That’s because the Q3 plays in a segment that’s new to us - the even-smaller compact luxury crossover. It was first launched in 2011 but didn’t make it to America until the 2015 model year. * Prices include $925 destination charge.Īudi’s Q3 isn’t a new vehicle by any stretch. Tested Options: Prestige Trim, Quattro AWD, Sport Package Take the 228-hp version for the most entertaining ride in its size class.2.0-liter, DOHC I-4, CVVT (200 horsepower 5,100-6,000 rpm 207 lbs-ft 1,700-5,000 rpm)Ģ0 city/28 highway/23 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) The 2022 Audi Q3 earns kudos as a small crossover with very good handling. It darts around town with easy charm thanks to a tight turning radius, and can handle the roughest roads with aplomb, on its standard 18-inch wheels and even with the available 19-inch wheels. The handling is more praiseworthy than the power, at least in the 40. You can definitely feel the difference, maybe especially in the torque, with fat chunks of power freely disbursed.īoth engines mate with a flawless 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive for superior traction that’s not intended for off-roading, but there’s no need to avoid dirt trails.īut the Q3 mostly excels with its well-damped ride and tight steering. The Q3 45 with 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque has more zip, reaching 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. If the Q3 weren’t so heavy (3,900 pounds), it would have excellent pace. It can reach 60 mph in about 8 seconds, quick enough. Driving ImpressionsĪcceleration is OK in the Q3 40 with the 2.0-liter turbo-4 making 184 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. The rearward visibility is limited by thick roof pillars. Curiously, there’s a gap between the seatbacks and cargo floor that can swallow and hide things. The rear seat is even better, with 36.1 inches of legroom and a sliding function that can make 18.7 cubic feet of cargo space when folded there’s 48 cubic feet. The base model’s heated leather seats are good enough to deserve an upgrade to the available 8-way power adjustment. The overall feel is of high quality, and it’s impressive. It wears plain materials, with a touchscreen in the center of the instrument panel that is framed by bands of metallic trim, with wood in the Premium. It’s a hefty vehicle that comes off athletic, thanks to its tautly drawn shape and stance. The body is clean and crisp, with its bigger wheels and grille making a more emphatic statement than previous years. Pert and chunky, the Audi Q3 won’t raise eyebrows or pulses. The Q3 has a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty. Bigger wheels, premium audio, and power front seats with memory are optional. The Q3 45 Premium Plus spec adds adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system, for $41,545. The base Q3 40, $35,945, has an 8.8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 18-inch wheels, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, and LED headlights. Model LineupĪudi sells the Q3 in base and S-line versions for $35,945 and $38,245, respectively. But the IIHS takes away its Top Safety Pick+ rating, despite top crash scores, because the 2022 headlights in the base model are rated “Poor.” Automatic emergency braking is standard, while a surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, and active lane control are available. The NHTSA gives it five stars overall for safety, with four stars for front- and rollover-crash protection. With the more powerful turbo-4 it’s rated at 20/28/23 mpg combined. The EPA rates the base Q3 at 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 25 combined. The Q3 has very good steering and a very well-damped ride on its 18- or 19-inch wheels. It’s fitted with standard all-wheel drive and uses an 8-speed automatic that responds well to the driver’s desires and inputs. The Q3 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 in two specifications: the base model uses 184-hp version of the engine, which struggles a bit to carry the car’s substantial 3,900 pounds, the price for that 3-mpg gain more boost in the Q3 45 gives it 228 horsepower that’s easier to live with. Also for 2022, blind-spot monitors become standard equipment, and the 40 model gets some minor feature changes. The engaging cabin has more angular shapes and snazzy trim.įor 2022 its base engine has been detuned, in order to significantly increase gas mileage from a combined 22 mpg to 25 mpg. It’s more of a tall hatchback with big wheels and thick curves, a tidy shape that hangs on a bulldog-like stance. The Audi Q3 is a compact luxury crossover, Audi’s smallest.
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