Audi has presented a compact crossover

Audi has officially unveiled a new compact crossover Audi Q3, which will take place on the step below the Q5 models and will compete with BMW X1 compact crossover, and the future of Mercedes. Design Audi Q3 is executed in the best traditions of Audi: Coupe style, unusual for a SUV, sporty character of the model. Reinforce the impression of eye-catching shape optics and distinctive design of the fifth door. Due to the consistent lightweight construction Audi Q3 mass in the standard version does not exceed 1500 kg. The hood and rear lights covers a wide rear door made of aluminum, but body rigidity is provided by load-bearing elements of heavy-duty steel. Audi Q3 length of 4.39 meters, width - 1,83 m, height - 1.60 meters (including roof rails). Due to the low coefficient of drag (0.32) reduced fuel consumption. Interior Audi Q3 is executed in the best tradition of the Audi brand and consistent premium class. At the same time practical enough interior, luggage compartment volume with rear seats folded easily to increase from 460 to 1365 liters. At the request of standard can be complemented by a variety of luxury options. Among them - the Adaptive Lighting (adaptive light) (must be ordered in conjunction with Xenon headlights bifunctional), improved parking assist warning of dangerous encounters with obstacles located behind and sideways. For installation on the Audi Q3 offers a wide range of information and communication systems. List is topped by the navigation system MMI Navigation plus with hard drive and speaker Bose Surround Sound with a spectacular illuminated front woofers. Later will be available for ordering the car phone and Bluetooth access point WLAN Hotspot, which will go online right out of the cabin Audi Q3. The compact SUV with premium goes to start in Europe with three 4-cylinder engines - one and two TDI TFSI. All engines combine direct injection with turbocharging, system recovery and system start-stop. The power range of engines - 140 hp (103 kW) to 211 hp (155 kW). However, they differ in model efficiency. Front-wheel drive version of the Fuel Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (released on the European market later) is less than 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 km at a power of 140 hp (103 kW). The most powerful petrol and diesel models are fitted with permanent four-wheel drive quattro ® and 7-speed transmission. The new robotic KP S tronic dual-clutch equipped with an additional feature: if the driver selects the mode efficiency with Audi drive select (optional), then the freewheeling clutch off. The car will roll freely, that will reduce fuel consumption. Four Audi Drive Select mode allows the driver to adjust the various systems in motor vehicles, including - engine management system and optional adaptive suspension. Chassis Audi Q3 is a technically-sophisticated design with a 4-linkage rear suspension, electromechanical power steering and powerful brakes. As an option can be installed using when setting off uphill. Audi Q3 will go to the Russian dealers in autumn 2011.