Overview

    The 2026 Audi Q3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 2nd January 2026. The Audi Q3 is regarded as a small SUV built in Hungary with prices starting at $88,990 before on-road costs.

    This Audi Q3 uses a fully electric engine.

    It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, 150,000 km warranty.

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    Boot Space
    375 - 488 litres
    318 litres
    505 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    1.8 - 9 L/100km
    1.8 L/100km
    9.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 935 km
    591 km
    1,049 km
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    7 years
    2 years
    2 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    25.7 kWh
    0.4 kWh
    69 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    7.2 kW
    22 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    50 kW
    50 kW
    153 kW

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    Dimensions

    4,531 mm
    1,859 mm
    inc mirror: 2,087 mm
    1,601 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,531 mm
    Overall Width1,859 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,087 mm
    Overall Height1,601 mm
    Wheelbase2,681 mm

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    Explore Audi Q3 Features & Specs

    Base

    1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Electric, FWD

    $88,990

    Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes
    Steering: yes
    Transmission: yes

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Android Wireless Connection: yes
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Wireless Connection: yes
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information Type: Satellite View
    Screen Size (in): 12.80

    Parking Assistance

    Front Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
    Location: Front
    Front Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Side
    Side Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Remote Battery Management

    Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
    Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
    Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes

    Remote HVAC Control

    Includes Cooling: yes
    Includes Heating: yes
    Includes Phone: yes
    Includes Timer: yes

    USB Charging Port

    Location: Front
    Number of Ports in Front: 2
    Location: Rear
    Number of Ports in Rear: 2

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Virtual Assistant: Other

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 1

    Electrical System

    Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: EU6

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 1498
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4

    WLTP Emissions

    HEV Charge Sustaining Testing Type: Hev Charge Sustaining
    HEV UF Weighted (Combined): 41.0
    HEV UF Weighted Testing Type: Hev Uf Weighted

    Additional Fuel Types

    Unleaded Fuel: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Electric

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Type: Main

    Charging Connector

    CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
    CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side
    CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)

    Charging Information

    Mode 2 Amps: 10
    Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
    Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
    Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
    Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
    Mode 2 Voltage: 230
    Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 2.57
    Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 7.67
    Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 3.84
    Mode 3 Duration: 2.50
    Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
    Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
    Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
    Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
    Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
    Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.49
    Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.49
    Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.49
    Mode 4 Duration: 0.43
    Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 50.00
    Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 50.00
    Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
    Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
    Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10

    Electric Motor

    Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
    Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 330
    Motor 1 Location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
    Motor 1 Number: 1
    Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 115.6
    Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 85.0

    Electric Power Source

    Battery Cell Count: 96
    Battery Type: Lithium Ion
    Battery Voltage: 400.0
    High Power Charger: yes
    Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
    Maximum Battery (kWh): 25.70
    Number of kWh Included: 0
    Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
    Onboard Charger: 11.0
    Useable Battery (kWh): 19.70
    Wall Charger: yes

    Hybrid Type

    Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.80
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 11.90

    Instrument Cluster

    Reconfigurable: yes

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator

    Displays Pressure Reading: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 55.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 1.8
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 157
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 131
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (km/L): 55.6
    WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (L/100km): 1.8
    WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (miles per UK gallon): 157
    WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (mpg): 131
    WLTP HEV UF Weighted Standard: Wltp Hev Uf Weighted

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 1.8

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
    Maximum Speed (mph): 134

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 272
    Maximum Power (kW): 200
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
    Manual Mode: yes
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Manufacturer Name: S Tronic
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Heated: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter cm: 50.8
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
    Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter cm: 50.8
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
    Rear Two Tone: yes

    Black Trim

    Around Side Windows: yes

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Platform Code: MQB
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Trailer Towing Preparation

    Hook Fixture: Manual Folding
    Trailer Hitch: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
    Frunk Capacity (L): 0
    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 45.5
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1289
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 375

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 62.5
    Front Track (mm): 1588
    Overall Height (in): 63.0
    Overall Height (mm): 1601
    Overall Length (in): 178.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4531
    Overall Width (in): 73.2
    Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 82.2
    Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2087
    Overall Width (mm): 1859
    Rear Track (in): 62.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1581
    Wheelbase (in): 105.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2681

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Active High Beam: yes
    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Automatic
    Matrix: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    LED Lights

    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: Blue
    Type: Gloss

    Roof Rails

    Colour: Black

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
    Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653

    Audio System

    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Power (W): 420
    Touch Screen: yes

    External Connections

    USB (Front): yes
    USB (Rear): yes
    Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
    Total Front USB Connections: 1
    Total Rear USB Connections: 1

    Speakers

    Brand: Sonos
    Number of Speakers: 12

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Door Sill Protector

    Illuminated: yes
    Type: Alloy

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Doors: Alloy
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 7

    Autonomous Drive

    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 87.0
    ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
    ANCAP Date Tested: 20250101
    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 80.0
    ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20261231
    ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
    ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 83.0
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5 Tfsi Mhev Petrol

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

    Type: Radar

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Lane Departure Warning

    Activates Steering: yes

    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

    Type: Radar

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Electric Heater: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12

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