They Keep Getting Smaller

2012 Audi Q3

First it was the Q7 back in 2005. Then the Q5 came in 2008. And now, we have this: the Audi Q3, Audi's take on making an entry level luxury SUV. This isn't really a bespoke Audi, though. Pull back the body, and you'll find the chassis from a Volkswagen Tiguan, which wasn't the best thing to come out of VW. Still, Audi is known for making their cars way better than their subsidiaries Porsche and VW. A perfect example of this is the new A7. Anyway, the new Q3 will feature a diesel and a petrol engine at production time with horsepower ranging from 140 to 211. The two most powerful models will feature Audi's Quattro™ All-Wheel Drive system and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. There will be a 170 horsepower front-wheel drive model that will be available later. As for features, there are the traditional Audi LED Daytime running lamps, the Adaptive Light Technology, the Electronic Parking Assist, the hard-drive based MMI infotainment and navigation system, and, coming soon, the wireless hotspot integration. The Q3 will go on sale in Germany for €29,900, which is about $43,245 by current exchange rate. Hopefully, this price will be updated by the time it heads to our shores. The car will make its official debut at the Shanghai Motor Show. You can check it out there.