The New AWD 2019 Audi Q3 Has an Off-Road Mode BUT Can it Climb a Mountain? Let's Find Out!

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  • ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2019 AWD Audi Q3 comes with Quattro and an Off-road Mode. In this video we put the car through the TFL slip test and drive it up Rocky Top Mountain.
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  • @EdwardTheAussie
    @EdwardTheAussie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I love how you do things like this i would love to see you do this in a bmw x5

  • @jpch8814
    @jpch8814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Just like you said considering that the car has sport suspension, 20 inch tires, and freaking summer tires ! yet the Q3 makes it up the mountain lol, this little thing is incredible.

  • @madant7777
    @madant7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Parking sensors activate because the car thinks you're about to hit a curb. Yes, they sense higher curbes. My SEAT Ateca (Q3 sister) does the same, and I like it so I don't tear my tires in my driveway maneuvering.

  • @devmaxir
    @devmaxir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    These kind of AWD tests are almost unique to this channel. I love it! please keep up the great work.

  • @cizzane46
    @cizzane46 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    The best looking SUV in its segment.

    • @JM-nz8gw
      @JM-nz8gw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      *CUV

    • @lbnewell23
      @lbnewell23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think the Volvo xc40 looks better
      Also it’s better off-road

    • @alanplur
      @alanplur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I prefer the XC40 as well, but I wouldn't say no to the Audi either.

    • @robertmorris3892
      @robertmorris3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that a Ford edge grill on an Audi or does Ford use the Audi grill, hmmm

    • @ZoneCrasher
      @ZoneCrasher 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The X1 is the best.

  • @rootsmanuva82
    @rootsmanuva82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    At least the Audi Q3 doesn't even pretend to be an off-roader. It's very clearly designed for high speed cruising and mall parking lots.

  • @mikerules666
    @mikerules666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Audi’s Quattro system is impressive considering it’s not an actual off road vehicle. Well done. 👍

  • @brettneuberger6466
    @brettneuberger6466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great review and great car. That original q5 styling has stood the test of time. My 09 s-line looks almost identical to that q3 from a distance. Best car I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned a lot of cars. After all these years, I still love it.

  • @jessesimpson777
    @jessesimpson777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I'm still sad goldmine hill got closed. Regardless though, this was a great off-road video.

  • @kavehoskoui8292
    @kavehoskoui8292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    WOW! Impressive with 20” tires! Now that one heck of a car! Well done!

  • @cmdrdarwin3682
    @cmdrdarwin3682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That 2L power train is very impressive in that vehicle. When I drove it, aside from the sound, it had the power of a big six cylinder!

    • @dzelpwr
      @dzelpwr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's definitely impressive how much torque it has below 2000 RPM. Amazing what modern turbo direct injected engines are capable of.

    • @hendrahendra
      @hendrahendra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ive been a petrolhead for over 20 years, my prediction was that cars of the future (current gen) would all have big V8s or V12s that are fuel efficient, but its actually the opposite, small engines that outperform V8 engines of the yesteryear.

    • @kjusn
      @kjusn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hendrahendra I'd much rather have a worse performing V8 over I4 with a lot of turbos

  • @madbowler6
    @madbowler6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The parking sensors on all Audis are set to automatically activate whenever it feels something close to the car, like for example if you are pulling into a tight garage. It is a setting you can deactivate, so you can have them only come on when you put the car in Reverse or press the parking system button.

  • @jamesc.5734
    @jamesc.5734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    It's hard to watch those fancy rims with rubber band tires going off road, I'd be nervous just on our pot holed city streets. :o)

    • @tritchie6272
      @tritchie6272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't like the look of those skinny,rubberband tires. To me they don't look like they offer the rims any protection.I personally wouldn't even want them on a pavement queen. The interstate near us has potholes.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As soon as I saw those tires, I groaned!
    Momentum is your friend on a trail like this,....gentle momentum that is.

  • @robertsmith1768
    @robertsmith1768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its really great that you actually try this stuff with these cars.

  • @CoreyKearney
    @CoreyKearney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "it's not a hardcore offroader." Proceeds to drive it up a mountain.

  • @HoosierDaddy_
    @HoosierDaddy_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I didn't think people would actually take crossovers off road until I checked out the Chanel : Matt's Towing and Recovery out of the Moab / Utah area. Not only do people take crossovers off road, they take the 2wd versions half the time. I couldn't believe my eyes watching a few recovery videos.

    • @scratchy996
      @scratchy996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many people buy them because they want better off road capabilities than the average family car. Then, after a few trips on mountain roads, they get bitten by the off road bug :)

    • @HoosierDaddy_
      @HoosierDaddy_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scratchy996 * the ones taking their 2wd, fwd models were just baffling to me. And to go on Moab trails? Wow. I hope they all get the off road bug and start demanding and buying real suvs and trucks!

    • @bojangles1614
      @bojangles1614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brad Last Name I was amazed at how many people try to take 2WD vehicles off road

    • @bkphil89
      @bkphil89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats my new favorite channel lol.. i saw the tuscon vid and got hooked

    • @fordgt84
      @fordgt84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes I think the owners of those 2WD crossovers don't even realize their cars are not offroad capable until it's too late, and the recovery guy is the one that tells them they're not 4WD. They buy these cars thinking they have 4WD, but they dont bother checking if they actually have it.

  • @brentmaxey20100
    @brentmaxey20100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Please do this with the new Range Rover Evoque🙏🏻👍🏼. No one else has done it yet & I’m waiting for you guys to be the first. Love the channel

  • @alexazn4578
    @alexazn4578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, pretty good video man! Indeed, buyers of a Q3 mostly will drive in cities but it's nice you tested its capabilities offroad as it is still an SUV after all!
    Pretty tough offroad tracks btw for an urban SUV, all the more with road tyres and 20" rims but it's interesting to see what the vehicle is capable with stock equipment. The Quattro system did well.
    The slip tests is interesting too, thank you for including it!
    As you said, it does not have enough ground clearance to do tougher terrain like deep water wading or very muddy tracks.
    Great video, please do more quality tests like this.

  • @dmegahan
    @dmegahan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I think if you were able to find a slightly better tire(I know hard with a 20” rim) you would have made that look easy

    • @matthewgaines10
      @matthewgaines10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Actually, it would be easy to find better tires for mud and snow because looking at them, you can see that they are summers and not even all season. You can get all season tires and winter tires all day long in the size.

    • @441meatloaf
      @441meatloaf ปีที่แล้ว

      20 inch is too big anyways for most road cars. 18 and 19 is better.

  • @mcwolf4255
    @mcwolf4255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Stockbone to the top, truly amazing. Parking sensors a nuisance however capable AWD crossover with no AWD select modes just plain off road setting? It’s incredibly impressive.

    • @madbowler6
      @madbowler6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The parking sensors on all Audis are set to automatically activate whenever it feels something close to the car, like for example if you are pulling into a tight garage. It is a setting you can deactivate, so you can have them only come on when you put the car in Reverse or press the parking system button.

  • @Ezero8
    @Ezero8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a good test. Well done, TFL.

  • @rs3tuber425
    @rs3tuber425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Very well explained, very visually illustrated.

  • @shauncorney5944
    @shauncorney5944 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid. Well produced. Good tests. Great commentary. 👏🏽

  • @godra051
    @godra051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Driving it at the moment and no way I would take ot offroading like that but still good to know I can.

  • @limpunsing224
    @limpunsing224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful crossover, maybe yes for light off road duty Top-drawer review

  • @yeongkarsoon481
    @yeongkarsoon481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That traction control is awesome

  • @Luckysmini
    @Luckysmini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent demostration of the Q3s off road mode!

  • @MP_-ek8ij
    @MP_-ek8ij 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That performed a lot better than I anticipated

  • @Dsquaredforever
    @Dsquaredforever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Quattro is amazing! Accidentally took my A4 through some mud one time, guess it had rained and I couldn't tell the ground was that soft, and was seriously surprised at how well it got out. After I got it out the ruts where up to my knees. Also a huge blast down dirt/ gravel roads and in snow.

    • @accelerator5524
      @accelerator5524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats not real quattro btw

    • @441meatloaf
      @441meatloaf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@accelerator5524 No Quattro are real these days. They are all modified versions. The quattro you're thinking of is not the same as the one used in rallies in the 80s.

    • @agnttgr
      @agnttgr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@accelerator5524 Quattro is about the whole system, not only central differential. Also Torsen lock worse than a haldex so major play role is for XDS system. And it`s the same on Q3 and Q5 for example

  • @beybeychannel1258
    @beybeychannel1258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks awesome video. nice capable compact crossover - impressed by its performance

  • @bernardhossmoto
    @bernardhossmoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It did quite well for a little Haldex with sport tires. Thumbs up.

  • @simulationexpert5527
    @simulationexpert5527 ปีที่แล้ว

    "That's coming up, right now"😉 i love it👍

  • @hazelthomas4155
    @hazelthomas4155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Extremely Helpful. First Class!

  • @approx01
    @approx01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    videos are looking pretty sharp!

  • @Joshuastem5622
    @Joshuastem5622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!

  • @ziyadnaqshabandi9512
    @ziyadnaqshabandi9512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Always in my heart ❤️ Audi

  • @skyelineblue
    @skyelineblue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video I love it, I love Audi!

  • @maikaimakena9424
    @maikaimakena9424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous video you earned a SUBSCRIPTION ⚡️⚡️👊❤️

  • @majorcalvary6515
    @majorcalvary6515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m considering Q3 and a XT4. Thanks for the video.

  • @marcocosta891
    @marcocosta891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy!! With with those tires and rims OMG

  • @lionsmusic004
    @lionsmusic004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely review

  • @lukezoide
    @lukezoide 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid. I think you've found the exact limit of that car in its current setup. Not an easy, nonsense test either. Well done. +1sub

  • @ronsmith7880
    @ronsmith7880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It seems like a nice reliable car...heard good stuff about Audi's... I think this one jus needs lil bit more aggressive tire..Thanks Tommy.🏁🏁

    • @matnat21
      @matnat21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For a German luxury car, Audi is pretty reliable

    • @garrettproductions1513
      @garrettproductions1513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reliability and cost to fix are different things.

  • @paulyelton5553
    @paulyelton5553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would love to see you do this trail in a 2020 Outback XT very curious how the new motor would do with X drive

  • @Arvutimaailm
    @Arvutimaailm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would left foot braking and a bit of handbrake help to lock the diffs a bit more eg in rough conditions?
    At least there are legends of older pre haldex and after manual diff-locks that this might help.

  • @Corvin666
    @Corvin666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see where you guys are going - before long Tommy will be getting a Honda Civic through those trails :)

  • @ppgliderbrigmatiusmostcold5120
    @ppgliderbrigmatiusmostcold5120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's an Audi, of course it will pass the slip test!

  • @xziang
    @xziang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video and well done. Only thing could have included was the MSRP.

  • @RealKevGotEm
    @RealKevGotEm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was low key impressive

  • @corrosivedevourer
    @corrosivedevourer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tommy, I like how you used a slightly altered instrumental for the song "Sucka Ni**a" by a Tribe Called Quest for this vid, lol

  • @colindmac78
    @colindmac78 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you buy or order those slip test rollers or are they homemade. a ggod friend owns a mechanic shop and they would be good for looking for noises and other things u only seem to hear when your driving

  • @joetracy2469
    @joetracy2469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the song you used in the intro?
    Awesome review as well

  • @fantomtuba
    @fantomtuba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wondered what the 2013-15 Accord Sport rims would look like at 20s.

  • @dcolavecchio
    @dcolavecchio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a previous generation BMW X1 and think of it more as a tall station wagon. I have the M Sport model and have only 6.5 inches of ground clearance and a low front spoiler, it would be foolish to take it, or the new generation based on the Mini, on a real trail or fire road, but mine is awesome on dirt roads since the AWD is rear biased. I have a YJ Wrangler for off road, leaf springs, solid axles and a real low range, gotta love 'em.

  • @drewyager4020
    @drewyager4020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would be a good tire on 18’s?? I just got one for this very reason.

  • @jacobgaylord9277
    @jacobgaylord9277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd also love to see you do this in an X5, also a Passport and GLE.

  • @Julian-do7bv
    @Julian-do7bv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It actually done pretty good smaller wheels and it’d be ready to roll but the 20s do look good

  • @CosmicBananaTCG
    @CosmicBananaTCG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No one would take the only summer tire option offroad though. But cool to see. 80% of q3's are on all seasons

  • @Travis.H
    @Travis.H 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this video made realize, you guys never put your JL Rubicon on the “traction control test” rollers. I would be very interested to see how it performs considering I have a JL Rubicon!

  • @Despot1389
    @Despot1389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With the good set of tires, he can climb anywhere!

  • @highperboi
    @highperboi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can turn off automatic parking mode in the MMI settings.

  • @bramvanbellingen4534
    @bramvanbellingen4534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to see you guys take a 2018-2019 suzuki swift allgrip up there? I think it would do pretty well for what it is.

    • @matthewgaines10
      @matthewgaines10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sold in the USA so not even possible.

  • @dchawk81
    @dchawk81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Buy it and put oversized KO2s on it. Then do MPG loops without adjusting the speedometer and odometer.

  • @gtxmag
    @gtxmag 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can it compete with a jeep compass? i would like to get the Audi but where I'm at we get whole lot of snow.

  • @brandonlaswiss2974
    @brandonlaswiss2974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Audi is a really good a car for dirt driving some off road as the Audi Quattro 1985 if it was lifted it make it too up rocky top Just wondering is the A6 Allroad 2020 Test coming soon cant wait to see TFLCar take that one up rocky top maybe a towing test too as it has a 5000 pound towing limit

  • @meezen84
    @meezen84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you would put the Volvo XC40 in this test in contrary to last year test in snow.

  • @jeremyv11000
    @jeremyv11000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you let us now if the tires are run flats?

  • @chewbaccabuddy3377
    @chewbaccabuddy3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably the best calibration for the braking system mimicking a locker

  • @Shotyhan
    @Shotyhan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    he does that with 19inch rims … smart man

  • @Ares310788
    @Ares310788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i saw your other videos of the subaru crosstrack and toyota Rav4... is it just me or seems that this one crawls even better? i mean, you got to give if to Audi as the 90% buyer of this, will use it anyway only in the city or pavement anyway so... performed VERY well in my opinion. am i that wrong?

  • @Madvillain66
    @Madvillain66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    U say it has the new Haldex AWD system.. so it is not the real audi Quattro system. Impressive non the less.

  • @sl-je5fg
    @sl-je5fg ปีที่แล้ว

    Why didn't you try putting it in reverse on a slippery surface? Would it have the same reaction?

  • @corone2018
    @corone2018 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So terrain wheels n a lift and this Is holding its own , well done q3🎉🎉🎉

  • @RM.....
    @RM..... 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the Q3.

  • @HotNHorny
    @HotNHorny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can’t beat the Quattro system to be honest.

  • @enzozastrow1142
    @enzozastrow1142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tyres are the biggest Problem i was driving with my SQ7 in the alps and the biggest Problems were the 22 rimms and the Sport tyres

  • @b8.5s47
    @b8.5s47 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you guys build your own rollers?

  • @Cef3axon1
    @Cef3axon1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car is beautiful

  • @costisordorin5785
    @costisordorin5785 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice traction’s control .

  • @lucaschen2415
    @lucaschen2415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    非常好的一个评测

  • @brunonunesmartins7449
    @brunonunesmartins7449 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tommy, your tests are very good.
    test the Mercedes GLC off road.

  • @xmyar53
    @xmyar53 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yikes! That was really close on those nice rims! @2:10

  • @SuperV8driver
    @SuperV8driver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it a dual clutch transmission or a torque converter?

  • @nathanwoten6236
    @nathanwoten6236 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    U guys should make a couple of the rollers a few inches taller not much just something asking the lines of 2" or 3" taller because it would put allot more weight on certain tires more longer out would when wheeling

  • @jamesgrant-lewis209
    @jamesgrant-lewis209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The parking sensor engaging is the automatic hill hold feature

  • @tomaszoslizo9226
    @tomaszoslizo9226 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm wondering if clutches in DSG survived your test...

  • @duckylucky222
    @duckylucky222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Tesla model X had 8.7 inches of clearance and this had 8.3 but you were about to have a heart attack in the Tesla but in this you made it seem like a breeze.

  • @ryan_boyd
    @ryan_boyd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome review!! Any thoughts on y’all testing out the 2019 Infiniti QX50 Awd? How does the world’s 1st production Variable Compression turbo engine handle off-road? It has 8.6” of ground clearance so I think this could be an interesting vehicle to try out! Thanks again guys 🤘🏻

  • @musicinarmsfernandes9369
    @musicinarmsfernandes9369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great wheels

  • @TKRM2007
    @TKRM2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you going to test and review the etron by Audi?

  • @mybro727
    @mybro727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love The wheels

  • @danatkinson6698
    @danatkinson6698 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The rear drive test seemed like a throw away considering this is a fwd based vehicle. Even if the rear did slip the front has grip so no drama to be seen

  • @kals086
    @kals086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you put a Golf R through the slip test? I know you mostly do SUVs and Trucks but, I'm curious to see how its Heldex performs. Thanks

    • @os6219
      @os6219 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MicroVizz Haldex

    • @matthewgaines10
      @matthewgaines10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It will perform identical, more or less. It just has a slightly different calibration to its ESC and EDL system. The basic components and function is identical.

  • @SDMTB14
    @SDMTB14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Most modern AWD systems are competent enough, the problem is ground clearance

    • @jalmonte91
      @jalmonte91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SD MTB I’m assuming u haven’t seen the Subaru or the CR-V in action

    • @jpch8814
      @jpch8814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes most, however some companies have mediocre AWD like KIA,Hyundai, the AWD fails to pass some diagonal tests also the older Toyota and Honda awd was horrible, the Germans and Subaru are always superior.

    • @accelerator5524
      @accelerator5524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jpch8814 the best awd is made by mitsubishi

  • @alespelzer7299
    @alespelzer7299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @xX88B88Xx
    @xX88B88Xx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What colour is that?

  • @prodrivebrasil
    @prodrivebrasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review! I really enjoyed watching it and I'd love to see the same kind of review with the Mercedes GLA series.

  • @Pottsayy
    @Pottsayy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good results, but if youre buying a new SUV knowing that youll be doing this kinda stuff frequently, youd be a madman to have a Q3 at the top of your list

  • @diverseeko
    @diverseeko 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we get xc40 on same test?