Audi RSQ3

The Audi RSQ3 is the performance version of the Q3 small SUV, giving Audi Sport's five-cylinder character to a compact high-riding package. It combines a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine, quattro all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch automatic transmission with the everyday practicality of a small SUV. The RSQ3's appeal is its unusual mix of size, sound and speed: it is easier to live with in tight urban environments than larger RS SUVs, but still delivers the distinctive engine note and hard acceleration associated with Audi's RS models. It is more expensive and firmer than a regular Q3, but it gives the compact SUV segment a level of personality few rivals can match.