Versatile, sporty, and digitally connected: the new Audi Q3 Sportback

The all-new, second-generation Q3 Sportback joins the premium compact segment Powerful plug-in hybrid technology and efficient combustion engines available Driving assistance and lighting technology from the full-size class plus innovative operating concept for even more comfort Q3 SUV on sale in September, priced from £38,300 (OTR) for TFSI, £40,000 (OTR) for TDI, and £45,800 (OTR) for e-hybrid Q3 Sportback follows in October, and carries a £1,500 premium over the SUV For additional information please visit https://press.audi.co.uk/en-gb/ Ingolstadt, August 25, 2025 – The Audi Q3 has been a well-established bestseller in the premium compact segment for more than 10 years. Now the third generation SUV is setting new standards in several respects. In its exterior design, the Q3 conveys confidence and emotion both as an SUV and Sportback. Numerous innovative features turn the Audi Q3 into a digital companion. They provide a first-class user experience and ensure greater comfort and safety for the driver and other road users thanks to many assistance systems. In addition to the well-balanced suspension, the digitalization of light also enhances customer benefits. A high degree of personalization and adaptive, high-resolution light functions are made possible with the new micro-LED technology in the digital Matrix LED headlights. Another feature of the new Audi Q3 is an efficient, partially electrified combustion engine with mild-hybrid technology and a plug-in hybrid model with an electric range of up to 72 miles. Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG: “With a total of more than two million vehicles sold worldwide since the launch of the first generation, the Audi Q3 is one of our best-selling models and has a high status in our product portfolio. With the third generation of the Audi Q3, we are renewing an important model family as part of our product initiative and strengthening our range with a powerful plug-in hybrid and efficient combustion engines. The new model combines efficiency, driving dynamics, and comfort.” In addition to efficient and partially electrified combustion engines, the Audi Q3 offers a new adaptive suspension that enables a balance between comfort and dynamics. Geoffrey Bouquot, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG, adds: “With the Audi Q3 interior, we are transferring the digital stage from the full-size class to the compact segment. An innovative operating concept and numerous assistance systems increase safety and comfort and make the Audi Q3 the ideal digital companion for everyday life.” Compared to its predecessor, the new Audi Q3 has an even more emotional design. The wide Singleframe and the sleekly tapered headlights are fully integrated into the aerodynamic concept. Viewed from the side, a horizontal shoulder line between the headlights and rear lights visually divides the car into two parts, creating a very special distribution of light and shadow. In addition to classic SUV advantages like easy entry, excellent visibility, and a practical interior layout, the second generation of the Audi Q3 Sportback combines the strengths of an SUV with the aesthetics of a coupé. Its roofline, which slopes downward from the A-pillar, is 29mm lower than that of the SUV. This gives the Audi Q3 Sportback an even sportier appearance and a faster silhouette. The rear section is adorned with digital OLED rear lights (optional on Edition 1), complemented by a continuous LED light strip and the illuminated rings (standard on S line and above). This level of lighting technology offered in the new Audi Q3 is available for the first time in the Audi compact segment. The front of the compact SUV features digital Matrix LED headlights (standard on Edition1) that use the micro-LED module for the first time in the Audi Q3. The use of this micro-LED technology improves illumination significantly and thus ensures a strong contrast on the road. The light guidance functions are now much more closely linked to the driver assistance functions. The digital daytime running lights with LED technology, consisting of 23 segments per side, create distinctive light signatures that make the vehicle easily recognizable on the road. In the interior, the new steering wheel control unit means more storage space in the centre console, a new user experience, and a better sense of space. The steering wheel control unit integrates two new steering column levers for the first time. The lever on the right serves as a gear selector, the one on the left as a control element for the light functions and windshield wipers. Also, for the first time in the compact segment at Audi, acoustic glazing for the front side windows comes as standard which makes for better interior acoustics, particularly at high speeds. The 488-litre boot (375 litres on e-hybrid) also demonstrates the practicality of the Audi Q3. With the seat bench folded down, the storage space for the Audi Q3 increases to up to 1,386 litres (1,293 litres e-hybrid) and 1,289 litres (1,196 litres e-hybrid) in the Q3 Sportback. The seat bench can be moved lengthwise, and its angle can be adjusted as standard. The Q3 has a towing capacity of up to 2,100kg. The entry-level model in the Audi Q3 family is the Audi Q3 TFSI 150PS, a four-cylinder petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology. The Audi Q3 TDI 150PS is particularly suitable for driving long distances. The Audi Q3 e-hybrid 272PS can charge up to 50kW with DC power under ideal conditions and is more powerful and efficient than ever before. A high-voltage battery with a gross capacity of 25.7 kWh (net 19.7 kWh) was installed for that purpose. This battery enables an electric range of up to 72 miles in the WLTP test cycle. The further developed standard suspension delivers an improved driving experience. The sports suspension (standard on Edition 1) and the suspension with two-valve damper control (available on S line and Edition 1 as part of the optional Sound & Vision Pack Pro) offer an optimally balanced driving experience. One driving assistance highlight is the driver attention and fatigue monitor. For even greater safety on the road, an interior camera also monitors the driver…

Škoda Vision O: The first look inside reveals a brand new design concept

Images are for editorial use only. Evolution of Modern Solid: Teaser video provides a first glimpse of the completely redesigned interior concept of the Vision O study car Customer-focused: The interior is characterised by a spatial layout, comfort, and intuitive functionality, while featuring harmonised aesthetics through clean lines Closing the loop: The Vision O focuses on the use of recycled and renewable materials, promoting circular economy principles Mladá Boleslav, August 25, 2025 – Škoda Auto releases a teaser video showcasing the first interior details of the Vision O design study. It offers a glimpse into the future of Škoda’s new interior design concept, emphasising a harmonious and customer-focused layout – based on the next generation of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language. The interior and its materials will focus on circular economy principles, considering waste by-products as a valuable resource. Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Design, has stated: “The interior design concept of the Vision O showcases our commitment to combining simplicity and sustainability with enhanced comfort. The combination of clean lines and intuitive functionality reflect our efforts to create a harmonious and functional interior. It features materials and design elements that are not only aesthetically an evolution of our Modern Solid design language but also emphasize environmental responsibility.” A first glimpse of the interior concept of the Vision OThe new interior design features a spacious layout and an ergonomic design, ensuring comfort and practicality. The minimalist style with clean lines and simple shapes creates a feeling of calmness and safety. Practical use of space and intuitive controls enhance functionality and simplify the driving experience. Unique 3D printed headrests feature an airy design for both the driver and front passenger, contributing to a comfortable atmosphere within the interior of the car. Focus on sustainable materialsThe use of uniform materials ensures a consistent look and feel inside the car. Following circular economy principles, plant-based and compostable components play an important role inside the car and are used to reduce the environmental footprint. New concept to be unveiled in SeptemberŠkoda Auto will unveil its Škoda Vision O design concept, which represents the brand’s future direction in the estate segment, during its world premiere on September 8, 2025, in Munich. Interested parties will be able to watch the presentation online on Škoda Auto’s YouTube channels. Škoda Auto is successfully steering through the new decade with the Next Level Škoda Strategy; aims to become one of the top three best-selling brands in Europe by the end of the decade by offering its customers the best of both worlds through a range of attractive BEV, hybrid & ICE products; effectively exploits the potential in important growth markets such as India, Vietnam and the ASEAN region; currently offers customers 12 passenger car model ranges: Fabia, Scala, Octavia, Superb, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Elroq, Enyaq, Slavia, Kylaq and Kushaq; delivered more than 926,000 vehicles to customers worldwide in 2024; has been part of the Volkswagen Group, one of the world’s most successful car manufacturers, for more than 30 years; is part of Brand Group CORE, an organisational merger of the Volkswagen Group’s volume brands, with the aim of achieving joint growth and significantly increasing the overall efficiency of all five volume brands; independently develops and produces components such as MEB battery systems, engines and transmissions for other Volkswagen Group brands; operates three production plants in the Czech Republic; has production capacities in China, Slovakia and India, mostly through group partnerships, as well as in Vietnam and Ukraine in cooperation with a local partner; employs around 40,000 people worldwide and is active in almost 100 markets.