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Audi Q3 Sportback 40 TDI 193 Quattro S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	S line [Tech Pack]
Price	£46,055
Engine Power - BHP	193
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	134 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	176
Length	4500 mm
Height	1567 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1660 kg

Driver Convenience

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
Distraction and Fatigue warning
Legal emergency call
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1 inch touchscreen colour display
Phonebox light with wireless charging
Power operated tailgate
Progressive steering
Reversing camera
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

Diesel particulate filter
Sports suspension

Entertainment

2 USB-C ports with charge and data functions
DAB digital radio module
SONOS premium sound system

Exterior Features

Acoustic windscreen
Aluminium window trim
Auto dimming door mirrors
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
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
Front side air inlets in matt platinum grey
Front underbody protection in manhattan grey paint finish
Grille surround in aluminium silver matt
High gloss black finish B and C pillars
Honeycomb design radiator grille in matt anthracite black
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 underbody protection in matt black
Rear wiper
S line badges on front wings
S Line front and rear bumpers and side skirts
Side skirt insert in matt Platinium grey
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

12V socket in rear centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel features S badging and grips in perforated leather with contrast stitching
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 carpet mats
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
Heated front seats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Horizontal trim strip in matt platinum grey
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
Luggage compartment sill protection in stainless steel
Manual front seats with height adjustment
Perforated leather gearknob
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals
Twin leather upholstery with front sport seats + S embossing

Packs

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 wheel bolts
Immobiliser
Remote central locking
Thatcham approved category 1 anti theft alarm

Trim

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

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	175

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	42.2

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	30E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	80
NCAP Safety Assist %	78
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)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	193
Engine Power - RPM	3500
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	134 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1567 mm
Length	4500 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2022 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2250 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1400 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Max. Loading Weight	590 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1660 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.8 m

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