Audi Q3 Sportback: a more stylish SUV, but is it enough?
This page is translated from the original post "Audi Q3 Sportback : un SUV plus racé, mais est-ce suffisant ?" in French.
- 25/08/2025 12:29
Audi continues its waltz of SUVs with the Q3 Sportback, a more “sporty” version of an already well-established model in the market.
The roof of this Q3 Sportback slopes backward, its line is lower and more refined… but is that really enough to justify a purchase in an already saturated segment?
As always with the Sportback models of the rings brand, the marketing argument is simple: “more stylish without losing habitability.” In practice, the Q3 Sportback maintains its elevated driving position and generous cabin, but with this new trunk line, the rear space becomes logically a bit tighter for passengers, though Audi promises that “it remains comfortable.” We’ve seen better revolutions.
Technologically, there’s nothing new either: same “Digital Stage” dashboard with its 11.9 and 12.8-inch screens, same micro-LED lights with customizable signatures. The same can be said for the wheels: 18 inches as standard and up to 20 inches as an option. In short, the equipment remains consistent, but it doesn’t work miracles to stand out in the jungle of premium SUVs.
Under the hood, it remains a Q3
Under the hood, the choice ranges from the 1.5 TFSI with 150 hp to the 2.0 TFSI quattro with 265 hp, including a 272 hp plug-in e-Hybrid for those wanting a bit of dynamism and electric power. The base versions remain front-wheel drive and offer nothing revolutionary in terms of performance or consumption, with an official electric range of 118 km for the PHEV.
In summary, the Q3 Sportback ticks all the expected boxes: more attractive design, up-to-date technology, efficient engines… but it surprises no one and revolutionizes nothing. In a French market saturated with compact SUVs, its slightly higher price compared to the standard Q3 may cause hesitation. Does the slight drop in the roof and the more dynamic look justify a purchase? Hard to say.
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This Q3 Sportback once again shows that Audi knows how to build an SUV perfectly, but not necessarily how to stand out. For premium SUV enthusiasts looking for real innovations, it may be necessary to look elsewhere. It will be available in France in November. The opening of orders will be effective from its launch at the end of August. The Audi Q3 Sportback TFSI 150 hp in Design trim is available at a starting price of €46,350. The Audi Q3 Sportback e-hybrid 272 hp plug-in hybrid starts at €57,500 in Design version.
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