Overview

As the smaller sibling to Audi's popular Q5 compact crossover, the 2017 Audi Q3 has the qualities you'd hope to get from any Audi. You'll be quite comfortable driving it, and the cabin is quiet and crafted in high-quality materials. You get plenty of features for your money, too, at least relative to the more expensive Q5. But whether the Q3 is the best subcompact luxury crossover for you might depend on a few other factors. With a full range of safety kit and the desirable ‘four rings’ badge on its nose, the Audi Q3 is unsurprisingly in strong demand. The downsides? This quality doesn’t come cheap – especially if you go to town on the options – and despite its looks, the Q3 isn’t all that capable off-road. The 2018 Audi Q3 doesn't match up to the standards set by its primary rivals. It has an underwhelming engine, low fuel economy, and less-than-sporty handling. The Q3 is also slim on features and overall space, though it has a quality interior. Q3 Interior

Audi Price in India

Audi Q3 Ex Showroom Price in India ranges from 32,20,000/- (Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro) to 34,20,000/- (Q3 2.0 TDI FWD) . Audi Q3 has 3 Variants, 1 Petrol versions and 2 Diesel versions are available in India. Audi Q3 comes in 6 colours, namely Utopia Blue, Mythos Black, Tundra Brown, Florett Silver, Cortinia White, Misano Red. Audi Q3 comes with 1.4 Litre TFSI Petrol Engine with 1395 CC Displacement and 4 Cylinders with Maximum Power 4-cylinder In-line Diesel Engine With Common Rail Injection System And Exhaust-gas Turbocharging and Peak Torque 250 Nm@1500 rpm DRIVE TRAIN FWD and reaches 100 KMPH at 8.9 seconds. Audi Q3 comes with Automatic Transmission with FWD. New Delhi, Mumbai Chennai Hyderabad,Pune, Bangalore

Q3 Interior

Audi Q3 seats five people on standard leather upholstery. Occupants in the front seats will ride in comfort, and a dozen possible adjustments make it easy to find a suitable position for extended drives. Optional sport seats provide better side support, but the standard seats will keep you snug too. The second row provides a decent amount of room for adults, though it's better suited to short trips. Legroom might be a little tight, but the design of the front seatbacks allows for some precious rear space.

Q3 and Car Seats

The Audi Q3 offers two complete LATCH child-seat attachments on its second-row outboard seats, as well as a top tether anchor on the middle seat. The lower anchors are hidden behind plastic flaps, so they’re easy to find and attach to. The outboard-seat tether anchors are midway down the seatbacks, and the tether for the middle seat is up by the headrest. Other hardware may be mistaken for the tether anchors. Most child seats should fit easily without having to move the front seats forward by too much.

Q3 Interior Quality

The Q3 has an upscale interior with standard leather upholstery – something that can’t be said of its Mercedes and BMW rivals. The cabin’s design feels elegant and modern, boasting attractive trim pieces.

Q3 Cargo Space

The 2018 Q3’s cargo space is about average for the class. With the second-row seats up, it offers 16.7 cubic feet, which is less than the Mercedes-Benz GLA (17.2 cubic feet) and the BMW X1 (27.1 cubic feet). You’ll get 48.2 cubic feet of cargo room with the Q3’s seats folded. That’s less than the X1’s 58.7 cubic feet but more than the GLA’s 43.6 cubic feet. In its standard configuration, the Q3 should provide ample utility for most of your regular cargo, like several duffle bags for a weekend trip or a day’s worth of shopping bags.

Q3 Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation

Unlike its classmates, the Q3 doesn't come standard with any kind of infotainment system. You'll have to add the MMI interface through an available package. The main drawback of this system is that the control knob is located high on the dash, which can be hard to reach. In other Audi vehicles, the knob is in an easier-to-reach location on the center console. Otherwise, physical controls for other functions, like climate, are easy to learn and operate quickly.

Q3 Performance

Q3 Engine: Need More Power The only engine available in the 2018 Q3 is a 200-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder. It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Power and acceleration are adequate for driving around town or at low speeds, but it feels underpowered at highway speeds. Both the 2017 BMW X1 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA have more potent turbo-fours that better meet your expectations from a luxury performance brand. The X1 has 228 horsepower, while the GLA delivers 208. The Mercedes feels stronger due to its newer engine and transmission.

Q3 Gas Mileage: Likely Low The EPA hasn't tested the 2018 Q3's fuel economy yet, but don't expect anything impressive. The 2018 model retains the engine from the 2017 Q3, which earns an estimated 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA gets 24 mpg in the city and 33 on the highway, while the 2017 BMW X1 gets 23/32 mpg city/highway.

Q3 Ride and Handling: Comfort Over Sport Many Audi vehicles – including the other SUVs – are known for their athletic driving dynamics, but you don't get that from the Q3. Instead, it has a more relaxed ride with stable handling and generally precise steering. The Q3's small size makes it easy to maneuver in tight spots, like crowded parking lots or city streets. This small SUV also delivers smooth and comfortable ride quality, which makes it a good companion for long road trips or commuting.

Q3 Reliability

Audi Q3 Reliable? There is currently no predicted reliability data for the 2018 Q3. The 2017 BMW X1 receives an average score of three out of five from J.D. Power and Associates, while the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA earns an above-average four out of five. Audi Q3 Warranty The 2018 Audi Q3 comes with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. That's the same coverage you'll get with rivals like the 2017 BMW X1 and 2017 Mercedes GLA.

Audi Q3 Safety

Q3 Crash Test Results As of this writing, the 2018 Q3 hasn't undergone crash testing. The 2017 BMW X1 is one of the Q3's few rivals to be crash tested; it earns a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the highest score of Good in all individual tests.

Audi Q3 Safety Features

A rearview camera is the only standard advanced safety feature in the 2018 Q3. You might expect that to be a given in a class like this, but rivals like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA only have it as an option. In fact, the X1 doesn't come with any standard driver assistance features, while the GLA features automatic pre-collision braking and a driver attention monitor. The only optional safety feature in the Q3 is blind spot monitoring, branded as Audi Side Assist. You can opt for several other features with the X1 and GLA, like sensors, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning.

Audi Q3 Driving

You'll like the 2017 Audi Q3's ride quality. Even with the larger 19-inch wheels, the Q3's soft suspension delivers a smooth, quiet and fuss-free experience on the highway. This is the Q3 at its best, though. When going around turns, the Q3 exhibits a fair amount of body roll, which, in combination with overly light and numb steering, makes it less fun to drive than other popular subcompact luxury crossovers. It's worth noting that the optional Sport package doesn't include any suspension changes, so all Q3 models will exhibit this same weakness. When it comes to engine performance, the Q3 is no more than adequate. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine has a nice, refined feel to it, never drawing attention to itself with undue noise or vibration, but acceleration is disappointingly lackluster for a luxury-branded vehicle.

Engines

Standard (non-RS) Audi Q3 models are available with either 1.4-litre or 2.0-litre engines, and both offer decent performance, refinement and economy. Our choice of powerplant is the 182bhp 2.0-litre TDI diesel (there is a less powerful 148bhp version). This serves up the best combination of performance and fuel efficiency in the Q3 range, with claimed economy of 51.4mpg and a 0-62mph time of 7.9 seconds (when fitted with the S tronic automatic box). CO2 emissions are also quite low, at 143g/km. The 1.4 TFSI engine with Cylinder on Demand technology is a new addition to the line-up, and it's a really smooth and powerful unit. It also promises similar fuel economy and CO2 emissions to the diesel models, at 47.9mpg and 136g/km. Plus, because petrol cars are liable for lower company car tax, it's a good choice for business users. Performance SUV fans get the chance to unleash the same 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine that Audi fits to the TT RS. It makes 335bhp in the RS Q3, coupled with 450Nm of torque from just 1,500rpm, and when combined with sharp throttle response it means the range-topping model feels very fast on the road.