Audi Q3

The interiors of the Q3 are luxurious but simple and practical. They don’t go overboard in terms of design and the ergonomics are spot on, making it a very enjoyable car to sit in and drive. There is a decent amount of room for the front seat passengers but the rear seat passengers will struggle. I couldn’t imagine more than 5 people in this car. The centre console and dashboard are setup very nicely and the craftsmanship is very good giving a sense of high quality throughout the cabin.

The Q3 is only available with the 1968cc TDI found in the A4 but with greater power. The engine pumps out 174bhp and 380Nm of torque. These are very impressive figures from a very impressive engine. The engine is also mated to a beautifully engineered 7-speed auto transmission. The A6 also comes with a smaller 2.0 litre TDI and a 2.8 litre FSi petrol engine.

The Q3 really is a gem to drive. The engine has been beautifully refined and the power figures are just right for you to enjoy the punch of the engine. You can really feel the car pickup speed and it listens to your throttle pushes. The engine is very responsive and gives you power at any time even at low revs. The acceleration is brilliant and the engine sounds quite good. The auto transmission is phenomenally responsive as well and if you want to be even more precise you can switch to manual and switch with the paddles behind the steering. The suspension setup is very good and steering response just right for the perfect driving experience.

The Q3 comes with a Start-Stop system and an efficiency drive select mode that helps to reduce CO2 emissions and keep your mileage up, but we still got a fuel economy of just 12kmpl on average.

The Q3 comes stocked with great features such as automatic climate control, power windows, power steering with mounted steering controls, an inbuilt audio system with a 6.5 inch centre console screen and 8 speakers, plus Bluetooth and Audi Music Interface with voice control. There is also cruise control, auto wipers, electric parking brake and keyless entry.

Safety Features include ABS with EBD, ESP, airbags and rear parking sensors.

All Audi vehicles are built very well and sue the highest quality materials you can find on a car. The fit and finish is very good and the car is built on a solid and strong chassis. Overall the quality is simply fantastic and the car is highly reliable. The only issue you will face is high maintenance costs.

The Q3 is a compact SUV made by a luxury brand. The engine is great and the quality of the vehicle fantastic and even better is that this car is priced very well and has an excellent value for money.

There really isn’t anything else in this segment, and larger cars in different segments do not come even close to providing the same kind of driving experience this Q3 can provide to you. This is a perfect city vehicle that looks great and drives even better. It is a very good choice for a first luxury vehicle.