When you see the 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro as a whole, the vehicle is a wholesome package, which offers a powerful petrol engine, is quick on the road, boasts of awesome drivability and has great headroom in the interiors for comfortable seating.
Surviving in the highly competitive mid-sized SUV segment is tough, but Audi has been successfully doing it for a while now. The Q3 Quattro basic variant is priced at $52,300 which is definitely not cheap, but that’s just the beginning of a long journey. The vehicle offers multiple customization packages and high line variants. If you choose to go with them, it will probably cost $10,000 or more making it an expensive car to opt for.
There are three different packages to choose from, including the assistance package, the comfort and the technik package. As the name suggests, the first one adds multiple assists including side, high beam, active lane, hill descent control, auto dimming as well as exterior mirrors. The comfort pack adds electric front seat, heated seats combined with a functionality that makes the tailgate to be opened or closed with an electric system. The last one adds a premium sound system with 18-inch alloy wheels and a metallic paint which will cost you an additional $1495.
Despite the price tag, the Audi Quattro is an amazing vehicle on the inside and the outside. The interiors are exceptionally spacious designed to suit tall as well as short passengers. The legroom is spacious enough to ensure a comfortable ride, irrespective of the hours you spend driving. The infotainment console is powered by a 7-inch display with brightness levels made to offer crisp visuals even when driving under direct sunlight.
A 460 liter boot space can be found in the back, ideally suited to hold your luggage. It even has a retractable luggage cover for extra protection. The 2.0 liter four cylinder petrol engine is the best choice to go for as it offers amazing acceleration coupled with impressive top speeds that speed enthusiasts would appreciate. The car uses a seven speed S-tronic transmission and can touch 0 to 100 kilometers in just 7.6 seconds.
The seats are large and extremely comfortable with leather padding. The exterior design is sharper than its earlier editions which makes it convenient to zip through traffic or switch lanes without difficulty. The on-road test confirmed that the 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro is an amazing compact SUV in terms of build, performance and efficiency albeit with a higher price tag.