The q3 gives you many things you expect from a luxury brand but. The closest competitor to the 2015 audi a3 sedan is the mercedesbenz cla250, which also rides on a frontwheel drive platform with optional awd. Your local audi centre can always provide you with the most uptodate information available. If youre looking for a big loadlugging station wagon you should probably shop elsewhere. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. In sline trim, the q3 rides on 19inch alloy wheels as standard, and that means itll return 48. Were talking about mercedesbenz, bmw, cadillac and the allnew a3 from audi. Audi q3 maintains the almost coupe profile that has come to characterise many modern crossover suvs. When it was launched in 2012 the q3 was audis shift in focus from distinguishing itself in a new market to boosting its. Get indepth unbiased information on the audi q3 from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing and performance, and search local inventory. At the start of 2014, audi introduced a budget 148ps 1. Oct 12, 2015 the model i drove was a cortina white 2015 audi q3 prestige with the s line package and quattro allwheel drive. Allwheel drive subcompact crossovers have become popular, and the q3 now competes with the bmw x1, mercedesbenz gla, mazda cx3, and fiat 500x, to name a few. Our first impressions of audis allnew q3, equipped with a 2.
The audi q3 s carefully crafted cabin seats four adults in quiet comfort, plus a fifth when needed. In terms of looks, the q3 looks very much like a shrunken audi q5. Our prestige version came with a version of audis mmi, a power tailgate, bose surround sound, audi side assist, parking sensors and 19. Audi q3 q3 if it was this easy, it wouldnt be an audi. The audi q3 is a great car because it drives very smoothly and features a number of luxury details such. Keyes audi new audi dealership in sherman oaks, ca. Unlike its competitors, the 2020 audi q3 comes standard with the traction of allwheel drive. The 2020 q3 has just one engine and transmission combination that pairs with allwheel drive. The modelyear 2015 a3 is the best car for you if youre hip to an emerging category thats putting some of the most glamorous names in motoring on small, sporty and expensive cars.
If you are stuck in a car on an uneven terrain, chances are it doesnt feature quattro all wheel drive system, something that audi cars boast of strongly. The original q3 hit the american market in 2015, just as the compact. Discover the full audi range to find the perfect car for you. Audis drive select system is now fitted as standard, too, letting. The singleframe radiator grille and wraparound tailgate follow the very successful theme audi has been using in its range for some time. Thats the promise audi makes with its 2016 q3, along with refined ride quality, sophisticated design and premium. The 2015 audi q3 is a compact suv positioned below the audi q5 suv. Keyes audi sells and services audi vehicles in the greater sherman oaks ca area. Apr 11, 2016 it maybe noted that the prefacelift q3 had to face heat from the arrival of new rivals like the 2016 bmw x1 and, to some extent, the volvo s60 cross country. Performance figures and specifications relating to audi vehicles are indicative only and performance cannot be guaranteed. Allwheeldrive subcompact crossovers have become popular, and the q3 now competes with the bmw x1, mercedesbenz gla, mazda cx3, and fiat 500x, to name a few. Mar 28, 2014 audi quattro permanent allwheel drive and an audi drive select system offering a choice of three response and handling modes comfort, dynamic and auto will be available. Edmunds has 910 used audi q3s for sale near you, including a 2016 q3 premium plus quattro suv and a 2019 q3 premium quattro suv.
The new 2019 audi q3 is a huge leap over both its predecessor and much of the competition, including the volvo xc40, lexus nx, bmw x1 and x2, and mercedesbenz gla class. The q3 has a transversemounted front engine, and entered production in 2011. Jul 16, 2015 new audi q3 35 tdi test drive tutta nuova, tanta tecnologia di serie duration. Theres 250nm of torque, too, and audi claims that it helps to push the q3 to 60mph in nine seconds and onwards to a top speed of 128mph. Still, even the italian bus drivers can occasionally move with gusto, giving us. Nov 17, 2014 2015 audi q3 quattro technik one of those niches that audi needed to fill was the baby sport ute. The q3 comes in two trim levels, the base premium plus and the higheroptioned prestige. Specs for all audi q3 2015 versions ultimate specs.
When you were a kid, you probably felt quite proud when you completed a model kit. Audis threemode drive select offers selectable comfort, dynamic, and auto drive modes. There are no significant changes for the 2017 q3 lineup, though there are some trimlevel revisions. Its smart styling and compact packaging are reminiscent of the a4s formative years a time when it wasnt encumbered by the bloatware built into the modern luxury sedan. Audi offers a modular range of infotainment components for the new audi q3. A glamping pack that revives memories of the holden torana hatchback hutch from the 1970s is the highlight of the updated audi q3 for 2015. These updates start with a new grille and headlamp design thats more in. Amongst a small but credentialed field of premium european compact suvs, the audi q3 with the s line pack shapesup very well in fact, its one of our favourites. The new awd 2019 audi q3 has an offroad mode but can it climb a mountain. These were the final set of changes before audi announced a facelifted car for the 2015 model year. Q3, select a model, audi a8l, audi q8, new audi a6. There are some nice premiumbrand touches that come standard on even the most basic q3 like leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof, but you have to step up a bit in cost to get some other things. The audi q3 is a fiveseat crossover with nubile styling that aspires to be elongated, like its big brother the q5. Audi quattro permanent allwheel drive and an audi drive select system offering a choice of three response and handling modes comfort, dynamic and auto will be available.
A revised model lineup greets buyers of the updated 2015 audi q3. Sep 20, 2017 the audi q3 is a fiveseat crossover with nubile styling that aspires to be elongated, like its big brother the q5. The 2017 audi q3 is in the third year of its generation. Allwheel drive subcompact crossovers have become popular, and the q3 now. View the exciting audi range and book your test drive, request a brochure, configure your audi or find your nearest audi centre.
Our first impressions of audi s allnew q3, equipped with a 2. Both are available in either frontwheel or allwheel drive quattro. Heres our summary of how the new compact luxury sedan fared over 12 months. Audi now fits drive mode select as standard across the range, meaning drivers can choose to alter the steering weight and throttle response. Recommended ontheroad otr retail prices shown are based on the current 201718 ved rate.
The 2015 audi q3 ranking is based on its score within the 2015 luxury subcompact suvs category. The 2015 audi q3 is a small luxury crossover available in two trim levels. The passenger compartment of the q3 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Every trim comes standard with a 228horsepower turbocharged fourcylinder engine, an eightspeed automatic transmission, and the quattro allwheeldrive system. Mais cette nouvelle mouture ne voit pas uniquement son esthetique actualisee. May 26, 2017 in normal drive mode, drive feel is fine for commuters but a touch uninspiring. Autocentri balduina presenta il test drive della nuova audi q3 2.
During a recent traipse around ireland, we borrowed a q3 equipped with the 2. The standard audi radio offers a cd drive, an auxin connection and eight speakers. The 20152018 audi q3 comes available in three different trim levels. View similar cars and explore different trim configurations. Bmw has long been making hay with its x1 and the glk is the second most popular model in mercedes. And theres no hotter segment right now than the small crossover and the luxury brands have taken note, which is why audi has decided to bring the q3 to america. The smallest q gets a petrol motor and may just be a better rounded option than before. The allnew 2015 audi q3 actually isnt that new overseas. Allnew for 2015, the q3 is a luxury compact suv available in audis progressiv or technik trims. The audi q3 is a subcompact luxury crossover suv made by audi. The mmi radio the first optional module features the mmi operating logic from the large audi model series. The audi configurator allows you to design and build your perfect audi. The 2015 audi q3 is much more than its humble underpinnings would suggest, thanks to smart styling, solid driving dynamics, and a richly trimmed interior.
New audi q3 35 tdi test drive tutta nuova, tanta tecnologia di serie duration. Most popular 20172019 vehicles book values used cars for sale certified used car help. The 2015 audi q3 looks like an audi, drives like an audi and has the realdeal audi experience on the inside and drinks gas more like its larger audi brethren. Performance figures and specifications may be updated on this site from time to time, when new test results are available. It maybe noted that the prefacelift q3 had to face heat from the arrival of new rivals like the 2016 bmw x1 and, to some extent, the volvo s60 cross country. Available for the first time in north america, the audi q3 seeks to cash in on. Building on the success of its compact q5, audi has entered the growing premium smaller crossover fray with the 2015 audi q3. If luggage space is important, audi a3 and the other european cars in this segment arent the most voluminous. The q3 is a tasty lick of audi flavor, but its not a whole bite. At the other end of the lineup, it introduced the ritzy s line plus trim level. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver.
Audi service owners audi australia official website. The 2015 audi q3 has joined the swelling ranks of pintsize premium suvs eager to convince upwardlymobile shoppers that they dont need a large footprint to enjoy the finer things in life. In some settings the steering can feel vague and over light, but a little bit of tinkering solves any qualms making the q3 a thoroughly pleasant car. In fact, it is the fastest q3 apart from the rs q3 of which an updated faster model with new styling and more power will arrive in a few weeks. Based on the volkswagen tiguan platform, the q3 successfully manages to hide its plebeian roots and look like something more upscale.
Taller drivers will want to testdrive the new q3 before buying the steering wheel. When it was launched in 2012 the q3 was audis shift in focus from distinguishing itself in a new market to boosting its sale numbers and targeting a new, younger. Written by the daily drive staff in audi, crossoverssuvs, luxury vehicles, test drive consumer guides test audi q3 2. The 2016 audi q3 comes to showrooms this year with a few styling updates and upgrades inside and out that are welcome since our last test drive of the brands compact luxury crossover utility. The audi q3 stands out in the crowded small luxury suv segment with an upright design. As outlined in the chancellor of the exchequers 2015 budget, the way vehicle excise duty ved is calculated. Towing vehicles can tow a minimum of 2,000 pounds see. An update is due later this year and a second generation is due in 2018, so were joining the q3 soiree midway through the cycle. In this increasingly crowded world, small is the new big. Our longterm test of the 2015 audi a3 is complete after one year and 20,300 miles. Fortunately, this is easily fixed with the sport package, which tacks on a threespoke steering wheel with paddle shifters, an s line sport suspension, a black headliner, front comfort sport seats, and audi drive select. This is the first were seeing of the q3, because back when it came out, audi figured that american drivers. Premium 20172018 only the base trim of the 20172018 audi q3, the premium trim features a rearview camera with front and rear acoustic parking sensors, dualzone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, leather seating surfaces, and more.
Find your audi q3 with manual as a preowned model directly through us. Allwheeldrive subcompact crossovers have become popular, and the q3 now. The little audi cuteute has been sold elsewhere since 2011 but is a recent addition to canadas lineup. Aug 17, 2015 the bmw x1 and even mercedesbenz gla may have the q3 trumped in the handling stakes unless you opt for an expensive quattro fourwheel drive system add 2,200 to the purchase price, but the q3 is ultimately an urban car, an area in which frontwheel drive excels and you can forgive the steering being overly assisted and lacking ultimate feel.