Audi Q3 for 2019 teased ahead of reveal

Audi has teased its all-new replacement for the Q3 SUV ahead of the 2019 model's full reveal on July 25.

The teaser for Audi's BMW X1 rival was released overnight on social media channels, the latest glimpse coming just days after the next-gen small SUV was caught testing on Spanish roads.

The headline news is the Audi Q3 is set to grow in size and feature a more aggressive look. Being based on the Volkswagen Group's versatile MQB platform, the Audi Q3 for 2019 is likely to bring a significant weight (and cost) saving over the current car.

Thanks to the platform switch, the Audi Q3 is now likely to share even more with the other MQB-based SUV in the stable, the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Under the bonnet of the Audi Q3, a familiar range of turbo four-cylinder petrol and diesels will be available as well as Volkswagen Group's range of new electrified mild-hybrid and full plug-in hybrid powertrains.

Soon after launch next year Audi is expected to introduce a flagship RS Q3 version that will come with a near 300kW version of the 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo that powers the current RS 3.