Audi Q3 S Edition launched in India for Rs 24.99 lakh

Audi has launched the Q3 S Edition in the Indian market for Rs 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).  The Q3 S is a front-wheel drive version of the standard car and loses out on certain features in a bid to reduce the cost of the car. The Q3 S Edition is a CKD and is being assembled at the German auto maker’s plant in Aurangabad. Audi is now allowing cusatomers to book the Q3 online and the first 10 online bookings of the Q3 S receive Audi’s off-road style package for free.    

The Q3 S loses many of the standard Audi features, most significant being the Quattro four-wheel drive system and automatic gearbox. It will be continue to be powered by the same 2.0-litre diesel mill but has now been tuned to produce 142PS and 320Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. 0-100kmph is achieved in 9.9 seconds with an ARAI fuel efficiency of 17.71kmpl.  

On the outside, the Q3 gets standard alloy wheels, single frame grille and standard bumpers from the regular Q3 but loses the defining daytime LEDs. Inside the Q3 S remains the same as the standard cars. Features include leather seats, six airbags, and rear parking sensors, cruise control, optional off road package and multimedia unit with voice control.

The Q3 S Edition now gives the four-ringed automaker a chance to compete with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, B-Class and the soon to be launched BMW 1 Series. It is likely that Audi is aiming to increasing its volumes through this model and take the top spot among the luxury car manufacturers which it recently lost to Mercedes-Benz who has been able to boost its volumes courtesy of the A-Class hatchback.     

Check out our video review of the Audi Q3