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3rd-gen Audi Q3 launched at a starting price of Rs 51.99 lakh

The 2026 Audi Q3 has gone on sale in India. Bookings for the SUV have been open since September 1. Interested buyers can reserve their model for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. Audi India began locally assembling the Q3 at its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility in Maharashtra on September 25. The SUV comes in 2 trim levels – Nova and Zenith. The entry-level Nova trim is priced at Rs 51.99 lakh, while the top-spec Zenith trim fetches Rs 55.99 lakh.

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2026 Audi Q3: Everything you need to know

The 3rd-gen Audi Q3 stands at dimensions of 4,531mm x 1,859mm x 1,623mm and has a 2,681mm wheelbase. Along the front, it gets a wide, all-black grille with a honeycomb mesh pattern. This grille holds the Audi logo. The split LED headlamps are vertically stacked on either side of this grille. The sleek LED DRLs are placed up top. These DRLs double as turn indicators. The front bumper houses a large air dam. There is a silver skid plate with a ridge pattern just below the dam.

The profile of the SUV reveals new 18-inch alloy wheels with self-centring hubcaps. The window line has a chrome finish. The wheel arches have a flared look. The pull-type door handles are positioned in their traditional spots. At the back, the LED tail lamps follow the design language of the DRLs up front. The tailgate houses an illuminated Audio logo.

Inside, the new Q3 gets a dual display setup comprising a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster. The two screens are fused together in a curved shape. There is wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity on board. The steering wheel has a ‘rounded square’ design. Instead of a drive selector on the console, the 3rd-gen Q3 gets a stalk behind the steering wheel.

Other features include a coloured Head-Up Display (HUD), a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, wireless charging, a powered tailgate, powered and heated front seats, a 12-speaker Sonos sound system, a powered tailgate and more. On the safety front, the Q3 gets 9 airbags, a rear parking camera, hill hold assist, hill climb assist, an ADAS suite, and more features.

No changes have been made under the hood of the 2026 Q3. The SUV continues to be powered by the 2-litre, 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine. It generates a maximum power output of 204hp and 320Nm of torque, and is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The SUV can go from 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds, with its top speed capped at 229km/h.

Final Thoughts

Audi India will start fulfilling orders for the Q3 next month. Buyers can book their unit for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. It remains to be seen whether this model will get a Sportback model. The SUV rivals the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA in India.

Utkarsh Joshi

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