New Audi RS5: Built to Beat the M3?

The new Audi RS5 has gone hybrid… and it’s not messing about. Rory travels to Morocco to test it out. First, a 100-mile road drive through the Atlas Mountains. Then, a full track test at Circuit de Marrakech to see what it's really capable of. Can it actually handle? Does the new rear-biased quattro system fix the understeer? Is Dynamic Torque Control a gimmick - or a genuine game changer? And most importantly… should BMW be worried? Want to know more? Read what our experts have to say here 👉https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/Audi/RS5 Looking for a new car? It’s time for Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_organic_brandplatform&utm_content=its_time_for Chapters 📖 00:00 Intro 01:04 Can a plug-in hybrid Audi RS5 oversteer? 01:58 RS5 drive from Atlas Mountains to Marrakech Circuit 02:27 Audi Plug-In Hybrid explained 03:05 How does weight affect performance? 03:37 0-62mph launch test 04:09 Driving modes 05:15 EV mode 06:01 RS5 design and looks 06:43 New suspension 07:28 Track Test 08:38 Gearbox details and review 09:05 How does it handle? 09:22 Balance info - Torque explained 10:47 Slalem run and drift test 12:11 Final verdict Watch expert car reviews and recommendations on our official YouTube channel to help make finding your next car easier than ever. Check back for the latest new car reviews, plus: ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads Subscribe for more from Autotrader UK ➡️ http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications 🔔