How is the Audi Q3?
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Audi Q3 is an SUV based on the same PQ35 platform as the Volkswagen Tiguan, positioned below the Q7 and Q5 in Audi's model lineup. To differentiate it from Volkswagen models, the Audi Q3 has been tuned for more dynamic driving performance and features a luxurious, distinctive exterior. It comes equipped with adaptive dampers, similar to those found on the TT. Advantages of the Audi Q3: Sporty design with innovative headlight and taillight styling; high-quality interior craftsmanship, good configuration, and strong technological feel; solid power; comfortable handling with excellent body stability. Configuration details: The standard gasoline model is equipped with a 170-horsepower 2.0TFSI engine, while the top-tier Q3 model features the 211-horsepower 2.0TFSI engine from the Q5, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds. The 2.0TDI diesel engine delivers a maximum power of 140 horsepower.
You've come to the right person asking about the Q3 – I've been driving one for two years. The 1.4T model is perfectly adequate for city commuting, and the S mode makes overtaking quite snappy. The interior features soft-touch materials throughout, and the infotainment screen supports CarPlay, which is super convenient – though the manual seat adjustment in the base model feels a bit cheap. The space is larger than I expected; you can fit two child seats in the back and still squeeze in a slender adult. The fuel efficiency is a real surprise – even in Shanghai's stop-and-go rush hour traffic, it barely exceeds 8L/100km. The suspension is tuned for comfort, handling speed bumps with just two soft thuds, much more forgiving than the X1 next door. However, I have to complain about the storage compartments – my phone and wallet are always jostling for space, something they really should learn from Japanese cars.
