Audi prices Q3 and Q3 Sportback for Oz

AUDI has priced its next-generation Q3 and Q3 Sportback range for the local market, the “best-equipped” small SUV range to date available from $61,600 plus on-road costs, representing a $4100 price increase over the starting point of the outgoing range – and up to $14,000 more at the top end of the model walk.

The BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class competitor is redesigned from the ground up with what Audi says is a progressive design, enhanced performance, and its most advanced digital and safety technologies yet.

The petrol-only range again offers two- and all-wheel drive (quattro) configurations, SUV and Sportback body styles, and the competitively priced Launch Edition variant.

Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering says the offering will ensure its strong selling model continues as a popular choice moving forward, naming the Q3 as a “cornerstone” of its local success.

“The Audi Q3 is one of the most important vehicles in our Australian portfolio, and this all-new generation represents a significant step forward in every respect,” he said.

“It has been redesigned from the ground up to deliver more presence, more technology and more value for our Audi owners, while remaining true to the qualities that have made Q3 such a success in this market.

“With a broader, clearly structured line-up, higher levels of standard specification and the introduction of Launch Editions with exceptional value, the new Q3 range gives Australian customers more choice than ever before.

Indeed, with 10 model variants to choose from at launch, it could be argued the Q3 range offers something for everybody, each grade styled with a more mature and muscular stance, equipped with the latest Audi Digital Matrix LED lighting technology, and with more prominent wheel arch blisters that speak to the brand’s quattro heritage.

At the rear, a full-width LED light strip and illuminated Audi rings – a first for any Audi model introduced to Australia – are said to emphasise width and presence, while on Sportback grades, a tapered roofline delivers a more dynamic profile.

Moving inside, we find more horizontal theming than before, joined by more premium materials, a new steering column mounted gear selector, and a “greater sense of openness and refinement”.

The Q3 is the first Audi vehicle to debut the German brand’s advanced new MMI system, offering what it says is improved usability and aesthetics. Infotainment is displayed via a 12.8-inch touch screen with driving data presented on an 11.9-inch digital array.

This high-end technical interfaced is backed by the most comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance systems ever offered on an Audi in this segment, with highlights including adaptive cruise control with active lane assist, active front assist, speed sign recognition, 360-degree cameras, and the latest park assist plus assistance.

The Q3 is also the first Audi to introduce advanced parking functionality as standard, including reversing assist, which can automatically retrace up to 50 metres of the previously driven path, and trained parking, allowing drivers to record and store customised parking manoeuvres.

Audi says the technology is designed to reduce stress and enhance convenience in everyday driving scenarios.

The entry point to the all-new Audi Q3 range is the TFSI 110kW (from $61,600).

It is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with mild hybrid assistance and cylinder-on-demand technology delivering 110kW/250Nm to the front wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Audi quotes a 0-100km/h sprint time of 9.1 seconds for the entry variant but is yet to formalise a fuel consumption result.

Standard equipment highlights for the Q3 TFSI 110kW include full body paint finish, adaptive LED headlights with three selectable daytime running light signatures, illuminated Audi rings at the rear, and acoustic glazing for the front door windows.

These are further complimented by keyless entry, electric tailgate operation and electric heated, folding, and auto-dimming side mirrors with memory functionality, and on the inside by leather-appointed upholstery, electrically adjustable front seats with memory for the driver, heated front seats, LED ambient lighting, and tri-zone climate control to list but a few.

The Q3 Sportback TFSI 110kW (from $64,600) builds on that list with a standard S line exterior package, uniquely profiled bumper covers, and grade-specific 19-inch alloy wheels.

Next in the model walk is the Launch Edition duo, both of which are based upon the TFSI 110kW grade.

Priced from $67,000 as an SUV and $69,000 as a Sportback, the pair offer S line exterior styling cues, 19-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, standard metallic paint, red-painted brake callipers, and a black exterior style package.

The Launch Edition is further bolstered by the inclusion of adaptive damping, and a sound actuator to “elevate both comfort and driving engagement”.

Stepping up to the Q3 SUV and Sportback TFSI quattro 150kW (from $70,200 and $72,700 plus on-road costs respectively), we find a more powerful turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 150kW/320Nm to all four wheels, again via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Audi says this configuration is sufficient to accelerate the Q3 SUV and Sportback TFSI quattro 150kW from standstill to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds but has again refrained from disclosing fuel consumption data.

S line exterior packaging is standard for the Q3 SUV and Sportback TFSI quattro 150kW, as are 19-inch alloy wheels, sport front seats, and hill descent control.

As was the case for the 110kW duo, both 150kW variants are again available with Launch Edition packaging (from $74,600 and $77,100 + ORC respectively), adding the same accoutrements as listed earlier.

Finally, the range-topping Q3 SUV and Sportback TFSI quattro 195kW (from $81,900 and $84,400 + ORC respectively) deliver a retuned version of the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offered elsewhere, this time with 195kW/400Nm.

These model variants can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in just 5.7 seconds, with power once more delivered to all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The top-tier variants are distinguished by “an extensive standard equipment list that underscores their performance credentials”, including 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, adaptive dampers, a panoramic glass sunroof, red-painted brake callipers, and rear privacy glass.

Inside, additions include an S line interior package with aluminium divergence inlays, stainless steel pedals, a heated sport steering wheel and black headlining, complemented by LED ambient lighting pro.

Technology additions include a head-up display, Sonos premium audio bundle, and “enhanced” USB charging capability.

As elsewhere in the Audi Australia line-up, the Q3 range is backed by a five-year manufacturer’s warranty with available service plans and roadside assistance.

Audi owners further receive a complementary membership (during their warranty period) to Audi Experience, Audi Australia’s bespoke loyalty program that offers access to exclusive national events, intimate Audi Ambassador experiences, and premium partner offers.

The all-new Audi Q3 SUV and Sportback are scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in Q2 2026 and are available to order now through Audi dealers nationwide.

2026 Audi Q3 pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.