Everything you need to know about the Audi RS Q3
The sports SUV is slowly beginning to take a foothold in the different segments in which they can be found. In the mid-size SUV arena, there are not many to choose from, but it is well-known that German automakers seem to be leading the charge. At the front of the pack is the RS Q3, if a luxury sports vehicle with an elevated ride height is on your shopping list then this is everything you need to know about the Audi RS Q3
In this article:
Who is the Audi RS Q3 a good car for?
What is the Audi RS Q3 like to drive?
Tech features in the Audi RS Q3
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Is the Audi RS Q3 a good car?
As the world moves toward a future dominated by SUVs it is good to know that automakers are still keeping their more performance-oriented buyers in mind. Enter the sports SUV, vehicles that have the benefit of raised ride height, space, and comfort but have been fitted with high-output engines and drivetrains as well as styled to look aggressive and sporty.
Who is the Audi RS Q3 a good car for?
The Audi RS Q3 is a good car for young professionals that still enjoy an engaging drive but are on the verge of starting a family.
Is the Audi RS Q3 a good first car?
Due to the high output of the engine, dynamic handling, and keen price, the RS Q3 may not be the best choice for a new or inexperienced driver.
Is the Audi RS Q3 a good family car?
Although the RS Q3 has sporty credentials it can easily double as a good family vehicle. The rear seats are fully adjustable allowing ample legroom and teh boot can be expanded from 530l to 1525l if you drop the rear seats.
Is there a Hybrid Audi RS Q3?
Sporting a 2.5l turbocharged petrol engine that pumps out 294kW and 480Nm that will take you to a limited top speed of 250km/h, the RS Q3 has no intent of ever being hybrid.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
Audi claims a 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 280km/h, and the car feels every bit as fast as that. You do get the sense that the gearbox is holding things back a bit during launch control situations, though, as a sort of self-preservation tactic and there is certainly an undeniable feeling that it is being held back by the aforementioned filter. The ride is firm, and while the handling is sure-footed and seemingly unflappable, the car is devoid of any discernable feel, a trait it shares with many performance SUVs and a likely result of trying to make something with a high centre of gravity handle with some semblance of sportiness.
Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Audi RS Q3 like inside?
Although the RS design is aggressive and race-y the luxury fitment still comes through. Plush Nappa leather seating with its quilted honeycomb design decorates the interior along with soft-touch materials, coloured contrast stitching, and an aggressively designed three-tier dash arrangement let you know you are in a purpose-built vehicle.
Style
The RS design language carries through from the rest of the RS range with a focus on sporty features and design. Trim materials such as brushed aluminium, piano black, and Alcantara lend an air of aggressive sportiness to the cabin.
Tech features
- 12.3 inch full HD screen
- Lap timer
- G Meter
- RS Sport suspension with Adaptive chassis control and Audi Drive Select
- 360-degree camera
- Full driver assist package
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Audi RS Q3?
The cheapest Audi RS Q3 is the base Quattro model - prices usually start from R 1 195 900
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How much does it cost?
| Audi RSQ3 Quattro | R 1 195 900 |
| Audi RSQ3 Sportback Quattro | R 1 232 300 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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