Tech Desk: Audi has officially launched the third-generation 2026 Audi Q3 in India, with prices commencing at Rs 51.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This entry-level luxury SUV, offered in Nova and Zenith trims, brings significant upgrades, including extensive design changes, a host of new features, and an exclusive turbo-petrol engine paired with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, making it the only luxury SUV in its segment to offer AWD.

Assembled at Audi’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant, the 2026 Audi Q3 boasts a thoroughly redesigned exterior. It features distinctive split-style LED headlights with digital Matrix LED units that can project ADAS information, an illuminated Audi logo at the rear, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin impresses with a minimalistic dashboard housing dual curved digital screens – a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen and an 11.9-inch digital driver’s display – alongside a unique hexagonal steering wheel with touch controls.

Luxury and convenience are paramount, with features like a panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control, a 12-speaker Sonos sound system, and a coloured head-up display. Safety is also enhanced by 9 airbags and an advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite. Under the hood, a potent 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine delivers 204hp and 320Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This powertrain enables a brisk 0-100kph sprint in 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 229kph. Deliveries for this impressive SUV are already underway across India.