TL; DR
- Audi India teases the next-gen Q3 ahead of its official debut on August 25, 2026.
- Expected to get split headlamps, a larger grille, and a fully digital cabin overhaul.
- Likely priced from ₹60 lakh, continuing with the 2.0L turbo-petrol and Quattro AWD.
Audi India has released a teaser for the third-generation Q3. It basically confirms the official unveiling on August 25, 2026. The SUV prepares to replace a model that has held its position in the lineup for four years without a generational update.
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Audi Third-Generation Q3: Pricing & Availability
It’s worth mentioning that Audi hasn’t confirmed final India pricing yet. Even so, the new Q3 is expected to start around ₹60 lakh (ex-showroom), which is a noticeable step up from the outgoing model’s ₹43.67-53 lakh price. Even so, the SUV will compete against the Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1.
The timing notably overlaps the X1’s own long-wheelbase ICE variant launching on August 21.
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Audi Third-Generation Q3: Key Features & Specifications
The teaser confirms a considerably more aggressive, louder design direction than the outgoing car. It also appears to feature a split-headlamp arrangement, which might replace the current single-unit setup, a larger hexagonal grille carrying Audi’s flatter 2D badge, and pronounced wheel arch cladding along the sides.
At the rear, a connected LED light bar could sit above the main lamp units, which is joined by an illuminated Audi logo. Inside, the cabin gets a genuine tech overhaul: an 11.9-inch digital driver’s display paired with a 12.8-inch infotainment screen, and a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with column-mounted stalks.
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The system also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with other upmarket interior features, such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS.
| Spec | Next-Gen Audi Q3 (Expected) |
| Engine | 2.0L TFSI turbo-petrol |
| Power/Torque | ~204hp / 320Nm |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
| Drivetrain | Quattro AWD (standard) |
| Driver Display | 11.9-inch digital |
| Infotainment | 12.8-inch touchscreen |
| Wheels (India-spec) | 18-inch (expected) |
| Expected Price | ~₹60 lakh |
| Debut Date | August 25, 2026 |
Power is expected to continue with the familiar 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, along with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system as standard across the range.
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I think Audi choosing the Q3 to spearhead its India product offensive makes strategic sense. It’s historically been the brand’s highest-volume model here, and refreshing it with a genuinely modern interior and a more distinctive design gives Audi its strongest weapon yet against BMW and Mercedes.
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