Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 is an compact SUV produced by Audi since 2011.

First generation (2011–2018)

The first generation, was first previewed by the Coupe Quattro concept in 2007[1] and first shown at Auto Shanghai in 2011,[2] it is slotted above the Q2 and below the Q5. Its platform is also used for the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Škoda Yeti a sportier RS Q3 version previewed in 2012 and launched in 2013[3][4] was also available, it had 2 facelifts in 2014[5] and 2015.

Second generation (2018–2025)

In 2018, the second generation was launched,[6] its now available with a sportback version, the RSQ3 version was launched in 2019.[7] A special edition called "RS Q3 Edition 10 Years" was launched in 2022 with only 555 units made [8][9]

Third generation (2025–present)

The third generation, was launched in June 2025, with sales starting in late 2025 as a 2026 car,[10] the Sportback body style. Now a Coupe SUV was launched in August,[11] and now has a Plug-in hybrid version.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Nunez, Alex (19 April 2007). "Shanghai Motor Show: Audi reveals the Cross Coupe Quattro". Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Audi MediaCenter". Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Audi RS Q3 concept revealed ahead of Beijing". Autoblog.com. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
  4. ↑ "First RS model in the Q series: Audi RS Q3". Audi MediaCenter. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  5. ↑ https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/facelift-for-audi-q3-and-rs-q3-47282/
  6. ↑ "Welcome to the new Audi Q3". Top Gear. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  7. ↑ Capparella, Joey (26 September 2019). "Audi RS Q3 Is Back with Ferocious Five-Cylinder Power". Car and Driver. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  8. ↑ "2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years Celebrates Potent SUV, Capped at 555 Units". 11 October 2022.
  9. ↑ "2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years Debuts with Black Trim Galore".
  10. ↑ "The New Audi Q3 Gets Split Lights and a Column Shifter". 16 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Audi's Baby Sportback Debuts In Europe And Leaves America Guessing Again". Carscoops. August 26, 2025.
  12. ↑ "2026 Audi Q3 Debuts In Europe With Beefy New Looks And A Strange Steering Column-Mounted Setup That Eliminates Traditional Stalks". 16 June 2025.

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