Jump Links3rd Gen Audi Q3 Production Years:Second-Generation Q3 Production YearsFirst-Generation Q3 Production YearsAudi’s subcompact Q3 crossover is still a relative newcomer to the market and is now only in the second of the Q3 generations. The first Audi Q3 generation was launched in the US in 2014 to give Audi a rival to premium crossovers such as the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.It had already been on sale in world markets since 2011, so it had a relatively short product cycle here, so just four years before the redesign of the Audi Q3 reached the local market for MY2019. It was bigger and more comfortable, with a larger trunk and more power, but only AWD was now offered. 2026 - Present Audi Q3 3rd Gen (FJ) 2026 Audi Q3The Q3 entered a new generation for the 2026 model year. Once again, the model keeps its 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4-cylinder engine, but it's now tuned for 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. That makes it slightly quicker than the outgoing generation somewhat considerably - the 2025 model year could sprint to 60 mph in about 7.1 seconds, while the new 3rd-gen Q3 can sprint to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds. Our test drive of the 2026 model year proves that the upgraded power output makes a huge difference in its overall driving experience. A new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels as standard, too. Other changes include new exterior and interior styling, a new infotainment screen, greater storage capacity, and more. 3rd Gen Audi Q3 Production Years: 2019-2025 Audi Q3 2nd Gen (F3) 2025 Audi Q3After the 8U’s short life cycle of four model years, the Audi Q3 underwent a redesign to renew its onslaught on the premium subcompact segment, now with a bigger body and cabin. The 2.0L four-pot remained, but now made 228 hp and was linked to a new eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro AWD, with no FWD available anymore. A base version of the engine with 184 hp would later be added. Second-Generation Q3 Production Years 2016-2018 Audi Q3 1st Gen (8U) Facelift 2016 Audi Q3While it was a proper four-year mid-cycle refresh in international markets, it had been on the US market for just one year before the changes to the Audi Q3 that accompanied its update were applied for MY2016, so the pre-facelift 2015 model is relatively rare. The update made no changes to the powertrains, which stayed in place for the duration of the product cycle. First-Generation Q3 Production Years 2015-2015 Audi Q3 1st Gen (8U) 2015 Audi Q3The one-year-only pre-facelift Q3 landed in the US with a 200-hp turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine linked to a six-speed automatic transmission, and giving buyers the choice of FWD or AWD from the start.Source: Audi
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