A prototype for the following era of Audi’s Q3 compact crossover has been noticed for the primary time, and it already seems to be at a late stage of improvement judging by the skinny camouflage gear and production-bound lights fitted to the automobile.

The present second-generation Q3 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 mannequin. The redesigned third-generation mannequin is anticipated to make its debut late subsequent 12 months or in early 2025, which means it ought to arrive within the U.S. as a 2025 or presumably a 2026 mannequin.

The brand new Q3 seems to characteristic related proportions to the present mannequin, which is sensible as the 2 autos will share a platform, on this case Volkswagen Group’s MQB, although the brand new Q3 will get an up to date model of the platform referred to as MQB Evo.

The remainder of the design is exclusive, with the brand new Q3 that includes break up headlights with skinny daytime working lights much like what Audi plans for the upcoming Q6 E-Tron electrical compact crossover. The grille mesh can also be a brand new design for Audi. On the rear is a lightweight strip that marks a brand new motif for the Q3.

2025 Audi Q3 spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

The prototype encompasses a plug-in hybrid powertrain, with the charging port mounted on the motive force facet entrance fender. A gentle-hybrid powertrain could also be provided, although Audi hasn’t detailed any plans for the automobile but.

A future RS Q3 with a 2.5-liter turbo-5 also needs to be coming, doubtless as one final hurrah for the engine. Audi in 2021 stated that past 2026, it can now not launch vehicles with internal-combustion engines.

A extra coupe-like Q3 Sportback also needs to be within the pipeline. Audi has by no means offered the present Q3 Sportback within the U.S., and it is not clear whether or not that will even be the case for the brand new mannequin.

In different markets, the brand new Q3 will spawn associated fashions at fellow Volkswagen Group manufacturers Cupra, Skoda, and Volkswagen. The primary of those will probably be a Cupra Terramar, which was previewed final 12 months by a idea of the identical title.