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India Today
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Audi teases third-generation Q3 ahead of reveal on June 16, 2025
Audi is gearing up to unveil the third generation of its popular compact SUV, the Audi Q3, on June 16, 2025. Having sold over two million units globally since its debut in 2011, the Q3 remains a key player in Audi's lineup. 'With a total of more than two million vehicles sold worldwide since the launch of the first generation, the Audi Q3 is one of our best-selling models and has a high status in our product portfolio,' said Gernot Dllner, CEO of AUDI AG. 'With the third generation of the Audi Q3, we are renewing an important model family as part of our product initiative.' advertisementThe company released two images offering a glimpse of the third-generation Audi Q3. Both images are shrouded in darkness, emphasising a sleek and modern design with a focus on lighting and contours. The first image showed a close-up of the Q3's headlight setup, partially covered by a dark cloth. The headlight design features a sleek, horizontal layout with LED lighting, giving a sharp and futuristic look. The second image provides a side profile view of the Q3, though still heavily shadowed. The silhouette reveals the SUV with a sporty, aerodynamic shape. The front grille area, though not fully visible, appears wide and bold, and the headlights have a sharp, angular design with LED elements. Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback in IndiaBoth the Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback are powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, delivering 190bhp and 320 Nm of torque. Paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (S tronic) and Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system, this powertrain ensures responsive acceleration, with the Q3 achieving 0–100 kmph in approximately 7.3 seconds, and a top speed of up to 222kmph. The Q3's range starts from Rs 44.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Q3 Sportback's range starts at Rs 55.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Both the Q3 and the Q3 Sportback comes in Bold edition as The Q3 features sleek LED headlights and signature LED rear combination lamps, adding elegance while enhancing road visibility. A panoramic electrically operated glass roof invites abundant natural light, amplifying cabin comfort and SUV also embraces convenience with gesture-controlled tailgate access and a comfort key system that lets drivers unlock and start the vehicle without removing the key from their pocket. The athletic appeal is further reinforced by R18 5-arm style alloy wheels and high-gloss styling elements, adding visual dynamism to the vehicle's the Q3 promises a plush ride with a multifunction leather steering wheel, 2-zone climate control, and power-adjustable, auto-dimming mirrors with a curb-view function for reverse parking. The electrically adjustable front seats with 4-way lumbar support and leather/leatherette upholstery ensure superior long-distance spacious cabin features a rear seat with fore/aft adjustment and a 40:20:40 split, allowing more flexibility and legroom as needed. The Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, with a 31.24 cm full-HD display, provides customiSable, real-time information including maps, speed, and media, tailored to driver lovers will appreciate the Audi Sound System, delivering a rich listening experience through 10 speakers and a subwoofer with a 180-watt terms of safety, the Q3 includes six airbags, Isofix child seat anchors, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and standard pedestrian protection to enhance safety for both occupants and Audi Q3 is available in five eye-catching colours: Pulse Orange (Solid), Glacier White, Nano Grey, Mythos Black, and Navarra Blue — all in premium metallic finishes (except Pulse Orange).Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Audi reshapes operations structure ahead of 2026 F1 debut
Audi reshapes operations structure ahead of 2026 F1 debut (Image Source: Getty) After a heated season in the Miami Grand Prix, all eyes are now on how Audi will be making their F1 debut in 2026, with the team now having to announce an organizational restructuring for their F1 debut. While Mattia Binotto will be expanding his responsibilities, as he will be heading the Audi F1 Project, Christian Foyer will be taking control as the Chief Operating Officer, as the current Chief Operating Officer, Adam Baker, leaves. Adam Baker steps down, Christian Foyer steps in Mattia Binotto's role has been made pretty clear, as he joined the company as the Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer last summer. Now, Binotto will be taking over responsibilities for development activities at the Hinwil and Neuburg an der Donau facilities, along with the future technical centre in England. With chief executive Adam Baker leaving the Audi Formula 1 project, citing a mutual agreement, and Christian Foyer taking over his duties on the engine side, there has been a major reshuffle. Foyer will be joining the management board of Audi Formula Racing , which will primarily be responsible for the hybrid powertrain, in the new role of chief operating officer. Audi is gearing up for a solid entry into Formula 1 in 2026, and they will be taking over the Kick Sauber team, and some big changes are to be expected as they get ready. The new leadership has key goals to focus — one being a solid race car and the other having worked on engine development. AUDI AG Chairperson Gernot Dollner reacts Gernot Dollner, who joined as Chairman of the Board of Management at AUDI AG said: 'We would like to thank Adam Baker for his commitment over the past years, He played a decisive role in shaping the overall strategic concept for the entry of Audi into Formula 1 and got the development of the power unit in Neuburg off the ground.' Further, he said: 'With Christian Foyer, we are now bringing a proven expert in process structures in F1 powertrain development into the project. His experience will help ensure the synergistic cooperation and necessary speed on the journey we have embarked upon regarding the debut.' As per BBC's report, Audi's project will be split over two sites. The power-unit base will be in Neuburg an der Donau in Germany and the car design and manufacturing base, that is currently competing in F1 as Sauber under Audi ownership, will be in Hinwil in Switzerland. Also Read: Formula 1 secures long term deal with Miami Grand Prix until 2041
