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Audi presents the second generation of Q3 . The compact SUV will be marketed in November 2018. It grew about ten centimeters and reached 4.49 m.
This larger size leaves more room in the range for its little brother l ' Audi Q2 (4,19m). And that without walking on the flower beds of the Audi Q5 (4.66 m). The Audi SUV offer therefore gains consistency.
MQB platform for the new Q3
The new Audi Q3 incorporates the technical base of the Volkswagen Tiguan (modular MQB platform) which has a strictly identical length. This results in structural convergences between the Audi and the Volkswagen. Like the opening of the trunk that becomes more clbadic.
She abandons the autoclave hatch, that is to say with a return to the flanks. It's less original and it distinguishes it from its big brothers Q5 and Q7. But, in the end, the Q3 wins because the opening of the trunk is now wider.
More personality for the Q3
The new Q3 sports a more manly style and incorporates an octagonal radiator grille in relief, like that of the Audi Q8 which now covers the SUV range. The headlights have sharper contours.
Three types of projectors will be proposed, culminating in Matrix LED technology . The body is very elaborate with subtle folds on the upper wings that bring sportiness and elegance. Finished the era of Russian dolls for Audi SUVs, and so much the better!
Long live the digital
On board, the instrumentation is logically switched to digital. The Virtual Cockpit, slab 12.3 inches (31.24 cm) diagonally faces the driver. It is accompanied, in the center of the dashboard, by a touch screen of a diagonal of 10 inches (25.4 cm). This screen is identical to the one used by the Audi A8 limousine.
But this configuration is that of most posh versions of the new Q3. The entry-level Q3 will have to be content with a 10.25-inch instrumentation and an 8.8-inch touch screen. The air conditioning interface is also digital. In addition to the high-tech aspect, the new Q3 focuses on customization. Alcantara and chrome dress the dashboard and against doors. The new Q3 is really gaining standing status.
A more autonomous Q3
The new Q3 has many driving aids, such as Active Cruise Control, Lane Keeping and Pedestrian Detection . Parking badistance and 360-degree viewing will also be appreciated.
More welcoming rear seats
The Q3 lengthening (+8 cm at the rear) wheelbase) logically brings comfort to the rear seats. It is more spacious than the current model and also more flexible.
The files are inclined on seven positions and are divided according to a 40/20/40 division. In addition, the Q3 can count on a sliding bench with an amplitude of 15 cm.
" The Audi Q3 2018 has a sliding seat on 15 cm, equipment worthy of the Q5 "
Equipment worthy of the Audi Q5 which varies the capacity of the trunk from 530 to 675 liters, in five places under tablet.
The load volume reaches 1,525 liters when the backs are folded. For the record, the current Q3 is limited to 463 liters, in 5 seats and, to 1,365 liters, in 2 places. In addition, the floor of the trunk can be positioned on three levels and can be stored under the shelf cover luggage. It's practical
Engines from 150 to 230 hp
At launch, the Audi Q3 will offer three gasoline engines Q3 35 TFSI (150 hp and 250 Nm), Q3 40 TFSI (190 hp and 320 Nm) and Q3 45 TFSI (230 hp and 350 Nm) and a diesel block Q3 35 TDI (150 hp and 340 Nm) . A 190 hp diesel engine will eventually complete the offer (Audi Q3 40 TDI). We will have to get used to this new nomenclature!
On the transmission side, the Q3 35 TFSI is delivered with the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch robotic gearbox and with two-wheel drive, the 6-speed manual gearbox will be available later. The Q3 40 TFSI and 45 TFSI generalize the quattro all-wheel drive and the S tronic 7 gearbox. Finally, the Audi Q3 35 TDI comes with a manual gearbox and 4×4. It will then be possible to opt for a 4×2 version coupled to the box S tronic.
Report Audi Q3 2018
Audi has repositioned the Q3, halfway between the urban Audi Q2 and the family Audi Q5. This new Q3 gains versatility in technology as well as in customization. He no longer fears the competition of BMW X1 Mercedes GL A and Volvo XC40 .
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