Audi Q3

​Positives:

• ​It offers excellent grip and confident handling thanks to Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive technology.
  
• It offers multiple drive modes—Eco, Comfort, Auto, and Dynamic—that adjust the driving and steering response accordingly.
  
• The Audi Q3’s petrol engine remains impressively quiet, even at higher speeds.
  
• The 200bhp/320Nm output makes the Q3 feel light, responsive, and eager on the move.
  
• This Audi is equipped with a quick-shifting seven-speed automatic transmission.
  
• It stays stable and absorbs shocks well, even over uneven roads at higher speeds.
  
• Despite being an SUV, it handles corners confidently and maintains good speed with ease.
  
• The Q3 delivers a mileage of 9.7kmpl in city traffic and 18.6kmpl on highways at legal speeds.
  
• It accelerates from 0-100kmph in 7.14 seconds and offers quick overtaking performance.
  
• Effortless to drive and live with, thanks to its compact size and light steering.
  

Negatives:

• ​There is noticeable body movement over larger bumps or potholes at low speeds.
  

Positives:

• ​The gesture-controlled boot lid makes it easy to open the boot with a simple foot movement.
  
• It comes with a two-zone climate control AC that separately cools the driver and front passenger.
  

• ​The gesture-controlled boot lid makes it easy to open the boot with a simple foot movement.
  
• The automatic curb function tilts the door mirror to show the roadside when the car is in reverse.
  
• It features leather and leatherette combination upholstery that looks and feels premium.
  

• ​The 40:20:40 rear seat can slide forward and backward, and its recline angle can also be adjusted.
  
• It offers 30-colour ambient lighting that enhances the cabin’s overall look and feel.
  
• The brilliant Virtual Cockpit’s full-HD digital instrument cluster displays a wide range of information.
• The Audi phone box boosts smartphone reception by using the car’s built-in antenna.
  
• It comes equipped with a 180W Audi sound system featuring ten speakers, including a subwoofer and an amplifier.
  
• The solid build quality reflects durable German engineering that’s made to last.
  
• All the button, dial, and switch operations feel crisp and reassuring to use.
  
• The phone holder placed between the cup holders is a very handy feature.
  
• Getting inside the Q3 is easy thanks to its ideal height — neither too tall nor too low.
  
• The 10-inch, bright touchscreen infotainment system offers a smooth and responsive user interface.
  
• Passengers in the second row get ample headroom and legroom for a comfortable ride.
  
• It is offered with a panoramic sunroof that makes the cabin feel airy.
  
• The centre seat backrest can be folded down to access the boot space from inside the cabin.
  
• The spacious 500-litre boot comes with built-in lights and hooks to keep your luggage secure.
  

Negatives:

• ​For its price, the Audi Q3 could offer more modern features to meet buyer expectations.
  
• The boot’s high loading lip requires lifting luggage higher while loading.
  
• It misses out on modern features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera.
  
• The rear shoulder room is limited for the middle passenger, making the Q3 more comfortable as a four-seater.
  
• It does not offer wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which is surprising at this price point.
  
• Having no Type-A ports is inconvenient, though it does offer four Type-C ports.
  

Positives:

• ​It has earned a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
  
• It comes equipped with safety features like six airbags, a rear-view camera, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
  
• It features a tyre-pressure monitoring system that provides visual and audible alerts if tyre pressure drops.
  

Negatives:

• ​Audi does not offer the Q3 SUV with ADAS features.
  

Positives:

• ​The large single-frame grille with vertical bars, paired with slim LED headlights, gives the Q3 a stylish and modern look.
  

• ​It comes with stylish rear LED taillights and bold 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.
  

• ​The Q3 is offered in a range of exterior colour options, including orange, white, grey, black, and blue.
  
• It is offered in two interior colour options—brown and beige—enhanced with plenty of premium-looking aluminium and silver trim.
• The leather-wrapped steering wheel, paired with paddle shifters, adds a premium touch.
  

• ​All the buttons and controls are easy to reach, with the centre console slightly angled toward the driver.
  
• The 10-inch Audi MMI touchscreen infotainment system adds a modern and stylish look to the dashboard.
  

Negatives:

• ​At this price, buyers expect a more modern and updated cabin design.
  
• Some interior plastics feel less premium and don’t fully match the Q3’s price tag.