Audi Q3

Audi India launches the much awaited compact crossover, the Q3 at a starting price of Rs 26.21 lakh; will rival the BMW X1.

Under the hood will be the familiar 2.0 TDi Quattro diesel engine, which churns out 177PS of power and 380 Nm of torque. As we mentioned, this is the top end version of the Q3 and therefore the engines are mated to Audi's S-tronic gearbox and the Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

The Q3 will go head on against the BMW X1 on the price bracket and the Range Rover Evoque  in terms of size and equipment.

“The launch of the Audi Q3 is in line with our top-down strategy for India. The Q3 is immediately recognizable as the youngest member of the Audi Q family. Now we are starting the next chapter of our success story: As a true luxury SUV, the Audi Q3 leads the way for the Four Rings to enter a new segment in India, with ever increasing customer groups demanding for luxury mobility in a compact form.  Every aspect of the Q3 showcases Audi technology – the body, the drivetrain, the chassis and the assistance and multimedia systems. Many of these elements come directly from the luxury class. At present, only 500 Audi Q3’s will be available for initial booking.  We are confident that Audi Q3 will repeat the success of Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 and further consolidate our leadership position in the luxury SUV segment“, said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.