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The Audi Q3 is the premium SUV in the format of the compact class. It is sporty, efficient and versatile – an urban vehicle that is equally at home on or off the road. Every aspect of the Q3 showcases Audi technology.

Design and body
The styling express the sporty character of the Q3. The wedge-shaped headlights are available as a xenon plus version including LED daytime running lights. The low roof line and the very flat D-pillars underscore the dynamics. The bolt-on parts are available in a number of different variants – Black, Anthracite or the body color – and there is a choice of two exterior packages.

The rigid, safe and quiet occupant cell of the Audi Q3 uses a number of ultra high-strength steels. The hood and the tailgate are both made of aluminum. As is typical for the Q models from Audi, the undivided tail lights are integrated into the tailgate, which wraps around the pillars.

Interior
The Audi Q3 offers ample room for all five passengers and sets standards for ergonomics and workmanship. A wide variety of materials and colors for the interior offers customers countless possibilities for expressing their own personal style. The cargo area offers a base capacity of 460 liters (16.24 cu ft), which can be increased to 1,365 liters (48.20 cu ft) by folding down the split rear seat backs.

Drivetrain
The Audi Q3 engine lineup includes two TDI and two TFSI four-cylinder units producing between 103 kW (140 hp) and 155 kW (211 hp). They combine direct injection with turbocharging and a start-stop system for both power and efficiency. The Q3 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 hp) and front-wheel drive averages 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (45.23 US mpg).

Engine lineup:

• 2.0 TFSI quattro with 125 kW (170 hp)
• 2.0 TFSI quattro with 155 kW (211 hp)
• 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TDI quattro with 103 kW (140 hp)
• 2.0 TDI quattro with 130 kW (177 hp)

Nearly all models come with quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which works with a hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The seven-speed S tronic comes standard with the most powerful TDI and TFSI engines. The dual-clutch transmission showcases an innovation that enhances efficiency even further. When coasting, it allows the Q3 to free-wheel when the “efficiency” mode of the optional Audi drive select is active.

Chassis
The chassis of the Q3 – featuring a four-link rear suspension, electromechanical power steering and wheels measuring between 16 and 19 inches in diameter – is the fruit of great design labor. An electromechanical parking brake and hill hold assist are standard, with hill-descent assist available as an option.

The Audi drive select system enables drivers to adjust various technology modules, including the optional suspension with active damper control, to suit their individual driving style.

Equipment and trim
Audi offers luxury-class options for the Q3. These include the adaptive light system for the xenon plus headlights, the panoramic glass roof and an LED interior lighting package. The range of driver assistance systems is extremely diverse. The park assist system autonomously steers the car into a parking space; Audi side assist uses radar to make changing lanes easier; Audi active lane assist helps to maintain the lane; and the speed limit display recognizes important traffic signs.

Audi offers a whole set of modular infotainment components, at the pinnacle of which is the hard drive-based navigation system MMI navigation plus. The Bluetooth online car phone with WLAN hotspot connects the Q3 to the Internet.