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Audi Q3 Estate 45 TFSI e Black Edition 5dr S Tronic [20" Alloy]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	Black Ed [20" Alloy]
Price	£46,600
Battery Capacity	13
Engine Power - BHP	245
Acceleration	7.3
Top Speed	130 mph
Length	4484 mm
Width	1849 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1740 kg

Driver Convenience

Amazon alexa Integration
Audi connect safety and service
Audi drive select
Audi lane departure warning
Audi Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" display
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Legal emergency call
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1 inch touchscreen colour display
Power operated tailgate
Progressive steering
Service interval indicator
Smartphone interface includes wireless Apple carplay/Android Auto
Start stop system with recuperation
Voice control system with natural language interaction

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

3 pin 10 amp domestic charging cable
3.6 kw On-board charger
Standard suspension
Type 2 mode 3 32 amp charging cable
Type 2 socket for AC charging

Entertainment

2 USB-C ports with charge and data functions
6 passive loudspeakers
DAB digital radio module

Exterior Features

Acoustic windscreen
Audi Beam uses LEDs to project the Audi logo onto the ground as you exit your Q3
Auto dimming door mirrors
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
Black roof rails
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators and kerb view function for passenger side
Front and rear electric windows
Front fog lights
Grille vertical bars in aluminium silver/Matt
High gloss black finish B and C pillars
LED Dynamic rear indicators
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
LED third brake light
Privacy glass dark tinted rear and rear-side windows (from B-pillar backwards)
Rain and light sensors
Rear diffuser grille in grained matt black
Rear diffuser strip in matt anthracite black
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
S line bumpers in contrasting Manhattan grey
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

12V socket in rear centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 folding with manual adjustment for 60:40 forwards/backwards position and backrest angle
Adjustable rear seat bench/backrest with centre armrest and cupholder
Black cloth headlining
Dual zone electronic climate control
Electric lumbar support
Front and rear black floor mats with contrast stitching in rock grey
Front and rear headrests
Front centre armrest
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Illuminated door sill trims with S logo
ISOFIX child seat mounting for front passenger with airbag deactivation and outer rear seat including top tether attachment point for outer rear seats
Manual front seats with height adjustment
Perforated leather gearknob
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel luggage compartment sill finisher
Stainless steel pedals
Twin leather upholstery with front sport seats + S embossing

Packs

Black styling pack - Q3
Non smoking pack - Q3

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side windows
Audi pre-sense front with pedestrain and cyclist recognition
Electrically operated child locks on rear doors
Electromechanical parking brake
Electronic stabilisation control including ABS, ASR and EDL
Front seatbelt reminder
Hill descent control
Hill hold assist
Pre sense basic
Seatbelt monitoring
Tyre pressure warning
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm
Anti theft wheel bolts
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Aluminium look interior elements
Detail dashboard around MMI touch colour display in glass look, black with surround in aluminium look
Leatherette door armrest
Piano black inlay

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	13
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	240
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	3.6
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	10.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	53
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	52
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	53
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	33
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	32
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	33

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	37
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	39
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	37

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	7.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	39.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	176.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	166.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	176.6

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	33E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.3
Engine Power - BHP	245
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 V SPOKE STAR
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1616 mm
Length	4484 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm
Width	1849 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2024 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	2320 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1375 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	580 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1740 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.8 m

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