Audi Q3 Sportback Arrives in South Africa

Quick Facts
- Engines: 1.4 TFSI & 2.0 TFSI
- Power/Torque: 110Kw/250nm - Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI
- Power/Torque: 132Kw/320nm - Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI
The new Audi Q3 Sportback model combines the strong presence and everyday convenience of an SUV, with the sporty elegance and agile handling of a coupé. The Audi Q3 Sportback comprises of a sporty character as well as an expressive design.

Exterior
The compact SUV coupé has an octagonal black grille with strong three-dimensional design elements, and this makes it particularly sporty. The same applies to the trapezoidal air inlets and the expressive bumper with its flat blade.
The low roofline gives way to flat D-pillars and ends in a roof edge spoiler. The Audi Q3 Sportback appears much longer than its sister model the Q3. In addition, the SUV-coupé is almost three centimetres flatter and thus has a sportier appearance.
The rear with its sporty bumper is every bit as powerful as the front of the Audi Q3 Sportback and many lights and shadow effects arise on its structure.

The Audi Q3 Sportback will also have two versions of lighting on this model. LED headlights and rear lights will be standard on the vehicle and an option to upgrade to Matrix LED technology, whose adaptive high beam intelligently illuminates the road as best suits the driving situation are also available.
In terms of colours, the Audi Q3 Sportback will come in a choice of ten exterior colours including the new metallic paint colour called Dew Silver. The standard wheel size will be 18 inches with an option to upgrade to the larger 19 inches for a further advanced look. Audi will also offer the optional Black Styling Package for the model to ensures an even more dynamic appearance.

Interior
SUV coupes are sometimes not spacious enough however the Audi Q3 Sportback has not compromised its interior space. The front seats give a good overview and a sporty seat position for the driver and front passenger while the rear seats offer space for three people.
The seats are available in a combination of leather and leatherette as standard with Alcantara as an option. The interior of the S line package will have backrests that feature the embossed S logo and the sport leather steering wheel will also have a corresponding S emblem. The pedal caps and footrest are made of stainless steel. Inlays in dark aluminium and door sill trims with illuminated aluminium inlays emphasize the sporty look.
The ambient lighting package will come as standard and the multi-colour contour/ambient lighting package will be an optional extra.

A digital cockpit with an 8.8-inch diagonal screen, which the driver operates via the multifunction steering wheel, comes with the integrated MMI touch radio plus as standard. Customers will also have the option of replacing the digital instrument cluster with the Audi virtual cockpit, which allows them to switch between many information levels and multiple views. In the top-of-the-line system which part of the Technology Package, the Audi virtual cockpit plus comes with a 12.3-inch screen diagonal along with MMI Navigation Plus.
The standard Audi smartphone interface ensures interconnectivity between the car and smartphone. This integrates Android and iOS cell phones into the on-board infotainment system. The content of the smartphone is shown on the MMI display via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and no cables are required if the top infotainment system (MMI navigation plus) is used with an iPhone. The optional Audi phone box and the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with virtual 3D sound complete this comprehensive offer.
Lane departure warning and the lane change warning are part of the safety features on the Audi Q3.
Ultra-modern optional extra systems such as the 360-degree cameras offer assistance with parking and manoeuvring. They show the direct surroundings of the SUV coupé on the MMI display, and the driver can choose from several perspectives. The park assist automatically guides the car into and out of parking spaces.
The vehicle is now currently available for sale at all Audi Dealerships in South Africa.
The model range is priced as follows:
- Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic: R 693,000
- Audi Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic: R 737,000
Both models come standard with the 5 year/ 100 000km Audi Freeway Plan, inclusive of all taxes.