The Audi Q3 will
jump to its second generation this year. IAB digital artist Shoeb Kalania has
created a rendering of the 2018 Audi Q3 to preview the design. The next-gen Q3 will feature an evolutionary
design. Our rendering shows the SUV having a more attractive nose with an
octagonal Singleframe dominating the fascia. The L-shaped headlights make a
reference to the Audi A4, while the air vents on the lower corners are compact
now. The tail light graphics have the same as well, spy shots have revealed.
The Audi Q3 will grow to distance itself from the Audi Q2.
The outgoing model is 4,388 mm long, 1,831 mm wide and 1,608 mm high, and it
has a 2,603 mm wheelbase. Reports say that the length and width are set to
increase by 60 mm and 30 mm respectively. A 50 mm longer wheelbase will provide
for improved cabin space.
The 2018 Audi Q3 will have an
entirely redesigned interior with features such as Audi Virtual Cockpit fully
digital instrument cluster, 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto support, wireless smartphone charging and more.
The all-new Audi
Q3’s engine range will begin with a 1.5-litre turbo available in 128 bhp and
148 bhp versions. The options will include a 248 bhp 2.0-litre turbo
four-cylinder engine as well. Unlike BMW, Audi does not want to offer a
three-cylinder unit. The only diesel engine planned is a 2.0-litre unit with an
SCR filter and AdBlue injection to comply with the stringent European emission
norms, and it will come in three states of tune: 148 bhp, 187 bhp and 237 bhp.
At a later stage,
Audi will roll out a 200 bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a
1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. The
electrified variant will offer a zero-emission range of up to 50 km. The next-gen
Audi RS Q3 will sport a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine
tuned to produce around 395 bhp. For the first time, Audi will sell an SQ3 as
well, with the same engine detuned to 335 bhp.
