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New Audi Q3 Price Release Tomorrow: Expected Starts at Rs 52 Lakh in India
New Audi Q3 to come in two variants It will rival the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40
Audi India will finally release the ex-showroom prices for the all-new third-generation Audi Q3 tomorrow, that’s October 16, 2026. Interested customers can book the SUV at authorised Audi dealership by paying an initial sum of Rs 1 lakh. Locally assembled at SAVWIPL’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility in Maharashtra, the new Q3 brings updated exterior styling, a dual-screen digital cabin layout, and standardised Quattro all-wheel-drive performance to compete against the likes of the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Volvo XC40.
Expected Price Range and Variants
NOVA Base Model - Rs 52 lakh (Estimated Ex-Showroom)
ZENITH Top Model - Rs 58 lakh (Estimated Ex-Showroom)
Booking Amount - Rs 1 lakh (Open across Audi India dealership)
The new model will carry a premium over the outgoing second-generation Audi Q3 (earlier priced between Rs 43.67 lakh and Rs 53 lakh). The SUV will be offered in two variants - NOVA and ZENITH - and are estimated to be priced around Rs 52 lakh and Rs 58 lakh, respectively, ex-showroom.
New Audi Q3 Specifications
| Specs | New Audi Q3 Specifications |
| Engine Type | 2.0-Libre 4-Cylinder TFSI Turbo-Petrol |
| Max Power Output | 204 hp @ 4,500 – 6,000 rpm |
| Max Peak Torque | 320 Nm @ 1,500 – 4,400 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic (DCT) |
| Drivetrain | Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) standard |
| 0–100 km/h Sprint | 7.1 Seconds (Claimed) |
Under the bonnet, the third-generation Audi Q3 gets a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, direct-injection turbo-petrol powertrain paired to a 7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic (DCT).
Design Updates
The new Audi Q3 features a broader octagonal Singleframe grille with honeycomb inserts, flanked by a new split LED headlamp layout and customisable digital LED daytime running lights (DRLs). The SUV is 40mm longer than its predecessor. It has pronounced wheel arch cladding and new 18-inch alloy wheel options, while the wheelbase remains the same at 2681mm. At the back, the third-generation Audi Q3 gets connected LED tail-lamp graphic spanning the width of the tailgate, revised bumper and hidden exhaust outlets.
Interior Features and Safety Equipment
Key Features: 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit, 12.8-inch MMI Touchscreen Display, Head-Up Display (HUD), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Panoramic glass sunroof, 12-speaker 420W Sonos Sound System, heated and powered front seats with memory function, and others.
Safety Suite: 7 airbags as standard (expanding to 9 airbags to the top-spec Zenith variant), adaptive cruise control, front emergency brake assist, lane keep assist, a 360-degree parking camera, and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Competition Check
The 2026 Audi Q3 will position itself against established luxury crossovers in the Rs 50 lakh - Rs 60 lakh price bracket. Its primary competition includes the BMW X1 (priced from Rs 49.50 lakh), Mercedes-Benz GLA (priced from Rs 51.75 lakh), and the MINI Countryman (priced at Rs 66 lakh).
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