MOTORING
ISLAND LIFE MOTORING REVIEW
Audi
Q3
Audi have never yet produced a vehicle
And the tight body control ensured easy
that doesn’t border on perfection, and
cornering and strong grip.
the Q3 is certainly no exception.
The third of Audi’s Q-badged SUV
There is obviously not the same interior
space as the Q5, but still enough to
models - smaller than the Q5 and tiny
accommodate five adults, and the boot
compared with the Q7 – combines style
is quite sizable at 460 litres. The controls
with strength and quality with character.
have all the slick looks you would expect
The Q3 comes with three engine
choices. The one I drove, courtesy of
from Audi, and are easy to find and use.
All SE models come with climate
our friends at Esplanade, Newport was
control, Bluetooth and automatic lights
the TDI S-Line in metallic white with a
and wipers, while S Line trim adds all
175bhp 2.0-litre diesel which comes
sorts of sporty-looking design touches. It
in S-Tronic form. It has all the extras
does not take long to appreciate the Q3
you would expect from such a model,
looks the part, feels the part, and indeed
including part leather upholstery, parking
is the part!
system, hill hold and panoramic glass
roof.
There are also the entry-level 168bhp
2.0-litre petrol version, with front wheel
drive and six-speed manual gearshift,
at just under £25,000, and a further
2.0-litre petrol, with 208bhp.
Even on the Island’s uneven road
surfaces the ride was comfortable. I liked
the high driving position, which gives
you a good view of the road ahead.
TEST DRIVEN ON THE ISLAND
BY PETER WHITE
Esplanade • Medina Avenue • Newport • PO30 1HG • 01983 523232
esplanade.co.uk
www.visitislandlife.com
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