A prototype for the subsequent 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 assumed to make its debut late subsequent yr or in early 2025, which means it ought to arrive within the U.S. as a 2025 or probably 2026 mannequin.

The brand new Q3 appears to function related proportions to the present mannequin, which is sensible as the 2 automobiles 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 often known as MQB Evo.

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

2025 Audi Q3 spy photographs – Picture credit score: Baldauf

The prototype encompasses a plug-in hybrid powertrain, with the charging port mounted on the motive force’s aspect entrance fender. There may be a mild-hybrid powertrain 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, probably as one final hurrah for the engine. Audi in 2021 stated that past 2026, it is going to now not launch automobiles with internal-combustion engines.

A extra coupe-like Q3 Sportback also needs to be within the pipeline. Audi 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 can be a Cupra Terramar, which was previewed final yr by a idea of the identical identify.