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Audi does not stand behind defects! Disappointing.
Peter, 01/22/2021
2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
We have a 2018 Q3. The side panels that hold the hatchback cover panel have cracked where they hold it in place. Many users have complained around the world about the same problem. Audi will not fix it under the "bumper to bumper" warranty. They say I must have somehow caused the panels to crack. I have not. Just normal daily use. Extremely disappointed with Audi's response. It is a known problem. $1900 plus tax to replace the panels. Even though I am within the warranty period. Audi says dealer must decide. Dealer says it was Audi's decision. I am left holding the bag. I cannot recommend Audi products any longer. Beware of cracking back side panels that hold the hatch cover. You will have to pay to replace them, even under warranty.
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Jim, 11/15/2019
updated 11/18/2022
2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVE this car!!!! The only complaints that I could possibly make is that road noise is a little more than expected, and the tech is outdated for a 2018 model. These are very minor complaints though. The road noise is only really prominent on certain types of roads. Although the tech is outdated, it is reliable and very logically laid out. I've heard that Audi has fixed this issue in dramatic fashion on the 2019 model. So, if tech is high on your needs list, look at a 2019 model. Update: Over 2 years later, and still in #Audilove. The dealer offered me a new Q3 for $50 more per month, but I can't give this car up. It's been the absolutely perfect for me. Update #2: 100% reliable. 0 issues.
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Perfect car for me!
AliceToo, 06/19/2020
2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Has room in the back to haul the things I buy for my store! Rides great...and not too big.
From A4to Q3 & happy happy happy
Meredith, 04/23/2019
updated 10/25/2019
2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The handling is terrific. The safety features of blind spot terrific. Interior is skimpy compared to A4 but I can think of it as a modified truck. The visual display sits up kind of ugly. The finish is beautiful. It accelerates no where near as well as A4. Is a bit underpowered in accelerating. But handling in rough weather is a dream. Love this car.
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A P.O.S. in a shiny wrapper.
Paul M. Zahorosky, 07/19/2018
2018 Audi Q3 Premium 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
26 of 57 people found this review helpful
I drove a 2018 Audi Q3 for 10-days as a rental on vacation. The vehicle had 8K miles and appeared to be of decent initial quality. This, however, quickly diminished. For reference, I own a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited and felt throughout my entire time driving the Audi that it was far inferior to the Outback in almost every way. Virtually every "convenience" in the Audi was difficult to use. The sunroof button has 5 "positions", two of which did nothing and the remaining three did not consistently work. The buttons on the steering wheel are completely useless, hardly any of which control any of the media electronics. The instrument panel has the speedometer, cruise control or a few other options in at least two locations, but there is no indicator for headlights. The interior door locks don't work with the key removed. The keyfob unlock button wouldn't consistently unlock all doors, wouldn't unlock the rear hatch without using the actual trunk unlock button, and the car would relock shortly after unlocking making unlocking the car from a distance and then walking to the car without the keys frustrating as the doors would relock before reaching the car. The turning radius is horrible for a car so small. The braking system is extremely sensitive and while braking normally the vehicle would sporadically brake harder a few seconds into slowing the vehicle. The cockpit is a tight fit for me, being an extremely average 5'9", 165lbs. The console is too wide, causing your leg to press against it while driving. Steering wheel and seat adjustment were impossible to get comfortable. The rear passenger space is quaint, not being able to fit two adults and one 12-year old or allowing any of them any legroom at all. The absolute worst experience with the Audi Q3 was driving from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 90+-degrees heat, slow- to stopped-traffic and a climate control malfunction rendering the air conditioning useless. The fan would audibly change settings but nothing came from any of the vents no matter how we tried to adjust settings. A few hours after reaching our destination, the climate control worked "normally". The only positive aspect of the Audi Q3 is that the engine does have decent "power" considering its small size, obviously from the turbocharger. But there is no way this car was getting 40-MPG that the trip computer was telling me. Overall, I feel the basic front-wheel-drive Audi Q3 is nowhere near the value of a similarly priced, fully-loaded all-wheel-drive Outback. A lot of the Audi felt cheap compared to the Subaru and I was extremely disappointed with the lack of quality as Audi is generally referred to as a high-quality, luxury brand. The Audi Q3 is an extremely overpriced piece of frustrating garbage. Not that I was considering purchasing a brand of vehicle other than Subaru, but if I were Audi would definitely NOT be an alternative brand I would look at.
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