2026 Audi Q3 launched in India at Rs 51.99 lakh

Audi has launched the all-new Q3 in India, with prices starting at Rs 51.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The luxury SUV gets a 204bhp turbo-petrol engine, quattro allwheel drive and two variants.

Audi has launched the all-new Q3 in India, with prices starting at Rs 51.99 lakh (ex-showroom), this is introductory pricing. The new-generation luxury SUV is offered in two variants: Nova and Zenith and is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system.

2026 Audi Q3: Engine and performance

The new Q3 is powered by a 1,984cc, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre TFSI turbo-petrol engine. It produces 204bhp between 4,500rpm and 6,000rpm, while the peak torque of 320Nm is available between 1,500rpm and 4,400rpm.

The engine is paired with a quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system. The SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 7.1 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 229kmph.

Both variants come with a comfort suspension setup, progressive steering and Audi drive select, which allows the driver to choose between different driving modes.

2026 Audi Q3: Exterior and design

The all-new Q3 gets LED lighting, a panoramic sunroof and illuminated Audi rings at the rear. The SUV is available with two wheel designs, depending on the variant.
The Nova variant gets 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels and LED headlights plus, along with high-beam control.

The higher-spec Zenith variant features 18-inch five-arm aero alloy wheels with a black, gloss-turned finish and digital matrix LED headlights.

Both variants get configurable daytime running light signatures, LED rear lights pro, a headlight cleaning system, acoustic glazing for the front door windows and power-folding, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors. The mirrors also feature memory and automatic dimming functions.

The Zenith additionally gets lane and orientation lighting, along with customised coming-home and leaving-home lighting signatures at the front.

Exterior colour options include Mythos Black, Tambora Grey, Navarra Blue, Sage Green and Glacier White.

2026 Audi Q3: Interior and features

The cabin gets a digital instrument cluster, an MMI infotainment system, electrically adjustable front seats and a panoramic sunroof.

Both variants feature a 12-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch navigation plus infotainment system with MMI touch response. Wireless smartphone connectivity and a phone compartment with inductive charging are also standard.

The front seats are electrically adjustable and get memory functionality for the driver, while the front seats also feature four-way lumbar support and heating. The SUV gets a leather and artificial leather combination for the seats, ambient lighting package plus, a frameless automatically dimming interior mirror and a heat-reflecting windshield.

The Nova variant gets matt cross-brushed aluminium inlays and a twin-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction controls and shift paddles. The Zenith features American Whitewood Natural anthracite inlays and a twin-spoke sport leather steering wheel with a flat top and bottom.

Both variants get a rear-seat bench with a centre armrest and cupholders, along with front head restraints and interior elements finished in cloth and artificial leather.
The Zenith variant adds a head-up display, while the Nova gets a standard Audi sound system with 10 speakers and 260W output. The higher-spec variant upgrades to a 12-speaker SONOS premium sound system with 420W output.

2026 Audi Q3: Comfort and convenience

The new Q3 comes with a three-zone deluxe automatic climate control system, park assist plus with a parking system, a reversing camera and an electrically opening and closing luggage compartment lid.

A convenience key is standard across both variants. The SUV also gets USB charging ports for occupants in the first and second rows, with the Zenith featuring higher-capacity USB interfaces.

The panoramic sunroof is standard on both variants.

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