2025 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
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Compact SUVs
A subcompact luxury SUV with quattro AWD and a well-appointed cabin, serving as an accessible entry point to the Audi SUV lineup.
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The Audi Q3 Premium Plus occupies an awkward position in the luxury SUV hierarchy. It delivers the expected Audi virtues of build quality and quattro AWD confidence, but its aging platform shows against more recently redesigned rivals. The turbocharged four-cylinder provides adequate thrust, though the 7.0-second sprint to 60 feels sluggish next to competitors from BMW and Mercedes. Interior space is tight for the class, particularly in the rear, and cargo capacity trails the segment leaders. The infotainment system is responsive and well-integrated, and the virtual cockpit remains an appealing feature. Ride quality is composed but unremarkable, and the steering lacks the feedback that makes driving engaging. At over $42,000, the Q3 Premium Plus asks a lot for a subcompact SUV, especially when the significantly larger and newer Q4 e-tron sits not far above it in price. For badge-conscious buyers who want quattro AWD in a compact package, it serves its purpose, but the value proposition has weakened considerably.
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