New Audi Q3 review - 2018 SUV aims to outclass the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40

The current Audi Q3 has been kicking about since 2011, and while it has always been a worthy competitor in the class, it was starting to feel past its best against a phalanx of fresher rivals, including cars such as the BMW X1 and the Volvo XC40. Hence this all-new model, which enters the fray carrying a style that’s both familiar and brand new at the same time.

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[JonLondrezos]

Why would anyone who wants to buy a car in this class care about it being "fun to drive" over comfort, practicality, and tech?

[jamiep]

Great Video Review. I particularly like the New Technology and the sliding rear bench In the back

[goldorak]

Any hybrid version coming? Not full electric

[borjastick]

I would never have bought the old model Q3 because it looked all squashed up and like a jelly mold, but this one yes please!

[zxzx]

why didn't you mention that the US market doesn't get the dual clutch gearbox as they do in Europe?? Not cool, Audi.

[sayamahmed]

Doubt it would beat the XC40. Volvo is on a roll with SUV's

[puttajay]

Wow autoexpress u guys have the most boring reviewers for a youtube channel plus has this lad been to the same as the existing model but it’s different in the details” ive seen this car in real life and the egg shape of the last gen is gone u wouldn’t know they were related at all unless u read the badge., , , im not a fan of the design or the interior that looks very close to vw cabins just different materials but jesus come on autoexpress put some effort in....matt is doing great at carwow and check out honest john for how u should do your youtube channel....ffs

[paultaylor]

It will be a posh school run tractor, why not just get an estate car, more accessible, more room.

[MrMarcob]

volvo xc 40 is way better, more classy sophisticate and more fresh concept of car!

[abelisraelcruzayuso]

Lads, put more passion into the videos...

[petercavellini]

Just teach the new owners how to drive better....!😎

[benjigruber]

I am the only person who actually liked the older generation of Audis. Sure the Q3 when it came out in 15 was already outdated and had a very ugly interior. But they exterior design was way prettier before the new redesign in my opinion.

Not to mention that touchscreen makes that interior look literally like the same as a $23k VW! Why is Audi ditching the MMI controller with a stupid touch screen!

Audi’s new redesigns (A6, A7, A8, Q3, Q8)
In my opinion are far inferior to the redesigns of 2016 and 2017 (A4, A5, A5 Sportback, Q5, Q7) And sure the cars being redesigned this year (the 19s) are finally refreshing some neglected cars, why by making everything look like a Volkswagen. (Not saying vw is bad but we are talking about cars that are $35k+)

[markuslc]

the audi mmi is the worst infotainment on the market, i cannot disagree more with the journalist, it is so sluggish and crappy to use especially while driving!