2026 Audi Q3 Makes Its Debut With New Technology And Style

Audi has unveiled the brand-new 2026 Audi Q3, the third iteration of its well-liked little SUV. The Q3 was the second-best-selling Audi in the US last year, after the smaller Q5 and ahead of the A5 and Q7. The new Q3 boasts a modernized exterior, a more spacious cabin, strong engine choices, cutting-edge technology, and improved safety features.

Audi Q3 2026: Sporty Yet Modern Design

The new Q5 established the standard for the Q3’s style, which includes a split headlight design that places narrow LED running lights above the primary headlight unit, which is housed in a vertical trim piece connected to the lower bumper intake by a gloss-black blade. The Q3’s face is dominated by a broad grille with a striking repeating octagonal design, which goes well with the twinkling of Audi’s elaborate LEDs.

The headlights and taillights have strong shoulder lines, and the wheel arches have sharp creases that give the Q3 a commanding appearance. The taillights likewise have a split appearance, with “eyebrows” pointing upwards above and a narrow light bar that runs the length of the SUV. Digital OLED lighting is an option. The rear bumper is covered with a sizable fake vent that is situated over a diffuser trim piece. Eleven body colors are available to customers, including brand-new hues like Madeira Brown and Sage Green. Wheels are available in diameters between 17 and 20 inches.

Audi Q3 2026: Smart Interior

The new Audi Q3 has a more roomy and useful interior than the previous model. A sizable 11.9-inch instrument monitor and a 12.8-inch touchscreen are features of the digital cockpit. The cabin appears larger and cleaner thanks to the dashboard design. Two additional levers on the steering wheel have freed up storage space in the center console. Road noise is reduced using acoustic glass for the front side windows. Audi’s seats and carpets are made of eco-friendly materials like Econyl and recycled polyester.

Audi Q3 2026: Powertrain

The Q3 will only be marketed in the United States with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine without any hybrid assistance, thus there won’t be a 48-volt system. In Europe, the Q3 will be available with a variety of powertrain options. A 2.0-liter turbo four with 228 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive powers the contemporary 2025 Q3.

Using the previously mentioned 48-volt technology, the standard turbo four in Europe delivers 147 horsepower to the front wheels via a seven-speed automated gearbox. Additionally, a four-cylinder diesel engine with 147 horsepower and a more powerful four-pot gas engine with all-wheel drive that produces 201 or 261 horsepower are sent to Europe. A plug-in hybrid vehicle with 268 horsepower and a 20-kWh battery should have a range of about 63 miles. The Q3 can tow up to 4630 pounds, according to Audi.

Delivery of the cars is anticipated to begin in October 2025, and it will be manufactured in Germany and Hungary. Global release of the 2026 Audi Q3 is scheduled for September.