---
title: "A Redesigned Audi Q3 Could Come in Mid-2018, Report Says"
description: "The spunky little crossover may also be slated for an RS version."
date: "2017-07-14"
modified: "2017-07-14"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/12503/a-redesigned-audi-q3-could-come-in-mid-2018-report-says"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "A3"
  - "Audi"
  - "crossover"
  - "Q3"
  - "suv/crossover"
---

# A Redesigned Audi Q3 Could Come in Mid-2018, Report Says

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Rumors from *Auto Motor und Sport* indicate that Audi will be releasing a redesigned Q3 crossover halfway through 2018. The new Q3 will allegedly be 2.3 inches longer and could possibly utilize the MQB platform utilized by the [A3](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2804/audi-a3-sportback-e-tron-quick-review>) and TT.

The slightly larger Q3 will most likely have an improved trunk space over the current 16.71 cubic feet. [*Auto Motor und Sport*](<https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/neuer-audi-q3-2018-erste-daten-preise-marktstart-7974815.html>) also hinted that an SQ3 and RSQ3 are in the works with the latter allegedly making upwards of 400 horsepower. However, this should be taken with a grain of salt as the site says nothing about US sales. Still, Audi made is very clear they intend to expand the[ RS line in the US](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/5950/audi-to-add-eight-rs-models-by-2018>).

The most likely base engine configuration will be the popular 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 200 horsepower. We could then see a drastic bump in horsepower as we venture deeper into the performance line if Audi decides to bring 340 horsepower 2.5-liter five-cylinder over to the states.

## Author
Before working at *The Drive*, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

### Author social links  
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