Q3 premium plus costs like 35 lacs in USA and in India it costs 52 lacs, So it's almost a price raise of 20 lacs in India. Keep in mind that you aren't getting any additional benefits for paying extra 20 lacs in India. You are just paying more money for taxes. The pricing is all messed up. A 30 lac price range product is a 60 lac product in India. So basically we are using the word "luxury" for cars that are just basic in International market. I think we deserve better than this. I am a huge car lover and I became an entrepreneur to be able to afford luxury cars like these but when I learned how rigged the pricing is, it broke my heart.
The Indian Tax systems for automobiles is one of the absolute worst I have ever come across. The government wants a large chunk of any money you spend regardless of where you spend it. In India you cannot be a normal well to do person who can easily afford such cars as in other countries. Either you are ultra rich or you just bite the bullet and pay 40-50% more for a product that is considered "normal" elsewhere. Absolutely ridiculous. As a bike and car enthusiast, this is one of the big problems that makes me want to move abroad. Unnecessary rules, regulations, taxes and bans.
@@darshansangawar5471 That's the plan, but until you are there you should carefully make your moves. You can do so much more with that money you save that would be wasted otherwise on pointless taxes.
it just gets better and better with every video. This is to team MotorInc: Every time I get a notification on my phone about a new video posted, it is so hard to hold back and not watch the video. But I do. So that I can enjoy it on a bigger screen and my god do y'all not disappoint. Such a well made video. Watching this for free seems criminal.
Great Philosophy to start with and end with(Typical human urge to move to next milestone to start with and ends with This car will stay longer in your garage than your first million in Bank) and intertwined with lot of meaningful stuff relating to car in the middle. Love it. We Indians deserve luxury cars without those extra 50-100% unnecessary taxes.
I think it makes more sense to buy a top end Indian product like Harrier compared to an entry level german like Q3 or X1. Since these cars are being sold way more of their original price because of taxes.
That’s like choosing a pear instead of an avocado because it’s cheaper. They aren’t the same thing although they may look similar. We hope you get to explore them further and see for your self. Do keep us posted.
@@motorinc You are paying 20 lacs more for a product that costs half the price internationally. And even then it won't give you some features then what's the point if you keep the brand image and status thing aside.
Agree here, we can’t compare Apple with Oranges. Q3 can’t be compared Harrier, XUV700. Q3 is a well engineered international product and is far better when it comes to driving dynamics, handing etc. It’s costlier here due to taxes, car companies can’t do much here.
Heyy, it'd be very cool if you guys would talk about the GLC as well or maybe a comparison between the 2. Btw great content have been binging every since found your channel. Appreciate the efforts.
I'm not a car person. I'm certainly never gonna buy a car which would set me back 50lacs. And yet I watched this video with so much intrigue and interest. The writing as always was top notch. But the production value ... oof. They top themselves every single time. The shot and the font at 0:21. The sound effect and transition at 1:28. Same thing at 5:34. The music at 4:32 and then again at 6:20. Phenomenal. Sensational. @Motorinc is setting a very very high bar for indian automotive journalism and I am just so happy to witnessing it first hand.
I like how the German cars stick to the basic stuff. Maybe it’s just me but the fun of driving and having most of the control of the car all the time is much better. Also maybe a Tiguan is a better option to this.
@@motorinc I currently own a 1.2L VW polo gt TSI. Always felt perfectly enough in terms of features and drives like a go kart. Felt the same about every other German car I’ve test driven like the 2 series or the Tiguan. If you meant Germans in person none 😅.
Really! really a good motor journal channel and guys I'll everyday choose ur videos over other motor Journaling channels. U guys are doing really great🫂, keep it up with the good work🍻
Motorinc is my main auto channel now so I don't know the specs of most new vehicles. I like the format but it would be nice if you mentioned engine specs. I dunno how my cylinders the previous version had, was it four? That means it has 5 now and that's great. Or did it have 3, and now it has 4 which should be the standard at that price. And how many horses does it have? It lacks a lot of modern features that cars at half its price have so it better make up for that with performance. One thing I like about the luxury brands is that their cars may be less reliable than cheaper brands, so you have to visit service centers often but the way they treat you there makes you feel like a king. They'll offer you coffee and snacks at short intervals and everybody is always smiling. You'll be paying for all of it in the end but it's worth it. Compare that to a Maruti showroom / service center where they'll be disappointed in you for showing up even to buy a car.
Hey Bharat! Thanks for asking ! That’s awesome. It is a four cylinder with all-wheel drive. And a lot more power. Has more displacement, more cylinders and more punch. Gives it a ease of driving. And thanks for sharing your take!
I liked the part where you covered about the features missing in the Q3. This is the reason why I stopped looking for cars at this range. I was owning a C Class(4 years old) till July'23. The conclusion I could draw from my experience that it is not worth anymore to buy such cars at this range anymore. If you want a luxury car with top class features then 85 Lakhs onwards should be the range. Due to such incremental taxes in recent times, It is just not worth it. That's my opinion.
I totally disagree.....i feel the so called "features" are mostly superfluous and things like ADAS, while good to have and while is offered in lower tier cars, are just a watered down version of what it should actually be and doesn't really server the real purpose and is mostly a gimmick in real situations.....reasons i would go for a Q3 are, first of all, solid reliability in their history, the understated looks which i adore and most importantly, the fun element in driving which BMW also has.....so yea, am looking for things other than features that Europeans mostly need with ventilated seats and such which makes no sense in India to be a factor at all in considering it....i want things that mean something in real world to me and this one does that.....and i have known from experience that you almost always cannot go wrong with the German car brands.....
I got to experience Audi q3 2017 for a month time. Car missed basic features like reverse camera to begin with. It does feel luxurious in traffic until BMW X1 and Mercedes A or B class arrives. Buying a car for high price due to heavy taxes might be okay at one time but Service cost is on higher side too at an authorised service centre. Met with a minor accident and matrix headlamp got a minor crack because of some other person fault. Showroom quoted a price of around 2 lac+ for a single pair of lamp. That's a bump
New Q3 is a nice car, but VW Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq are also good options. Not to mention Tiguan is almost same as Q3. What are your thoughts on this?
Automotive luxury brands have gone from expensive to catastrophically expensive in India. The basic model of the three germans starts at above 5 million, and at least one of them offers a 3 cylinder mill at that price point! The driving experience is great, i loved the rental experience (vw mostly) abroad but always owned a toyota/honda from a daily driver point of view.
How about the sportsback? I was considering this but the sportsback looks nicer and is only 3 lakh extra from the variant I wanted; which feels kinda nicer.
I think its high time Indian Manufacturers like Tamo and MnM come up with luxury cars that we all afford and deserve without paying for hefty taxes that comes with imported luxury cars.
Bought a new Q3 in Jan 2024. Been driving it almost entirely in the city, and the display in the car says my average fuel efficiency is 6 kmpl. Don't know if it is fair to complain about this, but 6 seems a little low.
2016 Audi q3 was our best decision . Always a pleasure and fun drive . Perfect comfort for long road trips. And absolutely dominates my friends bmw x1 in performance and interior quality . Only con is the 2016 version definitely looks very boring
I own a kodiaq. Planning to buy Q3. Test drove Q3,Q5 and X1. Go for Kodiaq if you want a bigger car and save up on money just a little. I got quote of 45 lacs OTR for Q3 Premium Plus Variant. Q3 misses on rear seat comfort of kodiaq and many features if that bothers you. Where Q3 shines is performance, which is very much different given that they have same DNA. Kodiaq is a saloon, and hence q3 feels more ajile and smooth and peppy. Also kodiaq has adjustable dampers, which on its soft most setting are not as good as q3's comfort suspension without selective dampers. Q3's comfort suspension are a league ahead and thats what making me buy one.
If brand conscious is a thing then yes it’s a good choice. But if luxury is my only priority then I would opt for cars like Kodiaq-Tiguan-Tucson-C5 Aircross
Well said, but there is a difference in the experience. Typically - the ride comfort, sound insulation and the materials in use. All of those and the badge of course!
Sportback anyday for the looks and road presence, i saw it in turbo blue paint scheme in kolkata a month back and with that sporty stance u will mistake it for a porsche for once....ngl it attracted most of the eyeballs on road just because of the turbo blue paint scheme alone
So agree with Ankit! That blue looks 😋😋! Thanks guys! What would you choose? Yet to drive the C40 though. But we saw with the XC40 Recharge - the suspension can be a bit too stiff for our roads. Let’s see how it goes!
Tiguan makes a better sense at roughly 20Lacs less. Practically the same car just misses the snob value. Anyone can point out differences ? Would love to see the comparison
@adarshshastri8337 T-Roc has the same dimensions as a Q3. Tiguan is way larger. The Indian T-Roc came with a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine that churned out 150 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. Sufficient, but way more fuel efficient. And the best part, it was 30 lakhs cheaper than this Q3!! 😄
My personal opinion, we should always get that entry level luxury vehicle that we’ve aspired for so long. One of the two things will result from it: Either it sparks a fire deep within you to now aspire for upper ranges OR you realise that it is not for you and that you’d rather work hard for something else. Both these feelings are extremely powerful and will have a significant impact on our lives. So yes, let’s go get our dreams!
Due to its lack of features, I am hesitant to call it a "luxury" car. If you don't have Android Auto/Car Play/basic infotainment features, is it still luxury? Is it just the engine? I, personally, won't go after a "luxury" tag just for the sake of it. Also, we have established that Indians are not cheap. They want value for the money they are paying. Is this VFM for you?
Hey Mayank! Is luxury features? Not for us. And the way a vehicle drives plays a big part here. Also we have aspirations and these are often tied to the brand. And, yes more equipment should be offered. But the Q3 is special because of how it drives. Luxury will always demand more. 🤷♂️
@@motorinc Other things remaining same, yes features would absolutely mean luxury. I agree with your about aspirational value. In that regards it's same as an iPhone. Can you get better cars for cheaper? Sure. Will it carry same bragging rights? Nope.
Sadly these luxury cars don’t excite me anymore. 1. Maybe cos they dont feel special anymore as they are so common, there is a merc, bmw and audi parked almost everywhere. 2. They dont justify the price. Ridiculous pricing nowadays. I remember when we got the delivery of my brother’s Q7 in 2016, that was priced at ₹80L for the technology. Now its the same price u pay for a q5. Specially the lower models like q3 and a4 are priced insanely these days. 3. Constant anxiety of getting scuffed up in traffic or more recently getting caught in a flash flood as most of the tech are underneath the car. 4. Kia ev6 and ioniq5 makes just more sense than these luxury brands. No ? 5. Motorcycles are far far more exciting !
Hey Ashes! How’s it going! With you! There are those who are yet to taste their first luxury car will have to see and decide for themselves. It’s a matter of experience. You got to have the Ferrari to be known as the monk that gives them up! 😁
@@motorinc hello motorinc !! lol well said, in that way my elder bro did all the work, he started it with an octavia in 2005, passat in 2010, bmw x5 , then merc e class and finally he has a audi q7 that he bought in 2017. I was really lucky I got a good taste of all luxury without spending a dime on them. 😂 but i know at what cost luxury comes. And trust me they are more pain then gain. Im happy with my polo and my new i20. As of now, through him i realised Simplicity is the new Luxury ! Fingers crossed for the next hot hatch❤️
We are paying more than the value of these cars that they bring to the table regardless if miney is a measure in yiur pocket or not if you can buy anything i would say buy. Piece of mind with the money you have now that you wished once yiu had ! Buy a buggati as it's costly everywhere. But if you wanna buy something of these lines buy like the once that offer value for money its about timw we do thw arm twisting of the pricing in the economy. If you still wanna buy them buy the used one from them with the warranty!
I shifted from Q5 2013 TDI to XUV 700 AWD and it's a testimony that Indian manufacturing have almost reached german standards. I would not want to return back to Q5, as my XUV 700 AWD does everything that Q5 did and better in almost every department.
Only for the brand if not anything else. Unacceptable misses like Android Auto/Apple Carplay, ventilated seats at 60 lakhs makes no sense absolutely. Plus that lovely 400 nm diesel is gone though present in other countries.
If 18inch alloys and LED lamps are "luxury" I don't know what real luxury is anymore. All these companies in the name of luxury are giving us mediocre components only thinking about their profits. There is nothing much in this car that warrants a 45lac ex-showroom price. It is not even about the taxes anymore.
The "luxury" tag comes with the brand @fallenjedi17, but this is the conclusion we reached as well. Is that enough? What would you rather spend on if you had the budget?
@@motorinc That's my whole point. These companies are exploiting their customers who are solely concerned about the logo. I would rather spend some money on a Jeep (currently own a compass) or a Skoda and invest the rest in stock market. I'm at a stage in my life where brand logos are just logos. 😂
@motorinc It comes with the same 2.0 litre 190 bhp engine that the global T-Roc comes with. Dimensions are more or less similar, just minor changes to suit styling. Q3 comes additionally with a larger wheelbase to accommodate a larger boot. Plus, quattro. However, the 20 lakh VW T-Roc now becomes a 50 lakh Audi 😄
I think The new generation X1 is a better choice among entry level luxury cars right now specially with features like ADAS, telematics etc but the downside is that the new petrol engine makes only 134 bhp!
Luxury cars that can't even provide Android auto or Apple car play and keyless entry? If anyone bought this then the neighbour with the Baleno will simply have a laugh in private
These cars are not bought when you are working in a job. Only business money can buy this. You should not spend more than 15% of your monthly take home salary on a car.
Mind you all this video' is purely form a car enthusiasts pov and not a feature geek tryna boast it's new Verna *Still It's HELLA disappointing though knowing what they offering for such a ridiculous price still not gonna buy this thing thing coz shumi said we deserve better🥱
Q3 premium plus costs like 35 lacs in USA and in India it costs 52 lacs, So it's almost a price raise of 20 lacs in India. Keep in mind that you aren't getting any additional benefits for paying extra 20 lacs in India. You are just paying more money for taxes. The pricing is all messed up. A 30 lac price range product is a 60 lac product in India. So basically we are using the word "luxury" for cars that are just basic in International market. I think we deserve better than this. I am a huge car lover and I became an entrepreneur to be able to afford luxury cars like these but when I learned how rigged the pricing is, it broke my heart.
And you haven't talked about earning 30 lacs in the US is very easy
"It is what it is" .... Get so rich that these thoughts won't bother you anymore
The Indian Tax systems for automobiles is one of the absolute worst I have ever come across. The government wants a large chunk of any money you spend regardless of where you spend it. In India you cannot be a normal well to do person who can easily afford such cars as in other countries. Either you are ultra rich or you just bite the bullet and pay 40-50% more for a product that is considered "normal" elsewhere. Absolutely ridiculous. As a bike and car enthusiast, this is one of the big problems that makes me want to move abroad. Unnecessary rules, regulations, taxes and bans.
Majority of that is due to the insanely high taxation. 28 percent GST in India vs 1-9 percent in the US depending on which state you are.
@@darshansangawar5471 That's the plan, but until you are there you should carefully make your moves. You can do so much more with that money you save that would be wasted otherwise on pointless taxes.
Industrial Origami... The choice of words in this and all VIEW videos are just fantastic. The production quality of the video is top notch.
Hullo again PN! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
it just gets better and better with every video. This is to team MotorInc: Every time I get a notification on my phone about a new video posted, it is so hard to hold back and not watch the video. But I do. So that I can enjoy it on a bigger screen and my god do y'all not disappoint. Such a well made video. Watching this for free seems criminal.
Hey Sakshith! Thanks a ton for that!
Great Philosophy to start with and end with(Typical human urge to move to next milestone to start with and ends with This car will stay longer in your garage than your first million in Bank) and intertwined with lot of meaningful stuff relating to car in the middle. Love it. We Indians deserve luxury cars without those extra 50-100% unnecessary taxes.
I think it makes more sense to buy a top end Indian product like Harrier compared to an entry level german like Q3 or X1. Since these cars are being sold way more of their original price because of taxes.
Absolutely. Eagerly waiting for the next gen Harrier! I do think even the Compass makes more sense than this car.
That’s like choosing a pear instead of an avocado because it’s cheaper. They aren’t the same thing although they may look similar. We hope you get to explore them further and see for your self. Do keep us posted.
@@motorinc You are paying 20 lacs more for a product that costs half the price internationally. And even then it won't give you some features then what's the point if you keep the brand image and status thing aside.
Agree here, we can’t compare Apple with Oranges. Q3 can’t be compared Harrier, XUV700. Q3 is a well engineered international product and is far better when it comes to driving dynamics, handing etc. It’s costlier here due to taxes, car companies can’t do much here.
@@motorincAre they making them locally? If not, can they do that to lower the prices?
Heyy, it'd be very cool if you guys would talk about the GLC as well or maybe a comparison between the 2. Btw great content have been binging every since found your channel. Appreciate the efforts.
Hullo Puranjay! Will keep that in mind. And, thanks a ton!
I think this competes with the GLA ?
I'm not a car person. I'm certainly never gonna buy a car which would set me back 50lacs. And yet I watched this video with so much intrigue and interest. The writing as always was top notch. But the production value ... oof. They top themselves every single time. The shot and the font at 0:21. The sound effect and transition at 1:28. Same thing at 5:34. The music at 4:32 and then again at 6:20. Phenomenal. Sensational. @Motorinc is setting a very very high bar for indian automotive journalism and I am just so happy to witnessing it first hand.
I enjoy watching the art that you create @motorinc team
Thanks again Daksh!
I like how the German cars stick to the basic stuff. Maybe it’s just me but the fun of driving and having most of the control of the car all the time is much better. Also maybe a Tiguan is a better option to this.
Which of the Germans have you spent time with?
@@motorinc I currently own a 1.2L VW polo gt TSI. Always felt perfectly enough in terms of features and drives like a go kart. Felt the same about every other German car I’ve test driven like the 2 series or the Tiguan.
If you meant Germans in person none 😅.
Amazing videography! Top level presentation! 💫
Thank you!
The production quality! Uffff!!!!❤
Hey AB! Thanks so much for that!
Really! really a good motor journal channel and guys I'll everyday choose ur videos over other motor Journaling channels. U guys are doing really great🫂, keep it up with the good work🍻
This video is therapeutic.
Motorinc is my main auto channel now so I don't know the specs of most new vehicles. I like the format but it would be nice if you mentioned engine specs. I dunno how my cylinders the previous version had, was it four? That means it has 5 now and that's great. Or did it have 3, and now it has 4 which should be the standard at that price. And how many horses does it have? It lacks a lot of modern features that cars at half its price have so it better make up for that with performance.
One thing I like about the luxury brands is that their cars may be less reliable than cheaper brands, so you have to visit service centers often but the way they treat you there makes you feel like a king. They'll offer you coffee and snacks at short intervals and everybody is always smiling. You'll be paying for all of it in the end but it's worth it. Compare that to a Maruti showroom / service center where they'll be disappointed in you for showing up even to buy a car.
Hey Bharat! Thanks for asking ! That’s awesome. It is a four cylinder with all-wheel drive. And a lot more power. Has more displacement, more cylinders and more punch. Gives it a ease of driving. And thanks for sharing your take!
@@motorinc 😅
Artfully shot. I think while reviewing you should also mention maintainance costs.
Thanks for the suggestion! We’re you looking to get one?
Man the video quality is fire
I liked the part where you covered about the features missing in the Q3. This is the reason why I stopped looking for cars at this range. I was owning a C Class(4 years old) till July'23. The conclusion I could draw from my experience that it is not worth anymore to buy such cars at this range anymore. If you want a luxury car with top class features then 85 Lakhs onwards should be the range. Due to such incremental taxes in recent times, It is just not worth it. That's my opinion.
Absolutely right! The lack of keyless entry used to be a super annoyance.. that is still not a given in this segment!
Totally!
I totally disagree.....i feel the so called "features" are mostly superfluous and things like ADAS, while good to have and while is offered in lower tier cars, are just a watered down version of what it should actually be and doesn't really server the real purpose and is mostly a gimmick in real situations.....reasons i would go for a Q3 are, first of all, solid reliability in their history, the understated looks which i adore and most importantly, the fun element in driving which BMW also has.....so yea, am looking for things other than features that Europeans mostly need with ventilated seats and such which makes no sense in India to be a factor at all in considering it....i want things that mean something in real world to me and this one does that.....and i have known from experience that you almost always cannot go wrong with the German car brands.....
I got to experience Audi q3 2017 for a month time. Car missed basic features like reverse camera to begin with. It does feel luxurious in traffic until BMW X1 and Mercedes A or B class arrives. Buying a car for high price due to heavy taxes might be okay at one time but Service cost is on higher side too at an authorised service centre. Met with a minor accident and matrix headlamp got a minor crack because of some other person fault. Showroom quoted a price of around 2 lac+ for a single pair of lamp. That's a bump
Hey L28! Thanks for sharing! True that, damages can be absolutely devastating without insurance. 😣
New Q3 is a nice car, but VW Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq are also good options. Not to mention Tiguan is almost same as Q3.
What are your thoughts on this?
There is no sense buying a q3 when you have Tiguan for 15l less
@@adarshshastri8337 you can get Top varient of tiguan for a q3
The Tiguan is awesome. No two ways! You choose what you like - but the Q3 has a bit more of fun factor
@@motorinc Agreed 👍
music was pumping, nice shots as well. i love this color as well, wonder why RE inceptor ditched it.
the q3 is the most beautiful looking suv and it's the most practical and lots of features but my favourite the most is the mmi and virtual cockpit 🥰💖😄
Hello! Thanks for letting us know what you like! The Q3 is practical.
@@motorinc my pleasure of course 💕😄
Automotive luxury brands have gone from expensive to catastrophically expensive in India. The basic model of the three germans starts at above 5 million, and at least one of them offers a 3 cylinder mill at that price point!
The driving experience is great, i loved the rental experience (vw mostly) abroad but always owned a toyota/honda from a daily driver point of view.
Where can I find yamaha rayzr 125 bike 3 things
I scrolled I didn't find pls post
How about the sportsback? I was considering this but the sportsback looks nicer and is only 3 lakh extra from the variant I wanted; which feels kinda nicer.
Plz make a video ..bmw x1 vs q3 vs gla..
Can do.
I think its high time Indian Manufacturers like Tamo and MnM come up with luxury cars that we all afford and deserve without paying for hefty taxes that comes with imported luxury cars.
Thq FR D INFO 👍💢💗
Can we have a X1 review and may be a comparison with Q3
Would you buy this over the new X1 (Diesel) ?
If yes, why? If no, why not? Curious how auto enthusiasts think.
Planning to buy one in January.
Bought a new Q3 in Jan 2024. Been driving it almost entirely in the city, and the display in the car says my average fuel efficiency is 6 kmpl. Don't know if it is fair to complain about this, but 6 seems a little low.
2016 Audi q3 was our best decision . Always a pleasure and fun drive . Perfect comfort for long road trips. And absolutely dominates my friends bmw x1 in performance and interior quality . Only con is the 2016 version definitely looks very boring
True that!
Q3 , kodiaq or tiguan ? Which one to buy ? Major dilemma
Value for money 5 seater among these > Tiguan
7 seater option > Kodiaq
Premium choice > Q3
I own a kodiaq. Planning to buy Q3. Test drove Q3,Q5 and X1. Go for Kodiaq if you want a bigger car and save up on money just a little. I got quote of 45 lacs OTR for Q3 Premium Plus Variant. Q3 misses on rear seat comfort of kodiaq and many features if that bothers you. Where Q3 shines is performance, which is very much different given that they have same DNA. Kodiaq is a saloon, and hence q3 feels more ajile and smooth and peppy. Also kodiaq has adjustable dampers, which on its soft most setting are not as good as q3's comfort suspension without selective dampers. Q3's comfort suspension are a league ahead and thats what making me buy one.
You drove bro? Why no talk inside cabin? Nice review!
Thank you! Yes, we did drive it.
@motorinc drive and talk is missing 😀
Hi, Have you guys drove Honda Elevate and what are your thoughts on that?
Not yet. Do you have any specific queries? We’ll be driving it soon.
@@motorinc Not specific, but we are planning to buy mid-sized suv in future. So a insight on it will be helpful.
We'll be driving it closer to when the price is out... we cannot see the point of driving a car months ahead of its own price announcement
If brand conscious is a thing then yes it’s a good choice.
But if luxury is my only priority then I would opt for cars like Kodiaq-Tiguan-Tucson-C5 Aircross
Well said, but there is a difference in the experience. Typically - the ride comfort, sound insulation and the materials in use. All of those and the badge of course!
It would be great if you talked about the driving experience when you're actually driving it.
Thank you for the feedback. We've noted this.
I would love to buy some day. Would you prefer the Q3 Sportback or C40 Recharge?
Sportback anyday for the looks and road presence, i saw it in turbo blue paint scheme in kolkata a month back and with that sporty stance u will mistake it for a porsche for once....ngl it attracted most of the eyeballs on road just because of the turbo blue paint scheme alone
So agree with Ankit! That blue looks 😋😋! Thanks guys! What would you choose? Yet to drive the C40 though. But we saw with the XC40 Recharge - the suspension can be a bit too stiff for our roads. Let’s see how it goes!
I wish indian car manufacturers step into luxury market. Tax benefits can really help them achieve so much more
It will happen, especially with EVs!
@@motorinc really hope so!
Make a video on 2023 Bmw X1
Noted Savan! Thanks!
Please talk about Tiguan
Can do!
Nice video ❤
What about Audi Q2
Sporty! But a bit too small!
@@motorinc bhaiya which one is more sensible kodiaq or q3
@@discoverwithchamp6975Obviously Kodiaq
Q3 is only for snob value , nothing else.
Tiguan makes a better sense at roughly 20Lacs less. Practically the same car just misses the snob value. Anyone can point out differences ? Would love to see the comparison
Good point.
The VW T-Roc was a more value for money proposition. What do you think? To me it's a loss they discontinued that.
I think TRoc is not a competitor to q3 but Tiguan is .
T Roc is not as premium as q3.
@adarshshastri8337 T-Roc has the same dimensions as a Q3. Tiguan is way larger.
The Indian T-Roc came with a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine that churned out 150 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. Sufficient, but way more fuel efficient.
And the best part, it was 30 lakhs cheaper than this Q3!! 😄
T-roc that came to India is much smaller than Q3! The Karoo was bigger than T-roc!
@@motorinc The Karoq was still at half the price of the q3.
Why these luxury cars are the first one to breakdown when there is watter logging despite such high price.
Heya! Why do you say that? Wouldn’t it depend on how they are driven? Although we’d be 4x more worried while taking it through flooded sections. 😆
If i had the money, its a no brainer for me to go for the new Q3.
Nice!
the A4 makes absolutely more sense than Q3 if its not a daily driver? why pay that crossover premium? :)
Becomes a bit more versatile for sure. And if driving pleasure was top
Priority there are more options to look at.
My personal opinion, we should always get that entry level luxury vehicle that we’ve aspired for so long. One of the two things will result from it: Either it sparks a fire deep within you to now aspire for upper ranges OR you realise that it is not for you and that you’d rather work hard for something else. Both these feelings are extremely powerful and will have a significant impact on our lives.
So yes, let’s go get our dreams!
Hey Sanmaan! Great thoughts there! Go for it!
The volume of your videos is a bit low, Especially when shumi is talking just a honest feedback hope you do it right
Thanks for the feedback Varun. Is this in all the videos?
@@motorinc Yes it is
Its like the volume is at 70%
Id pick the Volvo XC40 Recharge..😍
Such an un-Volvo Volvo. It’s crazy fast!
Wouldn't a Compass make more sense than this?
Engine my friend which u fall in love with Audi, if practicality is your priority lot of options available under 40L
Nope. There’s a huge difference in experience.
When you say "your first million" I guess you meant it as in "1 million USD", no?
GBP will also do..
Due to its lack of features, I am hesitant to call it a "luxury" car. If you don't have Android Auto/Car Play/basic infotainment features, is it still luxury? Is it just the engine? I, personally, won't go after a "luxury" tag just for the sake of it.
Also, we have established that Indians are not cheap. They want value for the money they are paying. Is this VFM for you?
Hey Mayank! Is luxury features? Not for us. And the way a vehicle drives plays a big part here. Also we have aspirations and these are often tied to the brand. And, yes more equipment should be offered. But the Q3 is special because of how it drives. Luxury will always demand more. 🤷♂️
@@motorinc Other things remaining same, yes features would absolutely mean luxury. I agree with your about aspirational value. In that regards it's same as an iPhone. Can you get better cars for cheaper? Sure. Will it carry same bragging rights? Nope.
What and who defines a luxury car?? Audi Q3 or xuv 700 ... boundaries are blurring...should talk about it in this connect...?? Season 2 plz..
Hello Vinod! Thanks for pointing us to that!
A video on toyota fortuner 🙂
Thank you for the recommendation! We will!
The 3 biggest misses: auto hold, memory seats, and rear USB ports.
Feature misses? Then ventilated seats.
Man a fully loaded Seltos sounds like a better deal to me than this!
Tiguan, Tucson, Kodiaq now waiting for their turn from motorinc😂
Thanks for the list! 😁
U ROCk 💢💗👍
Sadly these luxury cars don’t excite me anymore.
1. Maybe cos they dont feel special anymore as they are so common, there is a merc, bmw and audi parked almost everywhere.
2. They dont justify the price. Ridiculous pricing nowadays. I remember when we got the delivery of my brother’s Q7 in 2016, that was priced at ₹80L for the technology. Now its the same price u pay for a q5. Specially the lower models like q3 and a4 are priced insanely these days.
3. Constant anxiety of getting scuffed up in traffic or more recently getting caught in a flash flood as most of the tech are underneath the car.
4. Kia ev6 and ioniq5 makes just more sense than these luxury brands. No ?
5. Motorcycles are far far more exciting !
Hey Ashes! How’s it going! With you! There are those who are yet to taste their first luxury car will have to see and decide for themselves. It’s a matter of experience. You got to have the Ferrari to be known as the monk that gives them up! 😁
@@motorinc hello motorinc !!
lol well said, in that way my elder bro did all the work, he started it with an octavia in 2005, passat in 2010, bmw x5 , then merc e class and finally he has a audi q7 that he bought in 2017. I was really lucky I got a good taste of all luxury without spending a dime on them. 😂 but i know at what cost luxury comes.
And trust me they are more pain then gain.
Im happy with my polo and my new i20. As of now, through him i realised Simplicity is the new Luxury !
Fingers crossed for the next hot hatch❤️
What ! You do not even tell the HP of the engine?
Happy to share it, but wouldn’t it be better if it’s compared with its rivals then?
We are paying more than the value of these cars that they bring to the table regardless if miney is a measure in yiur pocket or not if you can buy anything i would say buy. Piece of mind with the money you have now that you wished once yiu had ! Buy a buggati as it's costly everywhere. But if you wanna buy something of these lines buy like the once that offer value for money its about timw we do thw arm twisting of the pricing in the economy. If you still wanna buy them buy the used one from them with the warranty!
I shifted from Q5 2013 TDI to XUV 700 AWD and it's a testimony that Indian manufacturing have almost reached german standards. I would not want to return back to Q5, as my XUV 700 AWD does everything that Q5 did and better in almost every department.
Wow! That’s saying a lot! Even suspension?
@@motorinc suspension is the most surprising thing, no clue how Mahindra engineers got that right.
Hyundai Ioniq?
We’ve done a video on that. Have you checked it out?
For luxury, Camry Best at this price
It is a very good car.
Only for the brand if not anything else. Unacceptable misses like Android Auto/Apple Carplay, ventilated seats at 60 lakhs makes no sense absolutely. Plus that lovely 400 nm diesel is gone though present in other countries.
Yes, there are some features that seem to be glaringly omitted.
@@motorinc Is there any option to NOT get a sunroof like Tata? they can put these instead for that cost :)
Kodiaq is better than this
Depends on what you want . There are differences in experience. 🤷♂️ But, glad to know your preference! Thanks!
If 18inch alloys and LED lamps are "luxury" I don't know what real luxury is anymore. All these companies in the name of luxury are giving us mediocre components only thinking about their profits. There is nothing much in this car that warrants a 45lac ex-showroom price. It is not even about the taxes anymore.
The "luxury" tag comes with the brand @fallenjedi17, but this is the conclusion we reached as well. Is that enough? What would you rather spend on if you had the budget?
@@motorinc That's my whole point. These companies are exploiting their customers who are solely concerned about the logo. I would rather spend some money on a Jeep (currently own a compass) or a Skoda and invest the rest in stock market. I'm at a stage in my life where brand logos are just logos. 😂
Audi's alloy wheels are horrible, They should give options at this price point.
Agreed!
I would rather go for a Kodiaq .
Sure!
Skoda Kodiaq got more features....50 lakhs for 4 circles ??
Brands
"If" l'd that kind of money, I would prefer a Japanese luxury offering over it's European counterparts.
Which one? 😁
@@motorinc Lexus aankh band kar ke
Resembles creta 2019 much
It's actually rebadged VW T-Roc
🤯🤯 seriously?
@motorinc Nirmalaya could you share any link to that?
@motorinc It comes with the same 2.0 litre 190 bhp engine that the global T-Roc comes with. Dimensions are more or less similar, just minor changes to suit styling. Q3 comes additionally with a larger wheelbase to accommodate a larger boot. Plus, quattro.
However, the 20 lakh VW T-Roc now becomes a 50 lakh Audi 😄
@motorinc There is a video by AutoMAG. Plus, there are plenty of articles online.
I think The new generation X1 is a better choice among entry level luxury cars right now specially with features like ADAS, telematics etc but the downside is that the new petrol engine makes only 134 bhp!
134 bhp would have been fine if the number of cylinders were 4
The four vs three. And don’t forget displacement. 1.5 vs 2. It makes a difference in the ease of driving. And hello to both.
@motorinc how about a comparison video between GLA, Q3 and X1?
Luxury cars that can't even provide Android auto or Apple car play and keyless entry? If anyone bought this then the neighbour with the Baleno will simply have a laugh in private
Skoda Kodiaq >>>>>>
👍🏼❤️
Instead, get one Skoda Kodiaq
Buy a Fortuner and you can be peaceful.
Good to know how you’d spend your 60L!
@@motorinc waiting for the ADAS version. But worried about driving a lorry in city traffic. The temptation is huge.
Fortuner 4x4 or Audi Q3.....enough said.
Horses for courses?
it is a hatchback
"Audi is just wow"
-Proceeds to buy XUV 700.
😂
Hagerty vibes
Hello Monsieur Connoisseur!
@@motorinc Hola Amigo
I prefer Tiguan and save 20 lakhs
You know the reason most people buy luxury cars? It’s to be seen in. You are clearly above that. 😁 Awesome.
I would rather buy harrier 😅
This car looks properly boring to my eyes! 😂
Even the VW Virtus looks more eventful yet elegant.
What if we called it a sleeper? And before you decide check out the Sportback in blue.. 😍
These cars are not bought when you are working in a job. Only business money can buy this. You should not spend more than 15% of your monthly take home salary on a car.
Hey Satvik! Great number to keep in mind. 😁
Why buy this when you can save 10 lakhs and get a kodiaq ? 🤷
That's true.
overpriced and underpowered (for the cost)
It could be mine but the thing is its too expensive for a middle class guy like me🥲
We feel you! We’ll do it! Keep at it!
Mind you all this video' is purely form a car enthusiasts pov and not a feature geek tryna boast it's new Verna
*Still It's HELLA disappointing though knowing what they offering for such a ridiculous price still not gonna buy this thing thing coz shumi said we deserve better🥱
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