German luxury automaker Audi has recently launched the 2017 Q3 in India. It is the third launch from Audi this year and as proposed, the automaker will introduce seven more new products in 2017. The updated Q3 comes with subtle aesthetic changes, an uprated diesel engine along with standardisation of features. The 2017 Audi Q3 is now available in two variants – the 2.0 TDI FWD, priced at Rs 34.20 lakh and the 2.0 TDI Quattro priced at Rs 37.20 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, New Delhi).
In terms of design, the changes on the outside are limited to the front bumper. The air inlets now get a black surround, which complements the black lower cladding. The new Q3 is now offered with all-LED headlamps as standard. Also offered as standard are 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels shod with 235/55 R17 tyres.
Inside, changes are limited to the inlays - the Q3 2.0 TDI FWD gets walnut brown ones, while the Q3 2.0 TDI quattro gets aluminium ones. Equipment such as electric adjustment for the front seats, a panoramic sunroof and 2-zone automatic air conditioning is offered as standard.
The MMI system has not been modified in the new Q3. The 6.5-inch infotainment display remains the same while the multimedia system is Bluetooth/SD card compatibility with 20GB of inbuilt storage. Infotainment
The 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder motor remains the only power source for the Q3 - but it has been tweaked for more power and torque. The transmission option is now limited to the 7-speed S tronic dual clutch. The 6-speed manual available on the pre-facelift S edition variant has been discontinued. Drivers can use paddle-shifters placed behind the steering wheel to change gears.
The 2.0-litre TDI develops 150PS of maximum power and 340Nm of peak torque in the FWD variant. This is 10PS/20Nm more than the 2.0 TDI that powered the pre-facelift Q3 S edition. Available only with the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, the 2.0 TDI FWD can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 9.3 seconds and has an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 18.51kmpl.
The 2.0-litre TDI develops 184PS of maximum power and 380Nm of peak torque. Compared to the pre-facelift Q3, the motor in the new develops 7PS more power. Paired to the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, the 2.0 TDI quattro accelerates from 0-100kmph in 7.9 seconds and has an ARAI-certified mileage of 15.17kmpl.
Driver convenience features on offer include a colour multi-information display for the driver in the instrument console, hill-start assist, hill descent control and cruise control. Standard safety systems on offer include rear parking sensors, reverse parking camera, ESC and 6-airbags.
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