Test drive showroom: 2022 Audi Q3 S Line | Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
2022 Audi Q3 S Line in Chronos Gray Metallic ($595) color option
Audi Q3 S Line 45 TFSI quattro
Class: High-end Subompact Crossover
Driving miles: 402
Fuel used: 17.2 gallons
| Corporate governance report card | |
|---|---|
| Rooms and Facilities | B + |
| Power and performance | REMOVE |
| Fit and perfect | B + |
| Energy saving | B- |
| Value | B + |
| The score of the report card is taken from the consensus of the test driver assessments. All classes are compared with other vehicles in the same class. The value tier is for the specific level being evaluated and may not reflect the Consumer Guide’s impression of the entire product line. | |
| Comfortable Big & Tall | |
| Big boy | ONE- |
| Tall guy | ONE- |
| The Big & Tall comfort rating is for the front row only. The “Large” rating is based on a male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, the “High” rating is based on a 6’6″ tall male tester. | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine Specifications | 228 hp 2.0L |
| Engine type | Turbo 4 cylinder |
| Transmission process | 8-spped automatically |
| Driving wheel | AWD |
Real-world fuel economy: 23.4 mpg
Combined driving: 55% city, 45% highway
EPA estimated fuel economy: 28/28/24 (mpg city/highway/combined)
Fuel Type: Regular gas
Base price: $38,700 (excluding $1195 destination fee)
Options on test vehicle: Special Paint ($595), Premium Plus Package ($3000), Technology Pack ($2700), 19-inch alloy wheels ($800), Phone Box Credit ($250)
Wish I had checked: $47,040
Quick hits
Wonderful thing: Worth the price for a premium vehicle, standard four-wheel drive, cargo versatility
Good: Passenger space for a small crossover
Not so good: Most of the high-tech safety features are optional, driving dynamics, control layout
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CG says:
The Audi Q3 2022 adds standard blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors to the base Premium version. The Premium Plus version has a standard top-down camera. The Q3 is a redesigned premium compact crossover SUV for 2019. The sole engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive as standard. In the 40 TFSI version, this engine develops 184 hp, while the 45 TFSI gives 228. Available features include collision warning and mitigation, blind spot warning, cross-traffic alert. rear view, lane departure warning, CCTV and parking assist. The current-generation Q3 offers more space, power and equipment than the previous Q3, making it a strong contender in the competitive premium subcompact crossover segment.
We consider the Q3 to be a luxurious, efficient premium car that offers the luxury utility of a crossover and – all things considered – is available at a reasonable price point. The Q3 is surprisingly spacious thanks to its compact footprint and is well-suited to large and tall drivers.
Like most Audis, the Q3 cabin is a luxury, blending clean, modern design with high-quality materials. Some drivers found the Q3 digital interface to be more complex than it should be, but have adapted to the system over time. In this class we also recommend Genesis GV70but you should also give Audi a serious look.
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