs5 and even the rs7. Funny thing is that in real life there are Golf R's and RS3's pushing well over 400lb-ft of torque and haven't blown up YET.
Are they gonna make a RS5 Sportback?!
Yes they are.
And why would anyone want to buy tires made specifically for a single car? They'll be extremely hard to come by and even more expensive!!
Pretty sure Corvette and Viper tires are specific to those cars and let's not forget the Veyron and Chiron.
Audi RS5 is not a Bugatti by a long shot, i don't know anything about viper and corvette tires but i'm just saying, vehicle specific tires isn't a selling point!
Several possibilities, right?
--They don't care about tires and buy what's recommended.
--They have no knowledge of tire performance from personal experience.
--They prefer to be contrary to your opinions at any cost.
Because at 80K exclusivity matters. But I understand your point. There are other ones out there I'm sure though
Very nice car. Would like to see a manual. Yes the auto is faster but sometimes it's about driving for yourself.
Wes R i know, that numbers thing is a subliminal thing. As if owners going race their cars all the time. But if it's for the American market, Americans don't like driving manuals, a matter of fact. Most Americans don't know how to drive manuals their driving schools don't have those cars anymore...talking about the younger generation
Stevorn Richards Agreed. Thankfully my Mustang GT is manual and some companies are willing to still build them. Society as a whole is very willing to let technology do everything for them. Not all bad but can be a slippery slope.
No biggie. A base Corvette Stingray since 2014 has hit 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds.
Wow it looks like it would be easy to do a turbo swap
Great looking car I love it!... No offense, but I believe the new BMW X3 M40 has a better sound
I'll still get an rs3
Yeah, it's as fast but is probably more nimble, and it costs less too. The interior is not as nice, but that's really a non-issue for most. I have the RS3, and I love it. :)
GLORIFIED VW !!!!
No the RS3 is not as fast not even close!
Are you trolling or just uninformed? Audi's own website shows both at the same speed at 3.9s going 0 to 60, which is underrated. This video's Audi "expert" mentioned the RS5 going 0-60 in 3.7s. He also mentioned the same speed for the RS3 in another video. There are videos showing it hit under 3.7s. They are videos showing the RS3 going faster than the RS5 . Car and Driver shows the RS5 hitting 3.9s and the RS3 hitting 3.5s. Do your research man.
Audi's own BRAINWASHING statements.....AUDI'S OWN "EXPERT"...Who do I see there....I see JIM JONES..Pass the Kool Aid....Drink up suckers.....FASTEST AROUND THE RING...ALFA...
FORZA ALFA BABY....No AUDI (VW) can be as elusive and handle as well as an ALFA because with the current chassis (FWD BIAS), there's too much weight in front of the front axle.....it's the same reason that PORSCHE's are dangerous but in reverse....at least with this monstrosity when you spin out, you've got the engine in front of you to cushion the blow.....FORZA ALFA BABY
Dude does launch control in comfort mode at 0:33? WTF lol
Superb
Wow 23 mpg with this power
Same as my Honda Accord lol makes me jealous.
Real spare tire??? Im getting on audi
I call Bullshit on the tires. If I put the same tire on without the "AO" tag, it will perform the same way.
Just another way dealers force you to pay more for their crap to keep your warranty. Just like BMW oil.
Mickey Pykering they do it to charge more PER tire because it has a AO on it. Smh, what a way to stick it to the owners.
I'm not so sure about that. My buddy is an engineering professor and his father was a high up auto exec when we has this conversation and he said that the tires that come with the car when you buy it are specific to the car and have undergone a lot of testing and whatnot. He said the best tires you will get are the ones that come with the car when you get it new, the replacements after that won't be quite the same.
venom5809 Then show me one test that proves it. I can buy a better sport tire for cheaper in the end and have a better track day. Super cars on the other hand, most definitely. Anything built to do 200mph or more has to have the best possible suited tire.
Stop complaining since you have the answer.
That's probably true on higher end cars ($70k+). I can tell you that on my 2014 370z ($33k new), the stock bridgestones that came with it for that year were complete garbage in every single category. Pilot super sports completely transformed the car, it's just a nissan afterall, so it's purely a cost cutting move. Most people on the forums had the same results, with the originals lasting anywhere from 8-15k miles (I got rid of mine around 8k miles). Basically any car I'd buy going forward, it's getting Pilot SS or Sport Cup 2's or even those new continentals. Now the real question: RS5 or TTRS?
Sounds like one would need a check list and a two year AAS degree from a local community college just to launch one of these.
27Zangle Its easy. Trust me
Was intended to be a facetious remark :-)
Why do Audi cars in America don't have auto hold function?
I'll take it in Audi's "Flint Mica" color..
The rims on that cement color car looks straight outta Civics
I think here you can see how the european car producers want to step in the american market. they (we) let you test so many cars which are not popular in america but in europe to make them more popular in america
Give me the interior of the r8 and I'll buy it... For now I'm sticking with the E63 s
The last gen rs5 was much better
NutterButter the last gen anything was better
Todd Medium Wellington III Id agree. I have a B8 S5, and I honestly think it looks so much better/aggressive than the b9 S5
Engineering wise no but visuals definitely! Its not as sexy anyone more
I’d agree the V8 was better but it didn’t have the torque and speed of this model
So, NutterButter, you're not ready to cut B8?
Rip the retractable spoiler
Sounds so similar to a M4 in the inside only though
How much?
He said the one he was driving was 81K
I DO like that color
Why doesn't audi make an RS5 sportback???? I'd totally buy that!
apparently its coming and yes its on my radar
Ivan it is coming, coupe is first for product launch.
Ivan Matz I work for audi..it’s expected to come out this year. You need a car, contact me. I’m based out of Los Angeles,
Could A person get A Manual Transmission from the factory?
Nope.
No more manual transmissions available except in the A4 & A5. No benefit from a manual other than driver enjoyment. They are slower, less efficient and not as reliable anymore. But I do wish they would have given the option at least for those that do love a manual.
Boondocksaint1PSN manuals are not slower. A driver is just prone to make more mistake in a manual than a auto especially racing from a dig. If it's a rolling start and no driver mod is needed, they're pretty much identical. Manuals get better gas mileage, cheaper from the factory, cheaper to maintain, less costly to fix. Auto these days only advantage is lap times as they say as if all the owners are going to track their cars. There are some really good quick shifting short throw manuals out their. Manuals are also more predictable, autos have too much delay especially when in high gear cruising and you mash trying to pass.
Stevorn Richards from a dig a dual clutch auto is faster. Get any of the same two cars with different transmissions and you’ll see.
Also if you want to shift fast with a manual, every fast engagement from the clutch is more wear and tear on the car. Especially with high horsepower and torque.
Yes I do love standards.
Stevorn Richards All those used to be true with a manual transmission. However a dual clutch transmission will win everywhere. Porsche PDK is the best one in the world and it does not matter if it’s a roll on or from a dig. But as we evolve so has the auto industry and manuals have all but become dinosaurs.
WANT!
This car is not faster than the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.....The Alfa is the fastest car in this segment around "THE RING"....
Faster and uglier, don’t like the look of the Alfa at all but it’s just my preference
I like the way the car looks, but it's a bit underpowered in my opinion for its class
Hammad how? It’s faster to 0 to 60 than the m4 comp package and c63s which are more expensive. Plus the interior is far superior than the m4 and pretty much in line with the new c63s coming out.
The C63 is also AWD
No it is not!
Oh shoot it's not. My bad. I thought Mercedes said that they were going to make all AMG products AWD?
RS5 Sportback please. Can’t afford RS7
I do 60 mph in 2.5 seconds on my 2002 Camry
Love the car, but absolutely hate that green.
Won't own the green (who am I kidding, I can't afford a new A5, let alone an RS5). That said, it's attractive but just not me. Nardo though, that works, but my favorite 5-line color has to be Mag Gray, shows off the lines, easier to keep up than black.
You should of asked why no RS4....
What’s up with that metal sheet that’s covering the engine? Never seen that before. It looks like someone did a shit job of wrapping the engine in foil.
Tunnel vision happens over a 120 mph not 100kph.
For tap report cold buddy expression uniform operation.
I just don't get it. There's a market for an unaffordable wagon, but not one for manual transmission? I stand agog. (I want affordable wagons!)
The C63 and C63 S do it in under 3 seconds....but yea wot evz.
THIS CAR HAS WAAAAYYYYY TOOOOO MUCH WEIGHT AHEAD OF THE FRONT AXLE....THE ALFA SMOKES THIS CAR...Especially when it comes to TOP SPEED......Don't drink the GERMAN KOOL AID......
Maybe so, but we're continually stuck behind subaru/prius drivers here, so really, I'd take a slower/more comfortable vehicle. ANd I agree, the whole weight / understeer issue is a big one. I think only the TTRS has actually solved that within the audi lineup, unless you can go to the R8, which for that money I'd still just get a Porsche product.
How's at Alfa kool-aid?
Dynamic mode sounds just like my stock 3.6 V6 DOHC VVT impala honestly
Omg it's not faster it's quicker. Is it that hard to understand the difference between faster and quicker?
Perhaps you start your own TH-cam channel and make videos explaining the difference between the two. 😉
I guess quicker have to do with how agile it is and it's get up speed while faster just means the total top speed. When i use to run track, guys would be quicker out the starting blocks till about 50 meters until i get up to speed cause of my longer legs and I'll pass them. Faster have to do with trap speed and quicker is acceleration
Gosh, if only they could have put the turbo 5 in this! The sacrifice in power would be well worth the gains in sound! The TTRS is so ugly :-/
If I could get pass these side mirrors I would love the car
sexy car
He did launch control on comfort mode.......lmao
And Audi is still putting that engine over the front axles smh don't you ever learn audi? Your cars will handle better if you push back that engine
Why did no one ask why the engine is still in a shit location?
If any one is interested I have a few videos of my 2018rs5 @emersonfarela just bought it and it is amazing . FYI I had a 2013 rs5 and I wish this was a v8 only complain I have of my own new car.
V8 was better for mods tho
He said "Torque Converter" .... blah ....