The new Audi Q3 as shown in Kariega on 4 February 2026. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe The introduction of the all-new Audi Q3 in the third quarter will headline an exciting year for the German carmaker. Apart from the Q3, Audi will also be introducing the RS e-tron GT Performance in the second quarter and the new Q5 and RS5 Sedan/Avant towards the end of the year.
The Audi Q3 was shown last week in Kariega at Volkswagen Group Africa’s annual product Indaba. It is the moniker’s first completely new model since the compact SUV debuted in its current form in 2018. Defined as “more dynamic” and “more muscular” than its predecessor, the new Q3 derives heavily from the A5 and A6 on the styling front.
“The grille is flanked by thin headlights that now feature customisable signature digital matrix technology, the first in the compact SUV segment,” says Ryan Gillingham, Product Lead at Audi South Africa. “The single frame grille has been tied up, with all driver radar assist systems now neatly integrated behind the Four Rings. “The back of the new Audi Q3 is dominated by the digital organic LED taillights.
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It contrasts neatly with the vertically mounted brake lights. The back is neatly rounded off by illuminated Audi rings, another first for the brand.” The interior has been completely redesigned and features an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch MMI infotainment display. “The interior theme is visual clarity.
This is all about creating a clean, crisp and open interior layout. It results in a minimalist and uncluttered environment. It also creates a greater sense of space,” adds Gillingham.
“Three design aspects are unique to the new Audi Q3. The first is the subtle interplay between the traditional hard-switch buttons and the soft-touch screen panel.
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