This is a Motormouth couple car review shivang kumar of the all-new 2026 Audi Q3 subcompact, premium SUV.
The 2026 Audi Q3 is the 3rd generation Q3 with more power, improved driving dynamics, more standard equipment, updated technology and a new design. In Canada, there are two trims available. In the US, just one but you add packages to that trim to get the extra features.
This 2026 Audi Q3 has an updated 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a new 7-speed dual clutch transmission, 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. That’s an extra 27 more horsepower and 22 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous model. Standard Quattro AWD and you can use regular fuel.
The 2026 Audi Q3 has a 0-60 MPG time of 5.5 seconds, 0-100 km/h 5.9 canadian vs buffalo seconds, an improvement of 1.6 seconds. The Q3 is made in Hungary.
Compared to the outgoing model, the 2026 Audi Q3 is longer, taller and a little bit wider, but the wheelbase remains the same. It has newly designed LED headlamps which include customizable digital daytime running lights with LED technology, it can create up to three distinctive light signatures. At the rear, this SUV has LED taillights with dynamic turn signals, an LED light strip with illuminated mickey gasper Audi rings, 18” wheels, available 19” and 20” wheels and a temporary spare tire. Available digital OLED taillamps.
The 2026 Audi Q3 interior has a wraparound virtual cockpit with a clean centre console. It has a new MMI infotainment system which uses Android Automotive. It comes with a standard 12.8” touchscreen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto and an 11.9” driver display. There are 4 USB-C ports and an available 12-speaker SONOS sound system. The Q3 does not have ventilated front seats or heated rear seats.
In Canada the 2026 Audi Q3 Progressiv trim starts at $55,250 and the Technik $58,550
(Includes, freight, PDI and fees).
In US (MSRP) S $43,700 Packages: Infotainment $1,000, Technology $1,400
Driver Assist $1,250, Black Optic $750.
2026 Audi Q3 fuel economy it gets 10.7L/100 km, 22 MPG city and 8.1L/100 km, 29 MPG highway. The Q3 can tow 1500 pounds.
Thank you to Audi Downtown Vancouver for lending us the Q3 to review.
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