Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

Tr ustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

IN aworldobsessed with SUVs, the Q3 providesmanywith their

first taste of Audiownership.It’s apremiumcompact SUV,and

takesonthe likes of theVolvoXC40, JaguarE-Pa ce and BMWX1.

From the outside, the Q3 Mk2 lookssimilartot he original,butit

has amoreupright design to createextraspace inside. Thecabin

of thelatest Q3 has been brought intoline with the brand’slatest

saloonsbyofferingasophisticated interior ambience,with amixtu re

of simple design, upmarketmaterial sand cutting-edgetech.

Amoveablerearseatscores the Q3extrapointsforversatility.

With therear benchini ts forwardposition, there’s 675 litres of boot

space,although only smallchildre nare likelyto be comfor tabl eint he

back seats. If therear seatis set formaximumlegroom, there’sstill

530 litres of room –enoughto trump theVolvoXC40 and BMWX1.

The Q3 deliversgood economyand emissionsfigures,and it

represents anextremelystrongoveral lpackage.Itfalls shortof

the BMWX1for drivingfun,but makesupfor thatwith comfort

and interiorstyle, and there’s no denying its excellent build

quality.Afive- star EuroNCAPcrash-test ratingand alonglist

of standardsafety equipmentis firmly in itsfavour,too.

“The second-generation Q3 looks

smartoutside, has clevertouches

inside and is luxurious andcomfortable”

Audi Q

Smartexterior,hi-tech

dashboard, generous boot

Steep pricecurve, unproven

economy,sluggish gearboxes

Da

ta

Sheet

Engines:1.5&2.0petrol,2.0diesel

Tr im levels:Sport, Sline,Vorsprung

Economy: 38 -60mpg

Roadtax:£1 45 -£

0-62:6.3-9. 6s EuroNCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★ ★ 3.8/ 5

Price £30,805-£47,

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35 TDI quattro

Stronic Sport

£34,

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