Audi Q3
| Audi Q3 (8U) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
 Audi AG
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| Production | 2011–present |
| Model years | 2012-present 2015-present (North America) |
| Assembly |
Martorell, Spain Foshan, China (FAW-VW), Pune, India Curitiba, Brazil |
| Designer | Julian Hoenig (Concept: 2006; Production: 2009) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door CUV |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) |
| Related |
Volkswagen Tiguan SEAT Tribu Škoda Yeti |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4L TFSI I4 2.0L TFSI I4 2.0L TDI diesel I4 2.5L TFSI I5 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic (North America) 6-speed S-Tronic (1.4 TFSI) 7-speed S-Tronic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,603 mm (102.5 in) |
| Length | 4,385 mm (172.6 in) |
| Width | 1,831 mm (72.1 in) |
| Height | 1,608 mm (63.3 in) |
The Audi Q3 is a compact crossover made by Audi. The Q3 has a transverse-mounted front engine, and entered production in 2011.
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 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) and 400 N·m (295.02 lbf·ft), 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.
The car uses the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform of the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, the same as the Volkswagen Tiguan/SEAT Tribu compact SUVs. The Q3 slots above the Audi Q2 subcompact crossover SUV. Compared to the mid-size luxury crossover SUV Q5 and full-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.
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