Versatile, sporty, and digitally connected: the new Audi Q3

The interior: functional and clearly designedCompared to the previous model, the design and functionality have been significantly improved. Its high-contrast design deliberately places elements in the foreground or background, creating a cozy interior feel.A generous application area, the so-called Softwrap, extends from the doors across the entire width of the dashboard, highlighting the horizontal alignment for a maximum sense of space. The panoramic display with 11.9-inch instrument cluster and 12.8-inch MMI touch display forms the so-called digital stage. Its curved design creates a driver-oriented cockpit layout. Audi is thus transferring the digital stage from the full-size class to the compact segment. A head-up display for important information supplements the digital displays. Flush door handles and a modern, uncluttered console underscore the feeling of space and comfort.The new steering wheel control unit has great practical benefits. It is made up of two new stalks on the steering column for the first time, creating more storage space in the center console, a new user experience, and a better sense of space. The lever on the right serves as a gear selector, the one on the left as a control element for the light functions and windshield wipers. The elimination of the gear selector in the center console results in more space in the console with two cup holders. The cooled inductive charging tray with 15 watts of charging power including two USB-C ports can be closed by a sliding cover if desired. Two additional USB-C ports are located in the rear.In the dark, various lighting packages (ambient light package plus/pro) highlight the interior ambiance. Marker lights in the dashboard and center console emphasize the interior’s clean lines. Indirect ambient lighting below the MMI panoramic display and in the doors accentuate the interior design.As a new design element, the front doors are now also optionally available with large-area illumination. The fabric panel was laser-cut 300 times for this purpose. A light source in the door trim backlights five segments which, due to their different sizes, show a dynamic lighting progression – even when unlocking and locking the vehicle. The illuminated fabric panel thus combines functionality with an emotional design experience. Thirty different colors are available in the MMI and increase the possibilities for personalization.The speakers of the new optional SONOS premium sound system are located in the upper section of the doors, providing an intense listening experience with its new virtually generated surround sound. Twelve high-performance speakers including the center speaker and subwoofer are driven by 420 watts of maximum amplifier power. Customers can choose from four preconfigured sound profiles (neutral, concert, lounge, and podcast). They also have the option of expanding their sound experience with features that can be added at any time via Functions on Demand (FoD).The sound and function package supplements the selected sound system with three additional features: 1) bass intensification – for a more precise and powerful bass experience, 2) automatic level adjustment – to maintain the same volume when changing sources, and 3) music revitalization – to improve the sound of compressed music files.The infotainment system of the Audi Q3 uses Android Automotive OS as its operating system. Third-party apps such as YouTube are available from the Audi Application Store, which is directly integrated into the MMI and therefore does not require a smartphone to use.Audi assistant, the learning voice-controlled assistant, can be used to operate numerous vehicle functions. The assistant is enriched with AI – integrated directly into the vehicle – and appears for the first time as an avatar in the central touch display of the MMIand, when active, also as an icon in the head-up display or Audi virtual cockpit. The input understood by the Audi assistant is also shown in the instrument display.A total of nine interior packages are available. The interior is not only particularly user-centric but was also designed with sustainability in mind. Fast-growing, resistant timber is used for wood applications. The interior elements in Impressum cloth are made entirely of recycled polyester, as are the upholstery fabrics Passage, Impressum, single-color cloth, and microfiber. The velvet velour floor mats are made from Econyl, a completely recycled nylon fiber made from old fishing nets, carpet remnants, and industrial waste. Audi is thereby focusing on a future-oriented and efficient use of resources in the Audi Q3 as well.The 488-liter trunk volume (17.2 cu ft) demonstrates the practicality of the Audi Q3. If the seat bench is slid all the way forward and placed in an upright position, the result is 575 liters (20.3 cu ft) of trunk volume. With the seat bench folded down, the storage space for the Audi Q3 increases to up to 1,386 liters (48.9 cu ft) for the SUV and to up to 1,289 liters (45.5 cu ft) for the Q3 Sportback. The seat bench can be moved lengthwise, and its angle can be adjusted as standard. The Audi Q3 can tow up to 2,100 kilograms (approx. 4,630 lb). The nose weight is 90 kilograms (approx. 198 lb).