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The Audi Q3 small SUV has been a big success for Audi, as buyers across the automotive spectrum abandon sedans and hatchbacks in favour of high-riding SUVs. It’s not designed to carry sizeable loads, thanks in part to a swoopy coupe-esque roofline, but the Q3 is more about its front-seat passengers.
The five-seat Q3 can be had with 1.4-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines as well as a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, with prices ranging from $57,500 to $70,800 for the Q3 35 Tfsi and Q3 40 Tfsi Quattro S Line, respectively. While a front-wheel drive is offered, the majority of sales are for the all-wheel drive models.
Audi also offers a hot rod version known as the RS Q3, which sports the German brand’s awesome five-cylinder 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.
The cabin of 2025 Audi Q3 features an angular dashboard that highlights its German roots while still maintaining a premium-feel with its multitude of soft touchpoints, materials and high-end suite of technology.
An ambient lighting system with LED strips across the dashboard and doors complement the premium grade, but its rivals all sport a stronger cabin presence.
The 2025 Audi Q5's boot space is class-leading with 530L available with all five seats in use.
All models enjoy a powered tailgate with gesture control and a space-saver spare tyre.
It all depends on what aspect of the car disappointed you, Kylie. The clinical feel of an Audi interior is not a chance thing and the brand spends lots of time and money ensuring that its cabins and driving environments are among the most ergonomically savvy in the game. If, however, that makes the thing feel something less than special, then this is a classic example of where perception is reality. For you (which is what matters).
I'd also be interested to know what variant you drove that prompted you to ask questions about engine performance. The Q3 is available in one variant with 110kW and 250Nm, but also a higher-spec version with 132kW and a much meatier 320Nm. These feel quite different to drive thanks to the extra performance of the latter.
Beyond the Audi brand, the world is your oyster. The phenomenal popularity of SUVs means that pretty much every maker has one of each size in their line-up. They come in all grades of trim and cover a huge range of price-points. Check out the Carsguide website reviews section and you'll see what we mean.
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It is a six-year-old car and things can go wrong with them, no matter the price tag when it was new. All carmakers have a responsibility under law even after their own warranties have expired, so you could try and negotiate a deal with them over the unit, but I doubt you’ll succeed.
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Those numbers seem very expensive and the deal probably locks you into a fixed service plan with the selling dealer. For me, it's not a good deal.
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Standard equipment for the 2025 Audi Q3 include 19-inch alloy wheels, space saver spare wheel, adaptive LED headlights, keyless entry and start, powered tailgate, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, 10.1-inch touchscreen multimedia system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, four USB-C ports, two 12-volt sockets, a wireless charging pad, digital radio, reversing camera and front/rear parking sensors.
There are three engines available for the 2025 Audi Q3 models.
Q3 35 TSFI variants enjoy a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 110kW/250Nm.
Q3 40 TSFI variants enjoy a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 132kW/320Nm.
Q3 RS variants enjoy a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 294kW/480Nm.
2025 Audi Q3 35 TSFI variants have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 9.3 seconds and a top speed of 207km/h.
Q3 40 TSFI variants have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 7.8 seconds and a top speed of 220km/h.
And Q3 RS variants have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h.
The 2025 Audi Q3 is offered with five seats in a 2/3 configuration.
Standard front seats feature manual adjustments but are finished in a leather upholstery.
Higher grades enjoy electric sport front seats with S embossing on the backrest and contrasting stitching with leather upholstery.
The rear row has a 40/20/40 split and can slid forwards/backwards.
2025 Audi Q3 35 TSFI variants have an official combined fuel cycle figure of 7.2L/100km and a 58L fuel tank giving them a theoretical driving range of up to 805km.
Q3 40 TSFI variants have an official combined fuel cycle figure of 8.2L/100km and a 60L fuel tank giving them a theoretical driving range of up to 732km.
And Q3 RS variants have an official combined fuel cycle figure of 8.9L/100km and a 60L fuel tank giving them a theoretical driving range of up to 674km.