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Friday, February 24, 2023

AUDI Q3 - Luxury , ride and review

Having driven my Audi Q3 35 TFSI for almost 5000+ kms I think I am in a position to share with you my first insights into how this luxury car-ish SUV feels to drive. 

Bought in July 2022 
Price: 64500 AUD 
Accessories: None except Window tinting - had no money left :(
Positives:
 - Quite cabin - very low road and wind noise
 - Stable ride at high speed like 120 Kmph
 - Spacious (550 ltrs) and usable boot
 - have done Airport runs with 3 max size suitcases
 - Powerful AC - Good Projector Lights and a cool Cockpit
 - Comfortable seats - Amazing built - feels like a tank! 

Some of the positives above were some key negatives in my erstwhile car that I owned - a Honda Civic. 
 
Negatives:
- 35TFSI seems to have a less power to weight ratio as a result you feel the car not pulling up through low gears (Recommend upgrade to 40TFSI)
- In harsh road conditions you feel the ride quality is on a tougher side i.e. not as plush as a Lexus 
- Missing ADAS , only available at higher grades - how could you AUDI! 

Questions:
What's the mileage like?
With 58 Litres full tank I have been able to drive around 760 -780 so approximately around 13 Kmpl.
Note: It drinks premium Unleaded fuel in Australia but things are different in Canada & US where sulphur content in the fuel is lower.


I have often been asked that whether I regret buying an Audi Q3 when the same money would have bought me a Mazda CX9 or Toyota Kluger? - Yes I Do - when I go for camping or I have more than 5 people to accommodate. But again you don't go to camping every weekend and you can hire a car if you have 9 people!