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Audi Debuts Q3 Sportback in Italy With Long-Range Plug-In Option

The Palermo event set national pricing plus dealer timing for both the SUV and the coupe-styled variant.

Overview

  • The national premiere took place on September 30 at Palermo’s Molo Trapezoidale under the theme “Movimento di avanguardia.”
  • A plug-in e‑hybrid offers up to 119 km WLTP electric range from a 25.7 kWh battery with charging up to 50 kW DC and 11 kW AC, including a 272 hp configuration rated at 400 Nm.
  • Italian pricing starts at €42,500 for the Q3 SUV, €43,800 for the 2.0 TDI, and €49,800 for the e‑hybrid, with Sportback list prices from €44,500 (1.5 TFSI), €45,800 (2.0 TDI) and €51,800 (272 hp plug‑in).
  • Dealer arrival is scheduled for late October for the Q3 SUV, with the Q3 Sportback expected in showrooms before the end of 2025.
  • New features include Matrix LED digital headlights that can adapt the beam and project road symbols, OLED rear lights, and the ability to teach and store up to five complex maneuvers.