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<p>With thirty units sold before the July 26 launch of the Q3, Audi Jamaica is more than happy about the sales performance of their latest small Sport Utility Vehicle.</p>
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<p>The Q3 is available locally in two trim levels, Premium and S-Line, starting at JA$6.95 million equipped with a 1.4 turbocharged engine and front-wheel drive.</p>
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<p>The Q3, now in its second generation, is second in the
brand’s line-up of SUVs, sitting above the smaller Q2 and the larger and older
Q5. As this is the first of the Q models to be updated since the introduction
of the range topping Q8, it pulls heavily on the design language and technology
from its biggest brother. The Q3 has grown to dimensions close to the Q5, so
expect the Q5 to increase further in size when it too is soon updated to retain
the differentiation between them. The growth makes the Q3 the largest in its
class, that of the sub-compact SUV.</p>
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<p>Interior and exterior styling continue to mimic the Q8. The Q3 now sports Audi’s Singleframe grille with its octagonal design. Already renowned for its LED lighting technology, the new slimmer headlights follow those of the Q8. The S-Line comes standard with LED lights front and rear. The fronts use Matrix LED technology that calculates the appropriate amount of light required, automatically turning off specific LED diodes to maintain maximum visibility for the driver while reducing the risk of dazzling oncoming traffic. Audi’s signature animated dynamic turn signals are included. </p>
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<p>Inside, the touchscreen Multi-Media Interface and Audi Virtual Cockpit are all lifted from the Q8, both allowing plenty of connectivity, interactivity and professional sound quality through the Bang &amp; Olufsen 3D sound system. Other interior features include an LED lighting package with 30 colours to choose from, 40-20-40 split rear seats, foot activated rear power tailgate, Audi Phone box that boosts cellphone signals and provides wireless changing, and plenty of practical storage space. Leather, Alcantara, metal and gloss accents can be had based on trim level.</p>
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<p>The Q3 is only available with one drivetrain at this
juncture, a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a
seven-speed S Tronic automatic transmission driving the front wheels. The
engine outputs 150bhp and 184.4 lb/ft or torque and has Audi’s Cylinder On
Demand system making it able to operate on only two cylinders — cylinders two
and three — in low and medium engine load situations. This helps reduce fuel
consumption across the several drive modes the Q3 has.</p>
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<p>Occupant safety isn’t ignored as the Q3 scored five stars,
the highest available on the European New Car Assessment Programme. The
standard safety suite includes Audi Pre-sense basic, a reverse camera and
parking sensors, the last two working in conjunction through the MMI. Audi Side
Assist, Audi Pre-sense Front with cyclist and pedestrian recognition, and lane
departure warning are optional safety equipment.</p>
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<p>Audi Jamaica expects the Q3 to remain a top seller as the pricing and feature set of the vehicle makes it extremely competitive in the local SUV market segment.</p>
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<p><strong>— Nichola Beckford</strong></p>
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<p><strong>CAPTIONS</strong></p>
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<p>DSC_0141: The Audi Q3 was launched to the local market on
July 26 at the Audi Terminal.</p>
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<p>DSC_0137: Now in its second generation, the 2019 Q3 is
larger than the outgoing model.</p>
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<p>DSC_0146: The Q3 shares plenty of its interior technology
with the Audi Q8.</p>
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<p>DSC_0154: Audi technology is to be found aplenty in the
1.4-litre turbocharged engine that features the ability to temporarily turn off
two of its four cylinders for fuel efficiency.</p>
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<p>DSC_0148: The larger dimensions mean better passenger and
cargo space.</p>
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