Audi Q3

 Audi lent us a Q3 35 TDI in the Premium Plus trim for a bit and you can read about our impressions of the crossover in our 2015 Audi Q3 Test Drive Review here

Looks

Our test car came with the optional full LED headlamps, which get the fancy dynamic turn indicators and a different LED DRL motif as compared to the standard Xenon Plus package. The only change made to the tail of the Q3 is new LED detailing for the tail lamp, which, like the headlamps, now feature dynamic turn indicators.


 Audi has thrown in some extra kit with the facelift including a secondary SD card slot, satellite navigation, 20 GB of on board storage and new audio unit. A rear view camera and panoramic sunroof are now part of the standard equipment. The display doesn’t pop out or go in on its own and has to be done manually.

How is to Drive?

 Under the hood, you find a 2.0-litre TDI turbo Diesel that is good for 174 bhp of max. power and 380 Nm of peak torque. It comes mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission and Audi claims this combination returns 15.77 kpl (overall).

Audi’s engineers have done a great job of getting this crossover’s suspension setup just right. It offers a comfortable ride over most surfaces without crashing over potholes and causing much discomfort to the occupants. 

Final Word

There is no denying that this here is a very capable machine. As an urban crossover, it is hard to fault the Audi Q3 since it does whatever is expected of it and more. It isn’t just the best all-rounder amongst its chief rivals – the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA- but it is also a great alternative to entry level luxury sedans and hatchbacks such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Audi A3, and the BMW 1-Series. .

Audi Q3 Specifications Table

Length x Width x Height	4385x1831x1608 mm
Kerb Weight	1660 kg
Wheel Type and Size	16” Alloys
Ground Clearance	170 mm
Boot Space	460 litres
Engine Type/ Displacement	2.0 L TDI Turbocharged Diesel
Power	174 bhp
Torque	380 Nm
Top Speed	212 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)	8.2 secs
Transmission (Gearbox)	7-speed automatic with paddle shifters
Mileage	15.77 kpl (claimed)
Air Conditioner Type	2-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Audi Q3 Price List

Variant	Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
30 TDI S Edition	INR 30.5 lacs
35 TDI Quattro Premium	INR 35.2 lacs
35 TDI Quattro Premium Plus	INR 39.8 lacs