Absolutely. I know the marketplace different in the US, but the majority of these sold in Europe have the 1.5 TSI or 2.0 TDI with 150hp (6 speed manual as standard).
I do. The SQ 5 is also a let down for those looking for a performance vehicle. Some of us have vehicles that do 0-60 under 4 seconds and when looking for a new vehicle don't want to downgrade
ApurtureSci That’s absolutely reasonable. I rented an A3 in Europe with the 1.5 and it was plenty quick, it never sold in North America with a gas engine and I can see why.
Just get the turbo Mazda CX5 at this point. 250hp/310lbs torque using premium, 22 city/27 highway, not to mention msrp is $35k for reserve trim and $37k for signature trim.
Definitely a better value than this Q3, although people buying something like a Q3 care and only care about true luxury crossovers. People can be really big badge-snobs.
Had a Q3 loaner with the sline, I was thoroughly impressed. I'd def choose it over Q5 and a lot of other cars. Q3 is essentially a car which is why I loved it (I'm not much of a suv guy, mostly cus they're heavy and clumsy).
Same here, I have a Q3 loaner premium as my BMW is getting some bodywork, it drives comfortably, it’s reasonably quiet, but the gas mileage is horrible, and in the premium trim I like that you get a panoramic sunroof, but the lack of a proximity key and touch button start is just unacceptable. The key looks very similar to my key on my 1998 Audi A6 that I had two decades ago LMAO The BMW X1 is much more efficient and faster, but does not even offer Blindspot monitoring, nor does the premium trim but you can get it on higher trims of the Q3. I think the 2023 BMW X one is going to be amazing, front end looks great, the back end will probably grow on me, so many choices these days though
I was debating between the top of the line technics package of q3 and the top signature cx5 , test drove both extensively back to back many times, the cx5 turbo was very responsive and smooth transmission and felt much more linear and powerful, the Audi hesitated at stop signs and the transmission is not at all immediate , went with the cx5 , extremely happy
that gas milage is so poor and idk i feel like the q3 just has no like pizazz nothing special just like it checked the boxes but didn't go above and beyond
Yes, the Q3 gets the participation trophy. Wish they would tune that engine to some more HP which would better justify the lackluster fuel economy. Unfortunately, competition is so weak in the compact CUV segment, with most of the Asian crossovers offering no optional engine, that Audi can get away with offering something just a little better, and it gets interest.
I agree... bad MPG ratings. My 2018 MDX has the same ratings as this, but it's a V6 and obviously much bigger. Design and ride-wise, I think Audi did a good job with this vehicle compared to last gen. I will say that after driving one of these and a Q5 back-to-back... it's a far cry from the Q5, despite being very similar in size. The Q5 is definitely a class above.
The interior by itself is 10000x better than most of its competition, especially Lexus, Infiniti and most of the non european cars. Really only Mercedes beats it.
We looked at this Q3 and came away with the opinion that it was overpriced, small, clunky looking, and not much better than a far less expensive Sub-Compact economy SUV...my wife wanted luxury, but found nothing luxurious about the Q3 at all. We Cross shopped the Q3 against the Lincoln Corsair and the Corsair is larger (exterior and interior) more luxurious, has a more powerful engine, takes Regular gas, and more tech features....for the same price. The wife went with the Lincoln Corsair and loves it.
@@Webhead787 Good choice but I don't know about being more reliable. Audi has become a lot more reliable since 2013. Retooled their factory, 2012 were pretty crappy for Audi in terms of reliability. They are at the top or near the top in CR magazine.
K C you bought an undesirable American "luxury" brand. I don't think Audi sales person showed you all the tech features on the new Q3. Also it takes regular gas too. But then again if you care about regular gas or mileage you're not a luxury buyer in the first place. The Q3 is an alternative choice for people who want to enter a luxury brand and don't want a Rav4 or CRV.
@@rforracing Yes, my wife decided on the Corsair because she wanted a Luxury SUV and she is not a brand snob. Again, she was leaning very strongly towards the Q3, but thought the Q3 was too small and more of a sub-compact, than a compact SUV. Tech and gas type aside, the Q3 just did not feel as premium, luxurious and stylish as she had hoped for; especially after sitting and driving the Lincoln Corsair.
The fancy in dash map is a SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE that Audi charges $400/year after the first 6 months. You pay $2k for the navigation and then $400/year. BMW rightfully got crapped on for charging yearly for Carplay. Sofyan, why no mention of this expense in any of your reviews?
It's actually hard to figure that out before it happens to you. My 2014 S4 had Google Earth integration and once the trial expired it just stopped updating but still worked. My 2018 S4 literally tells you it won't activate unless you pay for it...
I have a 2022 and while the gas mileage doesn't bother me near as much as the awful transmission programming. Sloppiest, clunkiest thing I've ever felt in a luxury branded vehicle...already debating on getting rid of it.
i thought about getting a model Y Tesla, and now i changed my mind and looking to get the 2021 Q3 when it releases. hopefully the sportback will make its way to the US.
Excellent review. Even with the slight underpower situation of the 2.0T engine, this is definitely on my 'hit list' of vehicles to acquire for my wife. Absolutely loved my multiple VW GTIs in the past.
As soon as Audi announces they are FINALLY releasing the sport back in the USA, I’ll be ordering one that same day. I love the way the sport back looks & already have a 2020 Evoque so don’t want another SUV that looks swoopy/boxey so adding the sport back is a perfect fit. COME ON AUDI WHYYYYYYYY
If you have never driven an Audi THAT is why you are buying one. Not for features lol. The car has plenty of features and drives so smooth. There is no stumble in any Audi trans. Their transmissions are super fast. Nothing compares to audi.
The gas mileage on this car is atrocious. 19/27 so let’s say a combined 22mpg... we average about 20.5mpg combined in our Tahoe which has a 5.3V8 putting out 355hp. Even my 12 year old RAV4 gets 22-23 combined. I thought manufacturers were supposed to be making improvements...? Aren’t there federal standards to adhere to?
I so wish the US would get the Sportback version of this. More so, I wish the S and RS would come here of both. I want an RSQ3 Sportback and get a vanity plate LIL URUS.
I'm sure it drives a lot better than the old Q3 but saying it drives like a GTI is a bit of a stretch, especially considering it doesn't have DSG/S-Tronic, among other factors.
I will stick with my GTI. It has the same cargo space as the Q3, same engine although it is only a FWD, similar interior, better MPG, significantly lighter, more fun. Best of all, out the door price was ~22-23k for the GTI for the base trim.
Spînu Vasile uh yes it is. many of the competitors are 6.5-7secs in their basic engines. if you want to go faster you’d have to pay more for their performance variants.
I watched a lot reviews on GLB & Q3. I would pick GLB over Q3. I love listen to musics while driving. Mercedes let you buy Burmester Surrounds separately only $850. That is a good deal. On Q3 you have to buy package that included Navigation & Bang Olufsen $2850. Now a day I don’t need navigation, I can use my phone.
Right cuz I was turning away until another review says it takes regular which is a big deal best looking suv to me and it has dynamic tail lights which is rare plus enough power, sound system, 12 inch digital display my dream carrrrrr 🔥
DanielSangster VW tends to underrate its mpg especially for turbo engines. They are actually more fuel efficient. You can get up to 30 mpg if you know how to use the turbo efficiently whereas vr6 is different story. Never believe anything VW says concerning on mpg especially with TSI engine. I own 1.4 TSI. It is fuel efficient like diesel - better than what it says on sticker. 👍
Ahsan Malik that’s actually really good to know thanks!. I’ve been really wanting one but the mpg figures were only thing that was holding me back. My mom drives a VR6 Atlas and actually it gets pretty good gas mileage for its size. It gets roughly 3 mpg better in the city then stated and about 4 mpg better than stated on the highway. I may just rent a q3 and test it out for myself.
DanielSangster Good to know VR6 gets good mileage. I like the sound of VR6 - smooth and refined. But with a Turbo, if you drive aggressive, then you will burn a lot of fuel because in turbo, it has low end torque which helps speed up quickly to takeover, passing powers in highway and great support for high altitude. It is nice to have low end torque. It is peppier to drive. If you drive smart and understand turbo better in time, you may beat epa easily. 👍
Love all your videos but for real 3/4 of this video is you talking about the old Q3 or ones you wish audi would bring over... I wanted to know about THIS vehicle. Way less detail then you typically are.
Lmao what (referring to the title)? From what I recall, it had extremely vague and light steering like all larger non-sport Audis, steering wheel was huge making it feel a bit clumsy, and everything in general was comfort-oriented...?
Hmmm. I mean, it’s to small to be really useful for people or stuff. Gas mileage sucks. It looks okay. I don’t see why you wouldn’t buy a car or hatchback in this case. If you went with the 5 or 7, I’d get it. But this is kind of small and useless.
I test drove this and loved it, except for the start/stop. It’s egregious. Killed the entire car for me. For a luxury brand, they need to figure that out a little more.
You can just turn it off. There is an issue with Audi start/stop in that the car might go into limp mode seemly randomly when accelerating as the engine tries to turn off. Restarting the engine fixes it, but it’s a scary thing to suddenly happen. You’re better off just turning off this feature.
2020 Q3 S-Line.....Reading the comments and I couldn't disagree more. Great design overall, yes. However, poor handling/highly unstable (a tall GTI it is not), poor fuel economy, slushy transmission, Apple car play only works sporadically, god awful noises and clanks on start up. One year of ownership and 7,000 miles...my gf is handing it back in.
hmmm i thought nice sharp lined styling (especially the shoulders), wheels at all 4 corners, very attractive. Not swoopy like the Lexus, Miranos, and doesn't look like an espresso machine like some Toyotas do
i don't - i found it very interesting and engaging. Particularly since I am interested in this model, but having trouble justifying the sticker when comparing to the CX5, or the Rogue (2021) even with the X2. I think the best benefit of this car is that it uses regular gas.
Because it's relative. The RDX has 45 more horsepower and 28 more lb-ft while getting +3 city and +1 highway MPG And getting to 60 half a second faster...
@@tim3172 The RDX isn't faster than this car, unfortunately. Gas ratings are all really relative. 0-60 is also a useless measure once below 7 seconds. It's about the cars passing power, response, and engine elasticity. Many brands seem to focus on 0-60 from launch, and putting best magazine numbers, but it's absolutely irrelevant for everyday driving. ruclips.net/video/hLled8VWNuc/видео.html ruclips.net/video/zHYWDvlVKA0/видео.html
Acura RDX doesn't compete with this and Is quicker 0 to 60. I own one, although Acura says 5.7 0 to 60, I haven't replicated that. I've done 6.1 where I live which is faster than this.
@@jacobbrigl5428 I don't know where you are seeing 5.7s, the RDX 2.0T is at the very best 6.6s, as tested. www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22805391/2019-acura-rdx-a-spec-value-not-performance/
It does look generic like a Volkswagen. Many reviews of people complaining about leaky sunroofs, malfunctioning electronics and poor gas mileage in most of Audi models not just here in America but also across the world. As Scotty would say, it's an endless money pit.
You mentioned a Rav4 in the comparison, if you trading in a 2015 Rav4.. yes.. its an upgrade.. a 2020.. You'd be laughed at.. its much smaller and slower, can't go off-road, you'd only be getting better touchscreen, and even that might start going blank and have glitches in 2 years.
Knockout Jenkins Seriously?) Q3 is faster than rav4, can easily go the same "off-road" as rav4 and the touchscreen will never glitch. And of course the handling of Q3 is way better than that of rav4. The only advantage of rav4 is its size.
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Come on dude 0-60 in 7 seconds is fine for like 99% of this car's buyers. Who the hell needs a 0-60 time of 4 seconds in a damn Audi Q3?
Absolutely. I know the marketplace different in the US, but the majority of these sold in Europe have the 1.5 TSI or 2.0 TDI with 150hp (6 speed manual as standard).
I do. The SQ 5 is also a let down for those looking for a performance vehicle. Some of us have vehicles that do 0-60 under 4 seconds and when looking for a new vehicle don't want to downgrade
Tony C And you’re buying a family SUV? Why not an RS5 Sportback?
ApurtureSci That’s absolutely reasonable. I rented an A3 in Europe with the 1.5 and it was plenty quick, it never sold in North America with a gas engine and I can see why.
@@crbb3099 yes I'm in the market for a performance SUV. RS5 sportback is a sedan so that's why it's not on my radar.
Great and beautiful car! Runs 6.5s seconds all day long. No need to complain about everything, plenty of power and response for passing.
7.4 seconds to 60, according to Car & Driver: www.caranddriver.com/audi/q3
It’s 7.4 seconds. Try again tool
40 - 7.4s. 45 -6.3. In Europe anyway.
Just get the turbo Mazda CX5 at this point.
250hp/310lbs torque using premium, 22 city/27 highway, not to mention msrp is $35k for reserve trim and $37k for signature trim.
GT Reserve has also a lot more feature content and in my opinion looks better as well.
But, you can't get a panoramic sunroof on the Mazda!
BlakeParker15 that’s correct. I understand for some people is a big deal, I don’t care about a panoramic moonroof.
Unless you want Android Auto to work right. CX5 has serious issues with it working where Audi is spot on every time.
Definitely a better value than this Q3, although people buying something like a Q3 care and only care about true luxury crossovers. People can be really big badge-snobs.
I’ve got the 2020 RSQ3 it’s awesome all round one of the fastest point to point cars on the road at the moment love it
Had a Q3 loaner with the sline, I was thoroughly impressed. I'd def choose it over Q5 and a lot of other cars. Q3 is essentially a car which is why I loved it (I'm not much of a suv guy, mostly cus they're heavy and clumsy).
Same here, I have a Q3 loaner premium as my BMW is getting some bodywork, it drives comfortably, it’s reasonably quiet, but the gas mileage is horrible, and in the premium trim I like that you get a panoramic sunroof, but the lack of a proximity key and touch button start is just unacceptable. The key looks very similar to my key on my 1998 Audi A6 that I had two decades ago LMAO The BMW X1 is much more efficient and faster, but does not even offer Blindspot monitoring, nor does the premium trim but you can get it on higher trims of the Q3. I think the 2023 BMW X one is going to be amazing, front end looks great, the back end will probably grow on me, so many choices these days though
That is a beautiful SUV.
I was debating between the top of the line technics package of q3 and the top signature cx5 , test drove both extensively back to back many times, the cx5 turbo was very responsive and smooth transmission and felt much more linear and powerful, the Audi hesitated at stop signs and the transmission is not at all immediate , went with the cx5 , extremely happy
Q3 is a much more solid vehicle, the dual clutch is pretty annoying at low speeds though
nickeyb50 there’s no dual clutch in North America, it’s a 8 speed automatic which hunts for gears
wildoneback Oh that’s pretty annoying. Automakers prioritize 1 or 2 mpg yet it makes these cars so annoying to drive.
The cx5 is out of my check list. No ambient lights, no digital guage cluster. I can't any car that don't offer those. I'm actually going for the Audi
just switched from a stage 1 2016 gti autobahn to a 2020 45 s-line audi q3 and couldn't be happier
that gas milage is so poor and idk i feel like the q3 just has no like pizazz nothing special just like it checked the boxes but didn't go above and beyond
Most of the times when people buy vehicles like this they don’t think about gas mileage
It takes Regular gas surprisingly
Yes, the Q3 gets the participation trophy. Wish they would tune that engine to some more HP which would better justify the lackluster fuel economy. Unfortunately, competition is so weak in the compact CUV segment, with most of the Asian crossovers offering no optional engine, that Audi can get away with offering something just a little better, and it gets interest.
I agree... bad MPG ratings. My 2018 MDX has the same ratings as this, but it's a V6 and obviously much bigger. Design and ride-wise, I think Audi did a good job with this vehicle compared to last gen. I will say that after driving one of these and a Q5 back-to-back... it's a far cry from the Q5, despite being very similar in size. The Q5 is definitely a class above.
The interior by itself is 10000x better than most of its competition, especially Lexus, Infiniti and most of the non european cars. Really only Mercedes beats it.
Audi had a few years there where all their cars were looking pretty good. That era is over.
Calvin Hikes this car is 1000x better than the last one
Caveman Hikes I disagree. Wait until the next generation style comes into play. I think most buyers want Audi to bring more standard S and RS styling.
Regular gas is recommended - great improvement compared to the competition.
Great times living in the UK & have both the RS Q3 & RS Q3 Sportback
Gary Highland lucky!! I love traveling to Europe and checking out all the cool cars we don’t have here lol
We looked at this Q3 and came away with the opinion that it was overpriced, small, clunky looking, and not much better than a far less expensive Sub-Compact economy SUV...my wife wanted luxury, but found nothing luxurious about the Q3 at all. We Cross shopped the Q3 against the Lincoln Corsair and the Corsair is larger (exterior and interior) more luxurious, has a more powerful engine, takes Regular gas, and more tech features....for the same price. The wife went with the Lincoln Corsair and loves it.
Smart choice plus more reliable.
@@Webhead787 Good choice but I don't know about being more reliable. Audi has become a lot more reliable since 2013. Retooled their factory, 2012 were pretty crappy for Audi in terms of reliability. They are at the top or near the top in CR magazine.
@Chelle
I am very familiar with the brand.
K C you bought an undesirable American "luxury" brand. I don't think Audi sales person showed you all the tech features on the new Q3. Also it takes regular gas too. But then again if you care about regular gas or mileage you're not a luxury buyer in the first place. The Q3 is an alternative choice for people who want to enter a luxury brand and don't want a Rav4 or CRV.
@@rforracing
Yes, my wife decided on the Corsair because she wanted a Luxury SUV and she is not a brand snob. Again, she was leaning very strongly towards the Q3, but thought the Q3 was too small and more of a sub-compact, than a compact SUV. Tech and gas type aside, the Q3 just did not feel as premium, luxurious and stylish as she had hoped for; especially after sitting and driving the Lincoln Corsair.
Be safe Sofyan!! Good job as always !
The fancy in dash map is a SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE that Audi charges $400/year after the first 6 months. You pay $2k for the navigation and then $400/year. BMW rightfully got crapped on for charging yearly for Carplay. Sofyan, why no mention of this expense in any of your reviews?
It's actually hard to figure that out before it happens to you.
My 2014 S4 had Google Earth integration and once the trial expired it just stopped updating but still worked.
My 2018 S4 literally tells you it won't activate unless you pay for it...
If want Google Earth, Audi connect which has weather reports, live traffic, parking info, travel, news, videos got pay it not free.
Google earth satellite is a subscription. Google maps is free.
I have the 2021 & love it. Only negative for me is the gas mileage; however this one takes regular gas.
I have a 2022 and while the gas mileage doesn't bother me near as much as the awful transmission programming. Sloppiest, clunkiest thing I've ever felt in a luxury branded vehicle...already debating on getting rid of it.
I love this car so much
i thought about getting a model Y Tesla, and now i changed my mind and looking to get the 2021 Q3 when it releases. hopefully the sportback will make its way to the US.
Did you end up getting the Q3? I’m looking to get one in a few months and will get it with the black optics package and the tech package
@@ShadowCaster3214 I ended up getting 2021 Model 3 SR+ as it fit my budget.
I’m actually debating between this 2020 or the mustang mach e but it would be 10k more
Excellent review. Even with the slight underpower situation of the 2.0T engine, this is definitely on my 'hit list' of vehicles to acquire for my wife. Absolutely loved my multiple VW GTIs in the past.
How does this car have the same city fuel economy rating as a V6 Honda Passport.
As soon as Audi announces they are FINALLY releasing the sport back in the USA, I’ll be ordering one that same day. I love the way the sport back looks & already have a 2020 Evoque so don’t want another SUV that looks swoopy/boxey so adding the sport back is a perfect fit. COME ON AUDI WHYYYYYYYY
If you have never driven an Audi THAT is why you are buying one. Not for features lol. The car has plenty of features and drives so smooth. There is no stumble in any Audi trans. Their transmissions are super fast. Nothing compares to audi.
What’s crazy is that in Europe there is an RS Q3 with that amazing 2.5L turbo 5 cylinder from the RS 3
Audi you do ... RS Q3 subtle exterior design ... Interior design top notch ! Slainte' ! Cheers !
Why is the review so short??
That Turbo-4 PULLS💨💨💨
The gas mileage on this car is atrocious. 19/27 so let’s say a combined 22mpg... we average about 20.5mpg combined in our Tahoe which has a 5.3V8 putting out 355hp. Even my 12 year old RAV4 gets 22-23 combined. I thought manufacturers were supposed to be making improvements...? Aren’t there federal standards to adhere to?
Wow I’m actually debating between this car and a mustang mach e for 10k more gas wise beverage it’s a ev
Never enough horsepower for anyone anymore. Lol
For him, nothing is enough.
Pretty much every comment from every car review video now. "It needs more power" "they need to offer AWD"
@@Kered-9 Yep! No matter if it's 180hp or 380hp- "They should have added more power". Were to use it, lol? Our speed limits are 55 and 65 around here.
@@DMCarReviews Right!? I am pretty sure the majority of people use their vehicles to drive to work and back and go to the store....
@@Kered-9 The vast majority of people aren't buying 60-100k + vehicles. Not new at least
I so wish the US would get the Sportback version of this. More so, I wish the S and RS would come here of both. I want an RSQ3 Sportback and get a vanity plate LIL URUS.
You were spot on regarding lack of features on this car. Glad to see you get rid of the white sunglasses
It’s a compact car, if you want more features your going to need to spend more🤷♂️
A lot of people their twenties with student loan debt and earning 50k salary love these sub compact luxury German things.
LMAO FEELING ATTACKED BECAUSE THIS IS A DESCRIPTION OF ME 😂😂😂 pondering buying one. oof hit the nail right on the head
Who’s arm do twist to get the RSQ3?? We need som’n practical here with that five cylinder. The sportback and this.
perfectly adequate !!!! i want my engine to be defined as insanely powerful for no F-ing reason
2020 X3 M40i 382Hp 21/27mpg 4277lb | Q3 228Hp 19/27mpg 3916lb weight | 2016 Audi S6 , V8 450Hp 18/27Mpg 4486lb. Something went wrong at VW/Audi
Volkswagen AG has to protect the Porsche Macan in the US.. Every decision they make is to protect the segment above. Why RSQ3 will never come here.
The number of times I heard SQ3 or RSQ3 on a review which was for the Q3! 😱
Those that cant afford the Audi Q5. Will buy/lease the Q3
Audi was late to the game in bring the Q3 in 2015 with the US, but the it was first released elsewhere in late 2011.
NeoGee Probably think Americans wouldn’t like it
I'm sure it drives a lot better than the old Q3 but saying it drives like a GTI is a bit of a stretch, especially considering it doesn't have DSG/S-Tronic, among other factors.
Nice and 1000x better than the old one. I’d take this over any over designed Lexus Kia Toyota Infiniti or bmw. Only Mercedes competes with this.
I will stick with my GTI. It has the same cargo space as the Q3, same engine although it is only a FWD, similar interior, better MPG, significantly lighter, more fun. Best of all, out the door price was ~22-23k for the GTI for the base trim.
Thanks for filling us in on your plans. Please update us if they change.
7 sec? That's grandpa acceleration
What did you expect? It's a Q3 not an RS Q3
@Kit Kefner not by modern standards
Spînu Vasile uh yes it is. many of the competitors are 6.5-7secs in their basic engines. if you want to go faster you’d have to pay more for their performance variants.
That's a 1 on the Dougscore.
Tune it. $500
Premium is not required - a real advantage these days!
So in conclusion, if you're looking for a sports car, don't buy a small family crossover, got it!
Exactly lol
Would you take this over X1, GLB or XC40?
I watched a lot reviews on GLB & Q3. I would pick GLB over Q3. I love listen to musics while driving. Mercedes let you buy Burmester Surrounds separately only $850. That is a good deal. On Q3 you have to buy package that included Navigation & Bang Olufsen $2850. Now a day I don’t need navigation, I can use my phone.
You forgot to show the trunk but i still liked the review
:D
You have to turn off the ESC completely by holding down the esc until it says off to launch an Audi
this video does not even mention the leaking sunroof issue from owners, what a fail..
ThePharm4Life this video seemed like it wanted to talk more about the SQ3 and RSQ3 instead
Um. It’s a car review. Not a car breakdown of everything in a car.
@@CvmmanderCvdy what you said does not make sense.
Always great reviews. How are you following MD, VA, DC stay at home orders? Previously recorded?
Awesome Review Of 2020 Audi Q3.
no premium gas. it runs on regular and that could be one of its selling points and that wrong info could turn potential buyers away
Right cuz I was turning away until another review says it takes regular which is a big deal best looking suv to me and it has dynamic tail lights which is rare plus enough power, sound system, 12 inch digital display my dream carrrrrr 🔥
Atlas Cross Sport makes more sense for the same engine available but slightly bit more horsepower. 👍🏻
And pretty much the same mpgs even with the v6. I honestly don’t know why city mpg in this is so bad for its size
DanielSangster VW tends to underrate its mpg especially for turbo engines. They are actually more fuel efficient. You can get up to 30 mpg if you know how to use the turbo efficiently whereas vr6 is different story.
Never believe anything VW says concerning on mpg especially with TSI engine. I own 1.4 TSI. It is fuel efficient like diesel - better than what it says on sticker. 👍
Ahsan Malik that’s actually really good to know thanks!. I’ve been really wanting one but the mpg figures were only thing that was holding me back. My mom drives a VR6 Atlas and actually it gets pretty good gas mileage for its size. It gets roughly 3 mpg better in the city then stated and about 4 mpg better than stated on the highway. I may just rent a q3 and test it out for myself.
DanielSangster Good to know VR6 gets good mileage. I like the sound of VR6 - smooth and refined. But with a Turbo, if you drive aggressive, then you will burn a lot of fuel because in turbo, it has low end torque which helps speed up quickly to takeover, passing powers in highway and great support for high altitude. It is nice to have low end torque. It is peppier to drive. If you drive smart and understand turbo better in time, you may beat epa easily. 👍
Doesn’t this car outweigh the GTI by about 900 lbs? That would account for the gas mileage.
Love all your videos but for real 3/4 of this video is you talking about the old Q3 or ones you wish audi would bring over... I wanted to know about THIS vehicle. Way less detail then you typically are.
Lmao what (referring to the title)? From what I recall, it had extremely vague and light steering like all larger non-sport Audis, steering wheel was huge making it feel a bit clumsy, and everything in general was comfort-oriented...?
It's competitors are x1 and xc40... You didn't even mention
Apr tune this bad boy
Hmmm. I mean, it’s to small to be really useful for people or stuff. Gas mileage sucks. It looks okay. I don’t see why you wouldn’t buy a car or hatchback in this case. If you went with the 5 or 7, I’d get it. But this is kind of small and useless.
As always, great review.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Maybe a review for an A4 allroad soon?
Why did that dash remind me of a BMW? It’s not a bad design just doesn’t look Audi original
I think I generally prefer Audi design more than Bmw and even Mercedes...well expect for those hidden exhaust.
Were you in Rock Creek park? Lol
No memory seats for an Audi?!?! Thats a big no for me memory seats are standard for every Acura model
I don't think the 2020 ILX standard trim has memory seats as a standard feature, see: www.acura.com/ilx/pricing-and-specs
I agree, it's a dealbreaker for me as I'd be sharing it with my wife.
The fuel economy is horrendous. 19/27/22 means it's really going to 20..
I test drove this and loved it, except for the start/stop. It’s egregious. Killed the entire car for me. For a luxury brand, they need to figure that out a little more.
Joshua Smith can’t you turn it off? You can on the A4
You can just turn it off. There is an issue with Audi start/stop in that the car might go into limp mode seemly randomly when accelerating as the engine tries to turn off. Restarting the engine fixes it, but it’s a scary thing to suddenly happen. You’re better off just turning off this feature.
Nice vid
I'd also like to see an RS Q5, the SQ5 is a let down in the performance department
Is road noise that bad? Is it the tires?
The RSQ3 is not in the works it’s already been unveiled in Europe.
Can you please review 2021 Audi Q3?
2020 Q3 S-Line.....Reading the comments and I couldn't disagree more. Great design overall, yes. However, poor handling/highly unstable (a tall GTI it is not), poor fuel economy, slushy transmission, Apple car play only works sporadically, god awful noises and clanks on start up. One year of ownership and 7,000 miles...my gf is handing it back in.
What car would you get 2021 GLA or 2020/21 Q3?
Any plans to review the Q8?
Do you think you could get your hands on the new Range Rover SVAUTOBIOGRAPHY LONG WHEELBASE? I’d love to see a long review on this car!
At 10:52 did you take a break and resumed a while after?
what would you say is the sportiest SUV under 40k?
Still looks like a dune buggy
hmmm i thought nice sharp lined styling (especially the shoulders), wheels at all 4 corners, very attractive. Not swoopy like the Lexus, Miranos, and doesn't look like an espresso machine like some Toyotas do
Anybody knows which dash cam is he using? White color one. I would like to buy one. Thanks.
SO what about the BMW X1? why did you just compare it to the X2?
1:36 he compared it to the X1
That's what we're here to find out...
This is pretty much what the Tiguan R-line should have been. Of course VW is marketed against itself in the Audi line. So sad.
Most car buyers don’t care about performance
Rumours of introducing a sportback? It was already introduced months ago
the rumor is whether or not itll come to america
Is this better than Acura RDX?
when you going to get your hands on the new g80
Nice SUV
Seems like you didn’t even want to review this car lol
i don't - i found it very interesting and engaging. Particularly since I am interested in this model, but having trouble justifying the sticker when comparing to the CX5, or the Rogue (2021) even with the X2. I think the best benefit of this car is that it uses regular gas.
I don’t like the rims 🤷🏽♀️. I’ve been shopping around and theirs this one and the boomerang ones
I don’t like the front of the car but the back is fine
Why are people so hung up on 0-60 times? Most vehicles in this price range are fully capable of safely passing cars!
Exactly! This car does under 7s all day long. He just says says times which he read somewhere. He should have just gotten a dragy and timed it.
Because it's relative.
The RDX has 45 more horsepower and 28 more lb-ft while getting +3 city and +1 highway MPG
And getting to 60 half a second faster...
@@tim3172 The RDX isn't faster than this car, unfortunately. Gas ratings are all really relative. 0-60 is also a useless measure once below 7 seconds. It's about the cars passing power, response, and engine elasticity. Many brands seem to focus on 0-60 from launch, and putting best magazine numbers, but it's absolutely irrelevant for everyday driving.
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Acura RDX doesn't compete with this and Is quicker 0 to 60. I own one, although Acura says 5.7 0 to 60, I haven't replicated that. I've done 6.1 where I live which is faster than this.
@@jacobbrigl5428 I don't know where you are seeing 5.7s, the RDX 2.0T is at the very best 6.6s, as tested.
www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22805391/2019-acura-rdx-a-spec-value-not-performance/
An RSQ? I think that in order to be alphabetically correct they should make it a QRS. And since it will be a turbo, maybe the QRST.
well they already have the sq5 and so on and so forth so the ship has sailed
It does look generic like a Volkswagen. Many reviews of people complaining about leaky sunroofs, malfunctioning electronics and poor gas mileage in most of Audi models not just here in America but also across the world. As Scotty would say, it's an endless money pit.
Isaac Kamau Q3 and A3 is entry level cheapest one so won’t feel that upscale until A4, Q8, A6
Another Audi Q3!
It only needs regular gas
I'll stick with the Q5...it's much bigger.
I dont know about that dash. Especially that orange trim..
Idk why audi is so forgettable
Audi needs total transformation.
You mentioned a Rav4 in the comparison, if you trading in a 2015 Rav4.. yes.. its an upgrade.. a 2020.. You'd be laughed at.. its much smaller and slower, can't go off-road, you'd only be getting better touchscreen, and even that might start going blank and have glitches in 2 years.
Knockout Jenkins
Seriously?) Q3 is faster than rav4, can easily go the same "off-road" as rav4 and the touchscreen will never glitch. And of course the handling of Q3 is way better than that of rav4.
The only advantage of rav4 is its size.
Trading a 2006 Rav4, the q3 feels like a baby brother of the q8!
SUVs......not my thing but most drivers like them for some reason.
More versatility .