The new Q3, powered by a 1968 cc diesel engine, is the fourth of five vehicles Audi India plans to launch in five months, according to a PTI report.
There are some changes made to the old version such as, new headlamps which are now LED-powered, new front and rear bumpers, chunky looking new-design alloy wheels as well and at the rear, and LED lamps.
Before the launch of new Audi Q3, the
"We are confident that the new Q3 will bring in many new members to the Audi family much like it did since its launch and will further strengthen our dominance in compact luxury segment in India," Audi India Head
While the top-end price of the new Q3 has gone down Rs 1.09 lakh, the base variant price has moved up Rs 1.16 lakh compared with the earlier version. The mid variant has become costlier by Rs 1.49 lakh.
Earlier, Audi had launched its super sports car RS 6 Avant priced at Rs 1.35 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).
Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks to fend off stiff competition from rival
The company, which sells various popular brands including A3 sedan and Q5 sports utility vehicle, was overtaken by Mercedes-Benz in January-March this year.
While Audi posted a growth of 15% in the March quarter at 3,139 units, Mercedes-Benz sold 3,566 units, up 40%, from the year-ago period.
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