It is expected that during the restyling, the novelty will receive minor changes in the exterior and, probably, an upgraded engine range.
The German manufacturer introduced the Audi Q3 crossover in 2011, a year later it was joined by a “charged” version with the addition of RS to the name. The standard model changed generation in the summer of 2018, while the new “hot” version appeared in the fall of 2019. Now it's time for a planned restyling of the usual «ku third»: the company is already developing the corresponding novelty.
In the photo: the current Audi Q3 crossover
So far, there is no official information about how the refreshed crossover will look like . However, the designer of the Spanish publication Motor.es shared his version of the potential appearance of the updated Audi Q3 with us. It is expected that such a model will be presented next year, and it will enter the European market in the first half of 2025.
Judging by the render, during the restyling, the crossover will not receive many changes in appearance. It is expected that the models will retain the former shape of the head optics, however, the «stuffing» and the light signature will be new. Another «ku third», most likely, will change the branded radiator grille: it will become wider, but at the same time its height will be less. Also, the «grill» is likely to have a new grid pattern. The stern is likely to be updated with new lights and a differently designed lower part of the rear bumper. The list of options may include matrix optics.
It is expected that during the restyling, the interior of the refreshed Audi Q3 will also undergo a number of changes. So, the Germans probably use other plastic and textile materials for interior trim; in addition, the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system will most likely be revised. More models can shake up the list of equipment.
Render of the updated Audi Q3 crossover
According to preliminary data, the crossover will optimize the engine line as part of restyling. It is expected that the novelty, as now (we are talking about the version for the European market), will have gasoline (power — 150, 190 and 245 hp) and diesel options (150 and 200 hp), as well as a plug-in hybrid ( total return — 245 hp). It is expected that they will be upgraded to reduce emissions and fuel consumption, and the hybrid may be equipped with a different battery to increase the range on a single charge when driving on electric power alone (currently 50 km).
< img src="/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/099c1cdbc936e1e902d91304a82771b2.jpg" />In the photo: the interior of the current Audi Q3 crossover
Note that this is not the only new brand that is preparing for the premiere. So, it is assumed that the updated Q7 crossover will debut before the end of this year: we previously published a render image of the refreshed version. It is expected that its range of engines will remain the same. Such an SUV will probably reach old-world dealerships next year.
It is worth recalling that Audi, like many other global automakers, sees its future in electric vehicles. Recently it became known that the German company agreed with the Chinese concern SAIC on the joint development of «green» cars.