Audi Q3

2012 Audi Q3

Targeting the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is the new Audi Q3, the junior of the Audi SUV range consisting of that, the midsize Q5 (now with Hybrid), and the flagship Q7.

The new Audi Q3 is heavily inspired by the Cross Coupe Quattro and it was manufactured at the Martorell plant in Spain, where SEAT cars produced. It uses Volkswagen Group's A5 (PQ35) platform which was used on the Volkswagen Tiguan (or the upcoming SEAT crossover).

Judging from its design, the Audi Q3 looks more sharp-dressed than the Mercedes-Benz GLK Class and the BMW X1, which because most Audis are highly progressed, making the catchphrase "Luxury Has Progressed" is the main forte for Audi, making the Audi Q3 more progressed than the GLK and the X1.

2012 Audi Q3 interior

The interior reminds me of the Audi A1 subcompact but in my product of imagination, is this the SUV version of the A1? That's a lot of nonsense, the Audi Q3 has no relation to the Audi A1, even the new Q3's interior reminds me of the A1 because of its pop-up screen that uses Audi's Multimedia Interface that provides infotainment all day round for the driver.

2012 Audi Q3

Consider this your wake-up call, the new Audi Q3 is available in four engine types such as the 140PS 2.0L TDi Common Rail diesel, 170PS 2.0L TFSI engine, 177PS 2.0L Common Rail diesel, and the high performance 211PS 2.0L TFSI engine. The fun choice would be the 2.0L TFSi engine with 211PS of power because a turbocharged engine can be somewhat fun for the adrenaline seekers and with the Double Clutch Transmission, shifting became much easier. The most fuel efficient Q3 of all is the 2.0L TDi Common Rail diesel engine with 140PS of power output because of the fuel economy of 19.2km/L (5.2 Liter/100km) in a combined basis.

The Audi Q3 starts at 29,900 Euros for the 2.0 TDI variant. Available color variations include Amalfiweiß, Brillantschwarz, Eissilber Metallic, Gletscherweiß Metallic, Karibubraun Metallic, Kobaltblau Metallic, Monsungrau Metallic, Platinbeige Metallic, Samoaorange Metallic, Sphärenblau Metallic, and Phantomschwarz Perleffekt.

My Comment:
Being Audi's new small luxury crossover finally realize its progression after the progression of the midsize Q5 and the flagship Q7. The Audi Q3 really stands out the crowd with its progressed luxury, progressed sportiness, progressed power, and everything progressed to outpace against the likes of the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Can PGA Cars bring the Audi Q3 to the Philippines soon? We don't know but be patient...

Photo: AUDI AG