Audi QUATTRO

Throttle House · Throttle House · 17 Sep 2026

The 2027 Audi RS5 Avant (£90,110 starting) is the brand’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid, and it offers a whopping 630 total horsepower. The new RS5 is also the first Quattro-equipped Audi to have Dynamic Torque Control - meaning it can accurately and immediately put torque to the wheel that needs it most. But all this comes with a catch. It weighs well over 5000 lbs and still remains a forbidden fruit in North America in Avant form. But how does it drive? And how does it compare to the previous generation? Thomas and James can’t wait to find out! Subscribe! Videography: Karston Chong…

Throttle House · Throttle House · 26 Jun 2026

The 2007 Audi RS4, the 2008 BMW M3, and the 2014 C63 AMG 507 Edition can all be found for a similar cost (~$30,000 USD / $42,000 CAD) and they all offer V8 sedan thrills. The Audi has a manual transmission and a legendary Quattro AWD system. The Mercedes has a massive 6.2 L engine and a boatload of torque. And the BMW has a rev-happy engine and fairly significant weight advantage. But which would you choose? And which offers the best blend of performance and dailyability? But most importantly, should you still buy one of these today, or choose something more sensible? Thomas and James can’t w…