Refocused
When Audi introduced the first-generation Q3 in 2011, it wasn’t destined for the U.S. market. But America’s insatiable appetite for small sport utes—and anything with a four-ring badge—prompted Audi to bring a version here in 2014. Already an aging product by then, the Q3 nonetheless plugged the hole in Audi’s U.S. lineup, even if competitor offerings were stronger. This time around, Audi is better prepared to meet small-crossover demand at the global level.
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