Audi has detailed a range of specification changes to the Q3 small SUV for the 2024 model year, with pricing up as a result.
RSQ3 Sportback Credit: CarExpert
Every single Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback variant receives a price rise of up to $4411, depending on the variant. The range now starts at $53,400 before on-roads for the Q3 35 TFSI, and extends to $106,050 before on-roads for the RSQ3 Sportback edition 10 years.
As previously detailed, the entire Q3 range now comes standard with adaptive cruise control with stop and go, as well as active lane assist. There are also two new exterior paint colours, though Audi hasn’t disclosed what these are yet.
Audi has delivered a total of 3831 Q3 models to the end of October in 2023, making it the second best-selling premium small SUV on sale in Australia. It was outsold by the Volvo XC40 (4892 sales).
Pricing
Q3 40 TFSI quattro S line Credit: CarExpert
All prices are before on-road costs
Powertrains
The 2024 Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback line-up is available with three turbo-petrol powertrains.
RSQ3 Credit: CarExpert
Models with the 35 TFSI designation are powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. This is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.
Q3 models with 40 TFSI quattro designation are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 132kW and 320Nm. This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.
The RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback are powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 294kW and 480Nm. This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.
Audi claims the RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds and flat out they’ll be doing 250km/h.
Efficiency
RSQ3 Sportback edition 10 years Credit: CarExpert
The 2024 Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback range have the following claimed combined fuel economy figures:
All Q3 models require a minimum of 95RON premium unleaded petrol except for the RSQ3, which requires a minimum of 98RON premium unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
The 2024 Audi Q3 wagon measures in at 4484mm long, 1856mm wide and 1616mm tall, with a 2680mm wheelbase.
Q3 35 TFSI Credit: CarExpert
The Q3 Sportback measures in at 4500mm long, 1843mm wide and 1567mm tall, with the same 2680mm wheelbase.
RSQ3 models have slightly different dimensions. The wagon is 4506mm and 1602mm tall, while the Sportback is 4507mm long and 1602mm tall. Both are 1851mm wide.
In terms of boot capacity, the Q3 wagon offers 530 litres with the second row of seats in place, expanding to 1525 litres with them folded.
The Q3 Sportback on the other hand is claimed to offer the same 530 litres of boot capacity behind the back seats, though the sloping roofline reduces the maximum figure to 1400 litres.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2024 Audi Q3 range is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
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Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Audi offers five-year service plans for the Q3 and RSQ3 which cost $3330 and $4010, respectively.
Safety
The Audi Q3 received a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2018.
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It received a score of 95 per cent for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for child occupant protection, 76 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 85 per cent for safety assist.
All 2024 Audi Q3 models come with the following safety equipment:
A surround-view camera and semi-autonomous park assist comes as standard on the 40 TFSI S line and above.
Standard Equipment
Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S line Credit: CarExpert
The 2024 Audi Q3 35 TFSI and Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line comes with the following:
The 40 TFSI quattro adds:
The 40 TFSI quattro S line adds:
The RSQ3 adds:
The RSQ3 Sportback edition 10 years adds:
Optional Equipment
Q3 40 TFSI quattro Credit: CarExpert
The $2050 Comfort package on the Q3 35 TFSI and Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI adds:
The $2050 Premium package on the Q3 40 TFSI quattro adds:
The $3900 Premium Plus package on the Q3 40 TFSI quattro S line and Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S line adds:
The $2500 RS extended design package in red on the RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback adds:
There are also a wide range of individual optional extras.
Colours
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The 2024 Audi Q3 range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
MORE: Everything Audi Q3MORE: Everything Audi RSQ3MORE: Audi RSQ3 Sportback edition 10 years reviewMORE: Compare Audi Q3 models
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