2017 Audi Q3 gets 1.4 L TFSI Petrol Variant

Audi India introduced the updated 2017 Audi Q3 a few weeks back in early March. As part of the 2017 MY updates, the Q3 got changes to the engine lineup, new features along with minor cosmetic updates. Now, Audi India has added the Q3 1.4 TFSI FWD to the lineup making the first Q model to get a petrol engine. The Q3 is now available in two diesel variants and one petrol – Q3 2.0 L TDI FWD, Q3 2.0 L TDI Quattro and Q2 1.4 L TFSI FWD. The 2017 Q3 Petrol becomes Audi’s fourth product launch in India after the new A4 Diesel, A3 Cabriolet Facelift and the Diesel variants of the updated Q3. Read on for more details on the 2017 Audi Q3 India price, specifications and features.

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2017 Audi Q3 Price in India

“The Audi Q3 has been a segment leader ever since its introduction apart from being our best-selling model. The market has been evolving rapidly and we have always stayed ahead of the curve by constantly updating the Audi Q3 to enhance its appeal and make it more relevant for our customers. The new Audi Q3 is the benchmark with new engine options, attractive new features and an enviable list of standard equipment upping its desirability quotient immensely. We are confident that this will attract many more Audi fans to join the Audi family,” said Mr. Rahil Ansari, Head, Audi India.

“Luxury is about choice, and our discerning Audi customers were the driving force behind offering various configurations from which they can choose the best fit. The Audi Q3 model lineup gets strengthened with the introduction of the new Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI FWD. With this addition, we have three new engine options available for our most successful model. The Audi Q3 has been a segment leader ever since its introduction and our best-selling model is therefore even more appealing and bound to attract customers who believe in the ‘Stay Young, Live Big’ philosophy of the Audi Q3,” said Mr. Rahil Ansari, Head, Audi India.

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2017 Audi Q3 India Features

Standard features on offer now include

• Panoramic Sunroof
• 17” alloy wheels
• LED Headlights
• Signature LED DRLs
• 2 Zone Automatic Air Conditioner
• Front seats with electric adjustment

Apart from these, the new Q3 also features minor styling tweaks in the form of a new front bumper and a new steering wheel. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro gets Sporty Aluminium Tangent inlays while the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI FWD gets Walnut Brown inlays. Other highlights of the features list include

• MMI Radio
• Passive Speakers
• Voice dialogue system
• Audi music interface with Bluetooth Interface
• Audi Sound System
• Phone Box with USB Slot for charging
• MMI Navigation High
• 20GB Jukebox
• 2 SD Card Slots
• Driver Information Display in colour
• Hill-start assist & Hill descent assist
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Folding rear seat back
• Front & Rear centre armrest
• Parking System Plus with Reverse Camera
• Cruise control
• Electronic stabilisation program
• 6 Airbags
• Electronic vehicle immobilization device
• Space-saving spare wheel

2017 Audi Q3 India Specifications

The 2.0 L TDI Diesel is available in two states of tune. In the front wheel drive Q3 it makes 150 HP, while the one that powers the AWD Quattro variant puts out 184 HP. Both variants get a 7-speed S Tronic transmission as standard. Q3 also gets the 1.4 L TFSI petrol from the A4. This engine churns out 150 HP and 250 Nm and comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

“We will have overall ten launches this year and some of these models will be in new segments and will be trendsetters in the luxury car market in India. Our thrust is on fulfilling customers’ requirements and in line with that, this is our third launch of the year after the new Audi A3 Cabriolet and the all-new Audi A4 TDI,” added Mr. Ansari.

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