7/22/2023 0 Comments Audi q3 driving impression![]() Proportions are good with minimal overhangs, and a balanced height/width ratio. Around back is a rounded tailgate with LED taillights and a large rear window. Windows are outlined in chrome and details are minimal. The side profile has a simple egg-like shape with a rounded roofline. The front fascia looks angry and bold with a style that aligns with the rest of the Audi SUV lineup. Up front is an extra-large trapezoidal front grille flanked by Audi's signature LED headlights. The Audi Q3 falls somewhere in the middle of obscurity and polarizing with a conservative, but modern design. In this growing segment of vehicles, each competitor has a unique look. I spent time in an Audi Q3 S line 45 TFSI Quattro that checked in at $47,040 and here's what stood out. The new black optic sport package is a $1,700 option.Īs Audi's entry-level crossover, the Q3 competes with other similarly sized and priced vehicles such as the Acura RDX, BMW X1/X2/X3, Cadillac XT4, Lexus UX/NX, Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40. The Q3 45 adds a new 20-inch 5-double-spoke rotor design wheel with summer tires as an option on top of the Black optic sport package. New 18-inch Y-Spoke design wheels along with 19 and 20-inch V-design wheels will be available as part of a new Black optic package on the Q3 40 Premium. ![]() Two trim levels are available on each model known as Premium and Premium Plus.Ĭoming in 2023 will be new standard features and technologies such as Full LED headlights with DRL signatures and the integration of a wireless phone charging pad. All models mate to an 8-speed automatic and come standard with Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system. Q3 45 models get the same powertrain tuned to deliver 228-horsepower. Q3 40 models come with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder that generates 184 horsepower. It's available as either the Q3 40 TFSI or the Q3 45 TFSI. The second generation launched in 2018 with styling that continues to carry on. It's currently the smallest and lowest priced Audi crossover starting at $38,7. There’s a bit more pizazz to the exterior styling too, with bulging rear wheel arches that are similar to those of the A5 and A8 saloons.Ī Q3 Sportback model is also offered which brings added style in the form of a steeply raked roofline, giving a coupe-like appearance over the standard Q3. The Sportback is 16mm longer than the Q3 on which it is based, and the roofline doesn’t affect practicality quite as much as you might imagine.The Audi Q3 is a subcompact luxury crossover that has been available since 2015. There are some strong rivals within the VW Group, too, namely the Skoda Karoq, SEAT Ateca and VW Tiguan.Ĭompared to the preceding model, the latest Q3 has a restyled front grille with octagonal edges, new headlamps, and the car’s profile is taller, emphasising its crossover credentials. It competes in a hugely competitive market against the likes of the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, Jaguar E-Pace and Volvo XC40 at the premium end of the crossover sector, but also has to attract buyers of more mainstream vehicles such as the Ford Kuga, Nissan Qashqai and Peugeot 3008. The Audi Q3 is a one of the most important vehicles in the German marque’s line-up, given the growing reluctance of people to buy ‘ordinary’ saloons or hatchbacks when there’s a crossover/ SUV on offer. ![]() Audi Q3 vs Range Rover Evoque vs Volvo XC40.BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: 2022 twin test review.Otherwise it’s quite tough to pick holes in the Q3’s approach. A less-than-slick manual gear change is a small fly in the ointment, but it’s unlikely to be a deal-breaker, especially as many will choose the S tronic auto option. The Q3’s excellent road manners will be appreciated though, and while the BMW X1 offers a bit more driving involvement, Audi’s customers like the way their cars handle just fine. In spite of its high-riding SUV stance there’s not much focus on off-road ability, but taking the Q3 anywhere off tarmac will be far from most owners’ minds. That sense of luxury is well heralded by the big Audi grille which gives the Q3 a strong presence on the road. It’s got a decent range of engines that are powerful and efficient, including the new 45 TFSI e hybrid option, and has a usefully practical cabin that’s also luxurious. Luckily there isn’t much wrong with the way most Audis look, and the Q3 has a lot more to offer beyond its typically premium style. Top 10 best small SUVs and crossover cars to buy 2023
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