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The all-new Audi Q3 Sportback

Sep 01, 2020 Audi South Africa, Q3 Sportback

The all-new Audi Q3 Sportback

Audi South Africa has launched a compact SUV in coupé shape to its model range: the Audi Q3 Sportback. The new model combines the strong presence and everyday convenience of an SUV, with the sporty elegance and agile handling of a coupé.

This makes it the first compact crossover of the Audi brand. The all-new Q3 Sportback enters the Q3 model range as the halo and design vehicle, emphasising a sporty, practical and elegant positioning in the A-CUV segment of the premium passenger car market.

A total of ten exterior colours are available for the Audi Q3 Sportback, Audi S line exterior trimmings are standard across the range, this includes prominent aluminium elements around the grille, bumper and air inlets. The standard wheel size is 18inch with an option to upgrade to a larger 19 inch for a further advanced look. Audi also offers the optional Black Styling Package which ensures an even more dynamic appearance as it makes the body appear even sportier thanks to the inclusion of dark surfaces on the bumpers. It also emphasizes the Singleframe, the rear diffuser and the trim strips on the side windows in gloss black.

For the Audi Q3 Sportback, two petrol engines are available on offer in South Africa. These two engine options are also offered across the Audi Q3 model range. The 1.4 TFSI in the Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI delivers 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque from a four-cylinder direct injection unit with turbocharging. It uses a six speed S tronic transmission and produces a 0-100 km claim of 9.3 seconds. The Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S line is fitted with a 2.0 TFSI engine producing 132 kW, 320 Nm of torque and a seven speed S tronic transmission which allows it to sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.8 seconds. This engine is an additional offering within the Q3 model range since its launch in August 2019. In this model, the quattro all-wheel drive takes on the job of force transmission as standard and thereby makes for a more dynamic and stable drive.

The Audi Q3 Sportback has been designed as a fully-fledged five-seater. As part of the optionally selected Comfort Package, Audi will deliver an electric tailgate that can also be opened and closed with a foot motion. Included in this package, the front seats – electrically adjustable and heated – offer a sporty position and a high level of comfort.

A further attractive optional piece of equipment includes the two-piece panoramic glass sunroof when added to the vehicle, creates an advanced sportier appearance. The standard two-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning offers separate temperature distribution for the driver and front-passenger sides and for the rear.

A digital instrument cluster (digital cockpit) with an 8.8-inch screen diagonal, which the driver operates via the multifunction steering wheel. The standard Audi smartphone interface ensures interconnectivity between the car and smartphone. This integrates Android and iOS cell phones into the on-board infotainment system. The content of the smartphone is shown on the MMI display via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and no cables are required if the top infotainment system (MMI navigation plus) is used with an iPhone. The optional Audi phone box and the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with virtual 3D sound complete this comprehensive offer.

The Audi Q3 Sportback will offer the package concept as introduced on other new models launched in South Africa. The packages include:

• Comfort

• Technology

• Sport

• Parking

• S line interior

• Black styling

Within each package structure is a few options suited to the particular proposition. Please visit the https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-q3-sportback-11990 to find out more.

The Audi Q3 Sportback is produced at Audi’s Hungarian plant in Győr. The vehicle is now currently available for sale at all Audi Dealerships in South Africa. The model range is priced as follows:

• Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic: R 693,000

• Audi Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic: R 737,000

Both models come standard with the 5 year / 100 000km Audi Freeway plan, inclusive of all taxes.