Audi Q3 Sportback is the newest SUV Coupe on the market

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A new rival for BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Audi has launched a rival for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and BMW X4 in the form of the new Q3 Sportback.

It's a compact SUV Coupe arriving in the fall and shares its mechanical and interior with the standard Q3.

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The rear stands out with a 29 mm drop in roof height and a 16 mm increase in external length. The front sports the familiar Singleframe grille and LED headlights as standard, with full-matrix LED available as an option.

The interior is similar with the regular Audi Q3, but gets some new technology including the integration of Amazon Alexa voice control.

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Head room is slightly reduced in the back due to the sloping roofline. The space in the boot is 530 liters.

The standard suspension set-up is the same as the Q3 with an optional sport suspension available.

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At the launch, the Audi Q3 Sportback will be available with three engine options. One petrol engine will be the 230 hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder TFSI. Two 2.0-litre diesels will be available, one with 150 hp, the other with 190 hp. The most powerful engines are mated with a seven-speed automatic gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive, while the 150 hp diesel is available with a six-speed manual and front-wheel drive.

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Next year, Audi will add a mild-hybrid petrol engine: a 1.5-liter unit featuring cylinder-on-demand tech and, when mated with an automatic gearbox will use a 48V mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter/generator that feeds a li-ion battery by recuperating power during deceleration.

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