Audi Q3 Spotted in Snowy Ditch After Accident

Audi Q3 Prototype Snowplows with New Design and Slippery Tricks

Audi is currently in the process of conducting trials for a revamped Q3 model, which will replace its previous version that has been available since 2019. However, this trial run hit a snag when the test driver inadvertently steered the prototype Q3 into a ditch in an attempt to dodge photographer Brian Williams. This disguised subcompact luxury SUV was undergoing testing in snowy conditions, where traction was particularly challenging.

From the recently released spy shots by Brian Williams, we can see that the upcoming Q3 has comparable proportions to its predecessors but with some noticeable distinctions. These images suggest that the 2025 model, anticipated to make its debut later this year or early next year, will have a few distinct features compared to the current Q3s.

The front section of the prototype Audi Q3 is dominated by the internal combustion engine (ICE), a factor more crucial than its snowplow-like appearance. The North American version of this vehicle is equipped with an inline-4 engine that has been expertly fitted in a transverse configuration.

Each N.A. Q3 model comes equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Despite being considered one of the top 10 Audi RS cars in existence, consumers in the United States do not have the opportunity to experience the formidable Audi RS Q3. This particular model boasts a powerful turbocharged inline-5 engine that produces an impressive 394 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.

The 2025 Q3 is expected to serve as the ultimate destination for this engine, marking the end of its production as the only remaining 5-cylinder in the global market (excluding the U.S. version of the RS3). It remains uncertain if the upcoming RS Q3 will be introduced in the United States, leaving fans torn between their appreciation for the Audi RS 3 and their desire for the RS Q3.

The upcoming Q3, however, will not solely rely on internal combustion engines. According to Brian Williams, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant featuring a charging port located on the front fender of the driver’s side is anticipated. There are rumors of a potential mild-hybrid system being developed, but Audi has yet to officially confirm any specifics. What has been announced by Audi is their commitment to cease production of ICE-powered vehicles after the year 2026.

The current Audi Q3 is built upon Volkswagen’s versatile Modular Transverse Toolkit (MQB) A2 platform, which is also used by the Spanish SEAT Tarraco, Czech Škoda Kodiaq, and Volkswagen Tiguan models. However, it is expected that the upcoming Q3 will adopt the upgraded MQB Evo platform, which is already in use for the 8th generation Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3.

According to Williams, a fresh Q3 Sportback is on the horizon, featuring a sloping rooftop for a more sporty appearance. This updated Q3 will serve as the foundation for other models in the Volkswagen Group, including those from Cupra, Skoda, and Volkswagen itself. The highly anticipated Cupra Terremar concept, revealed in 2023, will likely be the initial release. As for the possibility of Cupra entering the American market, only time will tell. Nevertheless, we can patiently await the arrival of the new Q3.

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