Overview

• The second‑generation Q3 Sportback was unveiled on 30 September at Palermo’s Molo Trapezoidale in a national premiere titled “Movimento d’avanguardia.”
• Audi detailed powertrains including a 1.5 TFSI mild hybrid (150 hp), a 1.5 e‑hybrid rated at 272 hp with a 204 hp variant to follow, and a 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
• The plug‑in hybrid features a 25.7 kWh battery, up to 119 km WLTP electric range, DC fast charging up to 50 kW and AC charging up to 11 kW.
• Italian pricing starts at €42,500 for the Q3 SUV, with the Q3 Sportback from €44,500 (1.5 TFSI MHEV), €45,800 (2.0 TDI) and €51,800 (272 hp PHEV).
• New technologies highlighted include digital Matrix LED headlights with road‑symbol projection, OLED rear lights, a fully digital cockpit and teachable parking maneuvers, with first Q3 units due at dealers by late October and the Sportback in showrooms before year‑end.