Audi Q3: Which Should You Buy, 2021 or 2022?
Most significant changes: The Q3 40 TFSI Premium trim returns as the base model, resulting in a slight price drop for 2022. Base trims get more standard features for 2022, including Audi’s new MIB 3 multimedia system, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. The optional Convenience Package comes with eight-way power front seats, auto-dimming folding mirrors with memory and a Homelink garage door opener. Premium trims get a standard surround-view camera.
Pricing: Thanks to the return of a slightly decontented base trim for 2022, the cost of entry for a Q3 has dropped by about $1,000. Pricing for the base-engine Q3 40 TFSI model starts at $35,995 for its lowest trim, Premium, while the next-higher Premium Plus starts at $39,295. An upgraded engine, the Q3 45 TFSI, starts at $38,295 for Premium or $41,595 for Premium Plus. All prices include a $1,095 destination charge, $100 more than last year.
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Which Should You Buy, 2021 or 2022? Depending on availability and pricing for a 2021 model in your area, a 2022 might be your best bet. That’s especially true if you’re content with the base Q3 40 TFSI Premium trim, thanks to the lower starting price than last year.
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Features and Safety Tech
Base Q3 trims are well equipped, with features including all-wheel drive, a panoramic moonroof, leather upholstery, tri-zone climate control, a digital instrument panel, power liftgate, heated front seats and an 8.8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Options include a navigation system, a 10.1-inch touchscreen multimedia system, automatic headlight leveling, wireless device charging and a 360-degree camera.
Standard safety features include a blind spot warning system, lane departure warning with rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking. Adaptive cruise control and hands-on lane-centering steering are optional.
Engine
Q3 40 Premium and Premium Plus models are powered by a 184-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the Q3 45 Premium and Premium Plus get a 228-horsepower turbo four-cylinder. Both engines are matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Interior
The Q3 has an upscale and well-equipped interior, with comfortable seats and room for adults in both rows. The 40/20/40 rear-split bench seat slides and reclines.
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