Audi India has opened bookings for the third-generation Q3 in India. Customers can reserve the upcoming luxury SUV by paying a booking amount of Rs 1 lakh. Bookings are available through the Audi India website, myAudi connect app & authorised dealerships.
The new Q3 brings a larger exterior, a redesigned cabin & updated technology. Audi will announce the official prices next month. The SUV will continue to compete in the entry-level luxury SUV segment.
New Audi Q3 Gets Larger Exterior
The new Audi Q3 measures 4,531 MM in length, 1,859 MM in width & 1,623 MM in height. Its wheelbase measures 2,681 MM, making the new SUV larger than its predecessor in every dimension.
The front gets LED headlamps, LED DRLs that also work as turn indicators & a wider grille. Audi has also introduced a 2D logo and removed chrome around the grille. The India-spec model gets 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails & traditional door handles.
Redesigned Rear
At the rear, the Q3 features LED tail-lamps connected visually by an illuminated Audi logo. The bumper gets sculpted surfaces and a silver skid plate, giving the SUV a more distinctive appearance.
However, the India-spec Q3 does not receive the sportier S-Line exterior package offered in some international markets. Instead, Audi has focused on a cleaner design for the Indian version.
Interior & Features
Inside, the new Q3 gets a redesigned dashboard with a 12.8-inch touchscreen and an 11.9-inch digital driver display. Audi has also introduced a new squircle-shaped steering wheel and a revised centre console.
The feature list includes a Sonos sound system, panoramic sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, automatic climate control, paddle shifters, ambient lighting & a powered tailgate. The SUV also gets a 360-degree camera and wireless charging.
Audi has moved the drive selector to a stalk behind the steering wheel. This creates additional space on the centre console and gives the cabin a cleaner layout.
New Audi Q3 Gets 2.0-Litre Turbo-Petrol Engine
The new Audi Q3 will continue with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine. It produces 204 HP and sends power through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
The SUV also gets Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system. According to Audi, the new Q3 can accelerate from 0-100 KM/H in 7.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 229 KM/H.
Bookings & Delivery Details
Audi India has opened bookings ahead of the SUV’s price announcement. Customers can reserve the new Q3 for Rs 1 lakh through the company’s digital platforms or dealerships.
The SUV will be locally assembled in India. This approach will help Audi position the Q3 more competitively in the luxury SUV market.
Prices In India
Audi is expected to price the new Q3 between Rs 55 lakh and Rs 60 lakh, ex-showroom. The company will announce the official prices next month. The new Q3 will continue to target buyers looking for a premium compact SUV.
New Audi Q3 Rivals
The new Audi Q3 will compete with the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA in India. Its larger dimensions, updated cabin & expanded technology package will help it compete in the premium SUV segment.
With bookings now open, the next major update will be the official pricing. Audi will also reveal the final variant structure and positioning when it launches the new Q3 in India.
