It has been 5 years since the launch of the second-generation Audi Q3 in 2018, and some of the design or configuration of this compact luxury SUV is becoming uncompetitive. Not long ago, we saw the camouflage test car of the third-generation Audi Q3, and judging by its overall texture, it seems that it has already been a production prototype with the majority of the design confirmed.
Just like the Audi Q6 e-tron we saw in overseas markets not long ago, this Audi Q3 has been dug into a flattened body effect, with a rich central grille temporarily painted black, while its shape maintains the long-standing polygonal shape of the family, but the style tends to be flattened, and the horizontal amplitude is significantly widerThe longitudinal structure is accompanied by a trapezoidal lower grille, which also presents a longer lateral structure, and with the now confirmed change to a split headlamp combination, the Audi Q3's front vision is becoming low and wide.
Looking sideways, the structure of the vehicle's ** bar is obviously more three-dimensional than before, especially in the front and rear parts that fit the wheel eyebrows, and the significant segmented waistline will make this compact SUV that is not too large have a more slender visual effect. At the same time, in addition to the front and rear segments, the Audi Q3 will also use upper and lower segments in the waistline disposal, and with the obvious widening of the D-pillar structure compared with the current model, the vehicle's posture begins to become straight.
As for the rear, in fact, it can be intuitively felt that the Audi Q3 seems to be deliberately trying some original returns, and the object of this return is the previous generation Audi Q5. Whether it's a more naturally coordinated tailgate liftback or a fuller upper and lower structure support, the way the vehicle is handled has a sense of outward expansion, which not only makes the car look bigger, but also has a rich personality element. Of course, through the lateral bulge of the tailgate**, we expect the Audi Q3 to complete more structural penetrations like the Audi Q6 e-tron, as for whether it will run through the light strip or the trim between the taillights, it remains to be announced. But in terms of the current visual style, it is indeed influenced by the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Audi Q8 e-tron.
In terms of power, the new Audi Q3, which will be produced on the MQB EVO architecture platform, will share some core hardware with the new Volkswagen Tiguan, but the Audi Q3 version will be newly tuned, and the specific version will also have some differences. At the moment, Volkswagen has put 1The 5TSI EVO2 engine is mated to an electric motor, and their new plug-in hybrid system is capable of delivering up to 200kW (272PS) of combined system power to the Tiguan, compared to 18The 5kWh battery pack provides an all-electric range of at least 100km.
As it stands, the camouflage test car of the Audi Q3 is indeed a plug-in hybrid model, and the charging port cover on its body speaks for itself. However, it can be confirmed that Audi Q3 will not be fully entered the market as a new energy source, it will still provide a 48 mild hybrid version, and it is also reported that Audi Q3 will share a new generation of Audi A4 (the new generation will be renamed Audi A5) assembly at the same time, in the plug-in hybrid version equipped with 144kWh battery pack, while NIO's Audi Sport RS Q3 will pass 2The 5-ton turbocharged engine achieves a higher level of performance.
It is reported that the new generation of Audi Q3 will be the last fuel car produced on the MQB EVO architecture, although there are still many details of the vehicle have not been revealed, and the interior disposal of the vehicle is still in the mid-test stage, but we are still looking forward to this model called "the youngest Audi SUV" in the tacit understanding of the career, bring us more surprises.