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2017 Audi Q3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Audi Q3 is the new entry-level Premium trim, which expands the lineup from two trims to three. There is no redesign or powertrain change, though Premium Plus gains a few convenience features.
About the 2017 Audi Q3
1st generation Q3 (8U, U.S. market 2015-2018), second model year of the refreshed version introduced for 2016.
Audi pitched the Q3 as a city-size luxury SUV with an upscale cabin and everyday practicality. The brochure calls it “a taste for urban adventure” and emphasizes that it is big enough for people and gear but sized for crowded streets and daily driving. In practice, the Q3’s appeal is its premium interior feel, compact footprint, panoramic roof, leather seating, and flexible cargo space rather than class-leading speed or the newest tech.
The 2017 Q3 lineup starts with a well-equipped Premium trim featuring leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, power front seats, and parking sensors with a rearview camera. Premium Plus focuses on everyday convenience with heated seats, keyless entry, and a power liftgate, while Prestige adds navigation, Bose audio, blind-spot monitoring, and full LED headlights.
What changed, by category
Tech
Equipment moved farther down the lineup. The new Premium trim has 12-way power front seats, a panoramic sunroof, LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights, while Premium Plus gains heated power-folding mirrors and a power liftgate.
2017 Audi Q3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 6-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 6-Spd w/Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 48.2 cu-ft | 48.2 cu-ft | 48.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.1 in | 31.1 in | 31.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Audi Q3?
The main change is the addition of the entry-level Premium trim, which expands the Q3 lineup from two trims to three. Premium Plus also gains heated power-folding mirrors and a power liftgate.
Was the 2017 Audi Q3 redesigned?
No, the 2017 Audi Q3 was not redesigned. It carries over the refreshed look introduced for 2016, with the new Premium trim serving as the headline update.
Did the 2017 Audi Q3 get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2017 Audi Q3 keeps the same 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission across the lineup.
How do the 2017 Audi Q3 Premium and Premium Plus trims differ?
Premium is the entry trim, with leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, power front seats, and parking sensors with a rearview camera. Premium Plus adds convenience features such as heated front seats, keyless entry and start, heated power-folding mirrors, and a power liftgate.
Which 2017 Audi Q3 trim has navigation and blind-spot monitoring?
The 2017 Audi Q3 Prestige has built-in navigation and blind-spot monitoring. It also has Bose audio, full LED headlights, and sportier exterior styling.
2017 Audi Q3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Audi Q3.
4.3
2017 Audi Q3
(156 reviews)
“This car performs great. Sleek styling. Well thought out styling. Features. Very intuitive”
“Living in a rural community in Maine, we wanted and needed a vehicle that handles stormy road conditions well, yet was extremely comfortable and a delight to drive. Economical gas consumption, and a vehicle with a bit of cargo space, the Audi Q3 provided just the right blend of these needs for us.”