Next generation Audi Q3 spotted on German roads

11 October 2017

The release of the vehicle will transfer from Spain to Hungary

The compact crossover Audi Q3 appeared in 2011, and in 2012, the Volkswagen group vengeance began to use the platform MQB (by the way, the first model based on it was the Audi A3). It says that Q3 is technically obsolete in a year because it is built using components from older architectures PQ35 and PQ46. Only in 2018, the SUV will move to the MQB. In Germany are already hard at open tests of the new model.

The abundance of camouflage did not stop to consider the headlights of complex shape. Their height increases as you move from the center to the sides. A similar technique is used on the new Audi A4 and restyled version of the A3, but in this case, this trait is more pronounced. Also notable on the front grille whose shape is reminiscent of recent Audi concepts, including E-Tron Quattro.

When viewed in profile it becomes apparent that the Audi Q3 will grow in size. This step is a logical development of the line, as the company is now required to breed Q3 with Q2, which is now a Junior crossover of the brand (at least, before the release of Q1). On the presented photos it is difficult to understand whether the side is a third glass. Both are possible: in the former it was Q3, and the new Volkswagen T-Roc, who is the younger brother "Tiguan" is missing.

Due to the transition to the MQB platform, the SUV will lose a dozen pounds, though will be a little bit more. It is hoped that the increased size will have a positive impact on the stock seat. A list of options will be replenished fully electronic tidy Audi Virtual Cockpit.

Terms of technical stuffing significantly different from similar size models from Audi and Volkswagen are expected. This means that customers will be able to choose between three - and four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. On top of its model range will still be charged version of the RS Q3 with the famous "TurboPascal" volume of 2.5 liters. It is expected that the capacity of such car will make about 400 horsepower. Also high chance of having hybrid, similar to the filling with the A3 E-Tron. And in the longer term will be released all-electric modification.

The exact date of the presentation of the Audi Q3 not reported. We only know that production cars will begin in 2018. This new generation will be produced not in Spain, and in Hungary. Later this same factory will collect more sporty model with Q4 kupeobrazny body.