Audi Q3

[phaeton]

Is the Q3 really made in Spain?

My personal opinion is that it doesn't really matter where the car is built, it's all about the quality control. That said, German built definitely reassures people of quality. That's my two cents please feel free to disagree.

Personally I'm not phased by the Q3. I'd love to own one, but there are plenty of cars that I'd pick before it. Like my Tig that I can't wait to arrive!!!!

Yes, it will be built in the SEAT Martorell plant in Spain.

True quality control is different per manufacturer but if they're building SEAT models to will the quality be the same???

Q3 IMO will be successful and I will reserve my judgement till I see it in person.

[99Reza]

Interior looks very good. I still like the corporate image of current Audis, not really feeling the VW though (as per Tig facelift). Audi also do a great job with their led lights. I will reserve my judgement on the look department until I see one on the road. To be honest, if it's price above the Tig, I will fork out the extra dough and go for a Q5 instead.

[tig18u]

on Quality :

regardless where the plant is, vendor`s strick quality guidelines are followed jsut the same way food chain Maccas taste the same in Syd as it does in London.
The savings are on the labour not necessarily on quality since it is strongly linked to consumer approval. Dont be disillusioned that a car made in Spain is less wordy of one made in Germany. Its the cost of sale thing.

anyway, Q3 willbe success coz no car will go on mass series production without a careful market research and/or pre-orders taken enough to justify building the first several thousands anyhow.

Q3 has the bling youth market demand. it will be a seller.. Gen Y think differently to Gen X.

[aussietig]

on Quality :

regardless where the plant is, vendor`s strick quality guidelines are followed jsut the same way food chain Maccas taste the same in Syd as it does in London.
The savings are on the labour not necessarily on quality since it is strongly linked to consumer approval. Dont be disillusioned that a car made in Spain is less wordy of one made in Germany. Its the cost of sale thing.

Respectfully have to disagree on this point based on past experience.

FWIW, certainly in the VW Golfs have seen first hand the difference between those built in South Africa and Germany.

With the former having heaps of rattles inside the cabin compared to the latter.

[Bunty]

Was looking to upgrade from MKV GTI until latest Budget

To me it looks like a bigger, dirt road capable, hatchback.
My current GTI doesn't like dirt roads very much,
so I was looking for something dirt capable but still allowing me to enjoy my normal driving style.
Looks a lot more compact (ie smaller) than Tiguan, which I was also looking at.
Thought about Subaru forrester, but 4 speed auto and badly laidout interior put me off.

Bunty

[shakespeare]

I don't mind the look, not sure where this fits in terms of vehicle class and I'd probably never buy one (would consider a Q3 RS though ), but it looks better than the X1 and other smallish SUV/CUV's

[team_v]

Bit of an update from my morning car news browsing.

Autobuild was attending the press release of the Q3 launch and got to drive the car.
They also found one in RS guise sporting the 2.5L I5 engine from the TTRS.
Could be a pretty potent package but would cost a bit more than the standard models.

[Sharkie]

Bit of an update from my morning car news browsing.

Autobuild was attending the press release of the Q3 launch and got to drive the car.
They also found one in RS guise sporting the 2.5L I5 engine from the TTRS.
Could be a pretty potent package but would cost a bit more than the standard models.

I would pay many $$$$ extra to get a Q3 RS ......

[Sharkie]

Q3 rs

Done some research now ..... 225kw 2.5TFSI in the Q3 ......

And we already know APR's 2.5 TFSI stage 1 = 300kw/620NM .....

If that comes to Oz I'm buying 1 for sure .....

[team_v]

Done some research now ..... 225kw 2.5TFSI in the Q3 ......

And we already know APR's 2.5 TFSI stage 1 = 300kw/620NM .....

If that comes to Oz I'm buying 1 for sure .....

It would be apretty potent machine.
Plus it should use the magnetic suspension from the RS series and getting it with the DSG box would allow for much smoother use of power.

I could see this selling well but it would cost closer to a 70k price tag imho.

[Corey_R]

I'd say if it only cost $70k, it'd be a f'n steal. Being even the S3 costs that, an RS Q3 would have to be closer to $100k

[team_v]

Base Q3 is coming in at 45k apparently so i am guessing probably double it for the RS version then add on Luxury car tax to bump it up to the 100k figure.

[team_v]

What more proof that Audi is seriously considering the introduction of a high-performance S or RS version of its newly launched Q3 compact SUV than the creation of a prototype model shown at a media event?

According to the folks over at Sweden’s Sportbilen, the prototype was uncovered during the European press launch of the new Audi Q3 in Zurich, Switzerland. And mind you, this wasn’t a static presentation as the media had the chance to drive the pre-production model on the road.

The high-performance Q3 is said to be fitted with a de-tuned version of the 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine found in the RS3 hot hatch and the TT RS sports models, delivering 300-horsepower instead of 340HP. Power is transferred to all-four wheels through Audi’s quattro system and a 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission.

Watch the super-Q3 in action in the video below.

MY GOD THAT EXHAUST NOTE!
DO WANT!!!!!!!!!

[Tigger]

I REALLY really love it!

The styling and interior finish seems much classier than our Tigs.

Also love the exhaust note and the choice of colours!. The Orange is very nice indeed.

When they land here....def worth a test drive...
will all come down to price I guess.

As for it being based on the Tig fundamentals....I guess we go from the budget start of the range in the Skoda Yeti, through to the Tiguan, through to the Q3...All based on same begginings.

[Transporter]

Yep, viewing from the side Q3 looks like the Tiguan. Wouldn't mind it in 125kWTDI, but as usual, the options will be much dearer than options on VW or Skoda.