New Cars 2012: The Audi Q3

Audi launched its sporty, efficient and versatile premium SUV in the format of the compact class in India, an urban vehicle that is equally at home on or off the road.

Exterior

The Audi Q3 is the youngest member of the Audi family and quite obvious. The coupe-like lines feature the vehicle’s sporty character. The wedge-shaped headlights are available as a xenon plus version including LED daytime running lights. The low roof line and the flat D-pillars emphasize the dynamics of the Audi Q3. The base version of the Audi Q3 weighs just 1,445 kilograms (3,185.68 lb). Both the engine hood and the tailgate are made of aluminum. As is typical of the Q models from Audi, the undivided tail lights are integrated into the tailgate, which wraps around the pillars.

Interior

The interior of the Audi Q3 is a class which is directly driven from the luxury segment, which includes the adaptive light system for the xenon plus headlights, the panoramic glass roof and an LED interior lighting package. With regards to the infotainment, Audi offers a whole set of modular components with hard drive-based navigation system MMI navigation plus a Bose surround sound system with 14 speakers and Bluetooth online car phone with WLAN hotspot connects the Q3 to the Internet.

In addition to this, the Audi Q3 offers ample room for all five passengers and sets new standards for ergonomics and workmanship.

Powerplant

The Audi Q3 offers the choice of TDI and TFSI engines, a 2.0 TDI quattro with 140 hp and 2.0 TFSI quattro with 211 hp, the four-cylinder engines combine direct injection with turbocharging and a start-stop system.