Audi Q3

{{Infobox automobile

| image = Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic Karibubraun.JPG

| name = First generation

| aka =

| production = June 2011{{cite web | url=https://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/audi-q3-production-begins-in-spain/ | title=Audi Q3 production begins in Spain | date=7 June 2011 }}–2018

| model_years = 2015–2018 (North America)

| assembly = {{Unbulleted list |Spain: Martorell (SEAT S.A.) |China: Changchun (FAW-VW) |India: Pune (Škoda Auto Volkswagen India) |Brazil: Curitiba (Volkswagen Brazil){{Cite web |url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-starts-production-of-the-audi-q3-in-brazil-5834 |title=Audi starts production of the Audi Q3 in Brazil |access-date=2016-03-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624132142/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-starts-production-of-the-audi-q3-in-brazil-5834 |archive-date=2016-06-24 |url-status = dead}}}}

| predecessor =

| successor =

| body_style = 5-door SUV{{Cite web|url=http://www.carandsuv.co.nz/news/2011-audi-q3-gets-the-green-light|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120525114028/http://www.carandsuv.co.nz/news/2011-audi-q3-gets-the-green-light|url-status=dead|title=2011 Audi Q3 gets the green light|date=April 23, 2009|archive-date =May 25, 2012|access-date=July 29, 2019}}

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive

| platform = Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)

| engine = 1.4L Volkswagen EA211 TFSI I4
2.0L Volkswagen EA888 TFSI I4
2.0L Volkswagen EA189 TDI I4
2.5L Volkswagen EA855 TFSI I5

| transmission = 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic (North America)
6-speed S-Tronic (1.4 TFSI)
7-speed S-Tronic

| wheelbase = {{Convert|2603|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{Convert|4385|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{Convert|1831|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{Convert|1608|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| related = Volkswagen Tiguan
Škoda Yeti

| designer = Julian Hönig (Concept: 2006; Production: 2009){{Cite web |url=http://www.julianhoenig.com/art/about_files/web_resume02.09.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808041039/http://www.julianhoenig.com/art/about_files/web_resume02.09.pdf |archive-date=2014-08-08 |url-status = dead}}

| model_code = 8U

}}

Designed by Julian Hoenig in 2006, it was a concept vehicle with Liquid Silver body colour, 20-inch wheels, fabric folding roof, electrically controlled hood, 4-cylinder 2.0 TDI engine rated at {{convert|204|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} and {{convert|400|Nm|2|abbr=on|lk=on}}, diesel particulate filter and Bluetec emission control system, quattro permanent four-wheel drive system with Haldex clutch, Audi S tronic dual-clutch gearbox, MacPherson strut front axle and a four-link rear axle, Audi drive select system with 3 modes (dynamic, sport, efficiency), MMI control panel with touch pad and dual-view technology, sound system with the prominent extending tweeters.

The vehicle was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in April, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/19/shanghai-motor-show-audi-reveals-the-cross-coupe-quattro/|title=Shanghai Motor Show: Audi reveals the Cross Coupe Quattro| first = Alex | last = Nunez|work=Autoblog|date=19 April 2007 |access-date=14 July 2015}}

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| image1 = Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic Karibubraun Heck.JPG

| caption1 = Audi Q3 (pre-facelift)

| image2 = Audi Q3 S line interior.jpg

| caption2 = Interior

}}

The car uses the Volkswagen Group A (PQ46) platform of the Volkswagen Passat B6, the same as the Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV. The Q3 slots above the Audi Q2 subcompact crossover SUV. Compared to the compact luxury crossover SUV Q5 and mid-size luxury crossover SUV Q7, which are positioned more for family practicality and off-road performance, the Q3 is aimed as more of a lifestyle/sports automobile. Design and development began following board approval in the second half of 2007. Julian Hoenig's design was chosen for production and frozen in 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1026889_preview-2010-audi-q3-suv|title=2016 Audi Q3 Debuts At 2015 Detroit Auto Show: Video|first=Viknesh | last = Vijayenthiran|work=Motor Authority|date=14 January 2015 |access-date=14 July 2015}}

The Q3 shares components, transmissions and engines with amongst other vehicles utilising the PQ35 platform, the Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and Škoda Yeti.

The vehicle was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/04/13/live_from_shanghai.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620094734/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/04/13/live_from_shanghai.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-date=20 June 2013}}

The vehicles went on sale in June 2011. Early models include 2.0 TFSI quattro (170/211PS), 2.0 TDI (140PS), 2.0 TDI quattro (177PS).{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/12/audi-q3-made-officially-official-ahead-of-shanghai-motor-show/|title=Audi Q3 made Officially Official ahead of Shanghai Motor Show|first=Jeremy | last = Korzeniewski|work=Autoblog|date=12 April 2011 |access-date=14 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/04/13/the_audi_q3___a_premium.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620094651/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/04/13/the_audi_q3___a_premium.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 20, 2013|title=The Audi Q3 – a premium SUV in compact form|work=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.techxreview.com/2012/01/audi-q3-specifications-review.html|title=Audi Q3 Specifications Review|publisher=TechXreview.com|access-date=2012-05-20|archive-date=2012-11-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122065230/http://www.techxreview.com/2012/01/audi-q3-specifications-review.html|url-status=dead}}

Indian models went on sale in 2012. Early models include 2.0 TDI quattro (177PS).{{cite web|url=http://www.gaadi.com/Audi-Q3|title=Audi Q3|access-date=14 July 2015}}

China models went on sale at the end of July 2012 as an import vehicle.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/07/05/audi_continues_along.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103150311/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/07/05/audi_continues_along.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 3, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}} The Changchun-made Audi Q3 entered market in April 2013, which included 35 TFSI (170PS), 35 TFSI quattro (170PS), 40 TFSI quattro (200PS), with 7-speed S Tronic transmissions.{{cite web|url=http://chinaautoweb.com/2012/11/faw-vw-to-release-audi-q3-in-h1-2013-with-both-fwd-and-4wd-options/|title=FAW-VW to Release Audi Q3 in H1 2013, with Both FWD and 4WD Options|access-date=14 July 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.audi.cn/etc/medialib/ngw/cn/1_0_model/Q3/newq3_2013.Par.0002.File.pdf/q3_ckd.pdf |title=Audi Q3 specifications (2013) |access-date=2015-10-19 |archive-date=2015-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923180102/http://www.audi.cn/etc/medialib/ngw/cn/1_0_model/Q3/newq3_2013.Par.0002.File.pdf/q3_ckd.pdf |url-status=dead }}

2.0 TDI quattro with {{convert|103|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} was introduced in 2012 for Germany market as part of 2012 Paris Motor Show premiere.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/09/27/audi_q3.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117111620/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/09/27/audi_q3.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 17, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}

2.0 TDI quattro (140PS) was introduced in 2012 for the UK market.{{cite web|url=http://www.audi.co.uk/about-audi/latest-news/new-audi-q3-model-will-be-the-raining-champion.html|title=New Audi Q3 model will be the raining champion| publisher = Audi UK | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715024122/http://www.audi.co.uk/about-audi/latest-news/new-audi-q3-model-will-be-the-raining-champion.html|archive-date=15 July 2015|url-status=dead}}

File:Audi Q3 Vail at NAIAS 2012.jpg

It is a concept vehicle based on Audi Q3 with 2.5 TFSI ({{convert|2480|cc|L cuin|abbr=on}} I5 turbo) engine rated at {{convert|314|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} and {{convert|400|Nm|2|abbr=on|lk=on}}, 7-speed S tronic transmission, Energy Red body colour, add-on body parts are in matt gray quartz-based paint, flared wheel arches and running boards, five-arm 8.5Jx20 wheels in matt quartz, 255/45 off-road tires, 40 mm wider front and rear track widths and 30 mm higher body ride height over production model.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 at the North American International Auto Show.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/09/audi-lifts-veil-on-q3-vail-concept-confirms-production-q3-for-n/|title=Audi lifts veil on Q3 Vail concept, confirms production Q3 for North America [UPDATE]|first = Noah | last = Joseph|work=Autoblog|date=9 January 2012 |access-date=14 July 2015}} The name Vail comes from the well-known town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, United States of the same name. Vail, Colorado has a sponsorship coordination with Audi.

It is a version of Audi Q3 with blue body colour, 2.5 TFSI ({{convert|2480|cc|L cuin|abbr=on}} I5 turbo) engine rated at {{convert|360|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}, {{convert|25|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} lowered body, brushed and polished aluminum trim frames, single-frame radiator grille, Dark blue Alcantara on contrasting element on the seat covers, black CFRP door mirror housings, while matt aluminum trim at side windows, Ordos Blue body color, blue clearcoat and black CFRP at diffuser insert, clear glass rear lights and auxiliary lights in the bumper tinted in anthracite, black Fine Nappa leather interior upholstery on roofliner, floor carpet, floor mats, leather-upholstered instrument panel and on large areas of the seat upholstery; steering wheel upholstered in black Velvet leather, door trim panels in blue Alcantara, Chinese characters numerals in tachometer, 7-speed S tronic transmission, quattro permanent all-wheel drive, 8.5 J x 20 wheels with 255/30 tires.

The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2012 in Beijing,{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/17/audi-rs-q3-concept-ahead-of-beijing/ |title=Audi RS Q3 concept revealed ahead of Beijing |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2012-04-17 |access-date=2015-10-19}} and later in 2012 Wörthersee Tour.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/05/11/audi_e-bike_woerthersee.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|title=Audi at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour|work=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705030738/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/05/11/audi_e-bike_woerthersee.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-date=2013-07-05|url-status = usurped}}

Q3 Jinlong Yufeng (金龍馭風) is a version of Audi Q3 with 2.5 TFSI ({{convert|2480|cc|L cuin|abbr=on}} I5 turbo) engine rated at {{convert|310|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}, 7-speed S tronic transmission, two kiteboards made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, Liuli Yellow body colour, body add-on parts in matt quartz, Vertical aluminum struts in the single-frame radiator grille, xenon plus headlights in anthracite, aluminum panels cover the upper sections of the air intakes, aluminum underbody guard, flared wheel arches, brushed stainless steel running boards, roofliner in titanium gray Alcantara, black interior surfaces, instrument panel upholstered in black Fine Nappa leather and decorated with yellow contrasting seams, fine aluminum accents at instrument cluster, leather-trimmed steering wheel with contrasting yellow seams and two large shift paddles, foot rests and pedal made of stainless steel with rubber caps, seats upholstered in woven leather (narrow strips of leather interwoven with yarn, yellow piping and contrasting seams), side panels of the seat cushions and seatbacks in yellow Velvet leather, Velvet leather in parts of the door trim panels, stainless steel mesh decorative inlays, five-arm 8.5Jx20 wheels in matt quartz, 255/45 off-road tires, 40 mm wider front and rear track widths and 30 mm higher body ride height over production model.

The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2012 in Beijing,{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/23/audi-unveils-q3-jinlong-yufeng-in-beijing/|title=Audi unveils Q3 Jinlong Yufeng in Beijing|first=Zach | last = Bowman|work=Autoblog|date=23 April 2012 |access-date=14 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://news.u-car.com.tw/15966.html|title=Audi A6L e-tron、RS Q3，北京車展全球首演|work=U-CAR車壇新聞|access-date=14 July 2015}} and later in 2012 Wörthersee Tour.

It is a version of Audi Q3 with 2.5 TFSI ({{convert|2480|cc|L cuin|abbr=on}} I5 turbo) engine rated {{convert|340|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} and {{convert|450|Nm|2|abbr=on|lk=on}}, 7-speed S tronic transmission, Energy Red body colour, five-arm 8.5Jx20 wheels in matt quartz, 255/45 off-road tires, 40mm wider front and rear track widths and 30mm higher body ride height over production model, headlining in titanium gray Alcantara, black interior, floor mats in black with narrow strips of red Velvet leather.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Wörthersee Tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/11/audi-q3-red-track-heads-to-worthersee-tour/ |title=Audi Q3 Red Track heads to Worthersee Tour |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2012-05-11 |access-date=2015-10-19}}

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It is the first production turbo model in a Q-series vehicle; based on the Audi RS Q3 concept. It features a 2.5 TFSI (2.5 L; 151 cu in) I5 turbo engine rated at {{convert|310|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} at 5200-6700 rpm and {{convert|420|Nm|2|abbr=on|lk=on}} at 1500-5200 rpm, 7-speed S-tronic transmission with D and S modes, battery located in the luggage compartment, 4-link independent rear wheel suspensions, electro-mechanical rack and pinion steering, electro-mechanical parking brake and hill hold assist, {{convert|365|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} ventilated and perforated front brake discs with wave-shaped outer contours, black eight-piston calipers with RS logos, electronic stabilization control (ESC) with sport mode, 19-inch alloy wheels in German market (optional 20-inch wheels, with exclusive 5 dual-spoke V design from Audi RS Q3 concept), body accents and roof rails in matt aluminum, special door sill plates and door trim strips, a high-gloss black honeycomb front grille, RS front bumper and quattro emblem in the front air intake, roof spoiler, rear bumper with diffuser insert, elliptical tailpipe, a rear RS Q3 logo, choice of 8 body colors (including the exclusive Sepang Blue pearl effect), instrument cluster with gray gauges and white scales and red pointers, contrasting stitching in rock gray trim at flat bottom three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and gear selector lever, Multi Media Interface and driver information system with RS logo, RS menu with boost pressure, oil temperature and a lap timer; pedals and foot support in aluminum look, inlays in piano finish black (optional aluminum race or carbon), black (optional lunar silver) headlining, sport seats with embossed RS Q3 logos upholstered in black Alcantara/leather (optional Fine Nappa leather in black or lunar silver with contrasting stitching in rock gray or the design package with diamond stitching), reversible loadliner, optional towing bracket, RS-specific driver information system (park assist plus), Audi sound system with ten loudspeakers, xenon plus headlights, LED tail lights. The car accelerates from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 5.5 seconds and onto a limited top speed of {{convert|250|kph|mph|2|abbr=on}}.

Infotainment options include MMI Navigation plus, Bose surround sound system with 14 loudspeakers with up to 465 watts of output power, Bluetooth car phone online advanced driver-assistance systems.

Optional styling packages (in matt aluminum or black) include flaps in the side air intakes, the trim on the diffuser, and the fins on the roof spoiler.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show,{{cite web | url = http://www.motorward.com/2013/02/geneva-preview-audi-rs-q3-revealed/ | title = Geneva Preview: Audi RS Q3 Revealed | publisher = Motorward | editor-first = Arman | editor-last = Barari | access-date = 2013-02-20 }} followed by Wörthersee Tour 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/04/25/Audi_at_Woerthersee_Tour_2013.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102001154/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/04/25/Audi_at_Woerthersee_Tour_2013.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 2, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}

Deliveries of the German model began in the fall of 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/02/20/first_rs_model_in.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102001122/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/02/20/first_rs_model_in.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 2, 2013|title=First RS model in the Q series: Audi RS Q3|work=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}

Deliveries in the UK started in early 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.fleetpoint.org/fleet-industry-news/news-by-date/audi-launch-rs-q3-and-rs-7-sportback/7088/|title=Audi launch RS Q3 and RS 7 Sportback|work=FleetPoint|date=9 September 2013|access-date=14 July 2015}}

It will not be available in Canada.{{cite news|url=https://guideautoweb.com/en/articles/41194/audi-forbidden-fruit-q2-rs-q3-and-q7-e-tron-tdi/|title=Audi Forbidden Fruit: Q2, RS Q3 and Q7 e-tron TDI| first = Michel | last = Deslauriers|date=14 December 2016|access-date=2017-09-15}}

In late September 2015, it was found out that the Volkswagen Group had implanted a defeat device to cheat emission tests. The Audi Q3 was also listed to be fitted with one such device.{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Industry/lvBdBrxh30bOPjQ6SAk6GN/Audi-says-21-million-cars-worldwide-fitted-with-emissionch.html |title=Audi says 2.1 million cars worldwide fitted with emission-cheating software |date=28 September 2015 |publisher=Livemint |access-date=2015-10-19}}

{{cite web|url=http://www.quattroworld.com/audi-q3/audi-q3-to-get-2-5-tfsi-engine-with-310-hp/|title=Audi Q3 to get 2.5 TFSI engine with 310 HP - QuattroWorld|work=QuattroWorld|date=21 November 2011|access-date=14 July 2015}}

Euro NCAP tested the Audi Q3, 5-door Compact SUV with front airbags, side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters as standard and scored it accordingly:{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/10/26/the_audi_q3_in_the.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620094706/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/10/26/the_audi_q3_in_the.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 20, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}

{{Euro NCAP |year=2011 |overall_stars=5 |description=Audi Q3 LHD, 5-door SUV |reference=http://www.euroncap.com/results/audi/q3/2011/446.aspx |adult_points=34 |adult_percent=94 |child_points=42 |child_percent=85 |pedestrian_points=19 |pedestrian_percent=52 |safety_points=6 |safety_percent=86}}

On 2011-06-07, Audi announced the production of Audi Q3 began at SEAT factory in Martorell, located in Spain's Catalonia region, with annual production of approximately 100,000 Q3 units.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/06/07/audi_q3_starts_volume.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620094753/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/06/07/audi_q3_starts_volume.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 20, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}{{Cite web |url=http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/803-seat-inicia-la-produccion-del-q3.html |title=SEAT begins production on the Q3 |access-date=2011-06-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610171604/http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/803-seat-inicia-la-produccion-del-q3.html |archive-date=2011-06-10 |url-status = dead}}{{cite news| url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUKFAB01305120090422 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428104932/http://uk.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUKFAB01305120090422 | url-status=dead | archive-date=April 28, 2009 | work=Reuters | title=UPDATE 1-Audi: no need for US site, to build new SUV in Spain | first=Christiaan | last=Hetzner | date=April 22, 2009}} In 1998, the production facility was chosen as the "Best Factory of the VW Group in the first quarter".SEAT, S.A. Key Figures http://media.seat.com/en/company/seat-sa-key-figures.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713105037/http://media.seat.com/en/company/seat-sa-key-figures.html |date=2011-07-13 }} Production at Martorell began on 2011-07-13 with Spanish Prince Felipe's inauguration at Martorell plant.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/07/13/royal_visit_marks.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102004801/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/07/13/royal_visit_marks.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 2, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}

The Audi Q3 is built in a FAW-Volkswagen plant in Changchun, China in a joint venture with its partner FAW;{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/10/14/audi_q3_trans_china.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102003056/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/10/14/audi_q3_trans_china.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 2, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}} production began in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/hintergrundberichte/2013/03/12/audi_in_china.-download.acq/qual-DownloadFileList.Single.DownloadFile.0001.File/Audi%252520Basisinformation%252520China_2013en.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103150316/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/hintergrundberichte/2013/03/12/audi_in_china.-download.acq/qual-DownloadFileList.Single.DownloadFile.0001.File/Audi%252520Basisinformation%252520China_2013en.pdf|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 3, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}} The Changchun-made Audi Q3 first entered the market in April 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/talks_and_presentations/2013/05/Audi_China.bin.html/binarystorageitem/file/130513_Audi-in-China-Jan-April+2013.pdf |title=Audi in China Dr. Dietmar Voggenreiter, President, Audi China May 2013 |access-date=2015-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231201/http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/talks_and_presentations/2013/05/Audi_China.bin.html/binarystorageitem/file/130513_Audi-in-China-Jan-April+2013.pdf |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status = dead}}

As part of Audi A3 launch in China, Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 began in 2011-10-15, featuring roughly 160 participants driving Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (211PS) in a 16-stage {{convert|5,700|km|mi|0|abbr=off}} route starting from Beijing to Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guilin, and ending in Hong Kong.{{cite web|url=http://www.audi-q3-trans-china-tour.com/en/audi-q3/technical-data.html|title=Audi Q3 Trans China Tour|access-date=14 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/articles/audi-q3-trans-china-tour-2011-starts-in-beijing/|title=Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 starts in Beijing - AudiWorld|work=AudiWorld|date=14 October 2011|access-date=14 July 2015}} The tour ended with 20 cars arriving at the final destination in Shenzhen near Hong Kong.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/11/03/audi_q3_trans_china.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103144712/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/11/03/audi_q3_trans_china.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 3, 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-q3-trans-china-tour-2011-successfully-reaches-finish-line-133160408.html|title=Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 Successfully Reaches Finish Line|publisher=Audi AG|date=3 November 2011|access-date=14 July 2015}}

As part of Audi A3 launch in Taiwan, more than 11 famous independent bands were invited to present Q3 Urban Music Festival.{{cite web|url=http://www.jca.com.tw/en/portfolio_page.php?type=8&no=72|title=JC & Associates Communications, Inc.-case studies|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715013727/http://www.jca.com.tw/en/portfolio_page.php?type=8&no=72|archive-date=2015-07-15|url-status = dead}}

As part of RS Q3 launch, Audi Land of quattro Alpen Tour 2013 featured the RS Q3 travelling across twelve driving stages in 6 countries (Klagenfurt – the capital of Carinthia, Austria, Monaco).{{cite web|url=http://gtspirit.com/2013/10/07/special-report-audi-land-of-quattro-alpen-tour-2013/|title=Audi MediaCenter|date=7 October 2013 |access-date=14 July 2015}}

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In 2014 the Audi Q3 received a facelift for the 2015 model year. The grille on the 2015 version has a wider chrome surround to it, which touches the headlights at each side. The lower air vents have been enlarged slightly, and the lights themselves have re-profiled LEDs to give the car a more recognisable look in the dark. The wheel arch surrounds and door sills are body coloured on the base model (they used to be black plastic), as is the rear bumper design, which sits below subtly reshaped lower tail light clusters. Also there are new alloy wheel designs to finish off the refresh.

The changes to the inside are even more difficult to spot than those on the outside. Styling-wise, the only thing of note is a new steering wheel design. There is now the option to specify blind spot and lane departure warning systems if you wish. The boot remains the same volume at 420 litres, expanding to 1,325 litres when the rear seats are folded flat.

Across the range, each engine has seen an improvement in performance, efficiency or both. The 1.4-litre turbo petrol now features cylinder-on-demand technology, which saves fuel by shutting down a couple of cylinders when less power is needed.

The 2.0 TFSI petrol units now produce {{convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|220|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The two diesel motors receive boosts of eight and four horsepower, to {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|184|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} respectively. The more performance-oriented RS Q3 gains a sizeable {{convert|30|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} over the old model, and torque now sits at {{convert|332|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, marginally up from the old version.{{cite web|url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/audi/q3|title=New Audi Q3 Review|website=carwow.co.uk|access-date=10 June 2019}}

The vehicle was unveiled in 2014 North American International Auto Show.

US models went on sale in Fall 2014 as 2015 model year vehicles. Early models included 2.0 TFSI (200 PS), 2.0 TFSI quattro (200 PS).{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/13/2015-audi-q3-detroit-2014/|title=2015 Audi Q3 is ready to woo America's young and upwardly mobile|website=Autoblog|date=13 January 2014 }}

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Changes include redesign of front lights, grille, and exterior fascia; Alu-optic interior MMI controls and interior upgrades, front and rear parking sensors with rearview camera join wide array of standard equipment, full LED headlights and dynamic rear turn signals on Prestige models.

The vehicles went on sale in February 2015, with delivery of RS Q3 began in the first quarter of 2015. Early models included Q3 2.0 TDI clean diesel (110 kW), Q3 2.0 TDI clean diesel ultra (110 kW), Q3 TDI clean diesel quattro (110/135 kW), Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (110 kW), Q3 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (110 kW), Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro (132/162 kW), RS Q3 2.5 TFSI (250 kW).{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com:443/en/press-releases/a-successful-car-is-now-even-better-the-new-audi-q3-450|title=A successful car is now even better – the new Audi Q3|website=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=10 June 2019}}

Early German models included Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (110 kW), Q3 1.4 TFSI COD ultra (110 kW), Q3 2.0 TFSI (132 kW), Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro (132/162 kW), Q3 2.0 TDI (88/110/135 kW), Q3 2.0 TDI ultra (110 kW), Q3 2.0 TDI quattro (110/135 kW).{{Cite web |url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-q3-4754 |title=Audi Q3 |access-date=2016-09-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924082616/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-q3-4754 |archive-date=2016-09-24 |url-status = dead}} Q3 2.0 TFSI (132 kW), Q3 2.0 TDI (135 kW) were dropped as of 2016.{{Cite web |url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-q3-5660 |title=Audi Q3 |access-date=2016-09-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924082321/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-q3-5660 |archive-date=2016-09-24 |url-status = dead}}

US and Canada models went on sale as 2016 model year vehicles. Early models included Q3 2.0 TFSI (147 kW), Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro (147 kW).{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/05/2016-audi-q3-pricing/|title=Refreshed 2016 Audi Q3 starts at $34,625|website=Autoblog|date=5 June 2015 |access-date=10 June 2019}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2016/03/2016-audi-q3-review-canada-winter-test.html |title=2016 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik Review - Audi Bookends Its Best-Selling Q5 With An Entry-Level Crossover |access-date=2016-09-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917132725/http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2016/03/2016-audi-q3-review-canada-winter-test.html |archive-date=2016-09-17 |url-status = dead}}

Developed at Audi Research & Development in Beijing, it is a version of Q3 with an electrically powered multifunctional longboard integrated into the car's rear bumper.

The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com:443/en/press-releases/auto-china-2016-audi-presents-audi-connected-mobility-concept-5969|title=Auto China 2016: Audi presents Audi connected mobility concept|website=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=10 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/25/audi-connected-mobility-autoblog-minute/|title=Audi put an electric longboard in the bumper of a Q3 - Autoblog Minute|website=Autoblog|date=25 April 2016 |access-date=10 June 2019}}

It is a version of RS Q3 with increased engine power to {{convert|367|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} and {{convert|465|Nm|2|abbr=on}}, seven-speed S tronic transmission, matt titanium-look finish parts (frame of the air inlet duct and the quattro logo, singleframe, lateral flaps in the air inlets, trim strips at the side windows, exterior mirror housings, roof rails, upper edge of the diffuser, fins of the roof edge spoiler), Ascari blue metallic body colour, 20-inch wheels in a five twin-spoke V design in matt titanium, red brake calipers bearing the RS logo (optional black calipers), dial instruments in gray faces, white dials and red needles; seats in the color combination black and blue with optional RS performance design package, blue contrast stitching at RS sport leather steering wheel, selector lever gaiter, center armrest and the floor mats; inlays in carbon twill blue with blue thread is woven into the carbon material.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2016 the Geneva Motor Show. Delivery began in the second quarter of 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/07/audi-rs-q3-performance-official/|title=Audi RS Q3 Performance pours sugar on the forbidden fruit|website=Autoblog|date=7 February 2016 |access-date=10 June 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-at-the-geneva-motor-show-a-new-compact-suv-and-two-powerful-top-versions-5679 |title=Audi at the Geneva Motor Show: a new compact SUV and two powerful top versions |access-date=2016-09-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924082259/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-at-the-geneva-motor-show-a-new-compact-suv-and-two-powerful-top-versions-5679 |archive-date=2016-09-24 |url-status = dead}}{{cite web|url=http://documentee.com/read/the-audi-q3-edition-4-1028281.html|title=Pricing and Specifications Guide 2016|publisher=documentee.com|access-date=2016-10-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009145023/http://documentee.com/read/the-audi-q3-edition-4-1028281.html|archive-date=2016-10-09|url-status = dead}}

{{Infobox automobile

| image = 2019 Audi Q3 Quattro S-Line, front 11.22.19.jpg

| name = Second generation

| caption = 2019 Audi Q3 S-Line

| aka =

| production = August 2018{{cite web | url=https://audi.hu/en/news/details/551_the_first_gyor-made_suv_launching_the_production_of_the_audi_q3_/ | title=Media - News - AUDI HUNGARIA ZRT }}–present

| assembly = Hungary: Győr (Audi Hungaria Zrt.)
China: Tianjin (FAW-VW)
Brazil: Curitiba (Volkswagen Brazil)

| predecessor =

| successor =

| body_style = 5-door SUV
5-door coupé SUV (Sportback)

| layout =

| platform = Volkswagen Group MQB A2

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.4 L EA211 (BWK/CAVA) TFSI I4

| 1.4 L EA211 (CZDA) TFSI I4

| 1.5 L EA211 EVO (DADA) TFSI I4

| 2.0 L EA888 TFSI I4

| 2.5 L DNWA TFSI I5 (RS Q3)

| Diesel:

| 2.0 L CRBC TDI I4

}}

| transmission = {{ubl

| 6-speed manual

| 6-speed dual-clutch S-tronic

| 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic

| 8-speed Tiptronic automatic

}}

| wheelbase = {{Convert|2,680|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{Convert|4,485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{Convert|1,856|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{Convert|1,585|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{Convert|1,557|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Sportback)

| weight =

| related = {{plainlist|

• Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2
• Volkswagen Tayron
• SEAT Tarraco
• Škoda Kodiaq

}}

| designer = Matt Baggley

| model_code = F3

| model_years = 2019–present

}}

The second-generation Audi Q3, built on the MQB A2 platform was officially unveiled on July 25, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/suvs/welcome-new-audi-q3|title=Welcome to the new Audi Q3|date=24 July 2018|website=Top Gear|access-date=10 June 2019}} On the Nürburgring race track, a sports version was tested, which would be called SQ3, with an even more powerful version of RS Q3 planned.{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/253050/audi-sq3-prototype-nurburgring-video/|title=Audi SQ3 Prototype Sounds Angry On The Nürburgring|first=Audi|last=Q3|website=Motor1.com|access-date=10 June 2019}}

A Sportback version was revealed in July 2019. The Q3 Sportback is marginally lower, narrower and longer, with different bumpers, side skirts and body cladding. Aimed at the BMW X2, the lower roofline and raked rear hatch result in less headroom, and 0.14 less cubic meters (5 cubic feet) when the rear seats are folded.

In Europe, a plug-in-hybrid EA211 1.4L turbo four came with the 2021 model year in January 2021 in Germany.

File:2019 Audi Q3 Quattro S-Line, rear 11.22.19.jpg|alt=|Rear view (S-Line)

File:Audi Q3 Sportback 1X7A0175.jpg|alt=|Q3 Sportback

File:Audi Q3 Sportback IMG 6018.jpg|alt=|Rear view (Sportback)

File:2019 Audi Q3 TFSi 35 Interior.jpg|Interior

The RS Q3 variant was revealed in September 2019; it has the same engine as the first-generation RS Q3 albeit with more power.{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29245599/audi-rs-q3-photos-info/|title=Audi RS Q3 Is Back with Ferocious Five-Cylinder Power|work=Car and Driver|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=26 September 2019|access-date=26 September 2019}}

File:Audi rsq3 f3 2020-1.jpg|alt=|RS Q3

File:Audi RS Q3 Sportback IMG 4828.jpg|alt=|RS Q3 Sportback

Announced in October 2022, the Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years is a special edition with some visual changes, such as blacked-out trim,{{cite web | url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/2023-audi-rs-q3-edition-10-years-celebrates-potent-suv-capped-at-555-units/ | title=2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years Celebrates Potent SUV, Capped at 555 Units | date=11 October 2022 }} and only 555 units will be built.{{cite web | url=https://www.motor1.com/news/615470/2023-audi-rs-q3-debuts-black-trim/ | title=2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years Debuts with Black Trim Galore }}

{{Euro NCAP |year=2019 |overall_stars=5 |description=Audi Q3 |adult_points=36.2 |adult_percent=95 |child_points=42.5 |child_percent=86 |pedestrian_points=36.7 |pedestrian_percent=76 |safety_points=11.1 |safety_percent=85 }}[https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/audi/q3/34189 Official Audi Q3 safety rating]

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