The new Audi Q3 looks much sportier than its predecessor – with the striking Single-frame in octagonal design, large air inlets and strong muscles over the wheel arches. Compared with the first generation, the compact SUV has grown in virtually all dimensions.
It is 4,484 millimetres long, 1,849 millimetres wide and 1,585 millimetres high. Its wheelbase, which has been stretched by 77 millimetres, offers lots of space. At the same time the Q3 is exceptionally versatile – thanks to the rear seats, which can be adjusted fore/aft and for tilt, height-adjustable loading floor along with numerous storage compartments. Depending on the position of the rear seats and backrests, the luggage compartment capacity is between 530 and 1,525 litres.
In typical SUV fashion, the Audi Q3 combines easy access and excellent all-round visibility with a sporty seating position. The steering wheel is steeply angled accordingly. The seats – electrically adjustable as an option – offer comfort from the next broader vehicle category. The highlights include the new operating and display concept: even the basic version of the Audi Q3 comes with a digital instrument cluster with smartphone interface allowing Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
In conjunction with MMI navigation plus, the driver controls the extensive infotainment via the 10.1-inch touchscreen display in the centre console. Together with the air conditioning controls, it is tilted ergonomically toward the driver. Operation is intuitive and easy to follow, thanks to the flat menu structure. Alternatively, the driver can issue commands using voice control.
With the new Q3, the customer can, for instance, transfer navigation routes and the smartphone calendar to the MMI and locate where their car is parked.
The new Audi Q3 enters the Middle East market with an entry-level 1.4 TFSI engine with 110 kW (150 hp) and 250 Nm (184.4 lb-ft) of torque. It features the cylinder on demand system, which switches off the second and third cylinder temporarily at low and medium loads, thus helping reduce fuel consumption in combination with the seven-speed S-Tronic transmission.
The new Audi Q3 is manufactured at the Győr plant in Hungary. Sporty pulse orange and elegant Chronos grey are new colours available as paint finishes.
Three stylish trim line variants are available to give Middle East customers even more opportunity to personalise their preference. The entry version comes with 17-inch alloy wheels and a high gloss package. The advanced version provides the customer with 18” alloy wheels as standard, specific bumpers and contrast painting (full body paint available as an option) and an interior featuring a sporty aluminium trim.
The S-line version has even more choice with sporty 18” alloy wheels, S line bumpers and full body paint (contrast painting available as an option) as well as the sporty aluminium trim interior.
The new Audi Q3 offers bumper-to-bumper security: The compact family SUV earned the top score of five stars in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), one of the essential automobile safety tests in Europe.
To get the highest rating of five stars, a car has to score in all key Euro NCAP criteria. The new Audi Q3 succeeded in doing so with flying colours – in the category of adult occupant protection as well as for child safety, vulnerable road user protection and driver assistance systems.
The actively supporting safety systems – which include automatic emergency braking for city traffic and highways – are included in the overall NCAP assessment with a 40% weighting for adult occupant, 20% weighting for vulnerable road users and 20% weighting for safety assist.
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