Key highlights
- 2026 Audi Q3 India price reveal on October 16
- Powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI turbo petrol engine
- To be offered in a standard and a Sportback avatar
Audi has revealed the launch date of the new-generation Q3 SUV in India. The official price list of the new SUV will be revealed on October 16, 2026. Audi has already commenced pre-bookings, and the new-gen Q3 will hit the Indian roads soon.
Speaking of what is new on it, the new-gen Q3 has undergone a massive design overhaul. On the outside, it packs a sleeker profile with a completely new fascia that features a big grille design. The new Q3 also gets a muscular front bumper with split LED headlights and sleek LED DRLs. The headlights use Audi Matrix technology that gets booster and auto-levelling features.
On the side profile, the new Q3 packs new alloy wheels that range from 18 inches to 20 inches, depending on the variant chosen. The Q3 is also sold in a Sportback version overseas, which is essentially the same vehicle as the standard version, but it packs a sporty roofline and a coupe-like rear-end design. The Sportback version is also likely to be launched in India soon.
Moving to the rear, the new Q3 features a sporty profile with a raked windshield, a roof-integrated spoiler, and a new set of LED taillights that are connected by an LED light bar. The Audi logo on the boot is also illuminated now, while the rear bumper gets a sporty styling with large black cladding and dual exhaust tips.
On the inside, the new Q3 packs a driver-focused cabin with a dual-screen setup, a new four-spoke steering wheel, a steering-mounted gearshift column, an optional passenger display, wireless charging, ventilated seats, an electric boot, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and Level 2 ADAS safety features. Comfort features include a big panoramic sunroof, ambient cabin LED lighting, voice commands, etc.
Powering the new Q3 is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol TFSI engine. This unit makes 204 bhp and 320 Nm, and it is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Audi’s famous Quattro AWD is also offered as standard on the new-gen Q3.
With that said, the new Q3 will compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, and the Mini Countryman C.
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