Audi India has officially started accepting orders for the third-generation Q3 SUV from today, 1st September 2026. Buyers looking to reserve the updated luxury crossover can do so with a booking amount of Rs 1 lakh through the official Audi India portal, via the myAudi connect app, or directly at authorised dealerships. While order books are now live, official pricing will be announced next month ahead of deliveries.
Bolder Exterior Styling and Larger Dimensions
The third-gen Q3 steps away from the outgoing model’s aesthetics, opting for a clean, broad stance:
- Front End: Equipped with LED headlights alongside LED daytime running lights that double up as turn indicators. A wide front grille sits above an expansive air dam section, complemented by a ridged silver skid plate below for contrast. Audi has swapped out the older 3D emblem for a flat 2D badge and eliminated chrome trims from the front grille.
- Side Profile: Carries 18-inch alloy wheels, functional roof rails, a thick L-shaped chrome trim tracing the beltline, and classic pull-type door handles rather than flush-fitting units.
- Rear Profile: Features sleek LED tail lamps that flank an illuminated rear Audi logo, sitting above a sculpted body-coloured bumper and a matching silver skid plate.
- Styling Trim: The India-spec version skips the sportier S-Line styling pack offered in several overseas markets.
The crossover has grown in every single dimension compared to its predecessor, measuring:
- Length: 4,531 mm
- Width: 1,859 mm
- Height: 1,623 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,681 mm
High-Tech Cabin and Feature List
Inside, the cabin undergoes a comprehensive modern overhaul with a minimalist layout:
- Screens and Controls: The dashboard is dominated by a 12.8-inch central touchscreen infotainment display and an 11.9-inch digital driver’s instrument cluster. Drivers also get a squircle-shaped steering wheel and a dedicated physical row of buttons placed directly beneath the central air conditioning vents.
- Redesigned Centre Console: Finished in gloss black, the console houses a wireless charging tray, a media control knob, an engine start/stop push-button, an electronic parking brake switch, and two cup holders.
- Stalk-Mounted Controls: Audi has removed the traditional gear selector lever entirely, shifting transmission control to a stalk behind the steering wheel. Light and wiper operations have been unified into the opposing stalk.
- Equipment Highlights: The equipment list includes a premium Sonos sound system, a panoramic glass sunroof, paddle shifters, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, multi-zone automatic climate control, ambient cabin lighting, a powered tailgate, and a 360-degree camera system.
Turbo-Petrol Engine, Quattro AWD, and Performance
Powering the India-bound Q3 is a familiar 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged petrol unit:
- Engine: 1,984 cc 4-cylinder Turbo-Petrol
- Power: 204 hp
- Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Drivetrain: Audi Quattro permanent all-wheel drive system
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 7.1 seconds
- Top Speed: 229 km/h
Pricing Context and Rivals
The new Q3 will be assembled locally in India. While the outgoing model spanned the Premium 40 TFSI, Premium Plus 40 TFSI, and Technology 40 TFSI variants (priced between Rs 43.67 lakh and Rs 53.00 lakh ex-showroom with a rated fuel efficiency of 11.91 km/l), the third-generation SUV is expected to land in the Rs 55 lakh to Rs 60 lakh bracket (ex-showroom).
Upon its official launch, the new Q3 will renew its rivalry in the entry-level luxury SUV segment against established contenders such as the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
