The new Q3 looks much better than the old one

So glad they didn't go for the A8 touchscreen situation. Long live analog climate controls.

Not generally a fan of small SUVs but the new Q3 is just plain impressive. Checking it out in person during my last service was an eye opener to be sure.

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8:50 Mat deploying his expertise 😉

Mat, it seems that all your videos recorded in Autumn. Is this some kind of nature apocalypse in England? Do you have other seasons in the UK?:)

I love your reviews. Makes car buying feel easier. You hit on key points that actual drivers would be concerned about all while being entertaining.

I love how audi left the climate controls as buttons

The old Q3 looked dated as soon as it came out and it was impractical. This new one is a huge improvement. Well done Audi 👍🏻

Thank you for making fair and comprehensive car reviews, you are my new reference ! Cheers from France.

A) I have to say I am impressed that you pointed out on Android Auto you lose the function of displaying the map in the MFD. I was particularly annoyed when I figured out that it wouldn't do that and cancelled the order of my car just because that function would have been extremely useful for me at the time. B) Secondly, you pointed out the bottles in the compartment in the middle blocks your access to the gear stick, the way around that is to lift the arm rest to its high position and drag it out as far as you can. It is a much more natural access to the gear stick with a rest for the arm (hence it being called the arm rest). C) If Range Rover Evoque included the infotainment system qualities of this car and the ergo dynamics, it would be a must buy for me. D) You really ought to state how brilliant LED lights on the newer car's are now. They're outstanding and make night time driving much much easier without impairing the vision of on coming traffic. E) The numbering system on the back is so dumb I agree with your comments to the T. F) Adaptive suspension is seriously worth the money if you intend on keeping the car for a long time and want a balance between fun driving in the country roads and driving around horrible road surfaces. G) The older models of the Q3 handled bit poor, felt bit disconnected. So glad you compared the handling of the old and the new! Great review. Your videos are the ones to watch when considering a purchase!

This Q3 model is tons better than the previous generation. Might go for this model in the near future. Great video as always Mat and Carwow team!

The old Q3 was my least favourite Audi. This one is a vast improvement. I also like the new length of the carwow videos. Good job. 👍

Its always that restless shopping that gets me and folding the rear seats 🤣

Hey Mat, thanks for another great review! This is very informative, to the point, and funny as usual. Big thumbs up. You channel is the best I have found on the Tube, keep up the great work!!

Mat is special source of gentleman with his cars review !

Finally, a good looking Q3! I really like what Audi did with their Q line up.

Another great video, love the way each video stsrts with "and it's a little bit like..."

me: is he really going to wear that man bag the whole video? Mat one second later: I think I'm gonna take this off me talking to the screen: thanks mate

Few things to point out.. the virtual cockpit is standard but if you want map display on it .. it is £250 option .. same is through load with arm rest in the back seat

Not a fan of the current Q3 but this new one is surprisingly good. Nice one Audi.

i like mat, and his reviews, but why does he always point out “clever” things on audi’s to make them seems great, even though those things are found on so many other cars?

First Audi in a long time which has a design which looks very exciting and innovative. I can imagine other brands copying some elements of this design in next 2-3 years. You are right that the touch screen needs to be higher up and AC vents should be below it. Otherwise I guess the design is best in class.

great stance, nice tech and remaining normal climate control, love it!

Hi there, is there any chance you can do audi s5 vs mercedes AMG c43 comparison/ drag race.

Carwow is the only car reviewer that tests the door bins. 👍😂😎

The Drive Modes include one called Individual. Click on the box next to the word Individual and you get some extra options for the vehicle. I always select the SPORT options there. AND, you can shift the transmission to stay in a lower gear to keep the revs up. Move the shifter lever to the side and then up or down to select a gear. For better performance

Operating those back seeds is like an entire work-out

12:29 I’d recommend paying extra for the start stop engine button.

Mat, do a review of the new 508 fastback plz

Does the transmission behave the same way with the most powerful petrol, 45 tfsi? Or is it only on the low powered engines?

Hey Mat! Tried that "fun fact" about the A/C auto button on my VW Golf MK7 R and it worked there too even tohugh it has a separate sync button.

Please do head to head with X1. Drag race - Tiguan, Ateca, Kodiaq, Q3..

I think I’m glad I went for the Tiguan SEL. Much prefer the interior layout in the VW, and actually cheaper with better spec.

This makes me excited for the next-gen A3. Cheers, Mat!

I feel like they benchmarked the trim level and quality of the MINI Countryman/BMW X1, and very assiduously cut the same corners. It does still harken the A3, more than its bigger brothers.

Lovely looking car and very practical too, love the blue colour, be good if they done it in green in the standard Q3 like the RSQ3 👌👍

Car looks good, don’t think it suits this colour though.

I'm not Brit , but man, your reviews are really good and I have to see your opinion before deciding a buy

Please do Jaguar Xf 2018 vs audi A6

Mat. Show us your car collection please!

Please review a Porsche Panamera 2019

When he mentioned controlling the climate controls individually by pressing auto button my Audi b6 did that back in 2003

That Audi badge changing colour is very cool

My favourite show in the KZfaq. !😀

Looking at these, anyone driven both the 35 tfsi and the 35 TDI and have any comments on the difference in power and drive? (The latter is quattro so no doubt heavier). Cheers

If you will show ambient lighting of each car that you review I think you'll be the best in town....👌👌👌

I wanted one of these ... but this video has helped me decide that not anymore! Better alternatives

If I’m lowering the rear seats, where do I put all those impatient children when I drive away Mat?

Is the engine longitudinally mounted? Because the haldex system shouldn't be able to send 85% of the torque to the rear so it has to have the torsen based quattro. The old one definitely had the haldex tho.

Never been a fan of SUVs, more of a hatchback or estate person myself. But my wife loves the look of them, so test drove a Q3 s-line at the weekend out of curiosity. I’m sold - arrives next week!

Matt forgot to say that the Q range has an optional extra called the "Consideration" pack it enables the indicators, it costs £750 extra so most Q drivers don't take it.

Mat is my favorite. I love his videos. For the Q3... I look at it this way. It's essentially a Golf 7, with the center stack from the new Jetta, some low rent things you wouldn't find in a Golf (because Audi cuts the material cost to make more money), and it costs more than a Golf but probably isn't any more capable or practical than one. It's not going to drive as well as a GTI because Audi seemingly likes to dull everything down. These new compact luxury SUVs are a mystery to me why people really like them. I'd much rather have a Golf because it gets better fuel economy, drives sportier and costs less or if I needed an SUV I'd go for something larger and more practical. These small SUVs just seem pointless to me. And lastly, I hate hate hate Audi's terrible new naming scheme. Calling this 1.5T a 35TFSI is ridiculous.

I love your coat mat :)

I hated the Q3 before but this one actually looks good. Great job Audi

Does Audi Q3 2019 have head up display?

Really great. Carwow please do that audi q3 2019 vs Jaguar E pace 2018. Would be interesting.

2:28 But where would you put those restless children after you put the seats down, hmm? Didn't think that one through. Appreciate your thorough review. I was surprised to see the car doesn't have the levers in the back to drop the seats. Even more surprised it doesn't have a keyless start button. The Tiguan doesn't have it either. What gives VAG? Spent too much money on fines and DSG recalls?

Syncing temperatures left/right with the climate control.. that does exist for at least 15 years or so. My old 2003 A3 did it also.

Love the Army man bag dude!

Can you release the Peugeot 508 review please? Swear I saw that on your instagram weeks before you posted this.

I struggle to understand this fascination with cup holders and bottles in door bins. I must be unique in my ability to have never needed to have drinks on-hand during a journey, ever. So far have not died as a result.

When he slid those fingers in 🤪😭👀

The interior looks similar to Peugeot's 3008,which is not bad at all,overall great looking SUV

New Q3 looks great. Would love to get behind the wheel next year!

I wouldn’t describe man bags as trendy.... they look ridiculous

Mat, a question on the engines for Q3: I know in the detailed review you talked a bit about the TFSI and TDI.. I am interested in the 150 hp Stronic. Want a diesel due to better mileage but not sure about the DPF regen and if it will be fine.. Mostly drive in city (around 35-40 km / day) with one highway trip (70 kms return) on the weekends. I have never owned a diesel so your insight will be useful. By the way great video as always 👍

Love the reviews :)

Cost cutting is *very* real with the new Audis. A1, Q3 even the new Q8 all feel very VW-like. I don't like the MQB platform at all.

Does this car not have keyless go? Because putting the key in the ignition seems a bit old. (EDIT 1 - This comment has been edited. A reply for the comments has been done. So please enjoy your time reading the replies. BTW I do not mind the ignition method but I do expect it at this price and at this level of luxury. Have a great day. Happy new year!) (EDIT 2 - Thank you for the likes. I apprieciated it.)

Which you recommend volvo xc40 vs Audi q3 2019? Thanks more power to you.

The insert on the rear door are for the lock button in the US Spec q3

Could do with stick of truth for my wife

15:41 mr.bean 🤣😂

Like the aggressive design and with the massive grill

When can we expect a new design (more masculine) Q2?

The BMW x1 or the Jaguar E-pace look better...

you keep forgetting ‘bout the driving assitance systems... would love to see som feedback on that matter!

Hilltop Hoods......Nice work maty:))

For every car you review, you always say you should ‘shortlist’ it!! I personally think you should ‘consider’ it if you can afford it! 😂

I agree it looks better than the old one. But its just a much more expensive VW Tiguan and apart from the better virtual cockpit, I'd be surprised if side by side, the Audi was worth the extra price.

"Audi Q3 - The Manpurse of the Roadway"

One - The AC temp synch by long pressing the Auto button has been around for at least 10 years, if not more. It's one of the hidden feature Audi likes to implement. You only know if youy read the manual. Very Audish... Two - The 35 naming , I guess they are already preparing the transition to EVs, that are measured in KW/KWh mostly. I'll be waiting on a Q3 electric...

Happyness is when you get 18 mins of review...

No Push Button/Keyless Start option??

Won't change the drivers!

Matt's wish came true! A rare car that can store the boot cover under the boot's floor! 😂

It is time for a new generation as the outgoing Q3 was starting to show it ages in terms of the interior design the fact the switchgear borrowed from the previous A3.

I dont really like the front for some reason seem a bit chubby

Thanks Matt for the detailed review. I had the privilage of driving this Q3 in the Italian mountains a month ago ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jaqfp6d0yraoqIU.html ) , and after a few days I never thought I'd say I like the Q3 better than a Q5. Cheers

This is the best car buying app I buoyed a audi q3 from here

Hey Mat. You had one short RS6 video, but can you do a full review of it. I'm very curious for the 5 annoying things in it( if had one :D).

I'd pick the X3 over this any day, thanks

Just over 3 minutes of this 18 minute review was spent on driving. The rest? On cup holders, storage areas and how to fold the seats. Autogefuhl is the place to be for proper car reviews.

Nice review you get my thumbs up. But why is the steering wheel on the wrong side 😝😝. Love from Canada

It's got some similar lines to the Bentley, same company. All the best for the New Year CARWOW.

Matt you do in-depth reviews on all Audi's... So why not Mercedes GLC 63S???

Why is Audi still using a key in 2019??

Do a comparison to the XC40 R Design. The model is plagued with a manufacturer's defect that Volvo isn't publicizing yet and I'm considering a switch

Nice! Porsche Macan 2.0 2019 review please!