Audi to launch new Q3 in India on 16 October; bookings open at ₹1 lakh
Audi will introduce the third-generation Q3 SUV in India on 16 October 2026. The model brings a larger footprint, updated digital cabin, quattro all-wheel drive and a 204 hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
What happened
Audi will launch the third-generation Q3 SUV in India on 16 October 2026, with bookings open for a Rs 1 lakh token. The premium compact SUV gets larger
Key facts
- Launch date: 16 October 2026
- Booking token: Rs 1 lakh
- Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol
- Power: 204 hp
- Torque: 320 Nm
What changed
Audi will launch the third-generation Q3 SUV in India on 16 October 2026, with bookings open for a Rs 1 lakh token. The premium compact SUV gets larger dimensions, updated cabin screens, quattro AWD and a 204 hp turbo-petrol engine.
Why this matters
Audi’s Q3 launch targets premium SUV demand in India with a sharper digital feature set, quattro capability and a higher-performance petrol proposition.
What to watch
- Ex-showroom launch price and variant walk relative to the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
- Booking pace, reported waiting periods and initial dealer allocation after launch.
- Whether quattro is standard across key variants and whether ADAS, connected-car features and premium audio are included or optional.
- Financing rates, exchange offers and corporate-lease packages announced at launch.
- Rupee movement and import-duty policy changes affecting Audi's ability to hold pricing.