Overview
- Audi has set the India launch for October 16, 2026, and has opened customer bookings with a token of ₹1 lakh while local assembly has begun at the SAVIPL plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
- India‑spec technical details widely reported ahead of the launch list a 2.0‑litre turbo‑petrol TFSI engine at about 204 hp and 320 Nm, a seven‑speed dual‑clutch gearbox and standard quattro all‑wheel drive with a claimed 0–100 kph time of 7.1 seconds.
- The cabin is described as technology‑forward, featuring a curved 11.9‑inch driver display and 12.8‑inch infotainment screen, a Sonos audio system, panoramic sunroof and safety kit that includes up to nine airbags plus a Level‑2 ADAS suite with adaptive cruise and automatic emergency braking.
- Exterior updates reported for the third‑generation Q3 include a split headlamp layout with Digital Matrix LEDs, a large new grille, a connected full‑width rear light bar and an illuminated Audi logo on the tailgate.
- Reports say Audi will offer two variants named Nova and Zenith with expected ex‑showroom pricing around ₹55–60 lakh, but those prices, exact variant specifications and boot‑capacity figures remain unconfirmed by Audi and vary across outlets.