The Audi Q3 is set to undergo a full redesign and enter its third generation in the coming months. The compact luxury SUV has been available as a Plug-in Hybrid internationally since 2020, and that will remain unchanged following the next major update. Here are six new features we see coming in the next-gen Audi Q3:
Split Headlamps
As depicted in our rendering, the next-gen Audi Q3 will feature a more striking exterior. At the front, Audi will swap the conventional headlamps of the current model with a split design, catching up to the widespread trend in the SUV world since the late 2020s. Slim daytime running lights will lie at the top and likely feature a pixelated design inspired by the Q6 e-tron. The low- and high-beam lights would lie below them in a vertical enclosure.
Connected Taillights
The new taillights of the next-gen Audi Q3 is expected in a slimmer design and be connected via a narrow light strip. This more sophisticated look would complement the new striking front-end.
Audi MMI Panoramic Display
The next-gen Audi Q3 should have a visibly more upscale and high-tech interior. One of the main upgrades here will likely be the Audi MMI panoramic display, a slim, free-standing curved panel featuring OLED technology. It should combine an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit on the driver’s side with a 14.5-inch MMI touch display in the center. The latter should feature Android Automotive OS that allows users to enjoy popular services like YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc. through native apps (built-in/downloadable) and update software over the air.
Head-Up Display
Audi will likely offer a configurable head-up display as an option in the next-gen Q3, helping drivers reduce distractions while driving. The HUD should display essential information like speed, navigation instructions, and ADAS warnings.
New Plug-in Hybrid Technology
The next-gen Audi Q3 plug-in hybrid will likely be available with a new powertrain that combines a 1.5-liter TSI turbocharged gas engine with an electric motor integrated into a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The electric motor should draw power from a 19.7 kWh (net) battery pack that delivers a WLTP range of up to nearly 60 miles.
Audi will likely offer the Q3 plug-in hybrid in 40 TFSI e and 45 TFSI e variants, with the former developing 150 kW (201 hp) of combined power and 350 Nm (258 lb.-ft.) of combined torque and the latter producing 200 kW (268 hp) of system power and 400 Nm (295 lb.-ft.) of system torque.
DC fast charging
Apart from improved performance and electric range, the next-gen Audi Q3 plug-in hybrid should give customers more convenience with DC fast charging. The 19.7 kWh battery pack will likely support charging at up to 40 kW and take as little as 26 minutes for a 10-80% charging session. Its maximum AC charging capacity will likely be 11 kW, and at that rate, it should take 2 hours and 30 minutes for a 0-100% charging session.
Also See: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron debuts as Tesla Model Y-sized SUV-coupe
Featured image: TopElectricSUV’s illustration of the new Audi Q3 Hybrid.
I got my Master’s in Business Management & Administration and have been an International Automotive News Editor since 2014. I’ve traveled to global motor shows and automotive events, driven various types of vehicles, and focused on hybrid and electric cars in the last 4 years.
Comments are closed