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0:00 - Intro

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BAD:

1:02 - Pretty Subtle interior

In typical Audi fashion the interior is beautifully crafted and put together with excellent materials and we’ll talk about that a little later

The thing that I’m talking about here is that the interior just doesnt quite have the flair or pizzaz to remind you that you’re in a super wagon

1:30 - Expensive

Technically the car sitting next to me is a 2022 car and I believe it’s listed at $128k

If you wanted a new 2023, it’s not a problem they start at $133k

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GOOD:

1:56 - Sounds Awesome

I’m not gunna get in the way of this point too much, just have a listen…

2:21 - Looks Awesome

I went back are read a bunch of the comments from the last RS6 video and only one guy said he didn't like the styling…and of course, that guy is wrong

3:44 - Drives Awesome

So, this is a midsize station wagon - that type of vehicle shouldn’t be fast or dynamic at face value

But this car is.

It’s got so much power from the TTV8
The ZF 8 Speed gearbox is sharp and snappy
No, it’s not as sharp as a DCT, but personally i think this gearbox fits the car’s personality better here anyway
Then it’s sending power to all Quattro wheels through the RS performance differential
And that will bias power to the rear
It’s also got a rear steer module
This RS6 isn’t quite as willing to go sideways as the AMG or M cars
HOWEVER, aside from the R8 mid-engined supercar, THIS is probably the best handling Audi on sale today
And of course the beautiful balance is further complimented by the amazing sound

AND THEN when you want to chill out and cruise is where this car shines over any AMG and any M car

It ACTUALLY settles down and is genuinely comfortable
Not comfortable for a 600 hp mega wagon
But comfortable for a luxury car
Comfortable full stop

Idk how they do it with 22 inch wheels, but man their damper programming is on point

I just love this car
It’s fast
It sounds great
It’s sharp as a tack
It’s got loads of drama
And it still manages to be one of the top 10 rides of any car i’ve driven in the last year

5:10 - Interior

This point is focused specifically on the interior build and materials

I feel like a broken record saying that “oh the Audi interior is really nice” yeah groundbreaking journalism, guy.

But it just is.

The only thing I don’t like is the gloss black on the center console

5:35 - Speed and Power

The VAG 4.0TTV8 here is tuned for 590 hp and the same number in torque, and with launch control activated you’ll jump to 60 closer to 3 seconds than 4 seconds. And it’s going to make some pretty awesome V8 sounds while it does it

This is the same engine in a RSQ8, A Panamera Turbo, A Cayenne Turbo, and yes the Lamborghini Urus

Pretty solid company if you ask me

6:06 - Features and STUFF

This RS6 has just about every feature you can fathom

You get a couple RS-specific screens for temps, pressures, and telemetry
You get a nice big HUD
You get Audi’s excellent Virtual Cockpit
You get the typical Audi MMI system with wireless ACP and AA
And you get an auxiliary screen below for climate controls and a couple other things
You’ve got great 360 cameras with the augmented reality thing
Your seats are heated and cooled AND massage
Your steering wheel is heated
And you look up and see a sunroof for the front passengers and a sunroof for the rear

6:45 - The rear seats

Then speaking of the rear seats they’re big and comfortable even for 6 foot humans
You’ve got window shades back there
You’ve got the same red RS stitching back there
You’ve got heated seats back there
You’ve got your own climate controls and vents
And you’ve even got light up seat belt buckles!

7:02 - The trunk

And then finally, the trunk

It’s huge
It’s about the same size as the RSQ8 we drove last year making it hugely practical

7:21 - Conclusion