Canadian model reference
Audi
Audi's all-new third-generation Q3, with a 255 hp turbo four, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, in Progressiv and Technik trims from $55,250 including freight, PDI and fees in Canada, according to MotorMouth's review notes. A research reference built around the questions compact SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The 2026 Q3 is the all-new third generation of Audi's compact SUV, built in Hungary. It has an updated 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 255 hp and 273 lb-ft, 27 hp more than before, a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive, and it runs on regular fuel. Canada gets two trims, Progressiv and Technik. It is about 51 mm (2 in) longer than before on the same wheelbase, with more cargo space. Prices and figures come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes from May 2026; Audi Canada's site did not show prices we could read. Measurements in inches and cubic feet are converted to metric.
Watch the review
Their review of the all-new 2026 Q3.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, May 16, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
Prices include freight, PDI and fees, from MotorMouth's May 2026 review notes, before taxes.
Data reference, October 31, 2026
| Question | Progressivquattro$55,250 | Technikquattro$58,550 |
|---|---|---|
| PricePrice with freight, PDI and fees | $55,250 | $58,550 |
| PowertrainEngine | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 255 hp, 273 lb-ft, seven-speed dual-clutch, quattro all-wheel drive; regular fuel; 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds | |
| Fuel consumption | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg US) city, 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) highway | |
| PracticalitySpace | Legroom 1,016 mm (40 in) front, 917 mm (36.1 in) rear; cargo up to 821 L (29 cu ft) behind the second row, almost 1,416 L (50 cu ft) overall | |
| Towing | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | |
| Wheels and spare | 18-inch standard, 19- and 20-inch available; temporary spare | |
| TechnologyStandard | 11.9-inch driver display, 12.8-inch touchscreen with navigation (Android Automotive based), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charger, 10-speaker audio, leather seating surfaces, 8-way power front seats with driver memory, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, power tailgate | |
| Warranty | 4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi) | |
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 739 comments on MotorMouth's Q3 videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 142 comments on MotorMouth's Q3 videos. MotorMouth's May 2026 notes list the 2026 Q3 Progressiv at $55,250 and the Technik at $58,550, both including freight, PDI and fees. Taxes are extra. One owner wrote: "The Audi Q3 is a terrific vehicle."
Ask for the all-in price of your exact build and options in writing.
Both share the same engine and quattro all-wheel drive. Available features include a head-up display, top-view camera, adaptive cruise assist, digital OLED taillights, a 12-speaker SONOS system and black styling packages.
Check which of these come on the Technik for the $3,300 difference.
Engine and power come up in 77 comments and the transmission in 33. MotorMouth's notes say the new Q3 is sportier, quieter thanks to standard acoustic side glass, and noticeably quicker, with 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The steering is still light, and the dual-clutch transmission is not as smooth as a conventional automatic.
Drive it in stop-and-go traffic to judge the dual-clutch for yourself.
Fuel economy comes up in 39 comments. MotorMouth's notes give 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg US) city and 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) highway, on regular fuel.
Reset the trip computer at the start of your test drive.
Space comes up in 24 comments. Front legroom is 1,016 mm (40 in) and rear legroom 917 mm (36.1 in). Cargo space is up to 821 L (29 cu ft) behind the second row and almost 1,416 L (50 cu ft) overall, according to MotorMouth's notes.
Load what you usually carry and sit in the back yourself.
Quattro all-wheel drive, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard in Canada. The Q3 does not offer heated rear seats or ventilated front seats, according to MotorMouth's notes. It has a temporary spare. One viewer wrote after the review: "No heated rear seats and not ventilated seats seems like another nickle and dime excercise."
If rear passengers matter in winter, note there are no heated rear seats.
The cabin and technology come up in 157 comments. The new MMI system uses Android Automotive with customizable tiles and an AI assistant, on a 12.8-inch touchscreen and 11.9-inch driver display. A new right-hand stalk is the gear selector, freeing up the centre console, and there are four USB-C ports.
Try the gear selector stalk and the screen controls while parked.
The Q3 is rated to tow 1,500 lb (680 kg), and the warranty is 4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi), according to MotorMouth's notes.
Ask about scheduled maintenance costs in Canada.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 31, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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