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Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« on: May 26, 2017, 09:11:01 am »
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2017, 09:21:58 am »
Succinct, well written and informative review. Well done.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2017, 09:27:27 am »
One mistake: A rear view camera is available on the mid-trim Progressiv model.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2017, 10:57:56 am »
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With the exception of Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which is an option at every trim level in the Q3, the powertrain is consistent across the board: the 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder makes 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft from 1,700 to 5,000 rpm.

Can't believe they are still using that same engine. Pretty sure it is the same or very similar to what is in my 2009 GTI. :thumbdown:

Starts at $44K.....I would pass Audi and go directly to the VW and buy a Golf R for the same money.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2017, 11:11:30 am »
$50k for a hatchback thats not remotely hot hatchie. Very well written article but this car is utterly laughable.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2017, 12:05:46 pm »
problem with this car is that, it's basically a slightly lifted VW Golf.  that's not a problem by itself, per se, because golf is excellent, but

it's not really any better at anything compared to golf, with the exception of height and badge.

but 20k more expensive.   

i would expect more sound insulation and more refined ride compared to golf for 20k extra, but it doesn't even do that.

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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2017, 12:22:39 pm »
Yeeeeaaaahh.

I'll take my Golf R in blue thank you very much.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2017, 12:39:19 pm »
i hear what you guys are saying (and don't really disagree), but to be fair to Audi, aren't all CUV vehicles like this?...they are all car based platforms that are essentially identical to their car siblings aside from the marketed shape...everyone does it, and makes a killing doing it...makes sense for Audi to do the same.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2017, 12:52:21 pm »
I would buy a Golf R over a Q3 for sure. 
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2017, 01:07:04 pm »
BMW X1 for me...this thing looks antique, nothing classy about the design at all


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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2017, 04:13:16 pm »
Right showroom, wrong model.

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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2017, 04:14:11 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on May 26, 2017, 04:13:16 pm
Right showroom, wrong model.



Now we are talking...
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2017, 08:20:01 pm »
Yup - Golf R over this 100 times out of 100
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2017, 09:15:11 pm »
Who the **** is cross shopping hot hatches with compact CUVs?  ???
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2017, 09:20:57 pm »
The wise?
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2017, 08:59:34 am »
"I got $400 worth of groceries into the cargo area without having to overflow into the back seat,"

Jacob's a hungry Aussie this week!!
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #17 on: May 29, 2017, 09:03:17 am »
A golf buddy of mine picked up one of these last summer to replace his A5... a soon as I saw him pull up in it I immediately asked why he was driving the gf's car?  :rofl2:  Couldn't believe he bought this thing  :banghead:
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #18 on: May 29, 2017, 11:44:14 am »
Quote from: No-san on May 29, 2017, 08:59:34 am
"I got $400 worth of groceries into the cargo area without having to overflow into the back seat,"

Jacob's a hungry Aussie this week!!

$400 doesn't go far when you shop at Whole Foods.  ;)
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Technik
« Reply #19 on: May 29, 2017, 12:31:42 pm »
Quote from: OliverD on May 26, 2017, 09:15:11 pm
Who the **** is cross shopping hot hatches with compact CUVs?  ???

This is a CUV?!?!?!? I thought it was a gussied up Golf......
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