Versatile, Sporty, and Digitally Connected: The New Audi Q3
For more than a decade, the Audi Q3 has been a bestseller in the premium compact SUV segment, combining luxury, practicality, and performance in one package. Now, with the arrival of the third generation Audi Q3, the bar has been raised yet again. Audi has redefined what drivers can expect from a compact SUV, offering a bold design, advanced digital features, electrified engines, and cutting-edge lighting technology.
Bold Exterior Design
The new Q3 stands out with a wider Singleframe grille, tapered headlights, and sleek aerodynamic contours that enhance its sporty stance. The side profile features a pronounced shoulder line stretching from the headlights to the taillights, creating a striking interplay of light and shadow.
For those seeking extra flair, the Audi Q3 Sportback variant combines the practicality of an SUV with the dynamic elegance of a coupé. With its roofline lowered by 29 mm, the Sportback delivers a faster silhouette and a more athletic presence on the road.
At the rear, optional digital OLED taillights paired with a continuous LED strip add sophistication, while Audi’s illuminated rings make their debut in the compact segment.
Next-Level Lighting Technology
One of the biggest innovations in the new Audi Q3 is the use of digital Matrix LED headlights with micro-LED technology. This enhances road illumination and links light guidance with driver assistance functions. With 23 segments per side, the LED daytime running lights also allow for customizable light signatures, making the Q3 instantly recognizable.
A Digital and Practical Interior
Inside, Audi has transferred its “digital stage” from larger models into the compact segment. Drivers benefit from an intuitive operating system, more storage space, and new steering column controls: one lever for gear selection, the other for lighting and wipers.
Comfort has also been improved with optional acoustic glazing, ensuring a quieter cabin at high speeds. Practicality remains a highlight:
- Trunk space: 488 liters (1,386 liters with seats folded in the SUV; 1,289 liters in the Sportback).
- Adjustable rear seat bench: movable lengthwise and reclinable.
- Towing capacity: up to 2,100 kg.
Powertrains: Efficiency Meets Electrification
Audi offers a broad range of engines to suit different needs:
- 1.5 TFSI mild hybrid (110 kW) – efficient and ideal for city driving.
- 2.0 TDI diesel (110 kW) – built for long-distance journeys.
- Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Q3 SUV e-hybrid and Q3 Sportback e-hybrid – with a system output of 200 kW and an electric-only range of up to 119 km (WLTP).
The PHEVs feature a high-voltage 25.7 kWh battery and can charge at up to 50 kW DC, ensuring practicality with strong electric performance.
Driving Dynamics and Assistance Systems
The Q3 delivers an improved ride thanks to its refined standard suspension. For enthusiasts, sports suspension or a two-valve damper system are available, providing an ideal balance of comfort and dynamics.
Advanced driver-assistance features include:
- Adaptive Driving Assistant Plus for smoother and safer journeys.
- Interior camera monitoring driver alertness.
- Trained parking with reverse assist, which learns your parking maneuvers and helps in tight spaces.
Availability and Pricing
The new Audi Q3 will officially launch in October, with the Q3 SUV TFSI 110 kW priced from €44,600 in Germany. The Q3 Sportback follows in November, starting from €46,450.
Final Thoughts
The third-generation Audi Q3 brings together the best of Audi innovation: sporty design, digital connectivity, electrified powertrains, and class-leading safety. With over two million units sold worldwide since its debut, the Q3 is now more versatile, dynamic, and future-ready than ever before.
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