The Comfort setting doesn’t help the drivetrain’s cause gas pedal response is lazy, which makes the modestly powered four-cylinder seem even more lethargic. 2019 Audi Q3 | photo by Mike HanleyĪudi Drive Select is standard and includes five selectable driving modes: Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Individual and Off-Road. Helping the Q3 considerably is its responsive automatic transmission the gearbox willingly kicks down under part and full throttle to make the most of the engine’s power, and the transmission makes smooth, predictable shifts. The T5 version of the XC40 and the BMW X2, by comparison, deliver gutsier acceleration while the UX 200 feels the slowest of the group. The Q3’s drivetrain makes decent power that’s good enough to prevent the SUV from feeling sluggish, but it’s not strong enough to make the Q3 feel quick. I tested a Q3 S Line Premium Plus model with an as-tested price of $43,295. It went on sale earlier this month with a starting price of $35,695, including a $995 destination charge. Larger than its predecessor in all key measurements, the Q3 comes standard with all-wheel drive and a 228-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that works with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Related: Here’s Everything We Know About the New Audi Q3 (Per our ethics policy, pays for its own airfare and lodging at such automaker-sponsored events.) At Audi’s invitation we traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to see what the new Q3 is like to drive. That’s what the redesigned 2019 Audi Q3 subcompact luxury SUV does, putting Audi’s smallest SUV in a good position to take on class newcomers like the Volvo XC40 and Lexus UX. Sometimes luxury isn’t about having the most extravagant or unique feature but instead is established by delivering the same amenities, quality and technology as larger, more expensive models in a brand’s lineup.
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