The Q3 was one of the first small upmarket SUVs and it proved an enormous success for Audi. Over the original model鈥檚 seven-year lifespan the company shifted 100,000 examples in the UK. None of them is newer than the Volvo XC40. In fact, this is our favourite small premium SUV on sale, so if the Q3 wants to follow in the footsteps of its forebear, this is the car it has to overcome. Audi is also facing pressure from below, because the Mazda CX-5 has been refreshed for its 2019 model year with a new trim line-up that鈥檚 more premium than ever. Look at this car next to the Q3 and you鈥檒l see that these two vehicles are incredibly close when it comes to boot space, power, performance and price - plus the level of equipment on offer. Read on to find out. Audi has updated its Q3 with a fresh chassis and tech, and we鈥檙e testing it in 35 TFSI S line guise. Initially, all cars will get the S tronic dual-clutch auto (from 拢34,150), but a manual is available to order. As with so many front-engined...
Mercedes-Benz, Luxury Automobiles, German Engineering, Premium Car Brand, Mercedes Innovation