![]() With leather seats and inserts, a contrasting faux suede insert on the dashboard just highlights the luxury experience of driving. ![]() Even the interior materials are superior - leather included as a standard feature. The new Q3 has changed up the model of the cabin and improved the driving position and redesigned the control panels in a more user-friendly and intuitive layout. The Audi Q3 does not fail when it comes to providing an exceptional driving experience due to interior design and technology capabilities. Although tiny in size, the Audi Q3 is huge on style, power, and luxury. Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injectionĨ-speed automatic with manual shifting modeīrakes (F/R): 13.4-in vented disc/12.The Audi Q3 is the smallest SUV Audi has on the market and has been completely reinvented and reinvigorated. Those are both less than we fit in the X1 but on par with the Jaguar E-Pace.įront-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback We managed to fit six carry-on suitcases in the cargo area and another 12 bags with the rear seats folded. The cabin is also more spacious than the previous model, but its back seat still lacks sufficient legroom to keep adults comfortable on long slogs. More luxurious options include ambient interior lighting, a fully digital gauge cluster, and contrasting microsuede on the dashboard and doors. Its standout standard features include a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats with eight-way power adjustments and lumbar support for the driver. The Q3's cabin addresses all of our complaints about that of the outgoing model, with a much improved driving position, a user-friendly layout of its controls, and finer materials. For more information about the Q3's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. The Q3 45 is rated for 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, but when we ran one on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route it earned 31 mpg. Those numbers are similar to rivals such as the X1 and Volvo XC40. The EPA estimates the Q3 40 will deliver up to 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The little SUV also moves with the same grace as its larger siblings when pitched down a twisty section of road. Direct steering with a light-to-the-touch feel gives the Q3 a sense of agility. Thankfully, its suspension damped out all but the harshest road imperfections. Still, its transmission shifted smoothly during normal operation and provided sportier reactions when shifted into S mode. In our time behind the wheel of a Q3 with the more potent of the two engines, we noted that the engine provided ample power, but our test vehicle wasn't as quick as some rivals, and we noticed a delay between our right foot's action and the engine's response (read: turbo lag). The Q3 is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes either 184- or 228-hp either way it comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. We'd also choose the more powerful 45 model. We'd also suggest the aforementioned Technology package, which unlocks the coolest tech features Audi has to offer. Its relatively affordable price tag equips it with many desirable features, including a wireless smartphone charging pad, blind-spot monitoring, passive entry with push-button start, and adaptive cruise control. But the best news is that the Q3 feels and drives like you’d expect an Audi to.Īlthough it's the most expensive model, the Premium Plus trim still represents the best buy in the Q3 lineup. ![]() And SUV-ness is what you buy an SUV for, right? Like those two competitors, the Q3 offers many contemporary technology features, including a digital gauge display, touchscreen infotainment, and a host of driver-assists. And compared to the car-like Mercedes-Benz GLA-class, one of the Q3’s other serious rivals, the little Audi looks and feels more like an SUV. The Q3’s cabin isn’t as spacious or as practical as the BMW X1’s. Handling is nimble and performance is decent-at least with the more powerful engine. All-wheel drive is standard and every Q3 is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder the base 40 model gets a 184-hp mill while the higher-spec 45 is motivated by 228 horses. The littler Q offers all the hallmark traits of its larger Audi siblings-it’s attractive, modern, classy, and well-built-in a compact package. The 2023 Audi Q3 looks like a scaled down Q8, and what you see is a good indication of what you get. ![]()
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