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This is the all-new Audi Q3, and Mat’s got his hands on one for a full, in-depth review!
There’s no denying there’s a huge amount of small SUVs available to buy in 2026, so does the new Q3 offer enough to stand out from the crowd? Let’s take a closer look, starting with the design.
It’s a bit of a poor start, with the front and the side angle leading the Q3 to feel fairly anonymous. The car we have here is the range-topping edition, so it comes with extra black plastic on the front bumper, as well as a more aggressive grille, but the entry-level model wouldn’t come with these options and would leave a lot to be desired. The new Audi logo appears flat and understated, but thankfully, the sleek headlights lend it a bit of presence. Along the side, this edition of the car has black side mirrors, as well as black window surrounds and roof rails, but it still looks fairly generic. Around the bac,k it’s a different story, with the cool tail light design, as well as a full length light bar, with the shaping of the rear end giving it a bit more presence.
Step inside, and the Q3 has a quality cabin. There are soft-touch materials throughout, and it generally looks and feels expensive. There’s a large swooping infotainment and digital dial screen across the dash, and although it comes with a large bezel, the new infotainment system is generally easy to use. The digital dials also look crisp and sharp, although some of the customisation options aren’t the best. All-in-all, though, the Q3 certainly comes with a much better design on the interior compared to the exterior!
There are a large number of engines available for the new Q3. The entry-level is a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 150hp, while there’s also a 2-litre turbo diesel with the same output. Both of these cars have front-wheel drive only. There are two versions of the 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo, both coming with Quattro all-wheel drive and either 204hp or 265hp. Finally, there’s a plug-in hybrid, which couples a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a motor & battery to produce 272hp.
However, there’s one key point we haven’t addressed yet. The entry-level Q3 now costs £38,000, and if you go for the range-topper with a couple of options added (like we have in this video), you could be spending up to £58,000 on this small SUV! So is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!
Mat’s Audi Q3 choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-Choice-1901
Audi Q3 review & saving: https://bit.ly/Audi-Q3-1901
VW Tiguan review: https://bit.ly/VW-Tiguan-Review-1901
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:33 Exterior Design
02:58 Headlights & Lights
03:40 Audi Q3 Price
05:25 0-60mph
06:43 Engines & Specs
07:52 Audi Q3 Interior
10:07 Audi Q3 Driving Impressions
11:51 Brake Test
12:33 Steering Wheel Stalks
14:07 Audi Q3 Back Seats
15:34 Boot Space
17:46 Town & City Driving
19:27 Annoying Features
22:08 Mat’s Verdict
