Ahead of India launch, 2022 Audi Q3 teased: Check features
What's the story
Audi has officially teased the 2022 Q3 in India prior to its launch this year. The SUV will likely replace the Q2 in the brand's portfolio. The four-wheeler is currently on sale in various global markets and is offered with refreshed exterior styling and a tech-forward cabin. The car will be available with a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine and Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
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Why does this story matter?
The Q3 has been an entry-level mid-size SUV for Audi since its inception in 2011. The car is known for its dynamic handling, thanks to the legendary "Quattro" all-wheel-drive system. The German automaker had introduced the second generation of the four-wheeler based on the MQB A2 platform in 2018. The 2022 iteration features a refreshed design philosophy similar to its sibling, the Q5.
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Exteriors
The SUV sports a chrome-surrounded grille and Matrix LED headlights
The 2022 Audi Q3 flaunts an aggressive design language and features a sculpted bonnet, sleek Matrix LED headlights with integrated DRLs, a large chrome-surrounded grille, a wide air dam, and a sloping roofline. On the sides, it is flanked by black pillars, roof rails, ORVMs, and multi-spoke alloy wheels. The rear of the SUV is graced by wrap-around LED taillights and a diffuser.
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It does the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds
The Audi Q3 is backed by a 2.0-liter, TFSI, petrol engine which develops a maximum power of 231hp and a peak torque of 350Nm. The mill is mated to a 7-speed S-Tronic automatic gearbox, along with a Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
Interiors
The car has a digital instrument cluster and ambient lighting
On the inside, the 2022 Q3 has a driver-focused cockpit design and gets leather upholstery, automatic climate control, wireless charger, ambient lighting, and a leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel. The SUV houses a 15-speaker Sonos sound system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10.1-inch infotainment panel with the latest connectivity options. Passengers' safety is ensured by multiple airbags and a host of ADAS functions.
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2022 Audi Q3: Pricing
In India, the pricing and availability details of the 2022 Q3 will be disclosed by Audi in the coming weeks. However, the SUV carries a starting price tag of £32,200 (approximately Rs. 31 lakh) in the UK.