The next-generation Q3 from Audi is taking shape. Here are the early details and spy shots of the 2025 Audi Q3.
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Work has begun on the brand-new 2025 Audi Q3 and our spy photographers have caught the first prototypes on the road in Europe. As a reminder, the current shape Audi Q3 was launched locally in 2019.
The Q3 compact SUV has been quite the success story both locally and internationally for Audi. In South Africa, it is the brand’s best-selling vehicle and from the start of January to the end of July 2023, the Q3 was Audi SA’s most popular nameplate, with 759 units registered. As a reminder, the Audi Q3 is available in two body styles; SUV and Sportback.
So, what can we expect from this new 2025 Audi Q3? We think there will be an under the skin change with the 3rd-gen Audi Q3 switching to the Volkswagen Group’s MQB Evo platform which makes provision for electrification. The recent unveiling of the 3rd-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has given us a few hints of what’s happening from now until 2030.
Europe may be pushing hard for a reduction in emissions and brands are trying to future proof themselves, but sales need to continue in the meantime. The Volkswagen Group is aware of this and is likely to continue to offer both petrol and diesel power for the new Audi Q3, but plug-in hybrids are a certainty. An all-electric Q3 is unlikely as the pure electric Q4 has that corner of the market covered.
Right now, we can’t see much of the new Audi Q3 due to the heavy camouflage and given Audi’s traditionally conservative styling, we’re not expecting anything too radical. You can already spot the slimline headlights and daytime running lights and we expect the latest generation of matrix LED headlights to make an appearance.
We predict the 2025 Audi Q3 will be revealed in 2024 and should be going on sale before the end of next year.
