Name: 2018 Audi Q3
Brand: Audi

Audi Q3

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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2018 Audi Q3

$12,500 - $15,825

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

2-liter 4 turbo (200 hp)

6-speed automatic

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Model History

2019-

Current Generation

The redesigned Q3 is a pleasant SUV that packs luxury and practicality into a small package. Unlike the previous generation, the new touchscreen infotainment system is easier to use and the car takes regular fuel. Power comes from a turbocharged 228-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain supplies prompt acceleration but engine sound is a bit raspy. All-wheel drive is standard. Handling is responsive and confidence inspiring. The ride is firm yet comfortable. Fit and finish is very good and the seats are supportive. The rear seat can slide fore-aft and is roomy. Advanced safety features include forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Other driver assist features such as blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic warning are available. For 2021, a top-view camera, helpful in parking maneuvers, became optional. Updates for 2022 include standard blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning. Adaptive cruise control became standard in 2024.

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2015 Redesign Year

Slotted below the Q5, the Q3 competes with the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Overall it manages to deliver a similarly premium driving experience as in the Q5 but in a 10-inch shorter package. The energetic 200-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is mated to a conventional six-speed automatic, and returned 22 mpg overall in our tests. This is a quiet SUV with a firm, comfortable ride and responsive handling. The cabin shows thoughtful attention to detail. Demerits include the tight quarters and controls that take some getting used to.

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