2015 Audi Q3 Review

The new Audi Q3 is a compact crossover that joins the brand's larger Q5 and Q7 models. From the signature grille to its "coupe-like" profile everything screams pure Audi, but is it?

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[fearfactz]

Right off the bat "The Q3 is a bit disappointing". Good job on your honesty.

[evanh]

Just some constructive criticism, not too crazy about the new camera angles, and the intro.

[BeadyEye]

This is a VW TSI engine, not the Audi TFSI engine. This can be found in the VW MK6 GTI, EOS, CC and Tiguan.

[godfatherNYC]

The music is awful and you need to lose this Pinhead doing the review.

[Dromoys]

Great looking car. Fun to drive with the torqy TDI and fantastic manual shifter.

[drew]

Could you guys at auto guide start using subtitles so my friend can read what's being said.? It would be very helpful if we can watch the entire video and we both could understand.

[SoLA]

I feel like this Q3 is for little people. I'm 6'2" and I actually drive a 2014 Beetle and would like some sort of SUV... but this seems small for me. Surprisingly I fit fine in the love bug. Perhaps I should consider the Q5.

[elliottmanning]

The problem with the Q3 is that the interior is not new Audi, it's old Audi.

[yippie]

Isn't it basically a VW Tiguan in new cloths?

[symawd]

I agree that the Q3 is mediocre compared to other Audis.  However, I work at an Audi dealer and we cannot keep them in stock.  In fact most of them are sold before they even arrive.  

[tepeke]

VW did the same thing with the 2011 jetta. Way to nab a couple more sales by downgrading its products. For VW it was understandable but for their lux division its disappointing!

[jeffreysegal]

Audi says it has a coupe-like roofline. You can decide if you agree- or you COULD if I wasn't STANDING IN FRONT OF IT.

[brucec]

It's a low priced Audi. You can't have Q5 quality at this price.

[NoelJacobs]

I love Audi, but I'll just a GLA instead. 

[AlbertArrabal]

You expect having all the extras you get in a cheap-made american car for the same price but in a well built European one? Really..?

[nirviq]

This car does not seem price worthy. I would return at no question.

1. No sunglass compartment.
2. MMI console seems very compact (DVD slot uses unnecessary space), buttons are small, cheap and not easy to use.
3. Dashboard looks cheap for a 50k car. We expect more from AUDI. Interior materials are low end.
4. Trunk is comparatively small.
5. Did not experience any driving difference between D mode and S mode. S mode just makes unnecessary noise.
6. Staring wheel is lose. Does not feel same.

[madant]

It seems this is how it goes when you want a lower price in US. How well it will go depends who will buy it there, rich people that want a cute smaller Audi or people stepping up in standard and finally affording an Audi but it has to be an SUV also.

[darksideofmind]

This Q3 looks boring and quite old, except for the exterior :p

[carz]

this review is crap... don't let people make an impression of a car based on author's narrow opinion.Interior maybe looks simple, but its quality is grate. If you do not agree, go check out X1 Bimmer and compare. The seats tested are flat and ugly, why don't you take an S-line interior for example? Dynamics...the gasoline engine may be not that quick, go check the TDI version then. 2.0L with 380 torque goes to 100 km/h under 7 seconds. Study the theme before representing information to auditory.

[niclacoste]

I wish Audi offers more standard features instead of making us pay more, if Kia and Hyundai can do it then why can't Audi