Days following the 2018 Audi Q3’s official
unveiling, first real-life shots snapped in daylight have surfaced from China,
courtesy Autohome. The 2018 Audi Q3 is not a major design departure from its
predecessor. The second generation model looks more athletic, mainly because of
the Audi Q8-influenced details. The SUV’s front-end comprises an Octagon
Singleframe flanked by wedge-shaped narrow Matrix LED headlights at the top and
large air inlets at the bottom. The profile has remained almost identical,
although the more powerful shoulders do enhance the stance. At the rear, there
are snazzy new rear lights with lighting graphics similar to that of the
headlights.
The all-new Audi Q3 has a more luxurious and
sportier interior with many new comfort and convenience technologies and edgier
elements going perfectly with the sharper exterior bits. 12.3-inch Audi virtual
cockpit, 10.1-inch MMI navigation plus touchscreen infotainment system with new
natural-language voice control, wireless smartphone charging and 680-watt,
15-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System are among the equipment
highlights. Most of these features are options.
The new generation Audi Q3 is underpinned by the MQB
platform. It measures 4,485 mm in length, 1,856 mm in width and 1,585 mm in
height. It is 97 mm longer and 25 mm wider than its predecessor, but 5 mm
lower. Audi has stretched the wheelbase by 77 mm to 2,680 mm. The redesigned
model is more spacious with improvements to the knee room, headroom and elbow
room.
Audi will offer the all-new Q3 with four engines:
three petrol and one diesel in combination with front-wheel or quattro drive.
Their power outputs range from 150 PS to 230 PS. Transmission
choices will include 6-speed manual and 7-speed S tronic automatic.
The all-new Audi Q3’s will be manufactured at the
Gyor plant (Hungary). Sales will commence in November this year. The Indian
launch will likely take place only in 2019.
