Audi Q3 adds another crossover to 2012 range
This is the all-new 2012 Audi Q3. It is a rebodied VW Tiguan, and falls in the sub-compact crossover segment, alongside more original competitors such as the Infiniti EX and the BMW X1.
The two direct-injection petrol engines will be offered, both VW-sourced 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder units, one good for 170 hp and the other offering 211 hp, neither good enough compared to the premium competition. The base model is front-wheel-drive, while the top models get all-wheel-drive. All models get a 7-speed dual-clutch automanual transmission.
The interior gets the usual “MMI” infotainment system as well as radar-based safety systems. Incidentally, the five-seater Q3 has less cabin space than the VW Tiguan due to its shape.
The Audi Q3 is debuting at the Shanghai Auto Show, in VW’s continuing desperate attempt to become the largest automaker in the world by tapping the growing Chinese market. Expect the crossover to reach showrooms in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other GCC countries by the end of 2012.
Keep track of updates on the feeble Q3 in the Audi buyer guide.
Comments
ramon
Any idea on the price Mash? thanks.
Asad A.
IMO Roughly 140-210K
Hulk
I’M BUYING ONE, that’s for sure.
Ironman
If you really are the Hulk, you should consider the Infinity QX56 instead
ronnie
the germans have lost the plot .MB is expected to have 40 models by 2013.But at the end of all this they are still far off for the middle class .
Asad A.
@ ronnie … What do u mean the Germans have lost the plot? Do you know the price of a Japanese car and their spare parts these days?!
Mercedes-Benz will compete this crossover category with their upcoming BLK …
Audi on the otherhand have some lazy designers who know nothing more than to simply alter the size of all their vehicles…. look at this Q3 for instance… Isnt this almost the same shape as the Q5 or lets say a lifted A1
Ramon
Thanks for the rough idea on price mate. Do you have any link as to how the BLK or Merc counterpart looks like? I hope they have something surprising for us unlike all their predictable designs as of late.
Asad A.
@ Ramon …. heres a link showing the MB BLK:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2698/blkcq1.jpg
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Xentric
Hi there guys. I have a question for Mashfique but anyone can answer it if they have enough knowledge.
Can I drive a Right hand drive car in Saudi arabia? I have finished studies in the UK and I am heading back to Saudi soon. I absoloutely love my 3 series coupe (2003)and want to take it along. Would it even be possible to drive it in saudi? and if NOT, Is there some way I can change the steering side to left hand drive? I heard some friends talking about it being possible in UAE. Any Idea guys? A
ny suggestions will be very helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Azy
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
Come to the forums, brother. We’ll go over your predicament in detail.
Maximus Forze
FAIL
samer
It says it is based on the VW tiguan, I thougt the q5 is based on the tiguan?
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
Apparently the Q5 is built on the A5.
sausama
VW Tiguan ripoff edition…
eli
sleepy front,tough rear end
Local Dude
Looks not bad .. and it’s an Audi. I expect it to be expensive .. umm nevermind