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Audi Q3 New Generation is going to enter the Indian market soon. The company has started its local production and prices will be announced on October 16. Pre-booking has also started. The new Q3 will get many new features including 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, Quattro AWD, Level-2 ADAS. The price is expected to be around Rs 55-60 lakh.
New Gen Audi Q3 will enter soon.
Audi has started local production of New Gen Audi Q3 in the Indian market. The company has confirmed the launch of this luxury SUV on October 16. Pre-booking has also started. This third generation Q3 will replace the old model and will compete with BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Mini Countryman in the entry-level luxury SUV segment.
Local assembly is expected to be price competitive. The car has a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, quattro all-wheel drive and modern features. There are changes in the design like split headlamp, large grille and LED light bar. The interior will have dual screen, panoramic sunroof and level-2 ADAS. Prices will be announced with the launch, which are expected to be around Rs 55 to 60 lakh. Let’s take a look at the details revealed so far.
Production and launch details
Production of the new gen Audi Q3 has started at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group plant in India. This will be a locally assembled car. The official launch and prices will be announced on October 16. Pre-booking can be done through the website, app or dealership for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh.
Engine and Performance
The SUV will get a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine. It produces around 200-204 bhp power and 320 Newton-meter torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive is standard. The speed from 0 to 100 km per hour is reached in 7.1 seconds. Top speed is around 229 KMPH.
Design and features
Talking about the exterior, it features split headlamps, large singleframe grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED light bar at the rear and illuminated Audi logo. Inside, curved dual screen setup, four-spoke steering, panoramic sunroof, multi-zone climate control, 360 degree camera, wireless charger and level-2 ADS are available. Boot space is 488 litres. The dimensions are larger than the older model.
Price and competition
The estimated price will be Rs 55 to 60 lakh (ex-showroom). It may be a little more expensive than the old Audi Q3. It will compete with BMW X1, Mercedes GLA and Mini Countryman in the segment. Audi is also going to launch A5 and Q9 further.
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Ram Mohan Mishra is an active journalist in the automotive world of digital media and has been working continuously in the field of auto journalism since 2021. Presently he is handling the auto desk of News18 Hindi as Senior Sub-Editor.
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