Audi's Compact SUVs, the Q3 and Q3 Sportback, Debut in Japan | Audi
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Audi's Compact SUVs, the Q3 and Q3 Sportback, Debut in Japan
Audi Japan has announced the Q3, a compact SUV that has undergone a full model change for the first time in eight years, and its coupe-body variant, the Q3 Sportback. Sales are set to begin on August 19.
Increased Living Space Thanks to a 75mm Longer Wheelbase
The new Audi Q3 measures 4,490mm in length, 1,840mm in width, and 1,610mm in height. The exterior is characterized by an octagonal Singleframe grille designed exclusively for Audi's Q family of SUVs, large air inlets, and blister fenders front and rear.
The interior offers an advanced digital experience with an instrument panel inspired by the octagonal Singleframe grille, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster similar to higher-end models, and an MMI with a touchscreen.
With a 75mm longer wheelbase compared to the previous model, the new Q3 offers expanded interior space. Even in the Sportback, Audi's first compact crossover SUV with a coupe body that is 45mm lower, rear head clearance is said to be ample. The luggage capacity is a generous 530 liters, an increase of 70 liters, and can be expanded to a maximum of 1,525 liters (1,400 liters for the Sportback) by folding down the rear seats.
The powertrain options include two choices: a newly developed 1.5-liter TFSI gasoline engine (35 TFSI) with a maximum output of 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque, and a 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine (35 TDI) with a maximum output of 150 hp and 340 Nm of torque. Both are paired with a 7-speed S tronic transmission. The 35 TFSI achieves fuel efficiency through its cylinder on demand system, while the 35 TDI utilizes a quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system with an electronically controlled hydraulic multi-plate clutch to deliver superior driving performance.
Pricing starts at ¥4.38 million to ¥4.94 million for the Q3 35 TFSI, and ¥5.13 million to ¥5.43 million for the 35 TDI. For the Q3 Sportback, the 35 TFSI ranges from ¥4.52 million to ¥5.16 million, and the 35 TDI is priced at ¥5.63 million.
