New Audi Q3 prices due October 16: expected range, two variants and buying in Mumbai

By Arjun Ramanarayanan, IndiCar · Published 16 October 2026 · News

Audi India will announce new Q3 prices on October 16, 2026, with an expected range of Rs 43.67 lakh to Rs 53 lakh. Two variants, Nova and Zenith, share one 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.

Key takeaways

• Audi India will announce new Q3 prices on October 16, 2026, with an expected range of Rs 43.67 lakh to Rs 53 lakh.
• Nova and Zenith share one 2.0-litre turbo petrol, an automatic gearbox and Quattro all-wheel drive.
• Reported gaps: no seat ventilation, no 360-degree camera and a less comprehensive ADAS package.
• Local production has started in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
• IndiCar confirms stock, delivery date, the itemised on-road price and the variant feature sheet in writing before you book.

Audi India will release ex-showroom prices for the new Q3 tomorrow, October 16, 2026. CarLelo expects the range to sit between Rs 43.67 lakh and Rs 53 lakh. The car comes in two variants, Nova and Zenith, and both use the VW Group's 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Local production has started at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

What the new Q3 is expected to cost

The expected range is Rs 43.67 lakh to Rs 53 lakh, according to CarLelo. These are estimates until Audi India publishes its prices on October 16, 2026. The prices Audi announces will be ex-showroom. What you pay in Mumbai also includes registration, insurance and other charges, so the ex-showroom figure is not your final number.

IndiCar lists Mumbai on-road prices for the Q3 on its Audi Q3 page. To see how the on-road total is built up from an ex-showroom figure, you can use the on-road price calculator.

One engine, one gearbox, all-wheel drive

Both variants use the same powertrain: the VW Group's 2.0-litre turbo petrol. Autocar India lists it as a 1984 cc petrol automatic with Quattro all-wheel drive. No diesel and no manual is reported.

The engine and drivetrain do not change between Nova and Zenith. The choice between them comes down to equipment and price, not performance.

Equipment reported for the new Q3

CarDekho lists the following equipment for the new Q3:

• Keyless entry and push-button start/stop
• Three-zone climate control
• Panoramic sunroof
• Front seat heating and powered front seats
• Ambient lighting
• Powered tailgate
• 11.9-inch Virtual Cockpit driver display
• 12.8-inch touchscreen
• Full-LED headlights with configurable daytime running lights
• 18-inch alloy wheels

The reported colours are Glacier White, Tambora Grey, Sage Green, Navarra Blue and Mythos Black.

Nova or Zenith: what the step up adds

The reports so far do not say which of the listed features are on Nova and which are only on Zenith. Here is what the facts do establish:

• Shared by both: the 2.0-litre turbo petrol, the automatic gearbox and, per Autocar India, Quattro all-wheel drive.
• What Zenith adds over Nova: not yet published. The equipment list above has not been split by variant.

Our view: because the mechanical package is the same, you should not pay for Zenith until you have seen a variant-wise feature sheet that shows what the extra money buys. If the items you care about, such as the panoramic sunroof, powered seats or the 12.8-inch touchscreen, turn out to be standard on Nova, Nova is the sensible buy. If they are reserved for Zenith, the gap in price is what you weigh against them. IndiCar gives you the variant feature sheet before you book.

This comparison covers purchase price and equipment only. No fuel efficiency or service cost figures have been published here, so running costs are not covered.

What the Q3 misses

Autocar India notes that the new Q3 does not offer seat ventilation or a 360-degree camera, and that its ADAS package is less comprehensive than it could be. At an expected Rs 43.67 lakh to Rs 53 lakh, these are the gaps to weigh. If you need cooled seats or an all-round camera for tight building parking, they are not part of the reported equipment list.

The Q3 takes on the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA, according to India TV News.

Built in Maharashtra

Local production of the new Q3 has started at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, CarLelo reports. Delivery timelines depend on stock, and IndiCar confirms your delivery date in writing before you book.

Bookings

India TV News reports that Audi's own bookings are being taken at its dealerships against a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. If you live in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai or Thane and buy through IndiCar, you book on indicar.in with a refundable reservation instead and deal only with IndiCar.

What IndiCar confirms before you book

Before you pay anything, IndiCar gives you the following in writing:

• Stock of the variant and colour you want, Nova or Zenith, in any of the five shades
• Your delivery date
• An itemised on-road price, showing ex-showroom, registration, insurance and every other line separately
• The variant-wise feature sheet, so you know exactly what Zenith adds over Nova
• Which charges are compulsory and which are optional

How to buy the new Q3 through IndiCar

Check the itemised Mumbai on-road price on the Audi Q3 page, pick your variant and colour, and book on indicar.in with a refundable reservation. IndiCar sources the car from partner dealer stock, and the authorised dealer invoices it. IndiCar handles registration, insurance and delivery in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, and you deal only with IndiCar throughout. To compare the Q3 with other cars, see all new cars with Mumbai on-road prices.

Sources

• New Audi Q3 Price Release Tomorrow: Expected Starts at Rs 52 Lakh in India (CarLelo)
• New Audi Q3 price to be announced tomorrow in India: Expected price, features and more (India TV News)
• New Audi Q3 to Come in 2 Variants in India: All Details Explained (CarLelo)
• Audi New Q3: Expected Price, Launch Date & Specs (Autocar India)
• Audi Q3 2026 Expected Price Rs 50 - 54 Lakh, 2026 Launch Date, Images & Specs (CarDekho)

Buying a new car through IndiCar

IndiCar arranges new-car purchases in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane. You book a new car on IndiCar at the on-road price shown on its car page, with every line itemised: ex-showroom, registration, insurance, TCS and FASTag. You book online with a refundable reservation, and IndiCar sources the car from partner dealer stock and handles the registration, insurance, paperwork and delivery.

You deal only with IndiCar from quote to delivery. Your phone number is never passed to a dealer, and you do not need to take the quote to a showroom to negotiate. See on-road prices and book or get a WhatsApp quote on +91 85916 41004.

Frequently asked questions

When will the new Audi Q3 prices be announced?

Audi India will release ex-showroom prices for the new Q3 tomorrow, October 16, 2026.

What is the expected price of the new Audi Q3?

CarLelo expects prices between Rs 43.67 lakh and Rs 53 lakh. These are estimates until Audi announces official prices. The Mumbai on-road price also includes registration, insurance and other charges, and IndiCar shows it itemised on its Q3 page.

Which engine does the new Q3 use?

Both variants use the VW Group's 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Autocar India lists it as a 1984 cc petrol automatic with Quattro all-wheel drive.

What is the difference between Nova and Zenith?

Both share the same engine, gearbox and drivetrain. The reports do not yet split the equipment list by variant. IndiCar gives you the variant-wise feature sheet before you book.

What features does the new Q3 lack?

According to Autocar India, it does not offer seat ventilation or a 360-degree camera, and its ADAS package is less comprehensive.

Where is the new Q3 made?

Local production has started at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

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