The 2021 Q3 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-feet of torque. All this torque means that the Q3 should feel lively in everyday driving, making freeway merging and 2-lane passing a breeze with all-wheel drive standard on all trims.
The Audi Q3 comes in two basic trims: Premium and Premium Plus. All Q3s now come standard with S-line exterior styling package that includes unique front and rear bumpers, side skirts and badging, along with slick 19-inch wheels.
Even the entry-level Premium trim comes nicely equipped, and includes LED headlights and taillights, high gloss aluminum window surrounds and roof rails, 18-inch wheels, a multifunction steering wheel with controls for the radio and cruise control system, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and Audi's smartphone interface with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Q3 interior comes with an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, 10-speaker sound system, four USB ports, two 12-voltpower sockets and Bluetooth integration. Other notable features include leather seating, heated front seats, leather steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, power liftgate and LED brake lights.
The Convenience package now includes LED interior lighting, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and power-folding exterior mirrors.
The Premium Plus trim comes with many desirable features such as blind-spot monitoring, wireless charging pad, passive entry with push-button start, adaptive cruise control and LED headlamps. The Premium Plus trim can be equipped with the revised Technology package which now includes larger touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, integrated navigation and a Bang & Olufsen stereo system.
The Q3 also comes standard with Audi's Pre-Sense Forward Collision Warning System which uses a camera to monitor the area in front of the vehicle, warning the driver if it detects an impending impact. The system will also pre-tension the seatbelts and begin closing the windows and sunroof should it detect a collision about to happen. Other Safety features include lane departure warning, front and rear overhead curtain airbags, front and side impact air bags, 6 air bags, stability control, ABS and driveline traction control.
Standard All-wheel Drive
Affordable Base Price
Torquey Engine
Stylish Exterior
Comfortable And Well-designed Interior
Available Technology
For 2021, the Q3 comes with minor package changes and Audi has removed the Prestige trim from the lineup.
The Audi Q3 is one of the most affordable vehicles in the Audi lineup. It is offered at a competitive price while providing owners with a competent, sporty SUV with a fair amount of luxury. The competition includes all manner of small SUVs, but the Q3 competes directly with the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA. While BMW tends to concentrate on the sportiness of their cars, Mercedes generally leans a little bit more towards the luxury side of things. The new Q3 offers a delightful compromise between the two, concentrating the most on new technology while maintaining a sporty feel to go along with its cleaner styling lines.
