Audi Q3

Audi Q3 has seen great success in India previously, and after being discontinued just before the BS6 regulations kicked in, the premium compact SUV is back on sale in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs. 44.89 lakh (Ex-showroom) for the Premium Plus variant. The Audi Q3 is also offered in the higher Technology variant which is priced at Rs. 50.39 lakh (Ex-showroom). The 2022 Audi Q3 goes up against capable rivals like the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Volvo XC40 in the Indian market. The 2022 Audi Q3 has been on sale in European markets since 2019 but comes to India only now due to the delay caused by the global pandemic.

The second-generation Audi Q3 looks much sportier than its predecessor thanks to the striking Singleframe in octagon design divided up by vertical bars, along with the large air inlets. The sleek Matrix LED headlights run inwards with their wedge shape. The profile balances the exterior design with the symmetrical lighting graphics of the headlights and rear lights. The contours draw their inspiration from Audi’s Quattro DNA and make the SUV seem even wider. The long roof edge spoiler flanks the rear window at the side, with a steeply raked C pillar.

The interior of the 2022 Audi Q3 consists of a driver-focussed cockpit with three-dimensionally styled elements. Its central element is the MMI touch display with its high-gloss black glass-look surround, while the air con controls are positioned underneath and tilted 10 degrees toward the driver. The 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is a standard fitment featuring the MMI navigation plus. There is also a 10.1-inch touch display in the middle of the dashboard. The top end ‘Technology’ variants also pack more premium features like Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, ambient lighting with 30 colour options, wireless phone charger, a 180W Audi sound system, Audi Drive Select and much more.

The 2022 Audi Q3 features a 2.0-litre petrol engine which develops 187 bhp and 320 Nm, paired to a 7-speed automatic gearbox and Quattro all-wheel drive system. It does the 0-100 kmph sprint in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 222 kmph.