http://www.autoexpress.co.uk SpecialIssue 71
Performance
Q3 is rapid in
astraightline,
but body roll
is present in
corners
Interiorbuild qualityand technologyarefirst-rate,but some hardplastics letthe cabin down,while storage could also be better
pected to be the best-seller in the Q3 range
THROUGHTHE RANGE
Which trim levelmightsuit you?
THE40TDIunitwithAudi’sStronicboxis
availablewithallthreetrimlevelsoffered
ontheQ3.ThisstartswithSport,which
features18-inchalloys,LEDlights,AEB,
thelesserofthetwoVirtualCockpit
displays,sat-navandsportsseats.
Putdowna£6,000deposit(Audiwill
addahealthy£1,900)andthiswillcost
you£441amonthona36-monthterm
limitedto10,000milesperyear.
Slineaddssportierlooksthanksto
abodykitandSline-specificupholstery,
aswellas19-inchwheelsandinterior
ambientlighting,butit’s£474amonthon
thesameterms,sowe’dstickwithSport.
Vorsrprungisthetoptrimlevelandgets
20-inchalloys,matrixLEDlights,Alcantara
andleatherupholstery,aB&Ostereoand
theDriverAssistancePackfor£635amonth.
Ourchoice:
Q3 40 TDI Stronic Sport
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Twin-clutch Stronic gearboxisstandardfit
with 40 TDI models, and it’saquick shifter
Go forSline trim and youget part-leather
seats with biggerbolstersforadded support