All-New Audi Q3: Sporty, Smart & Built for Everyday Life

Published on 26 August, 2025

Audi’s third-generation Q3 blends dynamic design, hybrid power, and digital tech

Overview

A Bestseller Reinvented

The Audi Q3 has been a familiar sight on Irish roads for more than a decade, but the new third-generation model is raising the bar. Available as both SUV and Sportback, the Q3 now combines muscular proportions with coupé-inspired styling, advanced lighting, and a sharper, more confident road presence.

Efficient Power & Everyday Practicality

Drivers can choose between efficient mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, or the more powerful plug-in hybrid option offering up to 119km of pure electric driving. With a towing capacity of up to 2,100kg and a flexible boot space of up to 1,386 litres, the Q3 is as practical as it is stylish.

Tech-Rich Digital Companion

Inside, Audi has packed the Q3 with digital innovation. Highlights include a redesigned steering setup, acoustic glazing for quieter drives, and state-of-the-art driver assistance features. From adaptive cruise and parking aids to micro-LED Matrix headlights and OLED rear lights, the Q3 delivers comfort, safety, and connectivity usually reserved for larger premium models.

Irish Launch & Pricing

The new Audi Q3 SUV arrives in September with prices starting at €47,165, while the sleeker Sportback version lands in November from €48,970.

Christian Gussen, Brand Director at Audi Ireland, said:

“The third generation of the best-selling Audi Q3 is sure to excite when it arrives at dealerships nationwide. With powerful plug-in hybrid and efficient combustion engines, the Q3 really is the ideal digital companion for everyday life.”

Sinead McCann

Sinéad is our resident car tester who has the unenviable (-ok, slightly enviable) task of reviewing all the latest new cars to hit the market. You can follow her on Twitter @smcani and on Instagram @whatshedrives