Audi India has started local assembly of the all-new Audi Q3 at the SAVWIPL plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The German luxury carmaker has confirmed that the next-generation compact luxury SUV will be launched on October 16, 2026. The launch of local production is an important step for Audi as it continues to strengthen its presence in India's premium automobile market.
The new Audi Q3 is a compact luxury SUV that combines everyday practicality with dynamic driving capabilities. According to Audi India, the new-generation model has been developed with a focus on modern technology, premium features and performance while retaining the versatility expected from a compact SUV.
New Audi Q3 Local Assembly Begins
The new Q3 is being assembled locally at the SAVWIPL manufacturing plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Local assembly allows Audi to manufacture the model in India and still maintain the company's global standards of engineering quality and precision.
The Q3 is an important model in Audi's international portfolio and its local production will make it a significant offering in India's compact luxury SUV segment. The company has also highlighted the capabilities of its manufacturing facility and its role in supporting the growth of Volkswagen Group's brands in the Indian market.
The company’s Managing Director and CEO, Piyush Arora, described the launch as a major breakthrough for Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. The manufacturing facility, he said, was able to produce the latest Audi Q3 and the company will also hold itself to the same standards as the Audi brand.
Audi Q3 Engine And Quattro AWD
Audi Q3 will be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine in India. The SUV will also be equipped with Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system, one of the key technologies for traction and driving capability.
The 2.0-litre petrol engine and quattro AWD will position the new Q3 as a performance-oriented offering in the compact luxury SUV segment. Audi has also added new technologies and features to the new model such as segment-first features as well.
Although it is clear that the engine and all-wheel-drive configuration are confirmed by the company, details about the complete Indian specification, performance figures, and variant-wise equipment will be revealed closer to the launch.
Bookings Open for new Audi Q3
Audi India has also opened bookings for the all-new Q3 ahead of its official launch. Interested customers can book the compact luxury SUV through multiple channels.
Bookings can be made via the Audi India website, the myAudi Connect application or by visiting an authorised Audi India dealership. The multiple booking channels are intended to assist customers with the preparation of the SUV's October launch.
The Q3 will have to contend in India’s premium compact SUV market, which is one of the areas where people typically want luxury, technology, performance and practicality.
Audi Q3 Launch Date in India
The new Audi Q3 is expected to launch in India on October 16, 2026. The company will disclose the prices and detailed specifications closer to launch.
Audi’s decision to introduce local assembly at the same time as the launch highlights the importance of the Q3 in the company’s India product strategy. The SUV should appeal to buyers looking for an upper-class vehicle with a relatively small size and the same technology and design as a luxury brand.
Audi India Sales And Pricing
Audi India sold approximately 4,510 vehicles in 2025 to luxury car consumers as the luxury car market adapted to new market conditions in the luxury car industry. The company has also pointed out that there is high customer confidence in the luxury car category and therefore better product and service quality with GST 2.0.
Audi India’s prices, which were up to 2 per cent through April 1, increased as a result of higher input and currency rates and increased overall operating costs.
Pricing of the new Q3 will therefore be closely watched when Audi formally launches the SUV in October. Local assembly, however, could be an important factor in the positioning of the model in the highly competitive premium SUV market.
What To Expect From The New Audi Q3
The new Audi Q3 combines a 2.0-litre petrol engine, quattro all-wheel drive, new technology with updated technology and the practicality of a compact SUV. Audi is also highlighting the segment-first features of the model to modern luxury car buyers as part of the new model’s segment-first features, it believes in the appeal of contemporary luxury cars.
Now that local assembly is in place and bookings are open, attention is now on the official launch. Audi will be able to announce the Q3's full specifications, variants, features and pricing on or around October 16.
For Audi India, the new Q3 is more than just another product addition. In India, its local production shows that it is a key aspect of the company's product pipeline to make and sell premium vehicles for them in India still while giving customers a new generation of one of Audi's all-new compact SUV models.
