Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 25: German luxury carmaker Audi on Friday announced the start of local assembly of its all-new Audi Q3 at the SAVWIPL plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

The compact luxury SUV is scheduled to be launched in India on October 16, 2026. According to Audi India, the new Q3 is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and comes with Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system.

The company said the latest generation of the Q3 combines dynamic driving capability with the practicality expected from a compact luxury SUV.

It also comes equipped with a range of segment-first features and technologies aimed at enhancing its appeal among modern luxury car buyers.

Bookings for the all-new Audi Q3 are open through the Audi India website, the myAudi Connect application and Audi India dealerships.

"The start of production of the All-New Audi Q3 is an important milestone for our Group in India. It reflects the strong capabilities of our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility and our commitment to supporting the growth of our brands in the country," said Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India.

"We are proud to produce the latest Audi Q3 in India, with the same high standards of quality, precision and engineering excellence that define Audi globally," he added.

Audi India sold around 4,510 vehicles in 2025 as it navigated evolving conditions in the country's luxury automobile market.

The company said the implementation of GST 2.0 helped improve customer confidence in the luxury car segment during the year.

Audi India had increased vehicle prices by up to 2 per cent from April 1, 2026, across its entire model range in the country.

The German automaker attributed the price revision to rising input costs and fluctuations in currency rates, which it said had increased its overall operating expenses.