- Powered with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder TFSI engine that produces 190 bhp and 320 Nm
- Grown in size compared to the previous generation
- Bookings have started for Rs. 2 lakh, and deliveries will begin by the end of this year
2022 Audi Q3 – Overview
After being out of the game for more than 2 years the Q3 returns to the Indian markets. The second generation Q3 was revealed globally in 2019, but the India launch was delayed due to the global pandemic. The 2022 Q3 has grown in dimension and looks bolder and edgier than before.
Audi began taking bookings for the Q3 earlier this month at Rs.2 lakh. Deliveries are set to start by the end of this year. Audi is offering the Q3 with a host of ownership benefits including a 5-year Extended Warranty and a 3-year / 50,000 km Comprehensive Service Value Package for the first 500 customers.
2022 Audi Q3 – Performance
Audi is offering the Q3 with a sole 2.0-liter 4-cylinder TFSI petrol engine that does duties in various Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) cars like the VW Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq. The 2-litre puts out 190 bhp of power and 320 Nm of peak torque. Audi claims a 0-100 timing of 7.3 seconds and can reach up to a top speed of 222 km/h.
The engine comes mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Power is channeled to all four wheels via Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive technology.
2022 Audi Q3 – Technology and Features
Audi has packed the Q3 with a host of technology and features. The luxury compact SUV now comes with all LED headlamps with rear combination lamps, Audi’s virtual cockpit plus, ambient lighting, 180W surround sound system, and parking aid plus with camera.
Safety features include six airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, hill start assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, anti-theft wheel bolts, space-saver spare wheel.
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2022 Audi Q3 – Pricing and Rivals
| Audi Q3 Variant | Ex-showroom Price |
| Premium Plus | INR 44,89,000 |
| Technology | INR 50,39,000 |
The Q3 is priced competitively for the overall package that it offers. The 2022 Q3 will slot between Audi’s Q2 and the bigger Q5 and will rival the Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1 and Volvo XC 40.
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Here’s a list of variant-wise features:
The new Audi Q3 Premium Plus features:
› 45.72 cm (R18) 5-arm style alloy wheels
› Quattro all-wheel drive
› LED Headlamps with LED rear combination lamps
› Panoramic glass sunroof
› High Gloss styling package
› Power adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support
› Seat upholstery in leather/leatherette combination
› Rear seat plus with fore/aft adjustment
› Leather-wrapped 3 spoke multifunction plus steering wheel with paddle shifters
› Decorative inserts in Silver Aluminium Dimension
› Ambient lighting package (Single Colour)
› Scuff plates with aluminum inserts in the front
› Storage and Luggage Compartment package
› Comfort suspension
› Hill Start Assist
› Frameless auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
› 2-zone climate control system
› Parking aid plus with rearview camera
› Cruise control system with speed limiter
› Exterior mirrors, power-adjustable, heated & power folding, auto-dimming on both sides
› Digital instrument cluster
› Bluetooth Interface
› Audi Smartphone Interface
› Electromechanical power steering
› Six airbags
› Tyre pressure monitoring system
› ISOFIX child seat anchors
› Anti-theft wheel bolts
› Space-saving spare wheel
The new Audi Q3 Technology features:
› Interior in Aluminium look (Elements on the mirror adjustment switch, the power window switches, the parking brake control button, and door strips in aluminum look)
› MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch
› Audi Drive Select
› Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
› Ambient lighting package plus (30 Colours)
› Comfort key with gesture-controlled tailgate
› Luggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closing
› Audi phone box with a wireless charging system
› Audi Sound System (10 speakers, 180 W)