Audi’s redesigned Q3 crossover is currently being
tested in prototype form, with this car making the rounds in Sweden on
snow-covered roads. Compared to another prototype we saw back in October of
2017, this particular one is ever so slightly less camouflaged, as the
taillights are now almost entirely visible.
Aside from that, the sweeping shoulder line is also
somewhat visible from underneath the tape, as is the prominent C-pillar. With
size, previous reports put the upcoming Q3 at about 5.8 cm longer than
the current car.
Since it will be riding on the VW group’s modern MQB
platform, the 2019 Q3 is expected to shed around 50 kg. Entry-level
versions should continue to utilize front-wheel drive, with more expensive ones
running Audi’s quattro system.
While its power units will likely mirror those seen
in the VW Tiguan, electrified variants have also been going around the rumor
mill, suggesting an estimated EV range of up to 300 km on a single
charge. The all-new Audi Q3 is expected to be unveiled either later this year
or early in 2019. Future rivals will include the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA,
Jaguar E-PACE and also the Volvo XC40.
Cr : Carscoops