Audi Q3 SUV 2020 in-depth review

Audi Q3 SUV 2020 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The Audi Q3 sits in one of the most competitive segments of the car market and faces tough competition from rivals that include the Volvo XC40, BMW X1, Jaguar E-Pace and Range Rover Evoque. There are also less expensive alternatives such as the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Kadjar for buyers to consider. How does the Q3 stack up in this company and should you buy one? Ginny finds out.
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@samfcch7898 5 жыл бұрын

The reason the volume control is placed there is because it's not for the driver, it's for the passenger. The driver can control it from the steering wheel.

@yokozun32177 4 жыл бұрын

yes because everything else is tilted to the driver. Is a nice touch for the passenger, am surprised she had no clue

@bwmim9709 3 жыл бұрын

I think she also meant like how the panel is so empty

@Quartz-GT 3 жыл бұрын

@@bwmim9709 Had a look around one at the weekend and the placement struck us as odd, as well as the emptiness of the panel. On LHD models it's also on the passenger side.

@bwmim9709 3 жыл бұрын

@@Quartz-GT yea but I guess it’s not that deep , just a very minor issue . Won’t bother me if I was buying one as it’s styl a nice car

@davidhayes4814 5 жыл бұрын

My neighbour has bought a silver one, 2 WD, 1.5 petrol with 150PS. He paid barely £30K, with a discount and it looks wonderful. It has bags of room for 4 big 190 cm 100kg adults, which is all you want really.

@gkelly34 5 жыл бұрын

I’m not hugely fussed about the colour on the outside, when the inside is that gorgeous

@tsint 5 жыл бұрын

Most car makers offers two colors as standard, black and white - non-metallic. Or is it different in the UK?

@jamiep61 5 жыл бұрын

I agree more standard Colours should be available and a head up drivers display should be Included as well. Great looking SUV particularly In S Line Spec

@colinrenfrew8344 5 жыл бұрын

Audi seem to be pushing their pricing too high. Fussy styling details don’t equate to the price premium asked.

@stephanedeshaies2859 5 жыл бұрын

I Think that the volume at the left side si only for the passenger since the driver as is own on the wheel.

@ariframzan8602 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know when in 2020 this is released in the UK 🇬🇧? Available to order ? I’m after the Audi A3 facelift one . So I’m guessing once this is released the A3 facelift will follow ?

@maryondexyt6208 5 жыл бұрын

In my honest opinion the Q3 n X1 are fucking boring.

@GeorgeSotirov 5 жыл бұрын

Which one is not than? The XC40? The most overhyped car ever.

@maryondexyt6208 5 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeSotirov xc40 isnt bad looking at all.

@GeorgeSotirov 5 жыл бұрын

@@maryondexyt6208 It is bad using though.

@TheBlackRuffles 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a brand new S line quattro Q3 2.0 L with 20" , sport package and premium plus package (no navigation) ; white .. out the door $40.8k. We will see what do I really thing of it after a year...?

@HawkSea 5 жыл бұрын

When are we going 4k?

@johnmcgarvey8253 3 жыл бұрын

I own this current model in tdi 150 bhp Quattro. The main point is that this new Q3 is only 1.5 inches smaller than the Q5, same boot space as Q5 and a better ent system touchscreen than Q5. I would advise S line spec. Currently getting 44.4mpg.

@CoolHandJoe88 5 жыл бұрын

Audi wants to extract as much money out of you as possible. With just two standard colours to choose from and any other colour costs extra. I think it is really mean for such premium and expensive car.

@davidorama6690 5 жыл бұрын

CoolHandJoe88 The incremental cost of changing colour is minimal unless they’re building it in a factory with limited paint shop flexibility, adding cost changing colour, and therefore entirely there fault. Hard to imagine Audi manufacturing is so inflexible so I assume it was a sales or marketing decision. Either way it seems like an unnecessary conversation in the sales room. What’s next, paying extra for a fourth wheel?

@jamiep61 5 жыл бұрын

The Price Is quite a lot after adding options. The Range Rover Evoque Is a great alternative

@pseudoism 5 жыл бұрын

Apart from it breaking down and having a clunky infotainment system...

@Mikeyp1054 4 жыл бұрын

Evoques boring with millions on the road

@geoffreyhuggins6714 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree about the price of non standard paints in premium cars. I think it is the reason more people are purchasing Dacia.

@janecarlson-pickering6368 4 жыл бұрын

I love this small suv, but I agree - Audi should offer more colors without a surcharge

@Fureddo28 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! Great car, but... It is expense for what it is indeed. Options are definitely way too expensive for the benefit they bring.

@vwbora26 4 жыл бұрын

Here in Canada that blue is one of the standard colors along with white, black and orange. Also it seems we have more standard feature. All Q3 comes with key less entry and panoramic sunroof.

@DrBlack1987 5 жыл бұрын

Then the extra road tax that has to be paid for going over 40k list. Never here that mentioned a lot of people will get caught out with that. It still applies if buying second hand after a year or two

@swedishguyonyoutube4684 5 жыл бұрын

Very well balanced and informative!

@TheMattyman1010 5 жыл бұрын

Those front seats look super comfy

@peterosullivan8200 5 жыл бұрын

Decent shape improvement, without doubt, the last few models Audi getting greedy with their options and the overall pricing

@Kannada_First 5 жыл бұрын

Honest review

@hankthetank185 5 жыл бұрын

Love the G ❤️

@ymmf6863 5 жыл бұрын

HUD really should be standard on all cars nowadays. It really stops you taking your eyes off the road, particularly in Australia where every second intersection has a speed camera.

@AhmadThabet-qw1kc 5 жыл бұрын

Please advise the smallest Cylinder capacity range in petrol engine for the standard Q3 model, Many Thanks.

@JBOsurf 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting when mentioning rivals, they didn't mention the tiguan, which is ostensibly the same car for less money!

@Enko063 5 жыл бұрын

Tiguan is not premium vehicle, you wanker!

@audirwb1152 4 жыл бұрын

I owned the new Tiguan and it's not the same car!! Yes owned, I have an Audi now.

@madhukeshheggannavar7512 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed with with video, please do the same thing with BMWX1

@davidperry3531 5 жыл бұрын

Why the old type of key ignition - where is the remote key start?

@ashizone 5 жыл бұрын

DOES IT HAVE VOICE COMMAND? LIKE BMW OR MERC

@runawayronnie 4 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if Ginny has ever bought a new car lately / where she's sourcing her information from? Haven't heard Ginny complain about the lack of free colours before yet this is common practice throughout the industry. To use the example rivals to the Q3 - Tiguan has 1 free colour - urano grey. The X1 has 1 free colour - white. The Kadjar has 1 free colour - white. The XC40 has 1 free colour - black. The Qashqai (is it really a rival?) has 1 free colour red. The E-Pace has 2 free colours - black and white. And as for the new Evoke - which five colours are free? According to Land Rover only black and white are free. I believe every colour with SEAT is now free (inc metallics) but of course the list prices went up to compensate - i.e. you're now paying for that once free colour!

@JonBushell 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a good car but people are settling for paying 50k for basically a good runabout and forgetting only 15 years ago that’s more than the average house was. Spend a bit more time and save loads buying second hand. And why are people just accepting that most colours are options ?!

@jonny5777 5 жыл бұрын

Jon Bushell 15 years ago houses were £50,000! In what country?

@JonBushell 5 жыл бұрын

jonny5777 before housing boom. Ok maybe 20 years. When the property market worked perfectly. Average house costing 3 times average salary and any working couple could own a house. Any way 47k seems to much for a family run around with flimsy plastics.

@jonny5777 5 жыл бұрын

Jon Bushell totally agree mate it’s a crazy price. That’s why I never buy a new car because you never actually own it you just rent it from a finance company. Seems daft to me

@JonBushell 5 жыл бұрын

Ucanthandle Eit just looked at correct statistics. 1999 62,000 and today 248,000. 20 years.

@nickycaillat8291 5 жыл бұрын

As an owner of the new Audi Q3,(2019) it is a pleasure to drive this car.

@bpahoi 3 жыл бұрын

like your English accent! it enhances the beauty of the Audi at the same time berates the Audi's weak spots.

@jonny5777 5 жыл бұрын

Great review as always but perhaps avoid the carwow coloured car next time 😬

@Mulifhedzi 4 жыл бұрын

They issue one car for reviews

@jonny5777 4 жыл бұрын

Ari it was a poor joke but I’m pretty sure they have more than one car available for reviews

@kahinchan1 5 жыл бұрын

Same standard choice of two colours for my new A5, but only black or white. At least A3 has a more interesting choice!

@robertsant007 5 жыл бұрын

You only get 2 free non cost options on the Evoque also in terms of colour

@jpch8814 5 жыл бұрын

yes, but it's British so they ignore that :P

@robertsant007 5 жыл бұрын

jp ch haha I’m British, I’m not ignoring it! 😉

@jpch8814 5 жыл бұрын

@@robertsant007 hahaha i like you

@christianvik3400 2 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear the Audi still has a slow reacting gear box. It was the same on an 2012 Audi Q3 I owned. I have seen several tests pointing out the same problem. Not new Q3 for me then!

@alsatch_ 5 жыл бұрын

Like the look of this actually and I’m normally not a fan of Audi cars.

@solidaim6085 5 жыл бұрын

I hope I am not coloured blind, but isn’t this a sky blue colour?

@shubhampatel8761 3 жыл бұрын

Those rims look great, I can’t find any in America with those😔

@abelisraelcruzayuso4682 5 жыл бұрын

Sound’s a bit patchy when she’s talking to the blouse mic...

@307834ST 4 жыл бұрын

Audi,Bmw,Lexus, Mercedes. Top cars always. Waiting for Rsq3 or the Sq3 To be honest most people ain't guna examine for plastic feel or less premium under the seat if you ask me that's nit picking.

@AMDbikeCar 5 жыл бұрын

Nice car Audi Q3

@marwenbacha7098 5 жыл бұрын

Can we talk about the key ?

@steveb4012 5 жыл бұрын

I'd take a top spec CX5 over this.

@johnVVest 5 жыл бұрын

Same😃

@theplug4981 5 жыл бұрын

Steve B cx5 front looks beast. But the rear needs work

@zxcvbnm2428 5 жыл бұрын

yuck

@Mogsy28uk 5 жыл бұрын

...and I did, nice Sport Nav petrol in Machine Grey and Stone leather interior.

@steveb4012 5 жыл бұрын

@SnowboarderandSkier Mazda are well respected here in the UK, in recent years they've stolen sales from the premium brands. I'm adding a link to a depreciation calculator for you. Hope it helps! www.themoneycalculator.com/vehicle-finance/calculators/car-depreciation-by-make-and-model/MAZDA/CX-5/

@vocaloid12776 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that interior plastic looks cheaper then my old beetles plastic. Yikes I guess this is why you just buy the q5 😂

@jacekkaminski5698 5 жыл бұрын

VW has to make up for multi-billion diesel gate losses in the US. No surprise prices go up and quality down. £47K - for fanboys only. Far too many other options on the market to be tempted.

@droman752 4 жыл бұрын

I agree Audi should offer more than two standard colors before they start changing for different colors.

@JayanandSupali 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a Collaborated Review between Genny and Matt. About this car, its better to go for a non-premium brand making Premium cars than this one. You are bound to get more for your money and far more equipment as Standard. eg Hyundai Santa Fe.

@stevenlawrence8266 3 жыл бұрын

There are 3 standard colours turbo blue, white and orange

@KuromixLara 5 жыл бұрын

The price is ridiculous. Skoda Karoq is half the price and 90% as good.

@jeffroze5955 5 жыл бұрын

Premium is always like that...

@user-un4tc4es6u 4 жыл бұрын

Audi beautiful car

@SJeverill 4 жыл бұрын

Is there enough room for a driver who's over 6ft?

@marktaylor7022 4 жыл бұрын

im 6ft 1 and large frame and fit very well.

@solidaim6085 5 жыл бұрын

Well said about the price tag. Please work on the versions in Pakistan, as they have reduced the options for us and all models of Audi are market with the fixed upgraded options which also feels the same as you described especially in comparison to their hefty prices.

@g00dfeeling 5 жыл бұрын

She mentioned all rivals but the best - Peugeot 3008

@Carviwest 5 жыл бұрын

Why? Gime reasons ill buy a crossover

@vwbora26 4 жыл бұрын

So in the UK you are getting riped off because I can have an Audi Q3 Progressive S-line with the exact same color and wheels. Comes standard with sunroof, keyless , power lift gate etc for 43k Canadian dollars wich is 25k british pounds.

@schunkelperser1794 5 жыл бұрын

This Woman is fantastic! 👌 Forget about another boring Audi SUV.

@Mikeyp1054 4 жыл бұрын

Car bets and boot compartment lights are extra its so stingy

@Kyumilli Жыл бұрын

How does a" premium" car like this have keystart? Lmao

@aspenknight7237 3 жыл бұрын

There should be more color options, 3 to 4+. The cheap plastic feel you showed really bothered me with the kind of HIGH pricing Audi is charging, esp. when there are comparable competitor in this small SUV category. I'm instead looking at the BMW.

@yemelian.fabrichnikov 5 жыл бұрын

Only 2 colors? And no even black?! Gosh! And why the heck Audi still doesn’t provide keyless tech for the s-line trim, which is per se quite expensive trim!!! 😡

@Fastwunz 5 жыл бұрын

stupidly expensive for an A3 on stilts. Audi need to reign it in.

@AoyagiAichou 5 жыл бұрын

It feels like a hatchback because it is a hatchback, like the majority of today's so-called "SUVs".

@paultaylor9652 5 жыл бұрын

Over priced, and frankly the Q models are to common, bit like A3/A4 were ten years ago.

@golfbuddy1969 5 жыл бұрын

Orange at no charge? They’d have to pay me to drive anything that is orange.

@marcusskyfall 5 жыл бұрын

They're too tight fisted to pay you to drive it... 🙄😀

@sanjeevk1842 4 жыл бұрын

It's an injustice to this vehicle by not taking it off road and not letting potential customers to see its capabilities on the trails. Features of any vehicles are available on line , let the salesman do their job and making a sale.

@martinh4509 5 жыл бұрын

Audi's interiors are as pleasant and inviting as the tunnel the coal miners dug under the Chernobyl reactor.

@legambaz 5 жыл бұрын

It is an Audi tradition to sell bare units, baiting buyers in. By the time you add enough 'options', Audi are just insane expensive. I've never found them to be worthy cars.

@ariframzan8602 4 жыл бұрын

If it’s 2020 then why does it have 2018 plates ?

@filipe977 4 жыл бұрын

I believe this car was launched in 2018 in the American market. It's coming 2 years late here in Brazil too.

@MaZEEZaM 5 жыл бұрын

A choice of only white or orange is rubbish, they should at least offer black.For what it costs, it doesn't seem very good value.

@igrnja 5 жыл бұрын

Does it get more boring than this? God, the new Mercedes GLA can't come soon enough.

@davidorama6690 5 жыл бұрын

Car makers are greedy considering how little they cost to actually manufacture and how much they make on parts down the track, but then again, I don’t care what colour it comes in so long as Ginny is at the wheel.

@AndrewSpurvey 4 жыл бұрын

A bit of a meanie

@lindabarrie402 5 жыл бұрын

So much blue

@rsa2hi 5 жыл бұрын

I have an A4 with 7G DSG and its also slow to react!

@Weakeyedominant 5 жыл бұрын

What's the warranty on the gear box? Styling is over done, it just looks tacky now. Salesmen and the marketing department will have their work cut out trying to shift these.

@richardpearson6774 5 жыл бұрын

Had mine since March 1st (35TFSI S Line spec), love every second of it and the virtual cockpit is absolutely phenomenal 😃.

@audirwb1152 4 жыл бұрын

I almost stopped watching as soon as you stated: you start three review by listing 3 negative things.

@akashnarang91 5 жыл бұрын

The interiors feel more like that of a Volkswagen.

@davids.1747 4 жыл бұрын

akash narang it is that out of a VW

@vwbora26 4 жыл бұрын

Built on the same platform (MQB) as a Tiguan and Golf so some parts are shared here.

@markd8799 5 жыл бұрын

Good old Audi tax....

@greekspirit4818 5 жыл бұрын

VOLVO XC 40 R DESIGN 👍👍👍

@Stephen-zq2wf 5 жыл бұрын

X3 > Kicks Q3 to the Curb

@ComeFlyWithMe2011 5 жыл бұрын

They don't compete though? The X1 competes with the Q3.

@GeorgeSotirov 5 жыл бұрын

@@ComeFlyWithMe2011 Well the X1 does as well, for less money.

@ComeFlyWithMe2011 5 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeSotirov Between the Q3 and X1 id take the Q3, but between X3 and Q3 id take the X3 (if I wasn't looking at price).

@Wezbomb 5 жыл бұрын

Typical Audi really. Everything is an added extra and you’re very clearly not paying for them to pay designers, given their cars all look exactly like the model before. For the stated £47k you could buy a new X3 30 Msport, bigger, better to drive, faster, much more as standard and just as posh

@cansincan11 5 жыл бұрын

She speaks like a cabin crew of a commercial airplane.

@malph9216 5 жыл бұрын

Stupid money for a car like that. I'm on my 3rd, previous model, Q3 which suits my needs perfectly. My current one is a very low mileage, 340bhp, RS which I got for just over £30k. Probably my best car buying decision in around 50 years behind the wheel. New models are hampered by WLTP regulations, high prices and ridiculous VED tax rates if you dare spend more than £40k on your pride and joy. I was looking forward to the new Q3.......disappointing!

@markuslc1888 5 жыл бұрын

way too much hard plastics in the interior, doesn’t feel posh at all and the new MMI infotainment sucks.

@aviazadyadav 5 жыл бұрын

Love from india.......#india

@christianvik3400 2 жыл бұрын

Why refer to BMWX1 all the time? Have you driven an BMW X1 with "X-Drive" in winter conditions? I have! It is totally useless! If one cannot use an suv properly during winter conditions the car is simply not good enough.