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BMW M3 Touring v Audi RS4: DRAG RACE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9VtWPqjxsg
We’ve got the new BMW M3 Touring going head-to-head against on paper its closest competitor – the Audi RS4. Think this a forgone conclusion? Think again. This is a drag race with a difference. So let’s see how the two compare. Starting with the BMW, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that can produce 510hp and 650Nm of torque. It drives all four wheels, weighs in at 1,865kg, and the price starts from £85,000. Then we have the Audi. It’s packing a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 under the bonnet, which produces 450hp and 600Nm of torque. But while the BMW has the Audi licked for power and torque, the RS4 is lighter, weighing in at 1,745kg. It's cheaper too – costing £70,000. So what do you think – easy win for the BMW or does Mat have something up his sleeve to give the Audi the advantage? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
A budget Bentley Bentayga?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_GgfxOGw94
This is the new DS7, and Mat’s about to find out if this family-friendly SUV has what it takes to compete with market-leading small SUVs like the Mercedes GLA and Volvo XC40! So let’s check out the design. It’s fair to say the DS7 certainly looks the part, with this updated model coming with all-new taillights coupled with the brand’s 3D name badge on the back. The model we have here comes with black cladding around the wheel arches, roof bars and some chrome surrounds on the windows. But the star of the show is up top, with an all-new grille at the front of the car that has some chrome inserts added to it. It’s also flanked by some new headlights and newly-designed daytime running lights. But while the looks are pretty impressive on the outside, it’s a different story on the inside. Clearly, DS has tried to make the interior design unique, there seems to have been more of a focus on being different rather than quality. There are lots of diamond patterns throughout the cabin, but the quality of some of these elements could be a bit better. The updated model also comes with a full digital dial display, but the graphics aren’t the best. All-in-all the interior is ok, but it’s losing out to its competitors in this department. When it comes to engines, there are a few to choose from, with the entry-level being a 1.5-litre diesel that drives the front wheels and delivers 130hp. There are two plug-in hybrids available, with the range-topper coming equipped with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with dual-electric motors to produce four-wheel-drive, as well as the ability to put down 360hp. If you’re looking to pick up an entry-level DS7 the price starts from around £37,000. However, top-of-the-range models come in at over £60,000! So is it really worth it?! Or could that £60,000 be spent on a much more established player in the market? You’ll have to stick with Mat and find out for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:33 Design
02:58 Interior
06:09 Back Seats
08:36 Boot
10:03 5 Annoying Things
11:52 5 Cool Things
13:53 Trim Levels
15:38 Engines
16:35 Town Driving
19:05 Motorway Driving
20:36 Country Road Driving
21:42 0-60mph
22:54 Verdict Mat's DS7 choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-DS7-Choice Volvo XC40 review: https://bit.ly/Volvo-XC40-Review-2023 Mercedes GLA review: https://bit.ly/Mercedes-GLA-Review-2023 Volkswagen T-Roc R review: https://bit.ly/Volkswagen-T-Roc-R-Review-2023 Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW
A budget Rolls-Royce Cullinan?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_GgfxOGw94
This is the new DS7, and Mat’s about to find out if this family-friendly SUV has what it takes to compete with market-leading small SUVs like the Mercedes GLA and Volvo XC40! So let’s check out the design. It’s fair to say the DS7 certainly looks the part, with this updated model coming with all-new taillights coupled with the brand’s 3D name badge on the back. The model we have here comes with black cladding around the wheel arches, roof bars and some chrome surrounds on the windows. But the star of the show is up top, with an all-new grille at the front of the car that has some chrome inserts added to it. It’s also flanked by some new headlights and newly-designed daytime running lights. But while the looks are pretty impressive on the outside, it’s a different story on the inside. Clearly, DS has tried to make the interior design unique, there seems to have been more of a focus on being different rather than quality. There are lots of diamond patterns throughout the cabin, but the quality of some of these elements could be a bit better. The updated model also comes with a full digital dial display, but the graphics aren’t the best. All-in-all the interior is ok, but it’s losing out to its competitors in this department. When it comes to engines, there are a few to choose from, with the entry-level being a 1.5-litre diesel that drives the front wheels and delivers 130hp. There are two plug-in hybrids available, with the range-topper coming equipped with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with dual-electric motors to produce four-wheel-drive, as well as the ability to put down 360hp. If you’re looking to pick up an entry-level DS7 the price starts from around £37,000. However, top-of-the-range models come in at over £60,000! So is it really worth it?! Or could that £60,000 be spent on a much more established player in the market? You’ll have to stick with Mat and find out for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:33 Design
02:58 Interior
06:09 Back Seats
08:36 Boot
10:03 5 Annoying Things
11:52 5 Cool Things
13:53 Trim Levels
15:38 Engines
16:35 Town Driving
19:05 Motorway Driving
20:36 Country Road Driving
21:42 0-60mph
22:54 Verdict Mat's DS7 choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-DS7-Choice Volvo XC40 review: https://bit.ly/Volvo-XC40-Review-2023 Mercedes GLA review: https://bit.ly/Mercedes-GLA-Review-2023 Volkswagen T-Roc R review: https://bit.ly/Volkswagen-T-Roc-R-Review-2023 Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW
Rate these digital dial graphics…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9c1_hzNAV4
Bonus points if you can name the car…
McLaren Senna v 1200hp Lexus: DRAG RACE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx7A4HkRBZA
Thank you to his royal highness for letting us use his cars:
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Thanks to https://www.instagram.com/ahmaddaham24/ for joining us!
Thanks to https://www.instagram.com/redbulluk/ & https://www.instagram.com/primeproductionsamg/ for helping to set up this race! Who’s ready for an EPIC drag race! For the first time ever, Mat has got his hands on a McLaren Senna! And he’s about to go head-to-head with… A Lexus?! Well trust us, this is no ordinary Lexus… it’s a Lexus RC F Drift Car! So let’s take a closer look at how these two cars compare. Starting with the Lexus, it may be based on an RC F, but the only thing left from the original car is pretty much the Lexus badges at the front and rear! It’s powered by a 2JZ engine that can produce an eye-watering 1,200hp and 1,000Nm of torque, and it’s super light, weighing in at just 1,250kg! Then alongside it we have Mat in the McLaren. The Senna is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that can put down an amazing 800hp and 800Nm! In terms of weight, it comes in at 1,309kg. So the Lexus has more power AND it weighs less – but when you consider it’s designed to be flung around corners at pace, does it really stand a chance going in a straight line? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!