Audi Q3
Book Test DriveThe new Audi Q3
Modern life is a balancing act. And the new Audi Q31 juggles it all in style, with a more spacious interior, enough SUV road presence to inspire confidence and a compact design to handle city driving. Add to that advanced connectivity, a host of cutting-edge assistance systems and a new muscular silhouette, and the new Q3 makes getting it right look effortless.
Greater presence
The new Audi Q3 has grown in virtually all dimensions. It is 97 millimetres longer and 25 millimetres wider than the first-generation Q3. One of the first things you’ll notice are the sharper lines, which give the Q3 a sportier profile when compared to its predecessor. The singleframe grille, with its octagonal design and slimmer LED headlights, are true to the latest Audi design language.
Greater space
The interior of the new Q3 is a combination of luxury, sportiness and intuitive design. The wheelbase has been stretched by 77 millimetres meaning it is much more spacious than its predecessor. In typical SUV fashion, the Q3 is easy to get into and offers good all-round visibility and a sporty seating position. The luggage compartment capacity can hold between 530 and 675 litres. With the backrests folded down this figure rises to 1,525 litres.
Intelligently connected
Full of intelligent technologies, the operating system and display concept of the new Q3 has been overhauled from the ground up, with the analog dials being replaced with a 10.25 inch digital display. Central to this new design is the new 10.1 inch MMI touch display. Firmly rooted in the digital world, the Audi virtual cockpit is also available. This 10.25 inch screen incorporates the MMI functions and, in addition to showing your speed, can also display information such as music tracks and Audi connect services. The display can also be configured to show navigation, with the map appearing directly in your field of view.
More agile
Easy to drive in town, agile on country roads, balanced on the motorway – the new Q3 is high adaptable. The Q3 handles uneven surfaces with ease thanks also to a longer wheelbase. The optional Audi Drive Select means you can change the driving characteristics of the Q3 depending on the situation or road conditions.
Lighting technology
The headlights of the new Q3 are narrow and wedge shaped. The top-of-the-range version are the Matrix LED headlights. These lights incorporate sensors and an inbuilt camera that detects other road users, as well as ambient light in built-up areas. They then react by dipping individual LEDs to reduce the risk of dazzling other road users, while still fully illuminating the remainder of the road.
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Q3 Sportback
Eye-catcher and everyday companion – the Audi Q3 Sportback combines the aesthetics and emotionality of a coupé with the power and functionality of an SUV. The large infotainment and connectivity offer as well as the extensive standard equipment ensure a great deal of driving pleasure.
RS Q3 Sportback
Combined fuel consumption*: 8.9–8.8 l/100 km
Combined CO₂ emissions*: 204–202 g/km
A deeply rising shoulder line and a flat sloping roof line lead into the characteristic rear of the Audi RS Q3 Sportback. Typical RS-specific elements contribute to the overall athletic design of the compact SUV coupé crossover. Under the hood, the 2.5-litre TFSI engine generates 400HP (294 kW).
Q3 Sportback TFSI e
Sporty and electrifying. The Audi Q3 Sportback TFSI e². With an innovative plug-in hybrid drive that covers 45-50 kilometres³ in all-electric mode while producing zero local emissions. The expressive styling and the coupé-like roof line convey a sporty, dynamic aura.