NEW Audi RS4 Avant Competition: A BMW M3 Touring Rival? | Henry Catchpole - The Driver’s Seat
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In the world of fast estate cars, everyone is talking about the new BMW M3 Touring and Mercedes’ newly unveiled hybrid four-cylinder AMG C63 Wagon. This has clearly annoyed Audi, which has arguably been king of practical performance ever since the RS2, which it developed with Porsche back in the 1990s.
So, to redress the balance, Audi has poached a bit of BMW’s naming strategy and produced the RS4 Avant Competition. Despite its twin-turbo V6 not having more power or torque this RS4 is quicker, doing 0-62mph in just 3.9 seconds, and faster, with a maximum speed of 180mph. But even more interestingly it promises to be greater fun in the corners, thanks to a recalibrated quattro Sport differential, new steering, stiffer anti-roll bars and a lovely set of three-way adjustable coilovers.
This new RS Sport Suspension Pro allows the car to be dropped by up to 20mm which lends it an incredibly aggressive stance and should be great on track. But the worry is that it will also compromise the ride quality on the road. After all this is meant to be a practical and useable performance car that you could taking shopping when you’re not setting lap times.
To find out if it’s an improvement or now just a bit niche, Henry Catchpole puts the latest fast Audi Avant through its paces around town, in the hills and on the amazing Ascari race track in Southern Spain. He also puts a dog in the back. We hope you enjoy the film!
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So sad that wagons are not popular in the states. I would totally buy this over an SUV
@ivanlazarevic78
Жыл бұрын
Wagons are ugly...only more ugly thing than wagon is SUV
@davidshevchuk8885
Жыл бұрын
For some reason the US market favors big and obnoxious things, over sleek and sporty. It must be a side effect of the obesity epidemic... also, in complete agreement that I would get this over an SUV.
@stigsindiancousin447ci
Жыл бұрын
@@ivanlazarevic78 I think Estate cars look very good... Except the M3 touring
@faris3884
Жыл бұрын
@@ivanlazarevic78 wagons ugly?Nemaš ukusa za to.
@Subasically
Жыл бұрын
😭 in 🇺🇸
I love how Hagerty is gathering KZread's best automotive journalists! There is a key one missing: Carlos Lago! OG MotorTrend people will agree.
@carloscaro860
Жыл бұрын
We love some Carlos largo
@telemaster
Жыл бұрын
Agree! Henry is top tier - great to see him here
@jryalls
Жыл бұрын
Jethro, Steve Sutcliffe and bring back Matt Farah
@jtthebrick3
Жыл бұрын
Give us Larlos Cago!!! Also, Chris Harris if we’re creating a wishlist.
@lmc333
Жыл бұрын
I also will vet for Carlos !!! Get him on board, he has some serious work ethic and great perspective.
Henry Catchpole, Jason Cammisa, and Tony Angelo?? Way to go Haggerty
@gqh007
Жыл бұрын
They are assembling a Top Gear
@dirrrrrrr
Жыл бұрын
This lineup just keeps getting better and better
@smoath
Жыл бұрын
Lmao I didn't even realise I was watching Hagerty till I read this comment 🤣
@sologhostrider
Жыл бұрын
i love them alllllllll
@abdulambon5148
Жыл бұрын
It gives me old motor trend vibes
The production quality of this video is insanely good, easily one of the best I've seen in a while.
@spoonfed7724
Жыл бұрын
The shots and the music reminded me off watching a top gear episode
@eamoman651
Жыл бұрын
@@tdc7 Absolutely pointless comment really...
@eamoman651
Жыл бұрын
@@tdc7 no this is above that..Also this would be a standard for TV not KZread.
@andr3000
Жыл бұрын
This is the type of stuff Henry Catchpole did with Carfection.
Superb cinematography, and Henry was great as always. Wild how online content has now surpassed anything you'd see on TV.
@TinLeadHammer
Жыл бұрын
What is TV?
@iHaveTheDocuments
Жыл бұрын
Online surpassed TV long, long ago
The styling of the front bumper reminds me of my B8 S4 front end, just a lot more modernized. Love it!
B-roll is amazing, very nice color grading as well. The RS is still....RS badge worthy 🔥
Loved the Volvo 850 reference at the BTCC! What an awesome sight that was with one side up in the air while turning. Gotta love fast estates.
@alexjaybrady
Жыл бұрын
dog in the back!
Love Catchpole, the proper brilliant british auto journalist, juxtaposition to the equally brilliant and utterly creative Jason Camissa makes Hagerty a must watch channel. Now, if by some miracle they were to add Chris Harris or the OG himself, Jeremy Clarkson, all other car channels would become utterly irrelevant. Cheers to Hagerty!
@CodyUnderstorms
Жыл бұрын
All the buzzwords
@jryalls
Жыл бұрын
Jethro and Steve Sutcliffe too
@bnm8112
Жыл бұрын
The OG himself is busy farming.😊😊
@philipminns3933
Жыл бұрын
Clarkson can gfh, but Harris, absolutely.
@screwge84
Жыл бұрын
Clarkson would dumb this down. No thanks.
To be frank, RS4 avant is the best looking high performance Estate
@The_Situation
Жыл бұрын
I prefer the new M3 Touring for external looks (aside from the grille), but I love Audi's interior.
@lollypop9580
Жыл бұрын
@@The_Situation The bmw grill IS a no go for me... Such grills are good for barbecues, not for cars.
@nathandepasquale9571
Жыл бұрын
Agreed 👌
@waakwaak
Жыл бұрын
Her elder sister Rs6 is more beautiful
@luciussander8217
Жыл бұрын
@@The_Situation With that grille, really...
Henry Catchpole is one of the finest motoring journalists, perhaps the finest. Always a pleasure to watch.
The Wolverine at what he does best😎
@Pirustae
Жыл бұрын
What wolverine? Are you talking about this boring and super skinny dude?
@PaddyMcQueen
Жыл бұрын
@@Pirustae go home kid
Just bought my first Audi , 2019 RS3. Boi i gotta say, once you go Audi you ain’t driving other cars. It’s balance between sporty and comfort. The perfect daily drive, the car that you can bring your family to the cottage and also driving on the B road with your boi in the weekend. I’ve own 2015 A45 before and it no way close to the RS3. Imagine driving the 2022 RS4 must be a dream
@alstound
Жыл бұрын
M3 is even better than the RS4.
@TheEryk03
Жыл бұрын
@@alstound no its not.
@rovida1985
Жыл бұрын
@@TheEryk03 yes it is. M3 is a fun car to drive rs4 no
@TheEryk03
Жыл бұрын
@@rovida1985 I have more fun in an RS4.
@rovida1985
Жыл бұрын
@@TheEryk03 for sure it is a more easy car to drive. Faster only in particular condition
Hagerty pumping quality constantly Love from Canada ❤
@franko8572
Жыл бұрын
Love from US of A ❤️
@sidbobby3233
Жыл бұрын
❤✌🇬🇧
Henry you have found an even bigger production backup.... Very Bond feel to the start
This quality, this presentation of automotive journalism in a whole artform itself, is awesome. And you're putting them out at a pretty good pace too! Love it.
Love the Speedy on the paint matched grey Nato strap!
Awesome car. I’d take a serious look at one if Audi would let the USA have it. Great job as always Mr Catchpole!
Another incredible video! ❤ In most applications Audis do not excite me, but their Estates (Wagons) though...my goodness. In my opinion, Audi's design language is thoroughly realized in Estate form and is one of the sexiest cars on the road. I do not believe we get the RS4 Avant in the U.S., but when I see the RS6 Avant, I drool every time. Thanks for the post!
I really do appreciate reviews like this. This is art!
What an incredible story. What a team & determination. Congratulations guys on staying in it
So pleased that Henry Catchpole has joined the Hagerty pantheon!
Excellent review. The most complete, the best shot and narrated by a real auto journalist with a a beautiful pen and real driving skills.
Such a shame that Audi doesn't bring this and the RS3 sportbak over to the USA. They'd sell out immediately.
@lollypop9580
Жыл бұрын
USA doesn't deserve such good cars.
I have an black rs4 2019 and I love it. even after 10 months ownership I still walk away and look back. the v6 twin is just such a beautiful engine.
Henry, glad to see you here. Been a fan of your calm style since that Boxster in Mallorca.
Another great review by Henry - balanced, informative and coupled with superb filming. The M3 Touring might have the dynamic edge, but on looks alone the RS4 is streets ahead, and on that basis I’d plump for the Audi every time
Nice work Henry as always entertaining informative and insightful
I remember going to Marbella with my friends in a rented car. We decided to drive up the mountains and ended up in Ronda by chance. Amazing roads and views on the way to Ronda!
A great review from Henry with great ingredients. It looks like Audi found a sweet spot for that comp package.
Can we petition to bring this over to North America?! It worked with the TTRS. Come on guys
Keep up the good work Hagrety Team! love the editing and cinematics!
What's the first song in the intro "silence can be cruel"
One of top three car journalist,definitely,thank you 🙏
Your intro sequences are seriously legendary. This & your Diablo video are *smacks lips* ah-mazing.
Haggerty doing it again with another excellent production. Well done.
Great RS4, great automotive journalism, great work Henry.
BEAUTIFUL Ronda!! And beautiful machine too!
Catchpole paints art with words, Hagerty does the drawing
Hagerty and Catchpole. Such a great combination!
Surprise Surprise to see Henry then went back to see am I watching Carfection Or Hagerty still I knew it was Hagerty. Henry is a Perfect Automotive reviewer it's another gem for the team.
Speedy on a grey NATO strap, the Grey NATO podcast playing during the b-rolls...nicely done
Gr8 intro again! And nice music.
Felt like I took a virtual holiday - thanks for the vid
Hagerty apparently sells insurance too.... The best hosts with the best cars and best production on YT wasn't enough😉
@kmac720
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
I see that Speedy on a grey NATO, Mr. Catchpole. A+ Selection for this review.
That stance is insane from factory. Love it
Henry - love your watch strap choice! 👌🏼
Great, as always! Btw - anyone knows the song at the very end? Thanks!
Catchpole! Immediately subscribed
Nice timepiece Mr.Catchpole! 😮
Enjoyed this review. A question for the cinematographer: What cameras were used to film this video?
Epic intro, awesome vid
Another great review Henry, you are a master at this! As for the RS4 AC. Magnificant car, except for the 21in iMac sitting on the dash, what were they thinking??
@MrEazyE357
Жыл бұрын
You mean iPad?
Was only a matter of time. Great to see Catchpole working with Hagerty
Audi Avant is a brand by it's own right. Practicality and performance. So much of a character.
I would love this chassis with the 5 cylinder! That would be my perfect wagon! 👌🔥🔥
Was waiting for this video, i watched other channels, but i trust Henry.
Only person that was missing from Hagerty, bravo!
@lollypop9580
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Jethro Bovington please.
This is brilliant -- this may have finally let me forgive this car for dropping the V8. So unexpected too -- much better than an SUV too
Great shots
I'm not audi fan but I join the video very much!!! I hope Hagerty continues like this ..... All journalists are very good!!!
I had a poster of exactly that, the Rydell's 850 flying over the corner. Might see if i can find it and buy another copy!
Choice between carwow and hagerty... I'm here. Thank you for this very good and consistent content. 👍
I'd love to hear what you have to say about the RS6 competition....great review
I was saying to my self, this Carfection's one is like Hagerty's style... Amazing !
thanks Henry!
Anyone have a song credit from the into? Feel like I've her voice before
Henry, nice job matching your speedmaster's nato strap with the car!
Am I the only one who is expecting more for these competitions variants from a power side of things... why not an extra 20hp and 50NM?
I’d be upset if I couldn’t have those seats, they look incredible, strange decision to not supply to UK, perhaps Brexit is to blame. Otherwise a fitting finale for the B9, looks so purposeful on KW suspension.
It's a crime that we can't get these in North America. :( I'd trade in my RS5 in a heartbeat.
@v8_sami
Жыл бұрын
Cause the wagons don’t sell here in America.
That intro is very well made. Almost James Bond'esque
So happy it is NOT sold in the US. Because if it was, I would be $100k or so poorer, happier sure but also poorer.
That Speedmaster there looking fine AF 👌
Audi is gonna release the b10 next year right? So the next gen rs4 might be more comparable in terms of sheer power to the c63s e performance and the new bmw 3 series touring
@alstound
Жыл бұрын
Audi stopped developing petrol engines altogether, so chances are the next generation cars are hybrid or fully electric.
Frankly I get that the rs6 avant and rs7 are more disabled but most people won't be able to afford em if they can even find em. Not enough attention is given to this car and the other audi cars for that matter. Very happy to see a good video on the rs4 avant finally!
@KalenvS
Жыл бұрын
Disabled?
I don't get why anyone would buy this instead of an M3 but I have to say: This is the best looking car in the segment.
@vyrnmn
Жыл бұрын
I think you answered your own question.
I don't have a tv, but I swear content like this makes me really consider buying one.
Love the Longroof!!
Lovely bucket seats. Do they hold you well? And finally, can you safely fit 6-point harnesses and arrive at the Nurburgring to have fun?
Henry is the best !
Hi there! Please tell me the name of that song ! Great video respect
A video about a wagon by Henry - dunno if my US heart can watch it.
Can't wait to take delivery of my rs5 sportback with competition pro pack, next month. Initially concerned about daily'ing this car, but it looks like it might just be fine..
Great Suspension, KW V4 Technology
I would have expected this video on the carfection channel.
Henze - Calm before the Storm. Shazzam can be pretty useful. Np. 😉
Thank you for shooting the video in a real European town, not just a mindless drag race in the middle of nowhere. The scenery in this video is a respite from tiring anonymity of American desert and from revolting looks of American cardboard suburbia.
Beautiful car!
Does either the M3 Touring or RS4 Avant sell in the US?
Beautiful car. I wonder if it’ll make it to the good ole USA 🇺🇸?
I highly recommend Cyprus roads especially Larnaca for suspension test. I bet in 1 month you will forget what you already know until now 😀
I see Henry Catchpole, I subscribe. Simple.
Henry Catchpole at Hagerty? When did that happen?
Wish they’d bring this to the US!!!
I CANT WAIT TO GET ONE IN THE US
What is the name of music in the beginning
Quite sad to learn from this video that the Ascari are defunct. Looking at Wikipedia that was in 2010! Just remember their car being featured on Top Gear and just how amazing it was. One of the best cars ever to feature, quick and absolutely planted.
Amazing looking car! Jamon ruffles and white chocolate Filipinos are essential when in Spain 😂