Audi Q3, Q3 Sportback Bold Editions Launched In India

The Audi Q3 and its Sportback sibling are one of the most popular SUVs in the company’s line-up and to keep things fresh in the premium compact SUV segment, the company has introduced a new special edition featuring cosmetic updates in the form of the Audi Q3, and Q3 Sportback Bold Edition at ₹54.65 lakh and ₹55.71 lakh (ex-showroom, India) respectively. Based on the Technology trim, the Q3 Bold Editions are the most expensive variants offered in the Q3 line-up. It rivals the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40 in India.

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Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “The Audi Q3 and Audi Q3 Sportback are currently our best-selling models and have always been loved by our customers. A perfect blend of luxury, performance and versatility, both these models are now being offered with a Bold Edition – a more exclusive and sportier variant packed with distinctive styling elements.”

The Bold Editions of the Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback feature visual enhancements to make it look sportier than before. It receives blacked-out elements at several places such as at the front with a gloss black grille, but what sets it apart from the standard version is the blacked-out four rings logo at the front and the back. It even receives black elements to its window surrounds, ORVMs and roof rails. Essentially, all the chrome elements are replaced by black components to enhance its visual appeal.

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Inside, the Audi Q3 and the Q3 Sportback Bold Editions retain the features from the Technology trims, which include a 10.1-inch centre display with MMI Navigation Plus and MMI Touch, Audi Drive Select, wireless charging, Audi Sound System with 10 speakers, 3-spoke multifunction plus steering wheel with paddle shifters, Ambient lights, and power-adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support.

Under the hood, the Q3, and Q3 Bold Editions continue to employ a 2.0-litre TFSI, turbocharged petrol engine that develops 187 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque, coupled to a 7-speed automatic gearbox. It accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 222 kmph. Audi’s Quattro or AWD system is standard.