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The youngest member of the Q line is already a "Best in Class" award winning SUV in the small off-road 4x4 category. The Q3 is also the only SUV in its segment to offer Quattro as standard. The Audi Q3 is an urban SUV that makes you step out of the box.
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The Q3 is a very comfortable drive around town or on the highway. The 1.4 turbo engine with the S-Tronic gearbox delivers amazing efficiency while offering nifty power when required.» Read More -
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Short test drive of the Q3 2l 180hp. Very nice and roomy interior for the size. The seats are very comfortable and easy to adjust to the right position. The steering is extremely light at low speed and remains soft. The traffic did not allow for much evaluation of the chassis. Only a right turn taken briskly revealed a tendency to moderate body roll but with a slight jerk from the rear end. Was it the stability control or the rear wheel drive that kicked in? It absorbs bumps quite well. The engine is adequate for normal driving but feels a little gutless when pushed with a lack of top end. This is aggravated by the gearbox shifting too early. In manual mode it refuses to downshift until it get into low rpm. The dynamic mode is not helping. It makes the car feel unrefined without providing more umph. It is not a challenger to the Porsche Macan. Back inside, the dashboard is nicely laid out and the finishing is really good. What is not good is the standard audio system. It sounds muddy and lifeless.» Read More
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Went to the Q3 launch at open area near MBS, an ok event though.» Read More
Tested the full specs of Q3 that comes with panaromic sunroof plus other accessories.
The exterior is simply a slightly smaller Q5, which makes not much difference in styling or sportiness in it at all.
Interior is a base setting, no keyless entry and only the high spec version has full accessories at a huge top up of pricings.
The drive was so so....compared to the Q5 I tested, is much more umph...the Q3 is barely there and throttle it, it does not respond immediately.
Overall, I would rather top up S$10k (as of current price) to get a Q5 which is more spacious and powerful to handle than the Q3.
There was a time when car line-ups were simple, especially when it came to SUV's. Either you had them or you don't. With
changing trend and increasing demand, manufacturers nowadays have at least one SUV model in their line-ups, while the
more premium German marques feature a variety of options in various sizes and trims.
Enter Audi whom has expended its SUV range with its smallest SUV yet – the Q3. So where does the Q3 fit with the bigger Q5 and Q7?
Being the smallest in the Q family, no doubt the Q3 is smaller than the Q5 until Audi decides to do something smaller. The more compact dimensions allows it to be an ideal city SUV. From certain angles the Q3 is reminiscent of the Q5 though its steeply raked rear window gives it a sportier, coupe-like profile than its Q5 big brother.
IF the outside does not win you over, the interior should with Audi's signature to comfort, luxury and detail. The driving position is highly adjustable and the front seats are more than capable to accommodate any body shape and size. The sloping roofline will not hinder headroom of rear passengers legroom is not compromise as well.
The cabin also offers lots of useable utility space with many storage spaces littered around. The boot offers practical space and can be enlarged by folding the split/fold rear seats.
Unlike its Q7 and Q5 big brothers, the Q3's all-wheel drive system is a Haldex clutch system, similar to the one employed in the models like the S3 and TT among others. This system is usually preferred in less hardcore SUVs as well as in some performance models as it has a relatively less complicated layout and design.
Considering the height of the Q3, it still manages to offer a supple ride and decent handling. Despite the cumbersome handling through bends that is normal of a SUV its height, the ride still feels composed and stable – providing you with an added dose of confidence to continue eating the corners at a decent pace.
By utilising the same basic formula as the Q5 but in a smaller size, Audi has created a compact SUV model that is has all the ticks in the right boxes. The Q3 then, will be a potent force against the likes of similarly sized but more established models.
Enter Audi whom has expended its SUV range with its smallest SUV yet – the Q3. So where does the Q3 fit with the bigger Q5 and Q7?
Being the smallest in the Q family, no doubt the Q3 is smaller than the Q5 until Audi decides to do something smaller. The more compact dimensions allows it to be an ideal city SUV. From certain angles the Q3 is reminiscent of the Q5 though its steeply raked rear window gives it a sportier, coupe-like profile than its Q5 big brother.
IF the outside does not win you over, the interior should with Audi's signature to comfort, luxury and detail. The driving position is highly adjustable and the front seats are more than capable to accommodate any body shape and size. The sloping roofline will not hinder headroom of rear passengers legroom is not compromise as well.
The cabin also offers lots of useable utility space with many storage spaces littered around. The boot offers practical space and can be enlarged by folding the split/fold rear seats.
Unlike its Q7 and Q5 big brothers, the Q3's all-wheel drive system is a Haldex clutch system, similar to the one employed in the models like the S3 and TT among others. This system is usually preferred in less hardcore SUVs as well as in some performance models as it has a relatively less complicated layout and design.
Considering the height of the Q3, it still manages to offer a supple ride and decent handling. Despite the cumbersome handling through bends that is normal of a SUV its height, the ride still feels composed and stable – providing you with an added dose of confidence to continue eating the corners at a decent pace.
By utilising the same basic formula as the Q5 but in a smaller size, Audi has created a compact SUV model that is has all the ticks in the right boxes. The Q3 then, will be a potent force against the likes of similarly sized but more established models.
