Review and specifications
2026 Audi Q3
The redesigned Q3 arrives this spring with one powertrain choice: a 255-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission driving all four wheels. Only one trim, S Line Quattro, is available at launch. Exterior and interior styling is similar to that of other recently redesigned Audis, including a large grille, narrow LED headlights and taillights, and the dual-screen 'digital stage' infotainment system. While the system is still based on Android Automotive, the Q3 debuts an updated touchscreen interface. The SUV also features new controls for the gear selector and exterior lights, which are mounted on the steering wheel stalks. All key active safety systems are standard.
- Market value
- $36,850
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 7-speed
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2026
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $36,850
- Retail value range
- $36,850 - $36,850
- Original MSRP range
- $43,700 - $43,700
- Trade-in range
- $35,140 - $35,140
Ratings
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 22 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Test in progress
Dimensions
- Length
- 178 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 64 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,905 lb
- Maximum load
- 970 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Audi
<p>Audi sells a wide range of sedans and SUVs with luxurious interiors and lots of technology. Several of its SUVs and sedans have earned CR’s recommendation for balancing driver and passenger comfort with smooth power and nimble handling. In most cases, buyers shopping for sedans and SUVs in the luxury category should consider Audi’s options. Fit and finish quality reaches even the lowest-priced models. However, like most luxury cars from European brands, maintenance and repair costs can be expensive, making used Audis difficult to recommend. Typically, Audi identifies sedans with the letter A, SUVs with the letter Q, and numbers that increase according to size. The Q3 is a compact crossover while the Q7 is a three-row SUV. Models that start with S or RS are tuned for performance and have more power, stiffer suspension, and more aerodynamic exterior details. All-electric models have the E-tron suffix.</p>
Vehicle ID: 39885 First published: March 4, 2026 Updated: June 4, 2026
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