Key highlights
- 2026 Audi Q3 teaser released
- It will be the third-generation model in India
- Likely to be offered with the 2.0 TFSI engine
Audi is all set to launch the third-generation Q3 SUV in India on August 25, 2026. The latest teaser shared by the company shows the blurry taillights of the new Q3. It is expected to be introduced in two versions: Standard and Sportback.
2026 Audi Q3: Everything we know so far
The third-generation Q3 will offer a completely redesigned styling compared to the previous generation. It is already sold in the international market, and we can safely say that the Indian-spec model will look almost the same as the global model.
On the outside, the new-gen Q3 shares the styling cues with the new-gen Q5 and the recently unveiled Q9. The fascia gets a big and wide grille with sleek LED daytime running lights, vertical LED headlights with Matrix technology, and a sculpted bumper with a mesh lower grille and black highlights.
The side profile of the new Q3 features a sporty rear quarter design. The conventional elements like the roof rails and door handles mix well with the dual-tone alloys. However, it is the rear design that looks strikingly different, with the sleek LED taillights, an LED light bar, an illuminated Audi logo, and a raked windshield with a roof-integrated spoiler.
On the inside, the new Q3 gets a driver-focused cabin with the dual-connected screen setup, a new four-spoke steering wheel with a column-mounted gearshift lever, an optional passenger screen, leather upholstery with soft-touch materials, and features like wireless charging pads, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, Level 2 ADAS, drive and traction modes, and more.
While the global-spec Q3 comes with a wide range of engine options, the Indian-spec model will most likely get the 2.0-litre TSI engine. This engine makes 188 bhp and 320 Nm, while being paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox and Quattro AWD.
Audi will also launch a Sportback avatar of the Q3, which essentially is the same car but with a sloping roofline. While its design will attract young buyers, it will compromise on rear headroom.
The official launch is scheduled for August 25, and we believe that the new-gen Q3 will be positioned around Rs 55-60 lakh. Its main competitors include the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the BMW X1.
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