Just out in Europe, expect Audi’s all-new Q3 compact SUV on-sale in Australia in Autumn next year.
Clearly aimed at the BMW X1, the Q3 is Audi’s premium compact SUV and highlights great coupe-like looks, space for five people and versatile cargo capacity up to 1,365-litres.
As usual Audi’s technical sophistication is evident wherever you look. Included in the European specifications are a Bose audio system, MMI navigation plus, adaptive xenon headlights, a panoramic glass roof park assist and active lane assist.
Currently the Audi Q3 is sold with a choice of one turbo-diesel and two petrol engines driving via Audi’s seven-speed S trnoic transmission and Quattro all-wheel-drive system, however a 103kW/2.0-litre turbo-diesel driving only the front wheels is about to join the lineup. Audi says the 2.0-litre front-drive returns fuel consumption under 5.2l/100kms.
The Audi Q3 runs numerous fuel-consumption-reducing technologies including auto start/stop and electromechanical power steering
The Audi Q3 is 4.39-metres in length, 1.83-metres wide and 1.59-metres tall.
Audi Australia will announce the Australian lineup and prices closer to launch.
