2026 Audi Q3: All The Details

Audi’s product overhaul continues with the third-generation Q3, unveiled ahead of its European market launch this fall. The brand’s compact crossover finally gets a comprehensive redesign. While the segment remains saturated, Audi’s approach with the Q3 is measured rather than revolutionary, bringing in updated tech, restrained styling changes, and revised powertrains without departing from its core format.

The base engine is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with cylinder deactivation and mild-hybrid assistance, producing 148 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, it drives the front wheels. A 2.0-liter gasoline version brings 261 hp and standard Quattro all-wheel drive. Diesel options include a 2.0 TDI with 148 hp and front-wheel drive, also matched to the dual-clutch gearbox. Notably, there’s no diesel and AWD combination at launch.

More complex is the plug-in hybrid, which combines the 1.5-liter gas engine with an electric motor to deliver 268 hp and 295 lb-ft. A 19.7-kWh battery provides up to 75 miles of electric range on the WLTP cycle, with 50-kW DC charging capable of restoring the battery from 10 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes. Unlike its combustion counterparts, the PHEV uses a six-speed automatic transmission.

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By AutoGuide.com News Staff