There’s a new audi Q3 Sportback – and it looks quite different to the old one | Autocar

Audi has unveiled the new Q3 Sportback, with a Fresh Look and A New Interior.

It follows the June launch of the technically identified third-generaiton Q3 SUV-One of the German Car Maker’s Best Selling Models.

Compared with that car, The Q3 SportBack Difers only by a raked roof that is 29mm lower for a “sportier appearance”. Surprisingly, this doesn’t affect rear luggage space, which is rated at 488 liters.

The Q3 SportBack Features a new exterior design that significantly departments from its predacesor. It borrows many lighting elements from the new A6 Avant, Including Slimmed Leds at the front and a similar light bar and rear light design.

Like other new Volkswagen group vehicles, the Q3 Sportback has an Illuminated Rear Badge.

The new Q3 Sportback’s Cabin Mirrors that of Newer Audi Models, Such as the A6, Adopting a 12.8in Infotainment screen and 11.9in instrument cluster.

A Notable Change is the traditional control stallks being replaced with a new ‘Steering wheel control unit’, which houses Everything from Drive Selection and Light Functions to Windscreen Wipes and Evenge Indicators.

While not as pronounced as a stalk, the block still movies when operated.

This new addition means the previous model’s gear selector on the center console is gone, freeing up space for a pair of cuphlets and a wireless phone charging pad.

Again based on the same mqb platform as the audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf, The New Q3 SportBack Mirrors The Powartrain Selection of the Q3 SUV.