First Drive Review of the Audi Q3 Sportback

Audi India made the decision to release its Sportback variant of the Q3 barely a few weeks after the Q3

The Q3 Sportback adds to the attractiveness of having such a distinctive body design because

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the smallest, most cheap, most appropriate "coupe-SUV" you can get in India right now.

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Appearance-wise, the Sportback doesn’t look very different from the front.

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would notice the sportier-looking mesh grille instead of the vertical louvres you get in the standard Q3

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It's thoroughly modern, but the most appealing part about it is that it shares its design

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For instance, the driver-focused cockpit style is very similar to what you get in the Q7

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We liked the simple and conventional round-ball gear lever design, but some buyers would love one of those fancy designs

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