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Audi A1 Sportback Custom, S3 Cabrio, Q3 and SQ5 at Worthersee

Audi is currently exhibiting several interesting models at the 2014 Worthersee Motor Show in Austria. These include A1 Sportback Custom, S3 Cabrio, Q3 and SQ5.

The customized A1 Sportback boasts a black exterior with Macao Yellow accents on the front bumper, mirror housings and the side skirts. There are also body stripes and five-spoke alloy wheels with matte black accents. The interior also features Macao Yellow trim on the center console and air vents.

Audi S3 Cabriolet has the typical red paint finish as well as a full aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, carbon mirror housings and a chromed windscreen surround.

It is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI – 300HP (221 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed S-tronic gearbox sending the power to Quattro AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The combined fuel consumption is just 7.1 liters / 100 km (33.1 mpg US or 39.7 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 165 g/km. The soft-top can be opened or closed in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph).

Source: Audi

May 29, 2014

ABT Audi RS Q3 – 410HP and 530Nm

ABT Sportsline is going to bring several interesting tuned models at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. One of the is Audi RS Q3 coming with styling and performance modifications as well.

Outside, ABT RS Q3 comes with complete aerodynamics package including the new front skirt and grille, a new rear skirt and a stainless-steel exhaust system and four tail pipes. There are also new wheels in ABT DR design – 21” fitted with low-profile tires. The exterior is finished in “innocent” white paint.

The 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine is boosted to 410HP (301 kW) and 530Nm (393 lb-ft) – an increase of 100HP and 110Nm of torque.

“This complex and gentle processes uses a specially developed control unit – ABT Engine Control – and a customised software,“ commented Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the globally largest tuner of Volkswagen and Audi cars.

Last, but not least is the height-adjustable sport-type suspension that provides a maximum of road feedback and dynamism.

Source: ABT

February 28, 2014

Audi Q3 Gets New S Line Plus Model Line And Engine Range

Audi Q3 SUV will gain for the new year more compact and efficient 1.4-litre TFSI petrol engine alongside a new S line Plus specification option. The new unit substitutes the 140 hp (103 kW) 2.0-litre TDI one but shares its front-wheel-driven configuration.

The SE and S line trim levels will get the engine, which produces 150 hp (110 kW) delivered between 5,000 and 6,000rpm, and maximum torque of 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) from 1,750 to 3,000rpm. The unit transmits the power onto the road via six-speed manual or seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission.

When the SUV is equipped with the first transmission, then it is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, in 9.2 seconds; while the models with the S tronic cover the same sprint for 8.9 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 126 mph. The combined fuel economy here is rated at 47.9 mpg, while the CO2 emissions – at 137 g/km for the 6-speed manual and 145 g/km for the S tronic models.

The Q3 quattro-equipped 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI models will also get S line Plus specification, which will give them 19-inch ‘five segment spoke’ design and privacy glass extending from the B-pillar rearwards. The variants will be also offered with a choice of seven metallic paint finishes – Ice silver, Samoa orange, Monsoon grey, Caribou brown, Platinum beige, Cobalt blue and Glacier white.

Inside, the car is equipped with S line perforated leather and Alcantara, cruise control, Audi’s parking system plus and SD card-based satellite navigation via the 6.5-inch colour display, as well as front sports seats with powered lumbar support, Audi Music Interface, Bluetooth interface and voice control system.

Other exterior equipment details include the Xenon Plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, S line body styling, light and rain sensors, comfort-oriented ‘dynamic suspension’ and S line sports suspension with a 20mm lower setting.

Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI – Trims, Engines and Transmission:

Engine	Trim	Power	Transmission
1.4 TFSI	SE	150PS	Manual
1.4 TFSI	S line	150PS	Manual
1.4 TFSI	SE	150PS	S tronic
1.4 TFSI	S line	150PS	S tronic

Audi Q3 S line plus – Trims, Engines and Transmission:

Engine	Power	Transmission
2.0 TFSI quattro	170PS	Six-speed manual
2.0 TFSI quattro	170PS	Seven-speed S tronic
2.0 TFSI quattro	211PS	Seven-speed S tronic
2.0 TDI quattro	140PS	Six-speed manual
2.0 TDI quattro	140PS	Seven-speed S tronic
2.0 TDI quattro	177PS	Six-speed manual
2.0 TDI quattro	177PS	Seven-speed S tronic

Source: Audi

January 29, 2014

Audi RS Q3 on Snow [video]

Here is an interesting video of the new high-performance SUV – Audi RS Q3. This is the first “Q” model to get the RS designation. It was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, this month. It is expected to hit the market in Germany this fall with prices starting from €54.600.

RS Q3 is powered by a five-cylinder 2.5 liter turbocharged petrol with 310HP (228 kW) at 5,200RPM and 420Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,500RPM. The engine is connected to a 7-speed S-tronic gearbox sending the power to Quattro AWD. 0-100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The sporty SUV also features an aerodynamics body kit with new bumpers, grille inserts and side skirt. There is also a spoiler on the roof, matte aluminum trim and new rear diffuser housing big tailpipe.

The stance is improved by lowering the suspension with 25mm and big wheels – 19” or 20” alloys fitted with low-profile performance tires.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahrjUoivwUs

Source: Autobloggr via Youtube

March 20, 2013

Audi celebrates 250th quattro-equipped model with the new Audi Q3

250th quattro-equipped model variant of Audi Q3 has just be introduced. This is the latest TDI version of acclaimed compact SUV, named Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro.

Thanks to its 2.0-litre TDI engine the Audi generates 140 hp (103 kW) at 4,200rpm and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) between 1,750 and 3,200rpm. Given these numbers it is no surprise that the 0-62 mph sprint is achieved in only 9.9 seconds. Its top speed is 122mph and has a combined fuel consumption of MPG 49.6 and CO2 emissions of 149g/km.

Furthermore the new 250th model’s engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and in addition includes invaluable all-weather traction aid, which in fact is a new feature of the Q3.

The basic model of the Audi SUV runs on 17-inch alloy wheels and also includes rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, Concert audio system with 6.5-inch manually retractable colour display screen, preparation for SD card navigation, Bluetooth interface, Audi Music Interface iPod connection and light and rain sensors.

The vehicle will be available in two trim lines – SE and S, where the second one adds to the standard specifications larger 18-inch alloy wheels, S line exterior and interior styling enhancements, xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and LED rear tail lights.

Other optional equipment feature “steerable beam” adaptive light technology for the xenon plus headlights, a high-beam assistant to intelligently illuminate the road ahead, the hard drive-based navigation system plus with seven-inch colour screen and 3D mapping and the side assist blind spot warning and lane assist lane departure warning driver aids.

As expected the vehicle inside is very roomy and offers seating for up to five adults. Moreover, it can accommodate load bay delivering up to 1,365 litres of capacity thanks to split/folding rear seats. The Q3 also includes the recently launched adaptive air suspension.

Audi on all fours– summer rain calls for the reassurance of quattro all-wheel-drive, which is favoured by around 30 per cent of Audi customers. They can now add the latest Q3 2.0 TDI quattro 140PS, priced from £26,510 OTR, to the list of 250 quattro-equipped choices.

The new Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro has a starting price of £26 510.

Source: Audi

July 20, 2012

Audi Q3 Red Track

News from Audi as a Q3 concept has appeared which suspiciously looks munch like the Vali Concept we saw earlier this year. At the very least, this new one is also red… If not even redder. So red in fact that Audi have called it the Red Track. It’s a themed contribution to the Wörthersee Tour that starts in May 16th – a populiar Volkswagen and Audi show.

As we said, red, or Energy Red, is the predominant theme in this one. We suspect that Audi dipped the whole Q3 Red Track in pant since even the cylinder head cover has traces of red on it. Inside, it’s pretty much the same story with added ultra-leather-nappa-aluminum-luxury. The uphostery boasts red piping with double seams and red stitching. Patches from it are made of red Velvet leather. Same segments can be found on the doors as well, despite them being generally in steel gray Nappa leather. The headlining is also gray, but made from Alcantra. The instrument panel is barraged with aluminum which sticks out nicely from the overall tone of the again Nappa material that covers it.

Enough about fabrics though as we feel an allergy coming. How about the more healthy aspects of the Red Track such as the engine – a good dose of 340 hp coming from a 2.5-liter, five-cylinder TFSI petrol unit – tremendous but then again, it should be as all of that goes to all the four wheels (permanently) trough a seven-speed S tronic transmission. In other words: zero to sixty mph in 5.4 seconds, top speed – 163 mph and naturally an upper edge on the uncharted territories. (why else would it flare it’s arches so flamboyantly?).

Obviously, when designing the Q3, the Audi engineers and masterminds had the Alps as an image in their heads. Overcoming the natural obstacles that mother nature has in store…. with flash lights and hot coffee. No, seriously. At the luggage compartment, on one of its side, there’s a station designated for storing and charging flashlights while a thermos canister can be found within the cup holder that’s in between the front two seats. Then there are the roof rails which look like completely ordinary (aluminum maybe) but Audi say they are specifically designed to carry a set of skis.

Source: Audi

May 14, 2012

Audi RS Q3 Concept at Auto China 2012

Audi has announced that they will exhibit the incredible RS Q3 Concept at the 2012 Auto China in Beijing. The interesting crossover comes with complete performance package including mighty engine and a lot of spoilers.

The power is coming from a 2,5 liter TFSI with 260HP (191 kW). 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). The engine is mated to a 7-speed speed S tronic gearbox and the power is delivered to the wheels via the permanent Quattro AWD system. The sporty Q3 roll enormous 20” high-gloss alloy wheels fitted with low-profile performance tires.

The exterior boasts a new front grille with special honeycombs that are slightly offset to one another deeper inside, creating a distinct three-dimensional effect. The new headlights are slightly tinted and inside they feature some chrome parts, which are dark or covered by panels of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).
The rear end features a new front bumper with a stylish air diffuser in order to underline the sporty theme. The exterior design is completed by the Ordos Blue color – a matt blue with a slight yellow tint.

The interior comes with Fine Nappa leather and Dark blue Alcantara in order to bring some colour.

Stay tuned for more info.

Source: Audi

April 17, 2012

Audi Q3 Vail Concept

Audi has unveiled the Q3 Vail Concept in Detroit. The vehicle will share the limelight with the new generation Audi A4 at the North American International Automobile Show (January 14-22), and will combine striking, harder-edged styling with a suitably brawny 2.5-litre TFSI petrol engine delivering extreme power.

The Q3 Vail Concept is developed for young fans of winter sports who love skiing or snowboarding. It is finished in Energy Red with golden pearlescent particles. The colour is really striking, especially when it is combined with matt grey quartz-based paint for some elements.

Vertical bars made from aluminium are integrated in the single-frame grille. They extend across the full height of the grille.

The struts feature a bi-colour theme developed specifically for the Q3 Vail: their lateral edges are painted in matt quartz-based paint, and the slim front faces have a high-gloss finish.

In the headlights the zones in the lower area of the light-guide elements, which generate the daytime running lights, are painted anthracite. The side air inlets further emphasize the themed vehicle’s powerful appearance; their top areas are covered by solid aluminium panels. The underbody guard beneath the front end is also made from aluminium.

The Audi Q3 Vail is powered by a 2.5 litre five-cylinder TFSI engine with direct injection and turbocharging – 314PS (231 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). The performance is superb – 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 262 km/h (163 mph).

The Q3 Vail stands on 255/45 section off-road tyres and 20” five-arm wheels whose visible edges have a high-gloss finish which mirrors the single-frame grille. Track width has increased by 40 mm at the front and rear compared to series production models, and the body is 30 mm higher. At the rear, the two tailpipes of the dual-branch exhaust system are integrated into the diffuser and underbody guard area.

The interior of the Audi Q3 Vail has a fittingly sporty black, grey and red colour scheme. The headlining is made from titanium grey Alcantara; large parts of the interior, including the carpet, are black. The black, ribbed floor mats are edged with narrow strips of red velvet-finish leather.

Source: Audi

January 9, 2012

2012 Audi Q3 – Crash Test

Audi Q3 has earned the maximum 5-star rating from Euro NCAP. 2012 Audi Q3 is the safest vehicle in its category. It managed to pass all tests for passive safety – adult safety in a side, frontal or rear collision, for child safety and pedestrian protection.

The 2012 Audi Q3 will certainly come with front side airbags and curtain side airbags, plus full power assists. There is also a fasten seatbelt reminder for the front and the rear seat passengers.

The pedestrian protection is at very high level, too. Audi Q3 comes with standard daytime running lights, which provide greater visibility, especially for pedestrians.

Safety assistance systems include ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with Audi active lane assist and Audi side impact.

2012 Q3 is priced at £24 560 OTR and features superb technologies and innovations. It will be available from November with 2.0 TDI 140PS and 2.0 TFSI 170PS engines. A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard, while the 2.0 TDI 177PS and 2.0 TFSI 211PS units will feature a new development of the acclaimed 7-speed S tronic transmission.

Check out the crash test video, below!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1WiEzOLQQs

Source: Crashtest via Youtube

October 27, 2011

ABT 2012 Audi Q3

ABT has created a special tuning package for the new 2012 Audi Q3. The small crossover received both styling and performance packages.

The aerodynamics kit includes new front bumper, new front grille, door strip attachments, rear diffuser housing exhaust tailpipes and a rear wing.

There are also a set of lowering sport springs and a number of CR and DR design light alloys in dimensions between 18” and 20”. The sets are available with low profile sport tires.

The performance upgrades includes ECU re-map for the 2.0 liter TSI, which is boosted to 250PS (184 kW), instead of the stock 211PS (155 kW). The 170PS version now delivers 210PS (154 kW). The 2.0 liter TDI with 140PS is bumped up to 170PS and the more powerful 177PS version now boasts 195PS.

Check out the specifications, below!

ABT 2012 Audi Q3 Specifications:

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine:                2.0 TDI, 1.968 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:            ABT POWER
Performance:                170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine:                2.0 TDI, 1.968 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:            ABT POWER
Performance:                195 HP/143 kW (standard: 177 HP/130 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine:                2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:            ABT POWER
Performance:                210 HP/154 kW (standard: 170 HP/125 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacityPerformance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 250 HP/184 kW (standard: 211 HP/155 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICSABT front grillABT front skirt
ABT door strip attachments
ABT rear skirt set with exhaust inserts
ABT rear wing

ABT SUSPENSIONABT suspension springs

ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGYABT CR and DR designer light alloy wheels in 18 to 20 inch
Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres

August 11, 2011

2012 Audi Q3 compact SUV price – £24 560 OTR

2012 Audi Q3 compact SUV will be available to order in the beginning of June. Deliveries will start in November, this year. Q3 is priced at £24 560 OTR and features superb technologies and innovations.

The engine range includes four power units all combining direct fuel injection with turbo charging and all backed up by start-stop and energy recuperation systems. The 2.0 litre TFSI with either 170PS or 211PS and 2.0 litre TDI with 140PS and 177PS. The 2.0-litre TDI 140PS unit will power the front-wheel-drive model only at launch, deliveries of which will start in December, shortly after the rest of the range.

All other powerplants will deliver to torque to quattro AWD, but regardless of the configuration secure handling will be assured by the sophisticated Electronic Stability Program with electronic differential lock, which effectively regulates torque distribution by braking individual wheels when they start to slip.

The 2.0 TDI 140PS and 2.0 TFSI 170PS engines will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the 2.0 TDI 177PS and 2.0 TFSI 211PS units will feature a new development of the acclaimed 7-speed S tronic transmission.

The trim levels available are : Standard, SE and S line.

2012 Audi Q3 interior

SE trim level includes 17” alloy wheels, contrasting exterior trim, chrome window trims, aluminium roof rails and rear parking sensors, and inside dual-zone climate control, a Concert audio system with 6.5” manually retractable colour display screen, Bluetooth interface, Audi Music Interface iPod connection and light and rain sensors .

For a premium of £2 750 in each case, the new Audi Q3 can be upgraded to the S line specification, which includes 18” alloy wheels, S line exterior and interior styling enhancements, and xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and LED rear tail lights.

Options list features adaptive light technology for the xenon plus headlights, a high-beam assistant to intelligently illuminate the road ahead, the hard drive-based navigation system plus with seven-inch colour screen and 3D mapping and the side assist blind spot warning and lane assist lane departure warning driver aids.

Check out the pricing in the tables, below!

2012 audi q3

2012 Audi Q3 Pricing:

SE model pricing

Engines	Drive	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
2.0TDI	front	140PS	6-speed Manual	£24,560.00
2.0TDI	quattro	177PS	7-speed S tronic	£28,460.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	170PS	6-speed Manual	£25,690.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	211PS	7-speed S tronic	£28,610.00

SE specification

As standard all Audi Q3 models feature the following equipment:

Engine

Automatic start-stop function
Recuperation for optimal energy utilisation
Efficiency tips feature in the DIS, including gearshift indicator for manual models

Wheels, tyres and suspension

17-inch 10-spoke design alloy wheels with 235/55 R17 tyres
Tyre mobility system
Locking wheel bolts

Audio and communication

Concert radio with single CD player (with MP3, WMA, AAC file playback functionality) and SD card reader – 8 speakers
6.5 inch display screen – manually retractable
Audi Music Interface
Bluetooth interface – for telephone connectivity and audio streaming
Voice dialogue system
Preparation for SD navigation (for SD card navigation retro-fit)

Seats

Standard seats in ‘Initial’ cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger seats with manual height, forward and backward adjustment
ISOFIX child seat mounting for front passenger (with airbag deactivation) and outer rear seats
Split folding rear seats

Safety and security

Light and rain sensor with automatic headlight and windscreen wiper activation
Rear parking sensors
Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser
Remote central locking
Driver, front passenger and front side airbag system and sideguard airbags

Exterior equipment

Contrasting exterior trim in anthracite metallic finish
Aluminium roof rails
Aluminium window trim framing the exterior side windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with heated windscreen washer jets
Front fog lights

Interior equipment

Four-spoke leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel
Front centre armrest
Driver’s Information System in monochrome
Dual-zone electronic climate control
Door sill trims with aluminium inlays
Luggage compartment sill protection in stainless steel
Monometallic inlays

S line specification

Wheels, tyres and suspension

18-inch five-twin-spoke design alloy wheels with 235/50 R18 tyres
Standard suspension (S line sports suspension, lowered by 20mm, available as a no cost option)

Seats

Front sports seats including electrically adjustable lumbar support
Black ‘Sprint’ cloth/leather upholstery with embossed S line logo in front seats

Exterior equipment

Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED rear tail lights
S line badges on the front wings
S line bodystyling including S line front and rear bumpers with platinum grey rear diffuser
Full body colour paint finish
Chrome-plated trims for the exhaust tailpipes

Interior equipment

S line inlays in matt-brushed aluminium
Three-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel

S line model pricing

Engines	Drive	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
2.0TDI	front	140PS	6-speed Manual	£27,310.00
2.0TDI	quattro	177PS	7-speed S tronic	£31,210.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	170PS	6-speed Manual	£28,440.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	211PS	7-speed S tronic	£31,360.00

2012 Audi Q3 quattro S line

Source: Audi

May 17, 2011

2012 Audi Q3 revealed ahead of Shanghai

Audi has fully unleashed the official details on its highly anticipated 2012 Audi Q3 compact SUV ahead of its public premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2011. (more…)

April 13, 2011

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