2022 New Audi Q3 launched in India at Rs 44.89 lakh

Audi has launched the second-generation Q3 in India at Rs 44.89 lakh

Audi has launched the second-generation Q3 in India, with the entry-level premium plus trim priced at Rs 44.89 lakh and the top-spec technology trim priced at Rs 50.39 lakh. Deliveries for the new Q3 will begin later this year. 

NEW Audi Q3 Launched

The Q3 has been reintroduced in India after a gap of two years after it was discontinued during the transition to BS6 emission norms with Q5 and Q7 SUVs. The second generation third quarter was unveiled globally four years ago in July 2018.

The new Q3 is being offered in India with the only 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that produces 190hp and 320Nm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox coupled with a Quattro all-wheel-drive system as standard. Like the previous generation SUV, the new Q3 no longer gets the option of a diesel engine. Audi claims that the speed of 0-100 kmph is 7.3 seconds. 

The same engine has also been given on the larger Q5 and many other Volkswagen Group SUVs like Volkswagen Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq. In fact, the Q3 is based on Volkswagen's group's MQB platform that also underpins the Tiguan and Kodiak.

The new Q3 is a bigger SUV than its predecessor – it is moderately long, wide and also has a longer wheelbase. For the design, it clearly takes inspiration from the large Q7. It looks very sleek with slimmer LED headlamps, a large octagonal grille and angular bumper creases, which makes a significant design unlike the soft shape of the first model. The India-Spec Q3 rides on 18-inch alloys as standard and is being offered in five exterior paint colours — Pulse Orange, Glacier White, Kronos Grey, Mythos Black and Navara Blue.

A complete design overhaul is also seen in the interior. Audi claims that the space is much better than its predecessor and unlike the previous generation Q3, which came with a free-floating infotainment screen, the new 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system is now integrated into the dashboard. It also gets decorative aluminum inserts on the dashboard and door pad, which creates an element of contrast. Unlike Audi's more expensive models, and thankfully, Audi has maintained physical dials and buttons for the climate control system.