2021 Audi Q3

There are few subcompact crossover SUVs that look as good as the 2021 Audi Q3, especially in its authoritative S Line guise, which complements the Q3's cosmic trapezoidal grille and other sporty exterior elements. The Q3's engine is quite a bit of a downer, however, with both the 40 and 45 TFSI versions exhibiting obvious turbo lag at city driving speeds. Performance improves significantly once on the highway, however, where the Q3 becomes a really pleasant cruiser. It's an easy-to-drive and genuinely comfortable vehicle on the road, too, always remaining compliant and composed with an admirable sense of refinement. It's cabin is modern, featureful, and rather commodious, though the back seats are more suitable for children than adults. It's not a very practical car, either, with its relatively confined trunk and complete absence of an official towing capacity.

The Q3 remains an enticing choice as a family runabout, nonetheless, with both the NHTSA and the IIHS in US having conducted a review of the 2021 Audi Q3 and availing it with top-notch crashworthiness and safety ratings. Starting at $34,000, the 2021 Audi Q3 SUV's price is good for what it has to offer and, along with its good fuel economy returns, it is a savvy purchase.

For improved acceleration and throttle responses, Q3's with the dialed up TFSI 45 engine are the ones to go for, otherwise, the TFSI 40 engine, while laggy and lethargic, is the most fuel-efficient. Considering improvement in performance and how little the change in fuel economy is between the engines, we'd go for the more potent TFSI 45 unit. As for features, the top-tier Premium Plus is the trim to go for as it comes standard with a good selection of advanced features and tech for not much more money than the lower-tier trims. These include keyless entry with start/stop, adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, parking sensors, and Audi's side assist with rear cross-traffic alert.