Audi unveils Q3 crossover 15 | 04 | 2011

AUDI HAS released images of its all-new Q3 crossover which will go on sale in Scottish dealers from June; first deliveries of the Q3, which will start around £25,000, are expected in November.

Capable of delivering up to 50mpg, the Q3 will be the smallest model in Audi’s Q range. Initially three engines will initially be available, all combining direct fuel injection with turbo charging; the 2.0-litre TFSI petrol unit in 168bhp and 209bhp forms and the 2.0-litre TDI with 175bhp.

The 2.0-litre TFSI unit powers the Q3 from 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds and on to a 143mph top speed. Soon after launch the 138bhp 2.0-litre TDI will be offered in the entry level front-drive Q3.

The 2.0TDI 138bhp and 2.0TFSI 168bhp engines will be linked to six-speed manual transmission as standard, while the 2.0TDI 175bhp and 2.0TFSI 209bhp units will a seven-speed S-tronic twin-clutch transmission.

The Q3 will be available in three trim levels, the SE and S line. The entry-level includes 17in alloys, contrasting painted bumpers, chrome window trims, aluminium roof rails and rear parking sensors. Inside there's dual-zone climate control, a Concert audio system with 6.5in manually-retractable colour display screen, Bluetooth interface, Audi Music Interface iPod connection and light and rain sensors..

Step up to the S line and you get 18 alloy, S line exterior and interior styling enhancements and xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and LED rear tail lights.

Naturally there will be a host of options customers can add on, including adaptive light technology for the xenon plus headlights, a high-beam assistant, hard drive-based navigation system with 7in colour screen and 3D mapping and the side assist blind spot warning and lane assist lane departure warning driver aids.

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Jim McGill