Pricing announced for Audi RS Q3 Sportback
Prestige brand invites buyers to leave refundable deposit online for piping hot SUVLocal pricing has been revealed today for the Audi RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback, ahead of the first Aussie deliveries in August.
The two RS Q3 variants (the Sportback being the low-roof version on the same platform) are priced from $89,900 for the RS Q3 and $92,900 for the RS Q3 Sportback.
Powered by a 294kW turbocharged five-cylinder engine that produces 480Nm, the new RS Q3 has gained 24kW and 15Nm over its older namesake.
Both the new RS Q3 and its Sportback stablemate will reach 100km/h from a standing start in 4.5 seconds, according to the manufacturer. The engine drives through a seven-speed S tronic (dual-clutch) transmission to all four wheels.
Standard features include 21-inch alloy wheels, two RS-specific modes for the Audi Drive Select system, sports suspension with electronic damper control, ‘progressive steering’ and ‘wheel-selective torque control’.
Cosmetic features that set the RS Q3 models apart from lower-priced Q3 variants comprise a honeycomb grille, black styling package, metallic paint, privacy glass for the rear windows and Matrix LED headlights with dynamic indicators.
Comfort and convenience features fitted as standard consist of sports seats, Nappa leather upholstery with honeycomb stitching, three-zone climate control and a triple-split folding rear seat that slides fore and aft for added luggage space or legroom.
In addition, the RS Q3 variants are equipped with navigation, touchpad infotainment control, Virtual Cockpit, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System (15 speakers, 680 watts), wireless smartphone charging, Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, four USB outlets and Audi connect plus services.
Both RS Q3 variants come with an extensive basket of safety features, among them adaptive cruise control, active lane keep assist/lane departure warning, emergency assist, 360-degree camera, rear cross-traffic assist, hill descent control, hill hold assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection and tyre pressure monitoring.
Audi is introducing a new online buying platform for buyers keen to get their hands on the dynamic new small SUVs; the platform goes live with effect from tomorrow at 10am. The new buying portal is at the present time limited to RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback customers, but the importer may opt to offer other future models online.
“The Audi Online Reservations platform enables customers to configure their vehicle, calculate any finance options they might choose and even enter their trade-in details,” said Nikki Warburton, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Audi Australia.
“The system has been fully developed here to local Australian specifications, in order to provide a seamless experience for our customers. We look forward to seeing it launch with one of our most exciting vehicles to launch in 2020, the all-new Audi RS Q3 range.”
How much do the 2020 Audi RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback cost?
Audi RS Q3 - $89,900
Audi RS Q3 Sportback - $92,900
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