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- Industry News
- 17 April 2025
Following the successful launch of several special edition models earlier this year across core Audi vehicle ranges, including the Q3 and Q3 Sportback Black Edition options, Audi South Africa has now added Urban Edition derivatives to the premium compact Q3 SUV and Q3 Sportback line-ups as well.
What is it?
Positioned between the Advanced and S line options, both of which remain available, the Urban Edition offerings bring a wealth of standard-fitment items while retaining the strong value-for-money prospect customers expect from the Q3 range. The Black Edition derivatives remain at the top of the Q3 and Q3 Sportback ranges.
Standard features:
It will feature Audi’s 35 TFSI 110 kW/250 Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission with the following additional features as standard:
Price:
The Q3 35 TFSI 110kW S tronic Urban Edition retails for R791 780, while the Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI 110 kW S tronic Urban Edition costs R817 470.
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