2026 Audi Q3: Bigger, Tech-Loaded Small SUV Priced From $61,600

Audi has locked in Australian pricing for the all-new, third-generation Q3, and the small luxury SUV opens at $61,600 before on-road costs. That is $2,900 more than the model it replaces, but the new car is bigger, gets a fresh mild-hybrid base engine and packs the brand's latest cabin tech. The range runs all the way to $84,400 for the sporty Sportback flagship, with 10 variants on offer when it lands in the second quarter of 2026.

Pricing

The line-up is split evenly between the regular SUV body and the coupe-style Sportback, which carries a $3,000 premium and a standard S line pack. Launch Edition versions add gear for a further premium. All prices are before on-road costs.

Three Engines, Two Body Styles

There are three turbo-petrol drivetrains. The range opens with a newly developed 1.5-litre mild-hybrid four-cylinder making 110kW and 250Nm, sending drive to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. It uses cylinder-on-demand tech to shut down cylinders when you do not need them, which helps fuel use around town. Step up and you get a 2.0-litre turbo with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive in two states of tune: 150kW/320Nm in the S line, or 195kW/400Nm in the flagship.

Audi has not published 0-100km/h times for the two lower outputs yet, but the 195kW flagship's 5.7-second claim makes it the quick one of the bunch.

Bigger Body, More Boot

The new Q3 has grown to around 4,530mm long, and Audi quotes 488 litres of boot space in both the SUV and the Sportback, which is a strong number for the small premium SUV class. The rear bench slides fore and aft, so you can free up extra legroom or extra cargo room depending on what you are carrying that day. For a small SUV that often does double duty as a family runabout, that flexibility matters.

Interior and Equipment

Inside, the Q3 picks up Audi's latest curved display setup: an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit plus digital instrument cluster paired with a 12.8-inch central MMI touchscreen. Standard kit across the range includes adaptive LED headlights, ambient interior lighting, keyless entry and start, leather-appointed upholstery, electrically adjustable front seats with driver memory, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and a 10-speaker sound system. Acoustic glazing on the front windows is also standard, which should keep cabin noise down.

Safety

The new-generation Q3 has not been rated by ANCAP yet, so we would call it rating pending for now. Standard driver-assist tech includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist, in line with what you expect from a current premium small SUV.

How It Compares

The Q3 plays in the premium small SUV space against the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, and the new Mercedes-Benz CLA if you are open to a low-slung shape. The headline here is value within the Audi range itself: a mild-hybrid base engine that should sip less fuel around town, paired with a sharper entry price than some rivals' equivalent AWD versions. If you want the full luxury SUV picture, see our best luxury SUVs guide.

Warranty and Servicing

Audi Australia covers the Q3 with a five-year warranty and offers five-year capped-price servicing plans, with the option to extend coverage. For how that stacks up against rivals, see our warranty comparison.

Our Take

The third-gen Q3 reads like a sensible step forward rather than a reinvention. The new 1.5-litre mild-hybrid base engine is the smart pick for most buyers who spend their time in the suburbs, while the 195kW quattro gives the range a genuine hot hatch turn of pace for those who want it. A bigger body, 488 litres of boot and the latest twin-screen cabin keep it competitive with the German rivals it has always chased.

The one gap is the ANCAP rating, which is still pending for the new generation. At $61,600 to start, the Q3 is not cheap, but it has never tried to be. Audi will hope the fresh tech and the efficient base engine do enough to keep it near the top of a crowded class.

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