Audi Q3 - first insights: Kleiner Audi SUV off 30,000 euro


With the Audi Q3 the Ingolstadt automaker its SUV offering consistently down expands. After the Q7 and the Q5, Audi in the small SUV will get. First Designzeichnungen and information give insights into the new compact SUV.

Its premiere celebrates the Audi Q3 at the Shanghai Auto show. If you would like to travel so far can for the first time admire the model at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Or he ordered the Audi Q3 directly, because the launch starting end of April, the first deliveries will take place in September.
However, the potential buyer should have just under 30,000 euros on the high edge to have to purchase a Q3. As the value he gets a 4.40 metres long compact SUV for the two two-liter TDI with 140 and 170 HP available are. TFSI aggregates with 160 or 211 PS in the offer are on the side of the gasoline engine.
All engines are equipped with an automatic start stop feature and brake energy recovery. The front-wheel drive is reserved for the weaker drives, the top engines are equipped with all-wheel drive and Haldexkupplung.
The new entry-level SUV Audi Q3 the design and the sporty handling of a compact car with the space and the versatility of an SUV linking. In addition, he receives an elevated seat position, big wheels and an increased ground clearance. The Coupe roof silhouette is to emphasize the sportiness of Audi Q3. Otherwise, the design of the Audi Q3 is clear bonds in the A1 and the Q5.
Technically, the Audi Q3 scores also with numerous assistance systems such as track holding and blind spot detector. In addition, the MMI has been refined controls including the multimedia program. An internet-based Navigator with Google Earth data points the way, which can sometimes be off paved roads. In addition, Audi offers an off-road package with longer travel and skid at the front and rear. In comparison with the Group brother VW, Audi Q3 turns somewhat shorter out is Tiguan however to around 2,000 expensive. Up to the larger brother Audi Q5 is the distance however. This comes more length and an about 7,000 euros higher base price on good 20 cm.
The Audi Q3 is positioned clear against the BMW X 1 and the next Mercedes BLK. Thus, also the Audi Q3 will be with a strike price to the 29.500 euro. Is clear even for a long time, is made of the Audi Q3 in Spain. The small SUV to be twisted in the factory of VW Group sister seat.