Audi Q3 2015 India launch tomorrow: specs & features

the German luxury carmaker will launch the 2015 audi q3 acelift in the Indian car market tomorrow. The vehicle has received comprehensive changes to both exteriors and interiors, along with few additional features. Mechanically, the car remains unchanged. 

Talking about styling, the 2015 Audi Q3 facelift gets a new front fascia with a singleframe chrome grille, slightly redesigned headlight cluster with optional LED lighting and daytime running lamps and new bumper. Other changes include modified rear bumper, new alloy wheel design, a large panoramic sunroof and slightly revised tail-lamp.

On the inside, the SUV has new accents for dashboard and door trims, color display for instrument cluster, 3D aluminium inlays for centre console and an advanced Audi's MMI system with two SD card slots, navigation system and 20GB hard drive storage capacity. Also on offer is newly styled multi-functional steering wheel.

Under the bonnet of the 2015 Q3 facelift is the same tried & tested 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that also powers the outgoing model. This engine is capable of producing 177bhp of power at 4,200rpm along with a peak torque of 380Nm between 1,750rpm- 2,500rpm. It is paired to a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox which sends the power to front wheels via Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system.

It is expected that Audi could also introduce the petrol version of the Q3 SUV. Adding to it, the company might also launch the affordable Q3 S variant with a six-speed manual transmission. The SUV will directly rival against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the BMW X1. It is expected to be priced in the range of INR 28 lakh to INR 38 lakh.