Overview
- Audi showcased the India‑spec Q3 on Tuesday, August 25, confirming the model is larger than before with a 4,531 mm length and a 2,681 mm wheelbase.
- India will get a 2.0‑litre turbocharged four‑cylinder petrol rated at about 204 hp and 320 Nm mated to a seven‑speed dual‑clutch transmission with Quattro all‑wheel drive offered as standard.
- The cabin is heavily revised with an 11.9‑inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.8‑inch central touchscreen and a steering‑column gear stalk that frees space on the centre console.
- Audi says the Q3 will be locally assembled and go on sale in the early October festive season, with final variant line‑up and official ex‑showroom prices to be announced at launch while media estimates range broadly from about Rs. 46 lakh to Rs. 60 lakh.
- The Q3 is the first of several launches for Audi India and its larger size, upgraded tech and standard AWD position it to take on the BMW X1 and Mercedes‑Benz GLA and to help Audi regain volume in the entry‑level luxury SUV segment.