The German carmaker has launched special editions of the Q3 and Q7 in India, at Rs 40.76 and Rs 82.37 lakh, respectively. The cars are Badged as Design Editions and get additional equipment on the insides and there are visual changes on the outside.
The Q3 Design Edition is only available as the 35TDI model. It is powered by the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder, turbo-diesel motor that makes 184hp and 380Nm. The Design Edition is between the Premium Plus (Rs 39.68 lakh) and the Technology (Rs 42.88 lakh) trims. It comes with kit that you get on the Premium Plus variant (18-inch alloys, LED headlamps with LED DRLs, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, Audi’s MMI infotainment system, cruise control, parking assist and more). You also get clear-lens tail-lamps, quattro decals on the side, illuminated door sills and a key cover that matches the exterior finish on the outside. You also get Nappa leather upholstery and a coat hanger.
The special-edition Q7 is powered by a 252hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine in the 40TFSI and the 249hp, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel motor in the 45TDI. You get an eight-speed automatic powering all the wheels. The Q7 Design Edition is positioned between the Premium Plus (Rs 73.73-77.90 lakh) and the Technology variants (Rs 81.00-85.18 lakh). You get Matrix LED headlamps with DRLs, 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, Audi’s MMI infotainment system with navigation, smoked tail-lamps, Audi-emblem decals on the D-pillar, rear-seat entertainment and a cool bag branded by Audi.
All prices, ex-showroom, India.