2022 Audi Q3 45 S line Premium - POV Review

MSRP: From $38,700
Horsepower: 228 hp
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Cargo volume: 23.7 ft³, 48 ft³ with seat area
MPG: 21 city / 28 highway
Tire size: P235/55R18
Transmission: 8-speed automatic

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Packages & Options:
-Glacier White Metallic $595
-Premium Plus Package $3300: Adaptive cruise with lane guidance, alarm system, audi advanced key and audi phone box, auto dimming interior mirror with compass, auto dimming power folding exterior mirrors, garage door opener, full LED headlights & LED interior lighting plus package, memory for driver's seat and stainless steel trunk sill, Sirius XM, top view camera system

-Technology Package $2700 : Audi connect PLUS, Audi MMI Navigation plus and traffic sign recognition, audi virtual cockpit plus (12.3" screen), MMI Touch display (10.1" touchscreen), Sirius XM, Sonos 3D Premium Sound System.

-Black Optic sport package $1700
19" 5-double arm design wheels, matte titanium finish, all season tires, high gloss black exterior elements and roof rails, Sport front seats

-20" wheel package $800: 20" 5-double spoke module design wheels, summer tires.

Destination: $1195
Subtotal $48,990
DELETE: Audi Phone Box: -$250
Total Price as tested; $48,740

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[ryanb.]

I bought my wife a new 2021 in this same configuration minus the premium. We have thoroughly enjoyed the standard AWD, leather seating surfaces, and the more powerful engine tune. It’s plenty quick, reasonably fuel efficient (as high as 28 mpg highway calculated at the pump), rides very confidently, and is all around a fantastic smaller SUV for city life. Our only gripe is the leaky panoramic roof which Audi cannot seem to stop from allowing rain in when left outside in rain overnight. We are on the 3rd repair and are hoping the issue will soon be resolved. It manifest through the dome lights and causes those lights to intermittently turn on and off at random. Water leaks in badly, and Audi has at least been responsive and offered us loaners whenever dropped off for this warranty work.

[Bodmonbaseballa]

This is the only entry level luxury crossover that doesn’t use premium gas!

[bubbahotept]

I love this new 222 Audi Q3 S this is so cool love this color is so nice love your videos

[andrewcoffey]

This as the SQ3 or RSQ3 would be exactly what I've been looking for for a while now.

[paulguy]

A nice-enough looking Cross-over SUV from Audi, the paint colour is nice and the style of the wheel-spokes. It’s great to see Audi still putting proper Transmission Stick-Shifters in some of their products. Their current generation of their smallest hatch the A1 (that we have in the UK) & over in Continental Europe has this Stick Shifter, AND a proper Handbrake instead of the ‘P’ Button we usually see in most car brands. I have never really liked the other silly shifter that’s in the likes of their A3 lines! We also have Q2 SUVs from Audi.

[Kiss__Kiss]

Wow!!! That switchblade key at the end.. Reminds me of my early to mid 2000s Audi keys.. lol

[ryanb]

It’s too bad they never brought over the RSQ3 to the states. That 5 cylinder is amazing.

[dfk]

It’s like a lifted Golf. I see some of the same switchgear such as the shift paddles. Looks like it has the same engine as the mk7 GTI and the current GLI engine too. It’s still nice though.

[manualflight]

I have a 2019 Golf R. The engine compartment and the trunk look so similar. I also have a hood strut ;)

[Kiss__Kiss]

Ive actually been driving Audis for the better part of 30 years. I actually have never seen the Quattro badge on the dash, light up.. Interesting. As always, great review The Topher.

[FRANKI]

wanted to see the total space when the rear seats are folded. however that is a minor request for most and a great review overall.

[mart_en]

It's only an entry level cross over SUV in the US.
In Europe the Q3 is right in the middle of the Q family.
There are 2 smaller models like the Audi A1 City Carver and the Q2 and also 2 bigger models like the Q5 and Q7.

[drewyager]

I love my 18 inch wheels. They skip over everything and still hold the road

[rootsmanuva]

When you buy an Audi Q3 with the more powerful "performance" engine with some options, it still isn't any quicker than a base Jetta with a 158 hp 1.5T inline-4. For me, at $48, 740, it should at least be as quick as a GTI. I understand most people who buy these could care less.
Q3 45 S line: 0-60: 7.4s, 1/4 mile: 15.7 @ 91 mph
Jetta 1.5T: 0-60: 7.1s, 1/4 mile: 15.5 @ 91 mph

[TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I'm sad we don't get the RS Q3 in North America, but this is a great entry level Audi SUV~

[RealKevGotEm]

I was given a Q3 Quattro for a rental but the power lift gate opens fully then slowly goes down halfway 😢

[davidjames]

Switchblade key for an Audi when my VW Taos has remote start and smart key entry. Lol. 😆

[jalendouglas]

Funny enough about this car it shares the same engine as a gti and shares suspension components with the Audi TT and A3

[kemikal_paintball]

Was so close to buying one of these. Then realized no remote start, which is almost critical here in the north east. So disappointed.

[AllStars]

How would you compare this to a Mazda CX 5?