New Audi Q3

The new Q3 adopts Audi’s latest design direction with elements borrowed from its larger siblings - the new-gen Q6 and A6. The fascia features a split headlamp design with DRLs positioned at the base of the bonnet, with the main headlamps sitting lower on the bumper flanking the large hexagonal grille. As with other recent new Audi’s the high-set LED daytime running lamps features customisable signatures, while the main headlamps for the first time feature Matrix LED technology.

In profile, there is little fuss about the design with clean lines, prominent rear haunches and gently flared wheel arches typical of contemporary Audi SUVs. At the rear, the new Q3 adopts a similar lighting arrangement as the new A6, with the main stop lamps flanking the illuminating Audi logo under the rear windshield, with a separate unit comprising of a lightbar and turn indicators sitting below. Globally, buyers do get the option to go for OLED units.

The new Q3 also features Audi’s new minimalist cabin design with a panoramic display housing an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch central touchscreen – running Android Automotive OS - sitting atop the dashboard and a reduction on physical buttons on the centre console. Even the gear selector has been moved onto the steering column.

On the engine front, Audi sells the Q3 in global markets with a range of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options. Options include 1.5 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI turbo-petrol units as well as a 2.0 TDI diesel mill in some markets. For India, it's safe to say that the diesel unit is unlikely to be offered with the SUV, likely to be petrol only.

Other Upcoming Audi Models are the E Concept, Q6 E-Tron, New A6, New Q5 and New A5