It is a subcompact luxury crossover that was introduced in 2011 at Auto Shanghai 2011. This model was started selling in June 2011.  It has transverse mounted engine and is only available as 5 doors vehicle. Audi Q3 received minor facelift in 2014. Facelifted models featured different exterior and interior trim. In North America this vehicle went on sale in 2014. This model is available with 1,4l; 2,0l petrol engines or 2,0 diesel engines.