Audi announces pricing for the updated 2016 Q3 crossover

June 3, 2015 by Audi

•Compact crossover receives redesign of front lights, grille, and exterior fascia along with Alu-optic interior MMI controls and interior upgrades

•Front and rear parking sensors with rearview camera join wide array of standard equipment

•Full LED headlights and dynamic rear turn signals on Prestige trim

Audi today announced pricing for the 2016 Q3. The redesigned compact crossover now boasts a wider array of standard features, including front and rear parking sensors with a rearview camera, as well as an updated dynamic exterior styling for a balance of luxury and functionality.

2016 Audi Q3

The 2016 Q3 boasts a refreshed exterior aesthetic, with redesigned front lights, grille, bumper, side sills and rear lights. The crossover is now offered with standard 18'' 5-arm turbine design wheels. Also available are 19' 5-double-spoke Offroad design wheels. Inside, the Q3 now features Alu-optic MMI controls, a new cargo cover and other elements for an enhanced interior design. Both the exterior and interior are offered in new colors, including Hainan Blue, Utopia Blue, Misano Red and Cuvee Silver. Adding to the wide array of standard features offered by Q3 are front and rear parking sensors with a rearview camera. The Prestige trim now features full LED headlights and dynamic rear turn signals along with the S line exterior package and 19' wheels.

Standard Features

The Audi Q3 comes generously appointed with a long list of standard equipment, including:

•200 hp 2.0-liter TFSI® engine with six-speed Tiptronic® transmission

•Front and rear parking sensors with rearview camera

•Panoramic sunroof with power retractable sunshade

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•Audi xenon plus front lighting with LED DRLs and taillights

•Dual-zone automatic climate control

•Heated, 12-way power front seats

•Leather seating surfaces

•Audi advanced key

Design and Body

The Audi Q3 model's coupe-like lines are an expression of its sporty character. This is demonstrated by:

•Low roof line, flat D-pillars, and a wraparound tailgate

•Audi advanced key

•Distinctive exterior lighting (full LED headlights and dynamic rear turn signals now available on Prestige models)

•Sharply drawn lines on the flanks frame athletically arched sheet metal surfaces - the defining shadow contour is the Tornado line

•The housings of the side mirrors sport LED turn signals

•Both the hood and tailgate are made of aluminum

•The signature, wedge-shaped headlights house xenon plus lighting and LED daytime running lights, which are combined with LED taillights, all standard

•The available power tailgate opens and closes electrically, including via the remote key fob, and swings up to accommodate the spacious cargo area

Interior

The interior of the Audi Q3 is spacious and comfortable for all five passengers. Its elegant, ergonomic design boasts superior build quality. Evidence of the premium character of the Audi Q3 can be seen in every last detail in the interior craftsmanship, in the selection of the materials, in their processing and in the tight, consistent interior gaps.

•The cargo area offers a base luggage capacity of 16.2 cu ft. Folding down the split rear seatbacks increases this capacity to 48.2 cu ft.

•Alu-optic MMI controls

•Standard LED interior lighting – efficient white light-emitting diodes illuminate the doors, foot wells, vanity mirrors, storage compartments and the air vent thumb wheels. LED light guides even accentuate the cup holders

•When equipped with the BOSE Surround Sound system, the frames of the woofer/mid-range speakers in the front doors form elegant rings of white light.

The Q3 comes standard with two front airbags, thorax-pelvis side airbags in the backs of the front seats and side curtain head airbags. Also included are safety belt pretensioners up front, belt force limiters and the integral Audi head restraint system.