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    2012 Audi Q3

    The 2012 Audi Q3 is a small SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $44,800.

    There is 1 variant of the Q3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2012.

    The 2012 Q3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Audi Q3 include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/320Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (125kW/280Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (130kW/380Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (155kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $44,800 - $56,000
    Transmission
    6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $44,800 - $56,000
    Transmission
    6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2012 Audi Q3

    Available Variants

    The Audi Q3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

    2012 Audi Q3

    Reviews

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    Pros

    • Good array of drivetrains
    • Long EV driving range in the PHEV
    • Typically excellent build quality

    Cons

    • Ho-hum styling
    • Underwhelming dynamics, busy ride
    • Some interior ergonomic blunders
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    Power to Weight
    71.28 - 99.04 kW/t
    71.28 kW/t
    99.04 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 litres
    420 litres
    480 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.2 - 7.7 L/100km
    5.2 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    831 - 1,231 km
    750 km
    1,231 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,030 - 2,185 kg
    1,980 kg
    2,185 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,000 kg
    1,400 kg
    2,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    18.5°
    18°
    18.5°
    Departure Angle
    15.9°
    15.9°
    22.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    127 mm
    127 mm
    194 mm
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    2012 Audi Q3

    Historical Information

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    Base

    2026

    $58,700

    S Line Edition

    2026

    $59,700

    S Line

    2026

    $62,200

    Launch Edition

    2026

    $67,000

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    1.4L Combustion
    1.5L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    2.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    110 kW
    132 kW
    150 kW
    195 kW

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    2012 Audi Q3

    Dimensions

    4,385 mm
    1,831 mm
    1,608 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,385 mm
    Overall Width1,831 mm
    Overall Height1,608 mm
    Wheelbase2,603 mm
    Load Capacity585 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    20245,497Total Sales
    20254,206Total Sales
    2026171YTD Sales

    Audi Q3 Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Audi Q3 is the base variant that starts from $44,800.

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    The most expensive Audi Q3 is the base variant that starts from $56,000.

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    The best towing capacity of a Audi Q3 is offered by the base variant which can tow 2000 kg.

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    The largest Audi Q3 is the base variant which measures 1831mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1608mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi Q3 is the base variant which has 155kW of power and 300nm of torque.

    The Audi Q3 is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi Q3 is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2185 kg.

    The Audi Q3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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