Audi India has started accepting orders for the third-generation Q3 SUV for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh ahead of its launch next month. Interested customers can make their bookings via the Audi India website, on the myAudi connect application or at their nearest authorised Audi dealership.
2026 Audi Q3 – What’s New?
Being a new-generation model, the 2026 Audi Q3 has undergone a complete design overhaul inside & out, and offers a long list of features.
Exterior
- To start with, the new Audi Q3 looks busier than the current-generation model, especially from the front end.
- Upfront, it gets a massive octagonal grille featuring a geometrical pattern and a 2D Audi logo. These are paired with a split headlamp setup featuring swept-back, eyebrow-styled LED DRLs with triangular detailing, giving the SUV a distinct character.
- It also gets a wider air dam section and a chunky silver skid plate underneath.
- From the sides, the SUV has a more conventional crossover-like stance, with 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, traditional pull-type door handles, silver roof rails, and a prominent L-shaped chrome trim piece along the beltline.
- The rear features curved connected LED lights, giving the SUV a more complete new appearance.
- Other key highlights include an integrated rear spoiler, illuminated Audi logo, and sculpted body-coloured bumper with a silver skid plate.
Dimensions
- Compared to the existing model, the new Audi Q3 has grown in every dimension. That said, it now measures 4,531mm in length, 1,859mm in width and 1,623mm in height, with a 2,681mm wheelbase.
Interior and Features
Inside, the 2026 Audi Q3 features an all-new, layered dashboard, featuring a curved dual-screen setup, a new 4-spoke steering wheel with touch-based controls, and a steering column-mounted gear stalk. Its key feature highlights include: –
- Powered tailgate
- Three-zone climate control
- 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster
- Power-adjustable and heated front seats
- Ambient lighting
- Wireless phone charger
- Sonos sound system
- Electronic parking brakes
- Multiple airbags
- Level 2 advanced driver assistance system
Powertrain
The new Audi Q3 is expected to retain the ongoing 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine (204PS/320Nm), paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel-drive system. As per the German carmaker, the new Q3 can complete the century sprint in just 7.1 seconds before attaining a maximum speed of 229 km/h.
Rivals
Once launched, the 2026 Audi Q3 will continue to take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mini Countryman C, and the recently launched BMW X1 LWB.
