Its scary how ALL car reviewers bash older models when the new one hits the market, so if you want to know how much good your older car was, wait untill a new model is out..😂
@@andrewdick4896 Totally disagree. As an owner of an RS6 I don't understand the expectation that it ashould perfoem on a b-road like a hot hartch. I bought it to cover ground with people and things in confort without drama. If I want excitement, I'll take another car. I think the expectations reflected in this review are completely out of alignment wiht the poeple that actually buy RS6;'s.
3:08 Fun Fact: In Germany you cant get the alcantara headliner without the Bang&Olufsen Soundsystem ... so if you want alcantara over your head it'll cost 8000+ €
mothaybabonnam The straps I was referring to are the OEM straps made by Omega for instance which are a couple of hundred dollars easily, and even those of Tudor which are made by Julien Faure and the highly engineered 500 thread count per centimetre fabric straps. Though NATO straps were originally made to be cheap and with their outmost priority being durability, there is room for higher end products which have adapted the form factor. Furthermore, they are truly wonderful straps that at this end take much longer to show any wear, and their comfort and aesthetic is one that as wearer and consumer, I have and will continue to enjoy over the next few years quite happily.
PH discovers production value! This is impressive stuff, well done chaps. Love the time lapse autoroute and nav @3:35, the outside cam/inside mic @4:25, the bumper cam @7:03… Dan is on top form too. As for the RS6, it's hugely appealing, and I'm far from an RS or Audi or even VAG fan. But I don't have £90k (let alone £135k!), so it doesn't matter.
I've got facelift RS6 and whilst I admit it's not the sharpest of cars, I have very little complaints about the dynamics. Rear wheel steering will sharpen up the handling no doubt - but in my mind, that's another thing to worry about in terms of reliability. I've seen some atrocious failures on Porsche cars... I think, I prefer one without this feature.
funny this bullcrap claims about german car manufactors reliability... 2019 JD power 3 years reliability ranking...most reliable car on sale in USA today... Porsche 911...beating everything from Lexus and Toyota.... All German car brands are in the 2019 JD power3 years reliability ranking abouve car industry 3 year reliability average.... the only Japanese brands above 3 year car industry relibility average are Lexus Toyota and Subaru (all Toyota owned).... Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Infinity, Mazda and all other are below.
Front is spot on, but the rear doesn't look as good as the previous model which was perfect imo, this rear looks more like an rs5 and lost that beatiful wedge shape, still a dream car and better than the older model
I had one of the original twin turbo 4.2 V8 RS6s. It was brilliant. Sounds like Audi have returned the car to its roots. Good. And, yes, I am sure it’s the better car compared to the Merc.
Quick question with electric cars taking over will you be changing your channel name to Circuitheads? 😆 Great video man, was fun to watch you have a pretty calming voice.
Nice car, not worth £134,000 though. Do the drive shafts break when its launched? Does the gearbox still cost £12,000 to replace as the parts are not available to recondition them?
Fantastic video guys. Your best yet I think. Just one thing, £139k?! Still, with the depreciation that this things suffer with, it'll be half price in 3 years.
Some of those option prices are higher than what you'd pay on a Porsche, e.g. £3000 more than on the Panamera for the carbon ceramics. What's up with that?
I think Audi are milking the pricing on the fame that the C7 built.... which is a shame because it will probably sell less now....and never meet its potential, leaving the C7 as the halo model if only because few really know a C8 version.
#danprossser great review, beautifully filmed and edited, agree - best supercar estate on the market right now I have a Skoda superb 4x4 and would love this as daily next to my m3 comp weekender
I recommend changing the thumbnail, reminds me of a countdown premier type stock image. Not saying to make it childish clickbait but definitely spruce it up a bit
I would pick the C7 RS6 everyday over a merc if only for the aesthetics, but definitely the build quality and finish.... as for the C8, I will wait until I see it and drive it, but first impressions on aesthetics are very similar to this report. I am not in favour of the extra 100kg the mild hybrid pack and rear steering assist have added plus the silly vibrating throttle, that's just plain stupid... right now I think the C7 will be the ICE car which goes down in history as the best ever RS6 ever made...I suspect some of the energy that the C7 had has been electronically sanitised from the C8 character, if it has any.... All that GT stuff on autobahns, might just have turned it into another more versatile Bentley Continental.
@@TheEryk03 that was just one journalists opinion, personally there is relativity in both statements. I don't think there will be much difference between a c7 and c8 on the handling front, I am not a big advocate for rear wheel steer or its 100kg weight penalty in the 8. Most new tech just makes the drive more sanitised, and less for the driver to achieve. We will have to wait and see... when they turn up.
Weighs an extra 150kg over the c7, is a whole second slower 0-200 kmh over the merc and m5 infact its only 0.1 sec faster then the old c7 performance to 200kmh and thats even with an extra 40lbs ft of torque.
If you look at the standard car, just add the 22" wheels - its fine. Even the Navarra Blue is standard option - shock horror ;-). And after this have a look at the C7 on YT and it looks very mild IMHO. TBH - I find this 'review' very average; the ones posted by JayEmm and Achilles Joe are better, more about the car/shots than arty scenery / driver shots...
A truly amazing car but at £130000 that’s a truly high price tag I think I’d wait a year and let it depreciate in value and let someone else add the very expensive extras!
in my opinion the E63 is a joke compared to this. the RS6 is so much more unique and aggressive looking and its interior built quality is substantially better. sure the sound and driving dynamics of the E63 would destroy the RS6 but that doesn't really matter too much on a day to day basis
If i'm in search for a fast estate, then it's not the 155 mph range I would search for. Not even the the 189 mph range. I will have a car for 200 mph +. There is only one factory build estate, what goes as fast as that, and it's the BMW Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring. In mid summer, there will be a facelift and maybe even faster version of that gentlemans racer.
The answer Dan is no. The RS6 is not worth £134k. Let some idiot lease it first, wait 24 months and buy it for under £60k. Or wait 36 months and buy it for £37k. These are the dumbest cars to buy new. Financial suicide.
Stop showing the good driving roads. It`s a secret! Happily, they didn´t mention the roads between Königssee to Bodensee. Otherwise, another secret would be given away.
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I felt some Carfection vibes watching this video! Great job, guys!
Dan Prosser is a fantastic car reviewer. Great video Pistonheads.
+1 and tbh i used to search "dan prosser review" on RUclips - I didn't even care about the channel/media it's on.
evoermine Also doing reviews for Car Gurus UK
Its scary how ALL car reviewers bash older models when the new one hits the market, so if you want to know how much good your older car was, wait untill a new model is out..😂
@@andrewdick4896 Totally disagree. As an owner of an RS6 I don't understand the expectation that it ashould perfoem on a b-road like a hot hartch. I bought it to cover ground with people and things in confort without drama. If I want excitement, I'll take another car. I think the expectations reflected in this review are completely out of alignment wiht the poeple that actually buy RS6;'s.
audi's design is timeless beautiful classy sharp its just so much better than merc
Agree very much. Some fantastics cars, the E63S is so much fun, but the design is less tasteful inside and out imo
3:08 Fun Fact: In Germany you cant get the alcantara headliner without the Bang&Olufsen Soundsystem ... so if you want alcantara over your head it'll cost 8000+ €
Omg you are right that doesnt make any sence at all...
@@honza2755 it does...
say thx to WLTP
@@derHERRderVIERringe WLTP affects speakers and alcantara options?
Are we sure this is a "UK review"?
This review is an over-indulgent,self gratifying,over produced advertisement for big watch,big car heroics
I like it
I like it a lot
Absolutely love the seat belts. Reminds me of high-end nato straps for watches. Simply gorgeous detail. Bravo Audi.
Nato Straps are by definition low end. They're a cheaper alternative to real leather straps
mothaybabonnam The straps I was referring to are the OEM straps made by Omega for instance which are a couple of hundred dollars easily, and even those of Tudor which are made by Julien Faure and the highly engineered 500 thread count per centimetre fabric straps. Though NATO straps were originally made to be cheap and with their outmost priority being durability, there is room for higher end products which have adapted the form factor. Furthermore, they are truly wonderful straps that at this end take much longer to show any wear, and their comfort and aesthetic is one that as wearer and consumer, I have and will continue to enjoy over the next few years quite happily.
Great work Dan - cinematics are up there with the best, too. I'd have an E63 wagon though, more entertaining and more understated.
Honestly my Dream car!!
same
PH discovers production value! This is impressive stuff, well done chaps. Love the time lapse autoroute and nav @3:35, the outside cam/inside mic @4:25, the bumper cam @7:03… Dan is on top form too. As for the RS6, it's hugely appealing, and I'm far from an RS or Audi or even VAG fan. But I don't have £90k (let alone £135k!), so it doesn't matter.
I've got facelift RS6 and whilst I admit it's not the sharpest of cars, I have very little complaints about the dynamics. Rear wheel steering will sharpen up the handling no doubt - but in my mind, that's another thing to worry about in terms of reliability. I've seen some atrocious failures on Porsche cars... I think, I prefer one without this feature.
funny this bullcrap claims about german car manufactors reliability... 2019 JD power 3 years reliability ranking...most reliable car on sale in USA today... Porsche 911...beating everything from Lexus and Toyota.... All German car brands are in the 2019 JD power3 years reliability ranking abouve car industry 3 year reliability average.... the only Japanese brands above 3 year car industry relibility average are Lexus Toyota and Subaru (all Toyota owned).... Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Infinity, Mazda and all other are below.
Great video. To me this is the meanest looking car ever made. Cheers
Thank for a great review and production guys. I would have the Audi.
Look at how the wheels fill the wheel wells straight from the factory, amazing.
love it, probably one of the best car on the market now. for me its a little too big i would prefer rs4.
The intro reminds me of the film Drive, nice work guys!
The RS6 just looks so much better than E63 wagon, in my opinion. Interesting cinematography, and general style to this video 👌.
I cant wait to buy this in 5 years.
Audi are making some incredible cars atm
A wonderfully dramatic video to match a dramatic car. RS6 all the way, with the heritage and body drama over the E63!
Front is spot on, but the rear doesn't look as good as the previous model which was perfect imo, this rear looks more like an rs5 and lost that beatiful wedge shape, still a dream car and better than the older model
Absolutely will pick the RS6 over the E63.
Best review of the new rs6 of them all. Brilliant work Dan.
The looks of the RS6 may have clinched it for me
As always, Dan Prosser is the man.
germany changed their winter tire rules, only required if snow present
RS6 looks the part on a modern package. Gets my vote.
Sure the RS6, aftermarked exhaust then it's perfect
2.1 tons? Clearly that bank-vault build quality has been taken to extremes. What an awesome looking beast though! Nice video Dan 👍🏻
I’ll take this any day over the Merc. Absolutely stunning.
Next time you're at Neckarsulm, be sure to check out the Odenwald back roads! I'll give you a nice test route :)
It would be interesting to see a back to back comparison with the RS4 estate, the Ferrari FF, and the Porsche Taycan or Panamera.
I had one of the original twin turbo 4.2 V8 RS6s. It was brilliant. Sounds like Audi have returned the car to its roots. Good. And, yes, I am sure it’s the better car compared to the Merc.
Another great pistons head review
Quick question with electric cars taking over will you be changing your channel name to Circuitheads? 😆
Great video man, was fun to watch you have a pretty calming voice.
Nice car, not worth £134,000 though. Do the drive shafts break when its launched? Does the gearbox still cost £12,000 to replace as the parts are not available to recondition them?
Nice review (have a C8 RS6 6 months old). The options list is shocking and crazy, which is why I would never by this new. Saved 10's K . Mark
Fantastic video guys. Your best yet I think. Just one thing, £139k?! Still, with the depreciation that this things suffer with, it'll be half price in 3 years.
Good for majority that can't afford them brand new!
Super beautiful beast. -->4:20-6:55 that background smooth deep house track damn🔥🔥🥁🎹🎵🙏#Headphones Recommended!
Some of those option prices are higher than what you'd pay on a Porsche, e.g. £3000 more than on the Panamera for the carbon ceramics. What's up with that?
I think Audi are milking the pricing on the fame that the C7 built.... which is a shame because it will probably sell less now....and never meet its potential, leaving the C7 as the halo model if only because few really know a C8 version.
biggest brakes ever on an Audi / Porsche product
@@Tracertme you don't know this market. High performance estate customers are Mercedes' richest
@@papa_pt not sure what your trying to say...
it feels like more of an Alpina car than M car but it is the perfect mixture instead?
If you had the choice of this or a high end Aston Martin what would you pick
this
RS6 all day long! 👌👊
Welcome to Trier! Great Video! Wish i would have known you were here
Love that you got your hands on a Nardo grey. Great review.
#danprossser great review, beautifully filmed and edited, agree - best supercar estate on the market right now
I have a Skoda superb 4x4 and would love this as daily next to my m3 comp weekender
Creepy intro. I like it!
Great review!
Great informative review !
6:15 Thats Raidillon, actually.
I was looking for that comment 😁
Love the camera work
Would choose the Alpina B5 Touring over this or an E63 Estate
And you'll probably won't see another Alpina for a long time.
My choice also, far more understated and what a Q car superwagon should be.
Can't you just get the standard car for 90k and then get it tuned and remove the limiter?
Woooow what's that editing about? Very nice!
nice production!
Top review as allows 👍
Brilliant review
first thing to to do is put an ipad matte screen cover on the touchscreen dash
Great video
I recommend changing the thumbnail, reminds me of a countdown premier type stock image. Not saying to make it childish clickbait but definitely spruce it up a bit
Option prices are waaay more expensive in the UK market. No way the B&O sound system costs 6000 pounds. US no more than $5000
RS6 hands down. Makes the E63 look like a Ford Transit
I’m not too sure now, it could still the AMG for me though..
I would pick the C7 RS6 everyday over a merc if only for the aesthetics, but definitely the build quality and finish.... as for the C8, I will wait until I see it and drive it, but first impressions on aesthetics are very similar to this report. I am not in favour of the extra 100kg the mild hybrid pack and rear steering assist have added plus the silly vibrating throttle, that's just plain stupid... right now I think the C7 will be the ICE car which goes down in history as the best ever RS6 ever made...I suspect some of the energy that the C7 had has been electronically sanitised from the C8 character, if it has any.... All that GT stuff on autobahns, might just have turned it into another more versatile Bentley Continental.
C7 can't be the best RS6 ever if it's handle much worse than the C8.
If that rear wheel steering is as good as the on on the amg gt63s then it’s a must as prosser said it shrinks the car it’s unreal
@@TheEryk03 that was just one journalists opinion, personally there is relativity in both statements. I don't think there will be much difference between a c7 and c8 on the handling front, I am not a big advocate for rear wheel steer or its 100kg weight penalty in the 8. Most new tech just makes the drive more sanitised, and less for the driver to achieve. We will have to wait and see... when they turn up.
@@Tracertme the RS always had the least feedback and worst weight distribution to start with v AMG or M
@@papa_pt well that's your opinion have driven or owned them all.
This car was produced to early it looks like a 2028 car, something from the future
Amazing car !!!
which hotel did you stay in Brussels?
Looks like an Ibis to me
Can Dan P, Henry Catchpole and Chris Harris not do their own youtube channel please?!
Hell. Yeah. But not long enough! Had a C5 back in the day. Time to sell a lung.
Awesome car, hands down winner vs E63 or M5. Am swapping my C7 for one. Makes my former C6 model look like a dinosaur...
Weighs an extra 150kg over the c7, is a whole second slower 0-200 kmh over the merc and m5 infact its only 0.1 sec faster then the old c7 performance to 200kmh and thats even with an extra 40lbs ft of torque.
see you in a couple of years in autotrader
RS6 any day
I know its nearly impossible for me to drive this machine. But I'd love to be your co driver or your backsit passenger. Just to be in this superb car.
Heavy enough to drive at a cow with confidence ;)
You've got an RS6 for two days and take a history tour? We want to hear the engine.
I think looks-wise it just needs less Lambo-ish bumpers and stronger-looking wheels. Then it'd be spot-on.
Yes
Lol previous c7 rs6 also a bomber and even better sounding with Miltek
Dan is a good looking Chao
In wagon form, it's the Audi RS7>E63
Sedans, probably the merc
Great production! More Dan Prosser videos please :)
Would rather Panamera Sport Turismo GTS or E63 though
Impressively awesome but like you said, kind of a caricature.
It would still be the E63 for me. I have always loved the RS6 but the Benz looks better inside and out and it has a RWD mode.
flacjacket agreed
I’d have one in Navarra blue
You can buy a brand new RS3 for the cost of the options on this car.....
Awesome car! I reviewed it recently - and got CarJacked! 😲🤦🏽♂️🤣
Great car... great Enough for you to part with £130k probably not.
Depreciation would haunt you
If you look at the standard car, just add the 22" wheels - its fine. Even the Navarra Blue is standard option - shock horror ;-). And after this have a look at the C7 on YT and it looks very mild IMHO. TBH - I find this 'review' very average; the ones posted by JayEmm and Achilles Joe are better, more about the car/shots than arty scenery / driver shots...
paredding a standard car would be the way to go
A truly amazing car but at £130000 that’s a truly high price tag I think I’d wait a year and let it depreciate in value and let someone else add the very expensive extras!
i mean, if the car was made by merc, it would probably be around 200k - 230k if you ask me
in my opinion the E63 is a joke compared to this. the RS6 is so much more unique and aggressive looking and its interior built quality is substantially better. sure the sound and driving dynamics of the E63 would destroy the RS6 but that doesn't really matter too much on a day to day basis
If i'm in search for a fast estate, then it's not the 155 mph range I would search for. Not even the the 189 mph range. I will have a car for 200 mph +. There is only one factory build estate, what goes as fast as that, and it's the BMW Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring. In mid summer, there will be a facelift and maybe even faster version of that gentlemans racer.
I usually like your videos but this was dull
Too much mood music and slow capture and landscape footage
No way 😮Dan likes Audi 😅
Such an awesome car. Such a boring colour.. Trashbag gray ;)
2 grand for a dark headlining. Audi are taking the piss.
The answer Dan is no. The RS6 is not worth £134k. Let some idiot lease it first, wait 24 months and buy it for under £60k. Or wait 36 months and buy it for £37k.
These are the dumbest cars to buy new. Financial suicide.
Stop showing the good driving roads. It`s a secret! Happily, they didn´t mention the roads between Königssee to Bodensee. Otherwise, another secret would be given away.
Need an Alfa Quadriplegio estate wagon thing really, then I’d be happy
Audi kicking like never before.BMW is biggest dissapointment
rs6
Rs4 less weight