Audi India has started customer deliveries of the new Q3 SUV, with the first buyer choosing the Glacier White Metallic colour.
Audi India has begun delivering the new-generation Q3 SUV to customers, a week after its launch on October 16, 2026. The SUV starts at Rs 51.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level Nova variant. The first delivery was shared by Audi Ahmedabad on Instagram, with the customer choosing the Glacier White Metallic shade.
The new Q3 gets updated exterior styling, a redesigned cabin and several new features. It is available in two variants, Nova and Zenith, with prices reaching Rs 55.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
New Audi Q3: Price and Variants
The 2026 Audi Q3 is available in two variants in India. The Nova variant is priced at Rs 51.99 lakh, while the higher-spec Zenith costs Rs 55.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Audi assembles the SUV locally at its manufacturing plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The Q3 serves as the entry-level SUV in the brand’s Indian range.
Exterior Design and Lighting
The new Audi Q3 features a redesigned front end with split-style headlights. LED daytime running lights sit above the main digital Matrix LED headlights. The large front grille also gets honeycomb mesh elements.
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The Matrix LED headlights can project important advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) information onto the road. This places selected information within the driver’s direct field of vision.
Interior and Technology
Inside, the new Q3 features a minimalist dashboard with a curved display layout. It combines a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen with an 11.9-inch digital driver’s display.
The SUV gets a four-spoke hexagonal steering wheel with touch-enabled controls. Audi has moved the drive selector to the steering column, creating more space on the centre console. The console includes a wireless phone charger, two cup holders and an electronic parking brake.
Other cabin features include leatherette upholstery, powered and heated front seats, and a memory function for the driver’s seat. The memory function is linked to the powered outside rearview mirrors.
New Audi Q3 Engine and Performance
The new Audi Q3 uses a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with direct injection. It produces 204 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system is also included. Audi claims the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.1 seconds. Its claimed top speed is 229 kmph.
Comfort and Safety Features
The new Q3 offers several comfort and convenience features. These include a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, a 12-speaker Sonos sound system and a coloured head-up display. A powered tailgate is also available.
Safety equipment includes nine airbags, a rear parking camera, hill-hold assist and hill-climb assist. The SUV also gets advanced driver assistance systems designed to support the driver in certain situations.
However, the new Q3 does not offer a 360-degree surround-view camera. Buyers should consider this limitation when comparing the SUV with other models in its price range.
New Audi Q3 Deliveries Begin Across India
The first reported customer delivery marks the start of the new Q3’s arrival on Indian roads. Audi Ahmedabad shared the handover on Instagram, showing the SUV in Glacier White Metallic.
With two variants, a 204 bhp turbo-petrol engine and updated cabin technology, the new Q3 targets buyers seeking a premium compact luxury SUV. Customers can choose between the Nova and Zenith variants based on their budget and feature requirements.
