Audi's highly popular Q3, a compact luxury SUV and a best-seller in India, is undergoing a significant design transformation in its upcoming 2024 model. The latest test mule spotted in Northern Sweden showcases a bold departure notably with a distinctive split headlight design marking a departure from the brand's traditional styling.
Key Design Features
- The 2024 Audi Q3 introduces a prominent split headlight setup, a departure from its predecessors and a notable design evolution for Audi in India.
- While the split headlight design has been featured in models like the Q8, the new Q3 takes a cleaner approach with smaller upper LED DRL elements and slightly enlarged lower air intake.
- The rear of the Q3 exhibits a snow-covered appearance due to its location in Northern Sweden, with LED boomerang-shaped taillights and subtle design elements such as a shark fin antenna and a modest roof spoiler.
Profile and Underlying Platform
- The profile of the Q3 maintains a conservative yet sharply detailed German SUV aesthetic, blending understated elegance with the sharpness characteristic of current Q3 models.
- Built on the reliable MQB platform, shared with the Volkswagen Tiguan and Cupra Terramar, the new Q3 is expected to have a slight increase in size compared to its predecessor, approaching a length of 4.55m.
Interior and Features
- Inside, the 2024 Audi Q3 is anticipated to feature an all-new dashboard design, sharing components with the new Volkswagen Tiguan. A 15-inch infotainment screen replaces traditional climate control buttons, accompanied by a fully digital instrument cluster and other expected features in this segment.
Powertrain Expectations
- The Indian market is likely to receive a 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol engine, generating around 200 PS of peak power. The PHEV version with a 1.5L engine may not be introduced in the Indian variant.
- Audi India may extend its offerings by introducing the Q3 Sportback coupe version in the future.
The upcoming 2024 Audi Q3 with its striking design changes reflects Audi's commitment to evolving its popular models to meet contemporary aesthetic expectations. The split headlight setup introduces a fresh visual identity to the Q3 aligning with evolving design trends in the luxury SUV segment.