Audi Q3 Sportback: powerful mix between sporty elegance and versatile functionality

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The first deliveries of the Audi Q3 Sportback will begin from the autumn. In Spain, the price for the version 35 TFSI part of the 39.220 euros , while the 35 TDI starts in the 40.690 euros. The 45 TFSI quattro S tronic has a price 50.660 euros.

The Audi Q3 Sportback stands out for its strength and precision , something that is reflected in all its details. The black grid of the grill Singleframe octagonal has a powerful three-dimensional design that makes it particularly sporting to this new model. The same thing happens with the air intakes trapezoidal and with the expressive design of the bumper, with its blade plane. The area of the passenger, similar to that of a coupé, is a counterpoint with the distinctive additional elements, which are painted in contrast colour and emphasize the character of the SUV from the vehicle. A roof line low continues to pillars D flat and sloping, and culminates in a spoiler at the roof edge. As a result, the Audi Q3 Sportback seems to be longer than the Q3. In addition, the SUV coupe is nearly three inches lower and, therefore, has a look more muscular . On the wheels, strong outlines, marked by the presence of the quattro, standard with most engines.

In the back, the different elements and details generate many games of lights and shadows. The width of the Q3 Sportback is highlighted by the bezel set low, flanked by aerodynamic panels, and the bumper sports, which has built-in air intakes. Also contribute to this the rear light clusters, which extend into the interior wedge-shaped, like the stylized groups front. For the latter, Audi provides three versions that culminate in the technology Matrix LED, whose beam of light long adaptive lights cleverly the road, adapting optimally to each situation.

Sports inside and outside of the road

The Audi Q3 Sportback offers a great pleasure of driving in different terrain . This compact crossover is suitable for all kinds of uses: in town, for longer trips or on ground that is unpaved. Equipped with the sport forward direction, whose relationship becomes more direct with increasing steering angle, as well as the sport-tuned suspension. Optionally, it is available in the suspension with damper control damper control, which further increases the margin between dynamism and comfort.

depending On the running conditions, of the state of the road and of the personal preferences, the driver can vary the characteristics of the car through the system of dynamic control of driving Audi drive select, which is standard equipment across the range. It is possible to choose from six profiles , including offroad mode . In addition to the adjustment of the engine and of the gearbox, Audi drive select also modifies the electronic control of the shock absorbers (in the case of incorporating the control suspension damping) and the assistance of the address. The hill descent control -optional - can be an added help: it keeps constant the speed selected by the driver on a slope with a slope in excess of six percent.

propulsion Systems

At launch, the Audi Q3 Sportback is available with two petrol engines and two diesel . The 1.5 TFSI from the Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI with 150 HP power, incorporates the technology of the disconnect cylinder Audi cylinder on demand, which turns off two cylinders when the engine works with low and medium load. Later will join the range a variant of this engine with change S tronic and hybrid system Mild Hybrid 48 v In deceleration, this technology recovers energy; acceleration from low speed, supporting the combustion engine. In real conditions of circulation, can reduce consumption by up to 0.4 l of fuel every 100 km

The Q3 Sportback will also be on sale at the start of your marketing with the most powerful engine of the range: the 2.0 TFSI version 45 TFSI S tronic quattro, which yields 230 HP. For its part, the 2.0 TDI in the Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic has a power output of 150 HP. Full range initial 40 TDI S tronic quattro, which has 190 HP.

The two engines of access to the range, the TFSI and the TDI with 150 HP, transmit the power to the front wheels. In the more powerful engines the transmission is to charge of the all-wheel drive quattro series . The central component is a hydraulic clutch multi-plate next to the rear axle. Its electronic control combines stability and outstanding capacity maximum traction with a high degree of driving pleasure. On a curved road, for example, the system quattro works closely with torque control-selective wheel. This software function makes the driving even more agile and stable with gentle interventions of the brakes on the two wheels that are located on the inside of the curve in the versions of quattro, and in the front wheel inner versions of front-wheel drive.

Interior and concept of space

The Audi Q3 Sportback measures 4.50 m long, 1,84 meters wide and 1.56 m tall; its wheelbase is 2,68 m. This enables an inner, highly variable. The rear seat offers space for three passengers and can be moved longitudinally by 130 mm and Its support, divided into three sections, it also features seven adjustment positions in the tilt. The baggage compartment has a volume that varies from 530 l up to 1,400 l, in function of the position of the seats.

The plane load, you can vary in two levels and the rear tray can be placed below . Optionally, Audi offers the possibility to equip a gate with electric drive, with a gestural control of opening and closing by the movement of the foot. In addition, the surfaces of Alcantara on the dashboard and the armrests highlight the philosophy of progressive design. In the darkness, the optional package of ambient light contour and highlight specific items with 30 colors to choose from.

assistance systems

In the Audi Q3 Sportback, there are four security systems series . Among them are the notice of involuntary departure of lane (lane departure warning) and the notice of lane changes (lane change warning). While the former helps the driver stay in the lane, the second warns of critical situations when you are going to change lanes, such as the presence of another vehicle in the dead angle. The Audi pre sense front issued notices to visual, acoustic and haptic to the driver if a frontal collision is imminent. In an emergency situation, you can stop and start the security measures of the Audi pre sense basic, which are the following: tighten seat belts, close the windows and the optional panoramic sunroof and turn on the emergency flashers.

The wizard of driving adaptive (adaptive cruise assist) is one of the optional elements more prominent. Facilitates the work of the driver by a control, longitudinal and lateral of the vehicle. Other systems ultra modern, like the camera 360 degrees, providing assistance when parking or manoeuvring. This shows the immediate surroundings of the SUV coupé on the screen of the MMI and the driver can choose between different perspectives. The parking assistant automatically steers the car to enter or exit a parking space. If, for example, the driver wants to back into a parking perpendicular or at an entry, the wizard of cross traffic (cross traffic assist) warns about other approaching vehicles and that the system considers critical.

Date Of Update: 13 September 2019, 20:01