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2016 Audi Q3: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The Q3 arrived for 2015 as Audi’s smallest premium crossover, slotting below the Q5. It seats five and comes with a 200-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It is available with front- or all-wheel drive. Rivals in the growing field of small, premium SUVs include the Acura RDX, BMW X1, Buick Encore and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
New for 2016
For its second year in the U.S. market, the Q3 gets a new grille, headlights and side sills. Front and rear parking sensors and a backup camera are new standard features, and the Prestige model adds full-LED headlights, dynamic rear turn signals, 19-inch wheels and the S Line exterior package.
Significant Standard Features

  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Backup camera
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Xenon headlights and LED running lights
  • Heated leather front seats
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Keyless ignition
  • Aluminum hood and liftgate
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • All-wheel drive
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Audi Connect communications system
  • LED headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • Bose surround-sound audio system
  • Navigation system
  • Blind spot warning system

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