Audi Q3
The Audi Q3 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV made by Audi. The Q3 has a transverse-mounted front engine, and entered production in 2011.
First generation (Typ 8U; 2011–2018)
Concept Vehicle: Audi Cross Coupé quattro (2007)
Designed by Julian Hoenig in 2006, it was a concept vehicle with Liquid Silver body colour, 20-inch wheels, fabric folding roof, electrically controlled hood, 4-cylinder 2.0 TDI engine rated at and, diesel particulate filter and Bluetec emission control system, quattro permanent four-wheel drive system with Haldex clutch, Audi S tronic dual-clutch gearbox, MacPherson strut front axle and a four-link rear axle, Audi drive select system with 3 modes, MMI control panel with touch pad and dual-view technology, sound system with the prominent extending tweeters.The vehicle was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in April, 2007.
Initial release
Audi Q3 (2011-)
The car uses the Volkswagen Group A5 platform of the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, the same as the Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV. The Q3 slots above the Audi Q2 subcompact crossover SUV. Compared to the compact luxury crossover SUV Q5 and mid-size luxury crossover SUV Q7, which are positioned more for family practicality and off-road performance, the Q3 is aimed as more of a lifestyle/sports automobile. Design and development began following board approval in the second half of 2007. Julian Hoenig's design was chosen for production and frozen in 2009.The Q3 shares components, transmissions and engines with amongst other vehicles utilising the PQ35 platform, the Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and Škoda Yeti.
The vehicle was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2011.
The vehicles went on sale in June 2011. Early models include 2.0 TFSI quattro, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro.
Indian models went on sale in 2012. Early models include 2.0 TDI quattro
China models went on sale at the end of July 2012 as an import vehicle. The Changchun-made Audi Q3 entered market in April 2013, which included 35 TFSI, 35 TFSI quattro, 40 TFSI quattro, with 7-speed S Tronic transmissions.
2.0 TDI quattro with 103 kW was introduced in 2012 for Germany market as part of 2012 Paris Motor Show premiere.
2.0 TDI quattro was introduced in 2012 for the UK market.
Audi Q3 Vail (2012)
It is a concept vehicle based on Audi Q3 with 2.5 TFSI engine rated at and, 7-speed S tronic transmission, Energy Red body colour, add-on body parts are in matt gray quartz-based paint, flared wheel arches and running boards, five-arm 8.5Jx20 wheels in matt quartz, 255/45 off-road tires, 40 mm wider front and rear track widths and 30 mm higher body ride height over production model.The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 at the North American International Auto Show. The name Vail comes from the well-known town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, United States of the same name. Vail, Colorado has a sponsorship coordination with Audi.
Audi RS Q3 concept (2012)
It is a version of Audi Q3 with blue body colour, 2.5 TFSI engine rated at, lowered body, brushed and polished aluminum trim frames, single-frame radiator grille, Dark blue Alcantara on contrasting element on the seat covers, black CFRP door mirror housings, while matt aluminum trim at side windows, Ordos Blue body color, blue clearcoat and black CFRP at diffuser insert, clear glass rear lights and auxiliary lights in the bumper tinted in anthracite, black Fine Nappa leather interior upholstery on roofliner, floor carpet, floor mats, leather-upholstered instrument panel and on large areas of the seat upholstery; steering wheel upholstered in black Velvet leather, door trim panels in blue Alcantara, Chinese characters numerals in tachometer, 7-speed S tronic transmission, quattro permanent all-wheel drive, 8.5 J x 20 wheels with 255/30 tires.The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2012 in Beijing., and later in 2012 Wörthersee Tour.
Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng (2012)
Q3 jinlong yufeng is a version of Audi Q3 with 2.5 TFSI engine rated at, 7-speed S tronic transmission, two kiteboards made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, Liuli Yellow body colour, body add-on parts in matt quartz, Vertical aluminum struts in the single-frame radiator grille, xenon plus headlights in anthracite, aluminum panels cover the upper sections of the air intakes, aluminum underbody guard, flared wheel arches, brushed stainless steel running boards, roofliner in titanium gray Alcantara, black interior surfaces, instrument panel upholstered in black Fine Nappa leather and decorated with yellow contrasting seams, fine aluminum accents at instrument cluster, leather-trimmed steering wheel with contrasting yellow seams and two large shift paddles, foot rests and pedal made of stainless steel with rubber caps, seats upholstered in woven leather, side panels of the seat cushions and seatbacks in yellow Velvet leather, Velvet leather in parts of the door trim panels, stainless steel mesh decorative inlays, five-arm 8.5Jx20 wheels in matt quartz, 255/45 off-road tires, 40 mm wider front and rear track widths and 30 mm higher body ride height over production model.The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2012 in Beijing, and later in 2012 Wörthersee Tour.
Audi Q3 red track (2012)
It is a version of Audi Q3 with 2.5 TFSI engine rated and, 7-speed S tronic transmission, Energy Red body colour, five-arm 8.5Jx20 wheels in matt quartz, 255/45 off-road tires, 40mm wider front and rear track widths and 30mm higher body ride height over production model, headlining in titanium gray Alcantara, black interior, floor mats in black with narrow strips of red Velvet leather.The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Wörthersee Tour.
Audi RS Q3 (2013-2016)
It is the first production turbo model in a Q-series vehicle; based on the Audi RS Q3 concept. It features a 2.5 TFSI I5 turbo engine rated at at 5200-6700 rpm and at 1500-5200 rpm, 7-speed S-tronic transmission with D and S modes, battery located in the luggage compartment, 4-link independent rear wheel suspensions, electro-mechanical rack and pinion steering, electro-mechanical parking brake and hill hold assist, ventilated and perforated front brake discs with wave-shaped outer contours, black eight-piston calipers with RS logos, electronic stabilization control with sport mode, 19-inch alloy wheels in German market, body accents and roof rails in matt aluminum, special door sill plates and door trim strips, a high-gloss black honeycomb front grille, RS front bumper and quattro emblem in the front air intake, roof spoiler, rear bumper with diffuser insert, elliptical tailpipe, a rear RS Q3 logo, choice of 8 body colors, instrument cluster with gray gauges and white scales and red pointers, contrasting stitching in rock gray trim at flat bottom three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and gear selector lever, Multi Media Interface and driver information system with RS logo, RS menu with boost pressure, oil temperature and a lap timer; pedals and foot support in aluminum look, inlays in piano finish black, black headlining, sport seats with embossed RS Q3 logos upholstered in black Alcantara/leather, reversible loadliner, optional towing bracket, RS-specific driver information system, Audi sound system with ten loudspeakers, xenon plus headlights, LED tail lights. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and onto a limited top speed of.Infotainment options include MMI Navigation plus, Bose surround sound system with 14 loudspeakers with up to 465 watts of output power, Bluetooth car phone online advanced driver-assistance systems.
Optional styling packages include flaps in the side air intakes, the trim on the diffuser, and the fins on the roof spoiler.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, followed by Wörthersee Tour 2013.
Deliveries of German model began in fall 2013.
Deliveries in the UK started in early 2014.
It will not be available in Canada.
In late September 2015, it was found out that the Volkswagen Group had implanted a defeat device to cheat emission tests.
The Audi Q3 was also listed to be fitted with one such device.
Engines
Transmissions
Safety
EuroNCAP tested Audi Q3, 5-door Compact SUV with front airbags, side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters as standard and scored it accordingly:Production
On 2011-06-07, Audi announced the production of Audi Q3 began at SEAT factory in Martorell, located in Spain's Catalonia region, with annual production of approximately 100,000 Q3 units. In 1998, the production facility was chosen as the "Best Factory of the VW Group in the first quarter". Production at Martorell began on 2011-07-13 with Spanish Prince Felipe's inauguration at Martorell plant.The Audi Q3 is built in a FAW-Volkswagen plant in Changchun, China in a joint venture with its partner FAW; production began in 2013. The Changchun-made Audi Q3 first entered the market in April 2013.
Marketing
As part of Audi A3 launch in China, Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 began in 2011-10-15, featuring roughly 160 participants driving Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic in a 16-stage 5,700 kilometers route starting from Beijing to Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guilin, and ending in Hong Kong. The tour ended with 20 cars arriving at the final destination in Shenzhen near Hong Kong.As part of Audi A3 launch in Taiwan, more than 11 famous independent bands were invited to present Q3 Urban Music Festival.
As part of RS Q3 launch, Audi Land of quattro Alpen Tour 2013 featured the RS Q3 travelling across twelve driving stages in 6 countries.
2014 update
Audi Q3 (2014-2016)
In 2014 the Audi Q3 received a facelift for the 2015 model year. The grille on the 2015 version has a wider chrome surround to it, which touches the headlights at each side. The lower air vents have been enlarged slightly, and the lights themselves have re-profiled LEDs to give the car a more recognisable look in the dark. The wheel arch surrounds and door sills are body coloured on the base model, as is the rear bumper design, which sits below subtly reshaped lower tail light clusters. Also there are new alloy wheel designs to finish off the refresh.The changes to the inside are even more difficult to spot than those on the outside. Styling-wise, the only thing of note is a new steering wheel design. There is now the option to specify blind spot and lane departure warning systems if you wish. The boot remains the same volume at 420 litres, expanding to 1,325 litres when the rear seats are folded flat.
Across the range, each engine has seen an improvement in performance, efficiency or both. The 1.4-litre turbo petrol now features cylinder-on-demand technology, which saves fuel by shutting down a couple of cylinders when less power is needed.
The 2.0 TFSI petrol units now produce and. The two diesel motors receive boosts of eight and four horsepower, to and respectively. The more performance-oriented RS Q3 gains a sizeable over the old model, and torque now sits at, marginally up from the old version.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2014 North American International Auto Show.
US models went on sale in Fall 2014 as 2015 model year vehicles. Early models included 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro.
2015 update
Audi Q3, RS Q3 (2015-)
Changes include redesign of front lights, grille, and exterior fascia; Alu-optic interior MMI controls and interior upgrades, front and rear parking sensors with rearview camera join wide array of standard equipment, full LED headlights and dynamic rear turn signals on Prestige models.The vehicles went on sale in February 2015, with delivery of RS Q3 began in the first quarter of 2015. Early models included Q3 2.0 TDI clean diesel, Q3 2.0 TDI clean diesel ultra, Q3 TDI clean diesel quattro, Q3 1.4 TFSI COD, Q3 1.4 TFSI COD ultra, Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro, RS Q3 2.5 TFSI.
Early German models included Q3 1.4 TFSI COD, Q3 1.4 TFSI COD ultra, Q3 2.0 TFSI, Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro, Q3 2.0 TDI, Q3 2.0 TDI ultra, Q3 2.0 TDI quattro. Q3 2.0 TFSI, Q3 2.0 TDI were dropped as of 2016.
US and Canada models went on sale as 2016 model year vehicles. Early models included Q3 2.0 TFSI, Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro.
Audi connected mobility concept (2016)
Developed at Audi Research & Development in Beijing, it is a version of Q3 with an electrically powered multifunctional longboard integrated into the car's rear bumper.The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2016.
RS Q3 performance (2016)
It is a version of RS Q3 with increased engine power to and, seven-speed S tronic transmission, matt titanium-look finish parts, Ascari blue metallic body colour, 20-inch wheels in a five twin-spoke V design in matt titanium, red brake calipers bearing the RS logo, dial instruments in gray faces, white dials and red needles; seats in the color combination black and blue with optional RS performance design package, blue contrast stitching at RS sport leather steering wheel, selector lever gaiter, center armrest and the floor mats; inlays in carbon twill blue with blue thread is woven into the carbon material.The vehicle was unveiled in 2016 the Geneva Motor Show. Delivery began in the second quarter of 2016.
Engines
| Model | Year | Engine type | Power, torque@rpm |
| Q3 2.0 TDI | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3250-4500, @1500-2750 |
| Q3 2.0 TDI | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3500-4000, @1750-2800 |
| Q3 2.0 TDI clean diesel ultra | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3500-4000, @1750-2800 |
| Q3 2.0 TDI ultra | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3500-4000, @1750-2800 |
| Q3 2.0 TDI clean diesel quattro | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3500-4000, @1750-2800 |
| Q3 2.0 TDI quattro | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3500-4000, @1750-2800 |
| Q3 2.0 TDI clean diesel quattro | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3500-4000, @1800-3250 |
| Q3 2.0 TDI quattro | 2015- | I4 turbo common rail | @3500-4000, @1800-3250 |