It was believed that the
upcoming Audi RS Q3 would be powered by the exact same 2.5-liter five-cylinder
used in the RS3 Sportback and RS3 Sedan. However, AutoBild now contradicts
those reports, claiming that the sports subcompact crossover will get no less
than 420 PS. That’s 20 PS more than the most
powerful current iteration of this engine.
The German magazine’s report doesn’t quote any
official source, so we’ll have to take it with a grain of salt for now.
Nevertheless, it might just be that the new RS Q3 will indeed get more power
than expected, given that the next Mercedes-AMG GLA 45’s 2.0-liter four-pot
will probably produce in excess of 400 PS.
In addition to the impressive output, dual-clutch
automatic gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive and the necessary chassis updates,
the 2020 RS Q3 will also get an exterior makeover. Compared to the non-RS
versions, it will arrive with larger air intakes in the front bumper, wider
fenders, roof spoiler and diffuser that’s incorporating the quad exhaust pipes.
Inside, users will find sporty seats as standard,
whereas bucket seats will be optional. Contrast stitching, carbon and metal
trim, and the usual RS badges should round up the list of upgrades in the
cabin. Audi is thought to launch the new RS Q3 in early 2019, and it’s
possible that this will happen at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
