AUDI has launched contemporary particulars of its all-new Q3 SUV vary forward of the mannequin’s European launch in September.
Providing a extra spacious passenger cabin than earlier than – and introducing the most recent plug-in hybrid and inner combustion driveline applied sciences – the third-generation Audi Q3 additionally sports activities revised driver help applied sciences, up to date LED and OLED lighting packages, and a closely revised driver’s cockpit.
Audi says that in comparison in opposition to its predecessor, the brand new Q3 is extra muscular and emotional in its design, the physique outlined by “the right mixture of rounded sections and exact strains”.
A lot of that design has centred round enhancing the Q3’s aerodynamic efficiency, the entrance finish reshaped to effectively management airflow with minimal losses to pull (now 0.30 Cd). The Singleframe grille once more dominates the car’s frontal masks, sitting above a reshaped bumper that differentiate normal and ‘S’ mannequin strains.
In profile, the Q3’s horizontal shoulder line, stretching from head- to tail-lights, creates an interaction of sunshine and shadow, primarily dividing the automotive into two elements, says Audi. The rear haunches are supposed to recall the unique (Ur) quattro. A number of alloy wheel designs can be found in sizes starting from 17- to twenty inches in diameter.
The rear of the car is obtainable with optionally available OLED lighting complemented by a steady LED Mild strip between the tail-lights, and an illuminated Audi brand. The rear bumper is once more provided in two designs, one for normal Q3 variants, and one other for the sportier ‘S’.
Exterior trim garnishing in Selenite Silver or Black is accessible along with 11 paint colors. Arkona White is obtainable as the one strong hue, becoming a member of Glacier White, Mythos Black, Arrow Gray, Tambora Gray, Progressive Crimson, and Navarra Blue metallic finishes, and new colors Sage Inexperienced and Madeira Brown (matte). Daytona Gray is obtainable completely on S line variants.
Audi claims the lighting expertise provided within the Q3 is the primary in its section, the package deal joined by digital Matrix LED lights with gentle steerage capabilities appreciated to the car’s driver help applied sciences. LED daytime working lights are additionally provided, creating what Audi says are distinctive gentle signatures that make the Q3 “simply recognisable”.
Inside, and along with being extra spacious than earlier than, we discover a new steering wheel management unit Audi says frees up extra cupboard space on the centre console for cupholders and a wi-fi system charging pad.
Coupled with an all-new consumer expertise, the design goals to offer a larger sense of house, the steering column wands offering management over gear choice, gentle capabilities, windscreen wiper controls, and the car’s indicators.
Instrumentation and infotainment duties are carried out by 11.9- and 12.8-inch screens, in addition to a head-up show for “essential info that dietary supplements the digital shows”.
Oblique 30-colour ambient lighting provides a way of event to the cabin at night time, the house full of optionally available Sonos premium sound providing 12 audio system and 420 watts of energy.
As one other section first, Audi will now provide the Q3 with optionally available entrance facet window acoustic glazing it says presents higher acoustics (by decreasing wind and street noise).
Audi will provide the Q3 with 9 inside packages, together with varied trim garnishing and fabric choices in material, leather-based and microfibre.
Cargo house ranges from 488 to 575 litres, relying on the place of the reclining and sliding rear seat (from 530 litres beforehand), and to a complete of 1386 litres all advised, down from 1525 litres beforehand.
Braked towing capability is listed at 2100kg throughout the vary.
The most recent technology Q3 vary will open with the mild-hybrid TFSI 110kW combining an electrical motor with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. That includes cylinder-on-demand expertise, the unit is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
To be launched “considerably later”, the TFSI 110 can be joined by a TFSI quattro 150kW variant, once more with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, however this time with all-wheel drive. It will likely be topped by a TFSI quattro 195kW variant at an unconfirmed date.
Moreover, Audi will provide a TDI 110kW front-wheel drive mannequin with turbocharged diesel energy and a typical seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It’s understood this mannequin can be provided from launch (in Europe).
Lastly, and maybe most apparently, is the plug-in hybrid variant dubbed e-hybrid 200kW. Combining an 85kW electrical motor with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the providing incorporates a 19.7kWh (web) battery that permits 120km (WLTP) of all-electric driving vary.
The variant may be charged from 10-80 per cent in lower than half-hour when linked to a suitable 50kW DC quick charger.
Beneath, the brand new Q3 is suspended by the most recent adaptive damping expertise, the Q3 vary provided in each Customary and Sports activities suspension tunes, relying on variant. Progressive price steering can be provided as normal.
It should additionally provide Adaptive Driving Assistant Plus for the primary time, including larger autonomous driving capabilities to the vary, together with a driver monitoring digital camera, skilled parking system, and reverse assistant to assist drivers again out of tight areas.
These options be part of an in depth record of energetic and passive security applied sciences, together with adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane holding help, 360-degree digital camera expertise, and rather more.
Whereas native launch timing, specification, and pricing remains to be to be confirmed, Audi has suggested that the brand new Q3 can be priced from €44,600 ($A73,190) when it goes on sale in Europe this September.
The present Audi Q3 vary is accessible from $57,500 plus on-road prices.
