Audi has revealed the third generation of its Q3 SUV with substantial updates inside and out. The Mercedes GLA and BMW X1 rival gets four ICE powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid. The Audi Q3 will first go on sale in international markets by September, and is expected to launch in India soon after.

New split headlamp setup, 17-20 inch alloy wheel options on offer Gear-selector stalk is now behind the steering

2025 Audi Q3: exterior and interior changes

Pixel-shaped DRLs, honeycomb grille

The latest Q3 adopts a similar design to the new Audi Q5, and looks like a scaled-down version of the larger SUV sibling. Up front, its single-frame honeycomb grille also appears to be inspired by the Q5. The split-headlamp setup is all-new, and it gets pixel-shaped DRLs placed above, which Audi had teased last week. And below these are Matrix headlights with 25,600 micro-LEDs that are half the thickness of a human hair.

New width-wide rear light bar, illuminated Audi logo

In profile, the upper window line now extends across the D-pillar, neatly blending with the rear windscreen. Even the earlier blacked-out cladding for the side skirts is now finished in body colour, similar to the wheel arches. Alloy wheel options range from 17 inches (standard) to 20 inches. Changes to the Q3’s rear section include a split-light setup, which resembles those on the new Audi A6. The OLED tail-lamps do offer six graphics and flank an illuminated four-ring Audi logo. Lastly, the bumper has a more aggressive design and hides the exhaust tips underneath.

12.8-inch touchscreen runs on Android Automotive OS

Typical of new generations, the Q3’s cabin has been thoroughly upgraded. The driver gets a 11.9-inch instrument cluster, next to which resides a 12.8-inch touchscreen running on Android Automotive OS. The three-spoke steering wheel has a new design and comes with capacitive touch buttons. However, the most noticeable thing here is the relocation of the gear selector from the centre console to behind the steering, freeing up space between the front seats.

2025 Audi Q3: powertrains

2 turbo-petrols, one diesel and a plug-in hybrid engine option

In international markets, the Audi Q3 will be sold with two turbo-petrols, a diesel and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Starting the line-up is a 150hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with cylinder deactivation tech, followed by a larger 265hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol unit, which gets Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system. The diesel comes with a 150hp, 2.0-litre mill; there’s no 4WD on offer here. These three engines are offered with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Finally, the Q3 PHEV pairs the 1.5-litre TFSI with an electric motor for a combined output of 272hp.

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The 2025 edition of Royal Ascot will draw to a close on Saturday, June 21, 2025. An action-packed day rounds off the event this year, with three competitive group races and one of the most difficult handicaps of the British flat season. You can find our Royal Ascot Day 5 picks here.

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Royal Ascot Day 5 Picks

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Picks (R3- 10:40 AM ET)

The final Group 1 of Royal Ascot in 2025 comes in the form of the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. This race is run over a distance of six furlongs, with horses aged four and older involved. Lazzat has jumped to the top of the betting in recent weeks after impressing since returning to the track.

Inisherin deserves plenty of respect after landing the G1 Commonwealth Cup at this meeting 12 months ago. He also made an excellent return to form after beating Flora Of Bermuda in the G2 Clipper Stakes at York.

However, so often have we seen Aidan O’Brien’s stars blow out before bouncing back to form with an excellent showing. Therefore, the highly regarded Storm Boy could be the value play.

The colt was beaten on his British debut for O’Brien after moving from Australia in the winter. However, his record Down Under was exceptional, and he is the one to beat if at his very best at Ascot on Saturday.

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Wokingham Stakes (R5- 12:00 PM ET)

The big betting race on the final day of Royal Ascot comes in the form of the Wokingham Stakes. The handicap will be contested over a straight six furlongs, with Unequal Love winning the most recent edition in 2024 at odds of +1200.

In fact, there has only been one single-digit winner of the race in the last five renewals. Therefore, there could be value in siding with a selection at bigger price on Saturday.

Korker ticks plenty of the trends for the race this year. The Karl Burke-trained runner has won six from 37 starts on the turf, and he has been running consistently over six furlongs this season.

That includes a third at Hamilton at the start of the month. He enjoys his runs at Ascot, finishing second over five furlongs at the track in October 2023. Handicapped to play a major role in the Wokingham this year.

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Other Royal Ascot Day 5 Picks

Maximum Rock’n’Roll duo His Lordship – The new project from guitarist James Walbourne (The Pretenders, The Pogues, The Rails) and Kristoffer Sonne (Chrissie Hynde, Willie Nelson).

“A dose of helter-skelter outlaw energy from two of the best in the biz” – Clash Magazine

“A ram-jam barrage of 50s rock ‘n’ roll mania, shot through with punk venom” – Classic Rock

“A breath of fresh air…reminds me of Motorhead. What the world needs now!” – Chrissie Hynde

His Lordship, one of the most explosive and exciting live acts to emerge from the UK in years, come flying out of the traps with the announcement of their debut self-titled album, out January 12th, 2024 – produced by David Wrench and Tchad Blake (Arctic Monkeys, Black Keys).

A tour de force of twelve frenetic, frenzied, rapturous tracks, the album will also include their latest offering ‘Jackie Works For The NHS’ – a monster garage rock anthem with a chorus that will blow the roof off venues across the country when they take to the road in November. Totalling seven shows, the tour will conclude in what will be a simply wild night in the capital at London’s Garage on November 17th.

“England 2023. Our beloved NHS is being dismantled piece by piece,” the band explain. “Jackie lives on our block. Jackie works for the NHS. We love Jackie. God save the NHS.”

A maximum rock’n’roll trio conceived during lockdown to blow the cobwebs away and remind us of what music has been missing, the band are made up of the powerhouse duo of James Walbourne (The Pretenders, The Pogues, The Rails) and Kristoffer Sonne (Chrissie Hynde, Willie Nelson), the band’s first single ‘All Cranked Up’ hit the 6 Music B-List last summer, and today sees the release of its follow up ‘Buzzkill’ – an angular, twisted ear worm produced by David Wrench (Courtney Barnett, XX, Frank Ocean) – listen here.

His Lordship sold out their debut UK tour in July, and then joined Jason Isbell on a sell out European tour culminating with a roof raising show at London’s Eventim Apollo. To coincide with the new single the band headed out on their biggest headline tour to date, taking in 12 cities, including a sold-out headline show at London’s Lafayette in April this year.