This car is Audi’s LAST CHANCE
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Date: 2026-01-23
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Comments and reviews: 20
WayneGoss
Well, I own one. Or did. 3rd December i drove mine away. And on that day, there was a fault. It took 5 visits to recfity. Dash cams Audi-fitted; they didn't know how to fit them on the NEW Q3, so followed the previous generation. Killed the battery. Then senor faults. EVERYTHING would go down. EVERYTHING. No safety feature worked. Which (according to the garage) was normal and to be expected from a new car and new model (a representative actually told me this, and the best I could hope for was an 'update'. The issues kept happening. Over and over. It's been the worst car I've ever bought. Audi has now rejected it but is allowing me to keep it until I find a replacement car (not an Audi, which I appreciate. I genuinely do not feel like this is a high-end car at all. It feels cheap, both outside and inside.
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Well, I own one. Or did. 3rd December i drove mine away. And on that day, there was a fault. It took 5 visits to recfity. Dash cams Audi-fitted; they didn't know how to fit them on the NEW Q3, so followed the previous generation. Killed the battery. Then senor faults. EVERYTHING would go down. EVERYTHING. No safety feature worked. Which (according to the garage) was normal and to be expected from a new car and new model (a representative actually told me this, and the best I could hope for was an 'update'. The issues kept happening. Over and over. It's been the worst car I've ever bought. Audi has now rejected it but is allowing me to keep it until I find a replacement car (not an Audi, which I appreciate. I genuinely do not feel like this is a high-end car at all. It feels cheap, both outside and inside.
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taeizofyne
Here's the thing Audi is gonna lose everybody whoever loved it if Volkswagen doesn't stop making Volkswagen. It's too much shared parts and shared ideas and philosophy and looks and materials. It's the very reason that Mercedes and BMW are winning and Audi is desperately trying to cling to its yesteryears making a name to stay in the fight only by losing and attaching your name to winners I love them they're my brand but I can't help but ignore some things but that I can't the cheap materials the basic designing the round would be black plastic and changing of the emblem it's all just disgusting
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Here's the thing Audi is gonna lose everybody whoever loved it if Volkswagen doesn't stop making Volkswagen. It's too much shared parts and shared ideas and philosophy and looks and materials. It's the very reason that Mercedes and BMW are winning and Audi is desperately trying to cling to its yesteryears making a name to stay in the fight only by losing and attaching your name to winners I love them they're my brand but I can't help but ignore some things but that I can't the cheap materials the basic designing the round would be black plastic and changing of the emblem it's all just disgusting
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soerenbo
The whole infotainment gauge cluster looks so bad. damn. It looks like they made a quick sketch to layout the functions, and then never made any further development. And from the outside it also looks generic and like they didn't really care about it. It feels incohesive, lacks a common design language. As Matt said, without the rings you wouldn't even recognize it as an Audi. Man, i've never really been a Fan of Audi (mainly because most Audi drivers where i live are absolute pricks: D, but that really feels like a bad car for them.
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The whole infotainment gauge cluster looks so bad. damn. It looks like they made a quick sketch to layout the functions, and then never made any further development. And from the outside it also looks generic and like they didn't really care about it. It feels incohesive, lacks a common design language. As Matt said, without the rings you wouldn't even recognize it as an Audi. Man, i've never really been a Fan of Audi (mainly because most Audi drivers where i live are absolute pricks: D, but that really feels like a bad car for them.
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carwow
It is not all in design, matrix headlights, luminated gadgets and extraordinary performance at high price, but with reduced life expectancy. Audi was very popular with second hand buyers all over Europe. Old models from 2010 are still rolling without issues of modern generation, like plastic water pump breaking too soon, transmission issues, oil usage, turbo failures, fuel door faulty actuator. and expensive maintenance. We also need more reliable, durable, easier maintainable, easier operable (buttons) and affordable cars.
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It is not all in design, matrix headlights, luminated gadgets and extraordinary performance at high price, but with reduced life expectancy. Audi was very popular with second hand buyers all over Europe. Old models from 2010 are still rolling without issues of modern generation, like plastic water pump breaking too soon, transmission issues, oil usage, turbo failures, fuel door faulty actuator. and expensive maintenance. We also need more reliable, durable, easier maintainable, easier operable (buttons) and affordable cars.
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Big__Thicc
The reason for removing the shifter knob from the center console is so that the driver can easily bend over to blow his boyfriend while the car drives itself. I love audi and have owned every model from C5 to C8, but these new models are so gay. C5-C8 make me feel like a boss, this new one makes me feel like I am going to the night club for my job as a gay pole dancer. Only the new A6 is sort of badass when speced correctly, but still can't get over the interior screens, insane downgrade from C8.
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The reason for removing the shifter knob from the center console is so that the driver can easily bend over to blow his boyfriend while the car drives itself. I love audi and have owned every model from C5 to C8, but these new models are so gay. C5-C8 make me feel like a boss, this new one makes me feel like I am going to the night club for my job as a gay pole dancer. Only the new A6 is sort of badass when speced correctly, but still can't get over the interior screens, insane downgrade from C8.
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Phil_Mack
Let's see how durable these high-tech high-stress engines & gearboxes are in reality. I hate the move to DSG auto-boxes which are sure to fail by 100k mls and will cost more to repair than the value of the car. Then the engine fails shortly after for twice as much. Great under warranty, but after that Can't see these getting anywhere close to 250k without major issue, like my old Octavia did. Pwwww. I wouldn't buy a used one.
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Let's see how durable these high-tech high-stress engines & gearboxes are in reality. I hate the move to DSG auto-boxes which are sure to fail by 100k mls and will cost more to repair than the value of the car. Then the engine fails shortly after for twice as much. Great under warranty, but after that Can't see these getting anywhere close to 250k without major issue, like my old Octavia did. Pwwww. I wouldn't buy a used one.
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damirgorjanc6159
I've been driving Audis for the past 13 years. However recently, I just haven't found any of their cars all that appealing. The Q3 is kinda meh looking. I'm not really feeling the new A5. So long story short, I recently got a Cupra Terramar 2. 0 (265HP) which IMO looks much nicer than any Audi in that price range.
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I've been driving Audis for the past 13 years. However recently, I just haven't found any of their cars all that appealing. The Q3 is kinda meh looking. I'm not really feeling the new A5. So long story short, I recently got a Cupra Terramar 2. 0 (265HP) which IMO looks much nicer than any Audi in that price range.
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panditec1
Audi and Mercedes design it seems that comes to an end in terms of evolution. Take away the logo of this Audi and it looks nothing like an Audi. Like it or not Chinese brand's are taking over all the traditional car manufacturer powerhouses. Also the cost of these car brands are way up especially in the entry models.
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Audi and Mercedes design it seems that comes to an end in terms of evolution. Take away the logo of this Audi and it looks nothing like an Audi. Like it or not Chinese brand's are taking over all the traditional car manufacturer powerhouses. Also the cost of these car brands are way up especially in the entry models.
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carwow
Especially when you know, that there’s an Audi model on chinas market built in very good quality with 700bhp for 40k! I don’t like their design at all, it has that Asian touch which is not a bad thing but I don’t see difference in buying myself a Kia rather than an Audi for half of the price.
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Especially when you know, that there’s an Audi model on chinas market built in very good quality with 700bhp for 40k! I don’t like their design at all, it has that Asian touch which is not a bad thing but I don’t see difference in buying myself a Kia rather than an Audi for half of the price.
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envadorzim
This sounds too much like a paid to read script or more of our checkboxes you tick off, the more you get paid. The design is, it’s the german version of a hyundai kona up front with a Neta V backside. If this is considered great design, good luck to audi and matt in future
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This sounds too much like a paid to read script or more of our checkboxes you tick off, the more you get paid. The design is, it’s the german version of a hyundai kona up front with a Neta V backside. If this is considered great design, good luck to audi and matt in future
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Mall6247
One of the most awful and hideous cars Audi has ever made. What a fall from grace. That front end is an ugly disaster and the whole profile and the rear end is a generic mess. To top it off it has a cheap, nasty, plasticky interior. And the pricehahahaha! What a joke!
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One of the most awful and hideous cars Audi has ever made. What a fall from grace. That front end is an ugly disaster and the whole profile and the rear end is a generic mess. To top it off it has a cheap, nasty, plasticky interior. And the pricehahahaha! What a joke!
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McStoolio
That car is so cheap and ugly.
It’s really naff.
It’s boring.
Those illuminated badges are the worst, saw a Vauxhall the other day, who the hell wants a massive glowing Vauxhall lighting up the back of their car at night. I’d be ashamed.
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That car is so cheap and ugly.
It’s really naff.
It’s boring.
Those illuminated badges are the worst, saw a Vauxhall the other day, who the hell wants a massive glowing Vauxhall lighting up the back of their car at night. I’d be ashamed.
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HeiHee1
You call the left Steering Wheel Stalk practical With a manual gearbox (OK, you can't get one) you got to do everything with your left hand. And there are a lot functions on the left stalk. This Mercedes already had in the past - so not really a inovation.
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You call the left Steering Wheel Stalk practical With a manual gearbox (OK, you can't get one) you got to do everything with your left hand. And there are a lot functions on the left stalk. This Mercedes already had in the past - so not really a inovation.
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scottishfanta
Come off it matt that interior is a joke compared to Audis of old, you as a car reviewer should be holding them accountable and not just sucking up to the manufacturer because you're the creative chief of a website that sells cars.
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Come off it matt that interior is a joke compared to Audis of old, you as a car reviewer should be holding them accountable and not just sucking up to the manufacturer because you're the creative chief of a website that sells cars.
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MC-nb6jx
What an ugly grill.
What is it with the Germans at the moment, are they in competition to design the worst front ends going
I’m looking at you BMW, but Audi is going to give you a run for your money
What a ridiculous price
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What an ugly grill.
What is it with the Germans at the moment, are they in competition to design the worst front ends going
I’m looking at you BMW, but Audi is going to give you a run for your money
What a ridiculous price
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musicbycub
These cars are instantly forgettable. Like the new Ford Capri. It’s like going to a party and all the food on the table is brown so you end up eating quiche, but you hate quiche. That’s what’s happening to us.
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These cars are instantly forgettable. Like the new Ford Capri. It’s like going to a party and all the food on the table is brown so you end up eating quiche, but you hate quiche. That’s what’s happening to us.
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peterosullivan8200
last chance. no chance, so overpriced and no longer with the quality. And the styling Used to be an Audi fan, I've owned six different models but they lost their way after 2018 in almost every direction
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last chance. no chance, so overpriced and no longer with the quality. And the styling Used to be an Audi fan, I've owned six different models but they lost their way after 2018 in almost every direction
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jonathanayres6005
High cost of manufacturing due to high energy prices is probably forcing manufactures to replace some materials with plastic instead, also having more features on the screen instead of physical buttons.
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High cost of manufacturing due to high energy prices is probably forcing manufactures to replace some materials with plastic instead, also having more features on the screen instead of physical buttons.
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mitchz. s. 7209
While watching this review suddenly popped up advert for Zeekr 7X business edition for 49. 999 in the Netherlands, more space, more luxurious, 6 sec to 100, 13min charging 10-80%. It makes you think.
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While watching this review suddenly popped up advert for Zeekr 7X business edition for 49. 999 in the Netherlands, more space, more luxurious, 6 sec to 100, 13min charging 10-80%. It makes you think.
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smusyk2859
Love Audis but lately I would rather buy a fully loaded Kia kona for half the price, drove the previous Q3 & thought to myself this is not an audi, interior was worse than a Toyota corolla from 2010
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Love Audis but lately I would rather buy a fully loaded Kia kona for half the price, drove the previous Q3 & thought to myself this is not an audi, interior was worse than a Toyota corolla from 2010
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