2026 Audi Q3 sheds camo in newest spy pictures

A prototype for the subsequent era of Audi’s Q3 compact crossover has been noticed once more. It already seems to be at a late stage of growth judging by the skinny camouflage gear and production-bound lights fitted to the automobile.

The present Q3 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 mannequin. The redesigned third-generation model is anticipated to make its debut late this yr or early subsequent and ought to be launched within the U.S. as a 2026 mannequin.

The brand new Q3 seems to function comparable proportions to the present mannequin, which is sensible as the 2 autos are anticipated to share a platform, on this case Volkswagen Group’s MQB, although the brand new Q3 ought to get the up to date model of the platform referred to as MQB Evo.

The remainder of the design is exclusive, as the brand new Q3 options break up headlights with skinny daytime working lights just like what Audi makes use of for the not too long ago launched Q6 E-Tron electrical compact crossover. The grille mesh can also be a brand new design for Audi, and on the rear is a lightweight strip that marks a brand new motif for the Q3.

A number of the prototypes function a plug-in hybrid powertrain, with the charging port mounted on the driving force facet entrance fender. A light-hybrid powertrain could also be supplied, although Audi hasn’t detailed any plans for the automobile but.

A future RS Q3 with a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 must also arrive, probably as one final hurrah for the engine. Past 2026, Audi will now not launch automobiles with internal-combustion engines.

A extra coupe-like Q3 Sportback must also be within the pipeline. Audi has by no means bought the present Q3 Sportback within the U.S., and it is not clear whether or not that will even be the case for the brand new era.