Audi Q3. A stylish and advanced crossover
Audi Q3 is a compact German crossover from Audi AG, a part of Volkswagen Group. Produced since 2011, it can be either FWD or 4WD. 2nd-generation Audi Q3 2018 is available on the Israeli market. Audi Q3 crossover is a good choice for urban driving. It’s designed for drivers who like esthetic appearance and repressed style unlike those of big square-shaped SUVs. Audi Q3 has gained popularity in no time in the compact SUV market. In 2016, its production increased up to 2M cars.
1st generation
1st-generation Audi Q3 was produced from 2011 to 2017 and was restyled in 2014. The very first Q3 crossover was a stepbrother of Volkswagen Tiguan and combination of to platforms: Golf PQ35 and a longer PQ46 where Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Superb have been produced. The Quattro 4WD system was based on the 4th-generation Haldex coupling. The Audi Q3 crossover, shaped like a hatchback, is quite compact for its class - 25 cm shorter than Q5. Unlike the ‘old-school’ models of the Q series, it was distinguished by strongly beveled pillars. However, the exterior of the first Q3 fully corresponded to the Audi Q family. The Audi Q3 head drag coefficient was 0.32 the first generation. It was one of the best results in the class. The first Q3 was crash-tested by independent Euro NCAP experts and got the maximum possible safety rating: 5 stars out of 5!
The first Q3 was crash-tested by independent Euro NCAP experts and got the maximum possible safety rating: 5 stars out of 5!
In 2013 году, a charged version of Audi RS Q3 with a top speed of 250 km/h was born. Restyled in 2014, Audi Q3 received a new design of front and rear bumper, grille, and embedded front lights.
2nd generation
2nd-generation Audi Q3 is produced from 2018 until now. The second Q3 moved on to the MQB platform to become more versatile, beautiful, and spatious. The exterior of the Q3 has changed dramatically. New Audi Q3 received a new octagonal grille, a special attribute of new SUV-format Audi models. The entry-level Q3 2018 car already comes with a LED front optics.
Drivers value great driveability and quick turns of Audi Q3 2018/2019. It’s equipped with a 4WD Quattro Ultra system and a multidisk rear-axle clutch, the same as that of 2.0-L Q5 versions.
Audi Q3 2020 seems to be the most stylish and advanced crossover in the premium compact SUV segment.
The interior of the new Q3 is a joy to see due to its top-quality materials and design solutions. One more novelty is complete refusal from pointer-type analog instruments. Only multicolor digital panels are used. Audi Q3 2020 seems to be the most stylish and advanced crossover in the premium compact SUV segment.
