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One of the most popular Audis in India, the Q3 was first launched in 2012, with local assembly starting in 2023.
The Audi Q3 is the luxury car brand’s smallest SUV in India. Its second generation has been on sale since 2022, going head-to-head against the Mercedes GLA and BMW X1. If you are curious about Q3, continue reading as we have detailed 6 of the most asked questions surrounding it.
1. What is the Audi Q3 price in India?
Starts at Rs 45.24 lakh
Prices start at Rs 45.24 lakh for the Q3 Premium base model, followed by Rs 49.94 lakh-Premium Plus and Rs 54.94 lakh-Technology variants. Audi also sells a Bold Edition featuring distinctive exterior elements for Rs 55.64 lakh. In Mumbai and Haryana, the above-mentioned Q3 models are likely to cost between Rs 54.26 lakh and Rs 66.86 lakh.
2. Is the Audi Q3 interior loaded with good features?
10.1-inch touchscreen, powered front seats, panoramic sunroof
The Audi SUV does boast a well-thought-out and practical cabin full of storage spaces, something that our Q3 review noted. Digital appointments comprise a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a slightly bigger 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit driver’s display. Powered front seats, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof and configurable ambient lights round off the creature comforts. That said, Q3’s cabin now feels dated compared to its German rivals, which makes the arrival of the new-gen model all the more important.
3. When is the new Audi Q3 going to launch in India?
Anticipated by H2 2026
At the June 2025 unveil, Audi stated that the third-generation Q3 will go on sale in Europe by September, but it did not provide an India launch timeline. We expect the SUV to land here by the second half of 2026, and given the upward trajectory across the board, it may cost around Rs 60 lakh.
4. Is the Audi Q3 engine more powerful than Mercedes GLA and BMW X1?
Makes 54hp, 90Nm more than X1; 27hp, 50Nm over GLC
Under the Q3’s hood is a 190hp, 320Nm 2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine, mated to a dual-clutch automatic transmission. Note that the Q3 is no longer available with a diesel engine, unlike its Mercedes and BMW competition which still offer one. Not only is the Q3 petrol more powerful and torquey than the GLA (163hp, 270Nm) and X1 (136hp, 230Nm), but it further stands out by offering an all-wheel drive layout.
5. What is the Audi Q3 mileage?
Approximately 13kpl, as per WLTP testing
An ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure for the Audi Q3 is not disclosed. On the WLTP cycle, the Q3 turbo-petrol returns about 13kpl. In real-world conditions, though, expect a 7kpl mileage.
6. Is the Q3 most affordable Audi in India?
Yes, and also its least expensive SUV
In addition to being the most accessible Audi model in the country, the Q3 is also the company’s lowest-priced SUV. Next in the stable are the Audi A4 and the Q3 Sportback, corresponding base models of which cost Rs 46.93 lakh and Rs 56.24 lakh.
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