2015 Audi Q3: New Small Crossover a Joy to Drive

2015 Audi Q3: New Small Crossover a Joy to Drive
2015 Audi Q3 Courtesy of Audi
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Audi Q3 2.0T Premium Plus quattro Tiptronic is a mouthful of name for a compact crossover. On some versions, Audi actually manages to include much, but not all, of this information on the rear liftgate. Breaking down this nomenclature tells us that it’s Audi’s all-new entry-level crossover.

This example is the lesser grade—there is also a higher-end Prestige trim—with all-wheel drive (quattro). Including “2.0T” and “Tiptronic” seems a bit superfluous because every Q3 comes with the 2 L turbocharged engine and the Tiptronic driver-shiftable automatic transmission. Bottom line: The Q3 is the new little brother to the wonderful Q5.

There is a good deal of luxury going on here.