Indian local assembly of the Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback starts.

The Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback are now being produced locally in the nation, according to an announcement

At the SAVWIPL production site in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, both automobiles are being domestically

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By doing this, the Volkswagen group, according to the firm, "reiterates its commitment to 'Make in India'

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The second generation Q3 was launched in India back in August 2022, while the Q3 Sportback was launched in February 2023.

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Powering the crossovers is a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine that is tuned to produce 188bhp and 320Nm

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This motor comes mated to a seven-speed DCT unit sending power to all four wheels.

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The crossover can accelerate from zero to 100kmph in 7.3 seconds.

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Apart from this, the brand recorded a 126 per cent sales growth as it retailed 1,950 units in Q1 2023.

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