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    2012 Audi Q3

    The new Audi Q3 is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $44,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $56,000 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Q3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (125kW/280Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/380Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2012 Q3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $44,800 - $56,000

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $44,800 - $56,000

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    2012 Audi Q3

    Available Variants

    The Audi Q3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    71.28 - 99.04 kW/t
    71.28 kW/t
    99.04 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 litres
    420 litres
    480 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.2 - 7.7 L/100km
    5.2 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    831 - 1,231 km
    750 km
    1,231 km
    Price
    $44,800 - $56,000
    $43,900
    $64,180
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 6 years
    4 years
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,030 - 2,185 kg
    1,980 kg
    2,185 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,000 kg
    1,400 kg
    2,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    18.5°
    18°
    18.5°
    Departure Angle
    15.9°
    15.9°
    22.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    127 mm
    127 mm
    194 mm
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    Dimensions

    4,385 mm
    1,831 mm
    1,608 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,385 mm
    Overall Width1,831 mm
    Overall Height1,608 mm
    Wheelbase2,603 mm
    Load Capacity585 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Audi Q3 is the Base that starts from $44,800.

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    The most expensive Audi Q3 is the Base that starts from $56,000.

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    The best towing capacity of a Audi Q3 is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

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    The largest Audi Q3 is the Base which measures 1831mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1608mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi Q3 is the Base which has 155kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi Q3 is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi Q3 is the Base which weighs 2185 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi Q3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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