Grabbing the keys to review a 2023 Audi RS6

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Published 2023-07-09

The 2023 Audi RS6 continues to provide nearly 592HP out of its 4.0L V8, with the Performance model offering 621HP. The price for a base Audi RS6 has jumped from $109,000 to $122,000. No matter which flavor you purchase, the Audi RS6 is going to attract quite a lot of attention from car enthusiasts, especially at an event.

And speaking of which! I've added a bonus score at the end of every episode going forward. This bonus score is a simple ranking of how cool I think a certain car would be at a show or event. It's purely bonus points, and does not affect the overall score. The Audi RS6 is always a big hit at my events, especially when they come in tastefully modified.

About the grading system:
All grades are relative to a car's respective category. For example: an SUV's score cannot be compared to a sportscar's. Different segments are graded differently.

I lean toward and prioritize performance on my scale. Suspension reflects the balance between handling and firmness of the ride, but also varies based on class of car (i.e. a luxury SUV is all about luxury, therefore suspension score is graded based on luxury and not handling). Power is about straight-line speed, which is affected by power-to-weight. Interior takes into account aesthetics, ergonomics, material and build quality. Design is highly subjective and nothing but personal preference. Likewise, so is sound.

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All Comments (8)

@bigmacdaddy1234 10 months ago

6:49 the RPM tach on both sides is to simulate a road (which is why ithe graphic is skewed forward).
@zmoskowitz15 11 months ago

Hard to believe the handling isn't noticeable in this car since it's all wheel drive including the rear wheels too
@lockingdiff 11 months ago

0:00: Exhaust + Sound Score 0:10: Exterior 2:06: Design Score 2:34: Enormous Brakes 3:07: Fake vents! 3:47: Rear end is wide! 4:30: Can I fit in the trunk? 4:58: Interior 7:09: Interior Score 7:40: Backseat 8:47: Driving + Acceleration 10:16: Turn + Rumble Strip Test 10:51: How does it sound inside? 12:09: Better than an M5 for a family? 12:16: Handling + Suspension Score 13:28: Acceleration, 0-60 & 1/4 Mile + Power Score 13:42: Would you buy and tune one of these? 14:31: Speed bump test! 15:38: Conclusion... + Overall Score 15:57: Bonus Cars & Coffee Score!
@73clementines 8 months ago

Runs low 11’s in the quarter and low to mid 3’s 0-60, but power is rated only 7.5 out of 10? What would earn a 9?? It weighs well over 4k lbs! This channel and others have complained about lack of exhaust sound; why does everything have to crackle and pop? No way the demographic this car is being a aimed wants their car to sound obnoxious. Everyone that seems to complain about this is early 20’s to early 30’s, and I doubt that age range makes up a significant chunk of this car’s marketing. On the other hand, that didn’t stop Cadillac from giving the Escalade V a ridiculous (IMO) sounding exhaust. I’m thinking the RS7 might be slightly louder, but I could be wrong. But isn’t that what aftermarket exhaust is for? I’d rather have the option to make my car louder than to be annoyed with its factory exhaust. This car seems to check EVERY box, yet the review seemed to be underwhelming. Almost like, “ok, she’s pretty, comes from a good family, is smart, caring & I love to be with her. But, ehhh, I just don’t know…” WTH??!!
@johanlittorin2765 11 months ago

So you can't notice a difference in handling between this and the RSQ8, okey. First time ever I heard someone say that.
@lotion90 11 months ago

the comparison between this and the rsq8 handling wise ist falsch.
@Doa744 10 months ago

you have to be crazy to pay more and get less for this vs an E63S