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Audi Q3 Enters Third Generation With Palermo Press Drives, Italy Sales Starting in October

Test drives in Sicily validate a tech‑focused compact SUV as it reaches Italian dealers this month with confirmed pricing.

Overview

  • The lineup spans petrol and diesel options plus a 272 hp plug‑in hybrid with a 25.7 kWh battery, up to 119 km WLTP electric range, and 50 kW DC charging for a 10–80% top‑up in under 30 minutes.
  • Inside, an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit pairs with a 12.8-inch curved MMI running Android Automotiveth with Audi’s app store and an AI voice assistant that can interact with ChatGPT.
  • On the road, progressive steering, three suspension setups, a new defaultable Balanced drive mode, and an Offroad+ setting for quattro models headline dynamic upgrades.
  • Aerodynamic tweaks, including adaptive front air intakes, lower drag to a Cd of 0.30, while digital Matrix LED headlights with micro‑LEDs and OLED rears add advanced lighting signatures.
  • Italy pricing is set at €42,500 entry, €43,800 for the 2.0 TDI, and €49,800 for the e‑hybrid, with practicality highlighted by 488–1,386 liters of cargo space and recycled interior materials.