First complete change in 7 years Audi Q3..Gorgeous design, first column gear application
Jun 20, 2025
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Although the design is very similar to the Q5 using Audi's traditional vertical layout, the two vehicles are very different from their appearance.The biggest difference is packaging.Audi has minimized the impact on passenger space, including engines, transmissions, and hybrid systems.
The PHEV model consists of a 1.5-liter turbocharger four-cylinder gasoline engine and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.The electric motor is mounted between the engine and the transmission and transmits power through the gearbox.It is powered by a large battery with a capacity of 25.7 kWh. Audi said it has achieved a range of up to about 113 kilometers, much longer than its previous generation.
The output exerts a maximum of 268 horsepower and a maximum torque of 400 Nm.In addition, the entry model equipped with a mild hybrid system has a 1.5 gasoline engine and generates 148 horsepower. In addition, a 2.0-liter diesel engine with significantly improved torque along with 148 horsepower output can be selected.
Finally, for a 2.0 turbo-solid engine, it is combined with a Quattro four-wheel drive system with 263 horsepower and 200 horsepower. All Q3 models have a 7-speed dual clutch transmission based on front wheel drive.
The newly designed single-frame grille on the front is impressive. The slim top lighting unit is responsible for custom daytime running lights and turn indicators. At the bottom, an optional matrix beam and hidden main headlights are located.
The rear part is inspired by the latest A6 Avant, not Q5. It has a similar rear-lamp configuration consisting of a complex top element, a thin light bar, and a separate brake light at the bottom.
Audi also added lighting to its two-dimensional emblem, which consists of four rings. Wheel sizes range from 17 inches to 20 inches.Aerodynamically optimized 18, 19-inch wheels can also be selected.
In addition to the existing sports and S-line body styles, 11 different colors are available.Some of them are only available in the new Q3.The part where customers can feel the biggest change is the interior.
The somewhat disappointing interior of the previous Q3 has been replaced with a completely new design.The biggest first impression is the dual-screen display. Slightly smaller than the similar-designed display seen in Q5. In the case of
Q3, there is an 11.9-inch display in the driver's seat and a slightly larger 12.8-inch touch screen in the center. Another feature is the lack of gear selectors that are common in the latest Audi models.
Unlike the previous center console, Audi applied a new column lever behind the steering wheel. There is a gear selector on the right and a wiper and turn signal on the left.Various material options are available depending on the model. Door ambient lighting is also included.
In particular, the light bar mounted under the front window of the large Audi model disappeared and was replaced by a more prominent line along the front outline of the dashboard. The Q3 is a small model in the Audi lineup, so the high-end stereo option is applied with the Sonos system, not Bang & Olufsen.
The trunk space has become 575 liters when the second row sheet is folded and 1386 liters when the second row sheet is folded.The back seat can move back and forth and also has a backrest adjustment function. Q3 is currently on sale in Korea with the second generation model. The third-generation new model is also expected to be introduced in Korea as early as the end of the year.
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Editor Song Moon-chul mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
