The Audi Q3 has quietly become one of Audi’s most important cars but does spending more actually make sense?
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In this review, I’m driving two very different Audi Q3s filmed on separate occasions: the 150PS S line SUV and the 265PS Quattro Launch Edition Sportback. Same name, same platform… but very different personalities. I break down the styling changes for the 2026 model, interior updates, real-world practicality, fuel economy and most importantly how the engines compare on UK roads. From the smooth but strained 150PS petrol, to the punchy, confidence-boosting Quattro setup in the 265, this is all about whether the upgrade is worth your money.
If you’re considering an Audi Q3, or cross-shopping cars like the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, Volvo XC40 or Cupra Formentor, this review should help you decide which version actually suits your driving.
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Pretty sure it isn’t leather in the S-line, it’s man-made sh!te.
What did you think of sound system ? Audi are cutting costs as Bang and Olufsen less available on models it once was
Thanks Tish! I loved the side by side comparison and would love to see more of these in the future if possible.
You didnt mention the Sportback costs you an extra £1500. To me if I want a coupe-looking car I would forget the SUV concept altogether.
I went for the test drive and of course they gave me the 265hp Edition 1, EHybrid I had no intention (or money) to buy 😂. Fun car but maybe a bit overindulgent. For the price you're now knocking onto performance car territory which was not at all my intention when I walked into the dealership
I'm not keen on a flat bottom 🤔
Did the second faster car have a cracked windscreen?
I love an Audi. My favourite out of the German 3.
Great review as always, thanks Trish. As for the cars, mmm, nope looks how I’d expect a Kia to be.
S line standard 150ps would suit me , lovely car but too expensive new lol, I hoping to get a puma or Mazda cx30 or maybe cx5 for my next car later on in year ,great review as always tish, nice outfit too 😍👌😁🙏
Well with these type of no buttons skip these pathetic audi>>>> For Skoda >>>
I think I’d opt for a Sportage Hybrid, all I would be sacrificing is 35HP and a premium badge
plus I think it looks significantly better and it’ll be a lot more reliable
Neither! Considering it's a glorified posh Skoda tho' I would argue the equivalent Skoda is better in terms of bang for buck.
I enjoyed watching the Video Comparison. My favorite Is the Standard Model in S Line Trim 😊
This is a genuine question Quattro vs standard me and my mate Mike had in the pub last night.
Consensus was Quattro just so you can say ‘fire up the Quattro’ 😂
The real question is Sportback vs standard. I quite like the sportback myself in terms of looks.
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These are both overpriced and awful cheap interiors with no buttons – you have to ask if Stevie Wonder desgned it. Audi interiors these days are cheaped out and it shows.
Throw in Audi's pathetic reliability, you have to be a brand snob/fan to want one of these when there's so many more capable, reliable, better built and equipped alternatives, starting with the Lexus NX for example.