Audi has confirmed that the all-new 2019 Q3 will
have its North American debut at the New York Auto Show. Along with the reveal of the
first photos of the compact SUV in U.S. specification, Audi has also released
pricing. The base 2019 Audi Q3 Premium starts at US$ 34,700, excluding a $995
destination and handling fee.
There are three grades on offer in the United
States: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Customers can also have the 2019
Audi Q3 with the sporty-looking S line exterior pack which is a US$ 1,300 option. Regardless of the trim level, all
Audi Q3 models feature a single powertrain choice that brings 28 additional
horsepower and 69 Nm additional torque over the previous generation.
That’s a new 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that
makes 228 hp and 349 Nm of torque.
Linked to a standard eight-speed Tiptronic automatic
transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive, the turbo-four enables the
Q3 to sprint from 0 to 96 km/h in 7.0 seconds. The new Q3 also
features a redesigned front five-link suspension that’s said to offer a
comfortable yet agile ride. Audi drive select with five different drive modes
(comfort, auto, dynamic, offroad, and individual) is also standard.
The list of standard features
offered by the second-generation Audi Q3 also includes LED headlights and
taillights, 18-inch alloys, Aluminum roof rails, 10.25-inch digital instrument
cluster, 8.8-inch MMI touch response display, heated leather seats, panoramic
sunroof, and more On the safety frint, the 2019 Q3
offers Audi Pre Sense Basic and Audi Pre Sense Front as standard, with many
other systems available as options.
