Comment: I like your auto reviews because you know how to provide all of the necessary information about each vehicle in less than 15 minutes on average. Your reviews are very concise and straight to the point. Keep up the good work.
I just did a test drive today on VW Golf (regular version, not GTI) and it was so satisfying. Sadly so few people in North American are asking for this practical 4 door hatch. I seriously think if I have the chance to test drive the Audi Q3 I may actually prefer the the ride quality of the much lighter VW Golf, not to mention I can almost get 2 Golfs with the price of 1 Q3.
The Venza LE is my current favourite in this segment, but having just checked out a Q3 after watching Tom's excellent review, I think this Audi comes a very close 2nd to the super-smooth and ultra-efficient Toyota. A pleasant surprise to find a German car that runs on regular gas, too.
The Volvo loses every comparison test with it's competitors and usually finishes last. It's nice to look at but really, really bad on gas consumption and ride comfort.
i was thinking about an x1 or q3 or mlb, but now i'm thinking about that subaru outback with the turbo, which is new for 2020 and has an onyx xt package that has all the bells and whistles for wayyyy under 40k. your last comment about price/value is right on point. thanks for another great review.
A few remarks : - The Mercedes GLE is certainly not a competitor since it is much larger - The Q3 is a " normal " SUV and not a cross over - Who leaves the phone in the car ? 🤔 Never heard about that before ...
In this video you told viewers to look/cross shop mainstream brands that are fully loaded, but I thought you had previously made the point that fully optioning up a mainstream brand vehicles still won't compete with a luxury brand experience?
Tom good review...but too pricey considering lack of creature comforts....no heated steering wheel, no ventilated seats, no electric folding mirrors, and most of all.... pathetic gas mileage! Unacceptable! Will the Q3 Sportback be coming to the States? Audi needs to do better as there are better options out there...all the best. Sam
2020 VW Tiguan SEL much better for the features, safety stuff and saves yourself about $10,000. Audi and VW use same engine but Tiguan has less HP. Tiguan’s good on gas MPG too.
Why do we need faster drivers in the rain? If you can't drive a front wheel drive in rain, you shouldn't be driving. I posted this on a Forrester video you did a while back too.
If even a social case citizens of USA can afford to drive some 70's muscle car with V8 engine that does 10 miles per galon then why just WHY do You even bother to talk about fuel economy, do you really care or are you just laughing to the face of us less fortunate !!!! As east european (yes even here on the other side of the World we watch your car reviews) I must admit anything less then 45 miles per gallon is to much for our average life standard that's why 80% of cars here are diesels and yes the last thing on our mind are ecology issues (sorry Greta). Just to compare ours and yours average life standard if you are interested to read it of course. Here are some facts I found on internet : USA average monthly income per person is 3000 US dollars, 1 gallon of gas (3.7 liter) 3.00 US dollar , licence, registration and insurance for average car are between 150 and 300 US dollars per year !!!!!!!!! Correct me if I'm wrong please !! Here in East EU average monthly income per person is 700 US dollars and 1 liter of gasoline is 1.57 us dollars ( yes just 1 liter not gallon), car registration and insurance for average car (with 4 or even less cylinders and about 100 hp ) is about 450 US dollars per year !!!!!! So I wonder is it just autonomy of the car that matters because you mention mpg's or is there something else I'm not aware of !!!? Still even though i criticized sometimes I still watch and love your channel, best regards from Croatia.
Can't speak for Croatia but one reason that many Americans opt for personal transportation for daily transportation lies in the fact that we fail to invest in public transportation. That makes the relative economy of our vehicles a priority especially for those who cannot afford a luxury brand.
My question is channel related: how does your channel do for watch time? If you, Alex (AlexonAutos) and Sofyan (Redline) post videos about a car at the same time, I tend to watch yours because it's informative and entertaining with a smaller time commitment, but most Cartubers seem to think longer is better. Oh, and I got a laugh out of seeing Peter Gabriel's "So" on the stereo - takes me back.
E Brown One of the reasons why Tom is my favorite is because unlike the other two, he doesn’t drone on endlessly like a bad CVT, or basically recite the owner’s manual by explaining every warning light, while leaving how the car ACTUALLY DRIVES till the very end of a 20 - 30 minute episode.
Apparently it scores pretty high percentage wise. I talked to a YT expert and he was impressed by the numbers. Longer is better for the algorithm but I really don't like to do more than 10-11 minutes since I feel I can get nearly everything across in that time.
@@ElijahsAba Agree, and i really don't have 20-30min of my day to waste on 1 review and especially if they use highly annoying intro/outro music like AoA channel.
The new Q3 has lots of issues. The Prestige, highest line model, doesn't have have memory driver's seat or heated steering wheel. Things you get on a loaded Mazda Cx5. It's at least 5k overpriced. There are also a lot of reports of people having stalling issues and leaking sunroofs.
44k? Hmmm. This or the better looking XC60 or the much better priced RDX? It seems like you have to REALLY want an Audi to rationalize the Q3, esp since you can get better value in the same category. Thinking about seat comfort and quality of stereo as much as fun to drive factor.
Oh definitely! An Audi lover would buy this. For this price, and no back heated seats, heated steering wheel and horrible gas mileage? Money could be spent on many other better vehicles. Without the German car issues.
Hi Tom. Already subbed, great video as always! We tested a 2019 Q3 a few months back because we were drawn to the size and overall style. It drove well enough, but we were disappointed by the cheap interior materials, especially the door pulls that are cheaply painted and will show wear with normal use. Fuel economy was poor , and the price racked up fast. We compared the 2019 BMW X1 which was a better fit in many aspects, but ended up with a sensibility optioned 2020 X3 which proved to be a great value.
one thing car reviewers never mention on the pro/con side is that you CANNOT get memory seat in Q3, you need to buy a Q5 for this basic function. Being a luxury brand, one would expect such a feature, at least when you buy the better seat package.
Guess I'll turn my comment into a question. Seems like the engine is the exact same one that's in the GTI, so why is premium specified for the GTI but not the Q3?
Q3 all day. Even base model with Comfort+ added is nicer than a top of the line Tiquan. The Tiguan is great though. I almost went with one until I drove a Q3.
Tom, What were you saying at the start about Al Gore's rhythm? The mpg the Q3 gets is lower than my grade in math class but I do like that 40/30/40 split rear seat.;)
Own an 18 Tiguan with the new larger body style. Tom would you say the Q3 has the same size inside, the Tiguan is very spacious but in the video it would appear the Q3 might be smaller?
The engine in the VW Tiguan is under powered. The Audi Q3 is a shorter wheel base MQB platform but, with a more powerful engine. What do you think about the 10 speed Honda Odyssey EX? Sorry, prefer minivans compared to SUV’s. 4 winter tires will get you there in the winter. Sienna too old, Pacifica depreciates fast. Happy New Year from CANADA! Eh.. Still think of you when we pass the toilet paper in Costco! Get some Tim Horton’s to warm you up!
I see lots of Audis in my area of Kansas City, so they must be doing something right. Not my particular cup of tea, for I like longevity over trendiness. There's something for everyone out there, though! Cross-shop till you drop!
Great review! I own a 2017 Q3, glad to see their update on overall room, the infotainment has been updated since 2019 model though. Question here, I did see the cargo space review but can it hold a 29' baggage and a medium size baggage together? Cause my previous model can't which is a disappointment for me. Also, can we move forward back row to give cargo more space? Another disappointment you already mentioned. I mean this is a premium luxury car, even though entry level, but too many hard plastic spotted. Like one third of my money actually goes for the luxury feeling, they could do a better job.
44 grand for this..premium!? Out there are more than a Dozen non premium vehicles who are doing everything better and cost about 40% less than this..premium price. Nice video as always!
I'm leery of dual-clutch transmissions, as I've only experienced judder/chatter/clunk (everyday stop-n-go driving) from the 6-speed DSGs my 2010 GTI, 2012 Jetta TDI and 2016 Audi A3. It seems that Europe is more tolerant of these performance characteristics, and the US is not. Has VAG resolved the judders in the new generation of 7-speed DSGs, or is this why the Q3 is fitted with a conventional 8-speed automatic for the US?
I despise crossovers and SUVs. But, decent hatchbacks, like my 2014 Audi A3 1.8 liter Quattto Sportback, are difficult to come by. I thought about the Q3 but it’s engine is way underpowered from what I see and hear. Give me three top premium hatchback models I can look at. And done include BMW 1 series. Thanks for the review.
"Oh, you want tires on that car?" Seriously, EVERY CAR SOLD TODAY should come with a full suite of safety features. Cars like this Audi which add them like a smorgasbord are deal-breakers.
Easy. Tiguan SEL RLine 4motion or Alltrack SEL. Losing the 4-rings saves quite a bit. Yes, not everything in the Audi is in the VWs, but such is life....cheaper insurance w/the VWs as well.
They lost me at "no heated wheel." I'd never buy another car without that, let alone one that pushes 50k if you get all the extras. If you can stand the badging, the Kia Sportage has similar power, performance, features and room - though fewer screens with little pictures of the car... for about 33k. And it will keep your fingers warm. Mr.Voelk, your review - as always, is pleasant, informative, well-filmed, and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
Awww man I was so hoping to be first on your new video, oh well, as usual this is fantastic stuff, always a pleasure to see you at your finest Tom, I am curious though, do you think that the Q3 has technology overload? Also I'm surprised how much the exterior looks a lot like GM's smiling face grill, especially the new Buick GX, that has unfortunately become more popular on cars. I guess people just missed the Mazda smiling cat look LOL.
It costs US$67k here in the Philippines for the BASE (Using 1.4 turbo gasoline) model LOL (go figure, we have uber expensive cars. Our Accords here STARTS at US$45). I was able to be in one, and it was really nice for its size. The Q5 is still far more comfortable, but it's a given since the Q5 is a level above this. Great review as always, Tom!
Love , love the funny comments ,the quirky about way of explaining. 👍😍 It is a lovely vehicle, but the dealers were overpricing quite bit in the states ( Supply and demands) so unfortunately there was not much to choose from. So I bought a another X Beemer 2022.😍
An audio reminder when you leave your phone in the car but NO heated steering wheel?? Should be included if a car has heated seats. That just made my next lease list options shorter now. Thanks.
Ok your pick if you were to buy = audi q3, bmw x2, volvo xc40, or spend a bit more and go for alfa stelvio sport, volvo xc60 rdesign or one more the new vw atlas cross sport?
I have a BMW X1 and I like it, the X2 with the M package is a lot more fun, but in Canada it is only sold loaded and is as much as a X3. It is pretty good on fuel, where as the Audi as per Consumer reports: 15 mpg city, 33 highway. 23 overall - that is horrible
Very nice! The interior designers should have splurged a little more, though (and, perhaps, skipped that lonely, little bit of dash wood trim...it looks a bit out of balance, without corresponding door trim pieces. Just my take on that.)
There are a lot of NEW technology, no emissions, all electric vehicles to choose from in 2020. No reason to buy OLD polluting technology gas or diesel.
Do you remember if this Q3 you reviewed so nicely had an issue with the windshield fluid dispenser? The one that I own & the loaner one seem to have the fluid stream shooting below the middle of the windshield. This causes the dry parts of the wipers to scrape against the glass. 🖖😓
Wassup Tom! No question at all. But I do want to take the time to tell you that I really enjoy your videos and I even make my partner watch them with me on the big screen in our living room. Your videos are very high quality and I appreciate all the work that you put in them. I also appreciate that you share real life specific traits about the vehicle like the sometimes clunky auto stop/start systems and that you compare them to other systems (Hey Buick LaCrosse). Small things like these are a huge help when trying to get a feel for a vehicle that you cant afford, lol. Please continue to make these awesome & informative videos. Your superfan stationed in Germany , Brandon.
Always love the reviews Tom... You are like a little kid aren't you? That's what makes you likeable, friendly, outgoing, and best of all, "Believable," when doing these reviews.
Would you take the looks of the Sportback over this regular Q3? Since the regular one doesn't have the biggest/most spacious rear anyway, does that make the Sportback a better pick?
Thanks Tom! For anyone considering the Q3, please be sure to drive the Volvo XC40, too. I ended up preferring the XC40. If I could only crack open my wallet and go back into debt.....
hey tom great review as always! hope the camera is to working well!? I have been watching this car for couple years , but I am wanting a hybrid in this model is there any word that it will happen in our lifetime?
Comment: I like your auto reviews because you know how to provide all of the necessary information about each vehicle in less than 15 minutes on average. Your reviews are very concise and straight to the point. Keep up the good work.
As more and more “normal” brands start including safety features that save yourself and others, charging $4k for those seems a little insulting.
..it wouldn't be a lux brand if they didn't charge you for everything and arrange items in awkward package combinations
Completely agree. My Subaru (previous car) and Honda (current one) have way more standard safety equipment than a family member’s Q5- for $10K less.
My bucket list now includes visiting a Seattle area Costco with the hope of running into Tom while he's filming the cargo capacity segment.
I just did a test drive today on VW Golf (regular version, not GTI) and it was so satisfying. Sadly so few people in North American are asking for this practical 4 door hatch. I seriously think if I have the chance to test drive the Audi Q3 I may actually prefer the the ride quality of the much lighter VW Golf, not to mention I can almost get 2 Golfs with the price of 1 Q3.
The Venza LE is my current favourite in this segment, but having just checked out a Q3 after watching Tom's excellent review, I think this Audi comes a very close 2nd to the super-smooth and ultra-efficient Toyota. A pleasant surprise to find a German car that runs on regular gas, too.
2:32 Thanks for mentioning weight of the vehicle 👍🏼 3900 lbs
And look at Volvo XC40 too! Strong competitor. Any opinion about the Volvo?
That's something "Alex on Autos" would say.
The Volvo loses every comparison test with it's competitors and usually finishes last.
It's nice to look at but really, really bad on gas consumption and ride comfort.
@@mart_en Volvo def is one of the best when it comes to ride comfort. I don't know what you're on about.
@@GrubblandeGrapplern Who says that ? Not the Volvo XC40, who gets criticised for its lack of a smooth ride on harsh roads in every comparison test.
i was thinking about an x1 or q3 or mlb, but now i'm thinking about that subaru outback with the turbo, which is new for 2020 and has an onyx xt package that has all the bells and whistles for wayyyy under 40k. your last comment about price/value is right on point. thanks for another great review.
I hope you get to test the RSQ3 as well!
A few remarks :
- The Mercedes GLE is certainly not a competitor since it is much larger
- The Q3 is a " normal " SUV and not a cross over
- Who leaves the phone in the car ? 🤔
Never heard about that before ...
In this video you told viewers to look/cross shop mainstream brands that are fully loaded, but I thought you had previously made the point that fully optioning up a mainstream brand vehicles still won't compete with a luxury brand experience?
Tom good review...but too pricey considering lack of creature comforts....no heated steering wheel, no ventilated seats, no electric folding mirrors, and most of all.... pathetic gas mileage! Unacceptable! Will the Q3 Sportback be coming to the States? Audi needs to do better as there are better options out there...all the best. Sam
I wonder if Canada has a different trim. I just bought a 2020 Q3 Technik S-line and it has a heated steering wheel.
The Canadian market often adds heated wheels and/or heated rear seats because, you know, cold.
Tom: "I'm not even touching politics..." Drives past road sign ""44th". Coincidence? LOL. Thanks for the videos!
2020 VW Tiguan SEL much better for the features, safety stuff and saves yourself about $10,000. Audi and VW use same engine but Tiguan has less HP. Tiguan’s good on gas MPG too.
Audi please bring the RSQ3 to states
Why do we need faster drivers in the rain? If you can't drive a front wheel drive in rain, you shouldn't be driving. I posted this on a Forrester video you did a while back too.
Question...Any word on an SQ3??
GLC instead of GLE
If even a social case citizens of USA can afford to drive some 70's muscle car with V8 engine that does 10 miles per galon then why just WHY do You even bother to talk about fuel economy, do you really care or are you just laughing to the face of us less fortunate !!!! As east european (yes even here on the other side of the World we watch your car reviews) I must admit anything less then 45 miles per gallon is to much for our average life standard that's why 80% of cars here are diesels and yes the last thing on our mind are ecology issues (sorry Greta). Just to compare ours and yours average life standard if you are interested to read it of course. Here are some facts I found on internet : USA average monthly income per person is 3000 US dollars, 1 gallon of gas (3.7 liter) 3.00 US dollar , licence, registration and insurance for average car are between 150 and 300 US dollars per year !!!!!!!!! Correct me if I'm wrong please !! Here in East EU average monthly income per person is 700 US dollars and 1 liter of gasoline is 1.57 us dollars ( yes just 1 liter not gallon), car registration and insurance for average car (with 4 or even less cylinders and about 100 hp ) is about 450 US dollars per year !!!!!! So I wonder is it just autonomy of the car that matters because you mention mpg's or is there something else I'm not aware of !!!? Still even though i criticized sometimes I still watch and love your channel, best regards from Croatia.
Can't speak for Croatia but one reason that many Americans opt for personal transportation for daily transportation lies in the fact that we fail to invest in public transportation. That makes the relative economy of our vehicles a priority especially for those who cannot afford a luxury brand.
Must admit we are two different World's on the same Planet.Where reason ceases Croatia reality begins.
Worst interior I've ever seen in a US Audi product. And fake exhaust tips? Give me a damn break. This should be a VW product.
I miss you in the Times!
My question is channel related: how does your channel do for watch time? If you, Alex (AlexonAutos) and Sofyan (Redline) post videos about a car at the same time, I tend to watch yours because it's informative and entertaining with a smaller time commitment, but most Cartubers seem to think longer is better.
Oh, and I got a laugh out of seeing Peter Gabriel's "So" on the stereo - takes me back.
E Brown One of the reasons why Tom is my favorite is because unlike the other two, he doesn’t drone on endlessly like a bad CVT, or basically recite the owner’s manual by explaining every warning light, while leaving how the car ACTUALLY DRIVES till the very end of a 20 - 30 minute episode.
Apparently it scores pretty high percentage wise. I talked to a YT expert and he was impressed by the numbers. Longer is better for the algorithm but I really don't like to do more than 10-11 minutes since I feel I can get nearly everything across in that time.
@@ElijahsAba Agree, and i really don't have 20-30min of my day to waste on 1 review and especially if they use highly annoying intro/outro music like AoA channel.
The new Q3 has lots of issues. The Prestige, highest line model, doesn't have have memory driver's seat or heated steering wheel. Things you get on a loaded Mazda Cx5. It's at least 5k overpriced. There are also a lot of reports of people having stalling issues and leaking sunroofs.
44k? Hmmm. This or the better looking XC60 or the much better priced RDX? It seems like you have to REALLY want an Audi to rationalize the Q3, esp since you can get better value in the same category. Thinking about seat comfort and quality of stereo as much as fun to drive factor.
Oh definitely! An Audi lover would buy this. For this price, and no back heated seats, heated steering wheel and horrible gas mileage? Money could be spent on many other better vehicles. Without the German car issues.
Well, I'm a fellow 5'9" tall moderate and modest guy in his 50s, so if course my comments & questions would be civil!
I prefer the RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback more than the Q3. I hope that Audi brings them to the USA. I however would take the RSQ3 Sportback.
Hi Tom. Already subbed, great video as always!
We tested a 2019 Q3 a few months back because we were drawn to the size and overall style. It drove well enough, but we were disappointed by the cheap interior materials, especially the door pulls that are cheaply painted and will show wear with normal use. Fuel economy was poor , and the price racked up fast.
We compared the 2019 BMW X1 which was a better fit in many aspects, but ended up with a sensibility optioned 2020 X3 which proved to be a great value.
wait till engine bang out and countless engine light
@@fahhad17 engine light for what?
jtcber engine light from audi
@@fahhad17 I've driven Audis for 5 years. Never an engine problem, but I follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
one thing car reviewers never mention on the pro/con side is that you CANNOT get memory seat in Q3, you need to buy a Q5 for this basic function. Being a luxury brand, one would expect such a feature, at least when you buy the better seat package.
Guess I'll turn my comment into a question. Seems like the engine is the exact same one that's in the GTI, so why is premium specified for the GTI but not the Q3?
Love the look. Proportions look really good.
Anybody else interested in seeing a side by comparison of the Tiguan and Q3? I'd like to see what those 4 rings gets you.
Q3 all day. Even base model with Comfort+ added is nicer than a top of the line Tiquan. The Tiguan is great though. I almost went with one until I drove a Q3.
Tom, What were you saying at the start about Al Gore's rhythm? The mpg the Q3 gets is lower than my grade in math class but I do like that 40/30/40 split rear seat.;)
Wagons over Crossover SUVs all day everyday. 😤
If you're a 40 year old mom, maybe.
@@cockyjeremy Get the *@#$&,@&$ off my comment.
Own an 18 Tiguan with the new larger body style.
Tom would you say the Q3 has the same size inside, the Tiguan is very spacious but in the video it would appear the Q3 might be smaller?
Without checking specs seems the US Tiguan is larger than Q3. Remember, we get the long wheelbase version, there's a smaller Tiguan in other markets.
The engine in the VW Tiguan is under powered. The Audi Q3 is a shorter wheel base MQB platform but, with a more powerful engine. What do you think about the 10 speed Honda Odyssey EX? Sorry, prefer minivans compared to SUV’s. 4 winter tires will get you there in the winter. Sienna too old, Pacifica depreciates fast. Happy New Year from CANADA! Eh.. Still think of you when we pass the toilet paper in Costco! Get some Tim Horton’s to warm you up!
It might not excel in any one category but we find our Q3, with the sports seats, to be comfortable and fun to drive.
My 2011 Regal turbo made basically the same hp and torque. Surprised to see such similar numbers given the age difference.
I am purposely delaying buying an Audi....I am giving them time to improve
I see lots of Audis in my area of Kansas City, so they must be doing something right. Not my particular cup of tea, for I like longevity over trendiness. There's something for everyone out there, though! Cross-shop till you drop!
Great review! I own a 2017 Q3, glad to see their update on overall room, the infotainment has been updated since 2019 model though.
Question here, I did see the cargo space review but can it hold a 29' baggage and a medium size baggage together? Cause my previous model can't which is a disappointment for me.
Also, can we move forward back row to give cargo more space?
Another disappointment you already mentioned. I mean this is a premium luxury car, even though entry level, but too many hard plastic spotted. Like one third of my money actually goes for the luxury feeling, they could do a better job.
Likes
wireless carplay
dashboard screens
Dislikes
No heated steering wheel
no heated rear seats
no ventilated seats
no seat memory
no remote start
no brake hold
I wonder if Canada has a different trim. I just bought a 2020 Q3 Technik S-line and it has a heated steering wheel.
Love your videos, keep up the great work! Hope you’ll do a video on the 2021 Kia Sedona when that comes out
Can't be a luxury car without memory seats and heated steering wheel
How about a Merc GLB 4Matic review? Thank you!
Soon as i can get my hands on one
44 grand for this..premium!? Out there are more than a Dozen non premium vehicles who are doing everything better and cost about 40% less than this..premium price. Nice video as always!
Is he really a twin, or is that clever filmography & editing?
How does a premium automaker not even offer a heated steering wheel? What a weird miss. Don't think I'd ever buy a new car without one.
I'm leery of dual-clutch transmissions, as I've only experienced judder/chatter/clunk (everyday stop-n-go driving) from the 6-speed DSGs my 2010 GTI, 2012 Jetta TDI and 2016 Audi A3. It seems that Europe is more tolerant of these performance characteristics, and the US is not. Has VAG resolved the judders in the new generation of 7-speed DSGs, or is this why the Q3 is fitted with a conventional 8-speed automatic for the US?
This like a VW GTI on steroids....
Grest review Tom. I would probably go for the Tiguan over this. It has a similar look and the interior in the Audi isn't worth the price premium.
I despise crossovers and SUVs. But, decent hatchbacks, like my 2014 Audi A3 1.8 liter Quattto Sportback, are difficult to come by. I thought about the Q3 but it’s engine is way underpowered from what I see and hear. Give me three top premium hatchback models I can look at. And done include BMW 1 series. Thanks for the review.
How is engine sound when it’s idle? I know on the Q5 the engine is quiet, however I find in the Q3 it’s a little loud, is this assumption correct?
Wasn't something I noticed at the time I had it.
"Oh, you want tires on that car?"
Seriously, EVERY CAR SOLD TODAY should come with a full suite of safety features. Cars like this Audi which add them like a smorgasbord are deal-breakers.
German luxury automakers are known for their overpriced option packages so it shouldn't come as a surprise.
Let me just guess, you were never gonna buy this or any Audi any time soon (full suite or not!).
@@tonys9413 Actually, I sold my BMW convertible and used the money to buy a Subaru Forester.
So basically you can do better for less 👍
Easy. Tiguan SEL RLine 4motion or Alltrack SEL. Losing the 4-rings saves quite a bit. Yes, not everything in the Audi is in the VWs, but such is life....cheaper insurance w/the VWs as well.
I want to see where the night is driving！
Even if I don't like American government since 2000 !
I think USA is a beautiful country... the land of Indians of America
They lost me at "no heated wheel." I'd never buy another car without that, let alone one that pushes 50k if you get all the extras. If you can stand the badging, the Kia Sportage has similar power, performance, features and room - though fewer screens with little pictures of the car... for about 33k. And it will keep your fingers warm. Mr.Voelk, your review - as always, is pleasant, informative, well-filmed, and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
Awww man I was so hoping to be first on your new video, oh well, as usual this is fantastic stuff, always a pleasure to see you at your finest Tom, I am curious though, do you think that the Q3 has technology overload? Also I'm surprised how much the exterior looks a lot like GM's smiling face grill, especially the new Buick GX, that has unfortunately become more popular on cars. I guess people just missed the Mazda smiling cat look LOL.
Sees like the right amount of tech to me. It never felt like I had to hit the owner's manual to figure things out.
@@DrivenCarReviews Ah ok, that's good to know 🙂 Great to hear from you Tom, hope you have an awesome day 😎.
It costs US$67k here in the Philippines for the BASE (Using 1.4 turbo gasoline) model LOL (go figure, we have uber expensive cars. Our Accords here STARTS at US$45). I was able to be in one, and it was really nice for its size. The Q5 is still far more comfortable, but it's a given since the Q5 is a level above this. Great review as always, Tom!
Love , love the funny comments ,the quirky about way of explaining. 👍😍
It is a lovely vehicle, but the dealers were overpricing quite bit in the states ( Supply and demands) so unfortunately there was not much to choose from. So I bought a another X Beemer 2022.😍
An audio reminder when you leave your phone in the car but NO heated steering wheel?? Should be included if a car has heated seats. That just made my next lease list options shorter now. Thanks.
Ok your pick if you were to buy = audi q3, bmw x2, volvo xc40, or spend a bit more and go for alfa stelvio sport, volvo xc60 rdesign or one more the new vw atlas cross sport?
I have a BMW X1 and I like it, the X2 with the M package is a lot more fun, but in Canada it is only sold loaded and is as much as a X3. It is pretty good on fuel, where as the Audi as per Consumer reports: 15 mpg city, 33 highway. 23 overall - that is horrible
Very nice! The interior designers should have splurged a little more, though (and, perhaps, skipped that lonely, little bit of dash wood trim...it looks a bit out of balance, without corresponding door trim pieces. Just my take on that.)
I was gonna ask you about politics, but being your most loyal viewer, alas, I already know the answer, fellow npr fan~~~
I listen to music
@@DrivenCarReviews So do I. wink wink~~~
There are a lot of NEW technology, no emissions, all electric vehicles to choose from in 2020.
No reason to buy OLD polluting technology gas or diesel.
How much quicker and quiet does this Q3 seem relative to a RAV4 or Hyundai?
Hey Tom! In your opinion, which one is better? The Audi Q3 or the Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD?
Do you remember if this Q3 you reviewed so nicely had an issue with the windshield fluid dispenser? The one that I own & the loaner one seem to have the fluid stream shooting below the middle of the windshield. This causes the dry parts of the wipers to scrape against the glass. 🖖😓
Wassup Tom! No question at all. But I do want to take the time to tell you that I really enjoy your videos and I even make my partner watch them with me on the big screen in our living room. Your videos are very high quality and I appreciate all the work that you put in them. I also appreciate that you share real life specific traits about the vehicle like the sometimes clunky auto stop/start systems and that you compare them to other systems (Hey Buick LaCrosse). Small things like these are a huge help when trying to get a feel for a vehicle that you cant afford, lol. Please continue to make these awesome & informative videos. Your superfan stationed in Germany , Brandon.
What is the engine code
I think this car is hideous; I hate seeing them on the road. But your reviews are always so good.
How does VW get away with not offering a hybrid or PHEV version of this car? E-tron is nice but very pricey.
44K!?? Lol, it looks like it’s 30K.
For 44K the new Defender 90 is a much better choice
Always love the reviews Tom... You are like a little kid aren't you? That's what makes you likeable, friendly, outgoing, and best of all, "Believable," when doing these reviews.
Tom, does Audi typically manufacture their own automatic transmissions, or are they sourcing them from ZF, Aisin, etc.?
Would you take the looks of the Sportback over this regular Q3? Since the regular one doesn't have the biggest/most spacious rear anyway, does that make the Sportback a better pick?
If you're in Europe you'd be the best. Nonetheless you got a new subscriber.
Thanks Tom! For anyone considering the Q3, please be sure to drive the Volvo XC40, too. I ended up preferring the XC40. If I could only crack open my wallet and go back into debt.....
I just listen to NPR. But it sounds better on my Harmon Kardon in my BMW X3, 35i. Love your reviews. Thank you.
Tom, do you think the plug in 5 series from BMW is a worthy investment for the price asked?
How about the drink I owe you in Paris? Coming any time in 2020, Tomy?
Do you think Audi will ever offer a PHEV for any of its mainstream vehicles?
Great video Tom. You are the Thinking Man's car reviewer.
Doesn't the Q3 2016 comes with a "sunroof" oppose to a panorama roof??
The old one had really odd proportions, this is much better
hey tom great review as always! hope the camera is to working well!? I have been watching this car for couple years , but I am wanting a hybrid in this model is there any word that it will happen in our lifetime?
Could we have Tom's score on the vehicles you test drive? Say on a scale of 1-10?
I'm looking for a two row crossover with a flat second row floor. So far I've only found the RDX, which I like. Are there any other options out there?
How much smaller is this than the VW Tiguan?
Which color is this, Ibis white or glacier white metalic?
7:10 Bro all the toilet paper. Is this a COVID related Video?
I'm subscribed with notifs on and I didn't even see this video until now :-(
1:34 Evil twin is back! But how's his plan for world domination going?
No memory seat feature at that price range... really.
Landrover Disco Sport is a good competitor........
Has the long term reliability improved or should I lease it and return it before the warranty expires?