Audi RS Q3 Is Macan The Baby Porsche SUV Redundant

by Derek Kreindler

Published: April 19th, 2012

audi rs q3 is macan the baby porsche suv redundant

What could be more China-centric than a high-performance Audi RS Q3 concept? Not much.

The RS Q3 may have an awkward name, but the TT-RS drivetrain (turbocharged 2.5L 5-cylinder, 360 horsepower and a DSG gearbox) should liven things up for Audi’s baby SUV. 60 mph comes up in 5.2 seconds, and if you look closely, you’ll see that the tachometer has Chinese characters rather than numbers.

Although it’s officially a concept designed for Audi’s stand at the Beijing Auto Show, there’s no reason it couldn’t be produced. It almost makes the Porsche Macan seem even more redundant.

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Carguy on Apr 19, 2012

So the way an Q3 RS is made is: 1. Take an A3 and lift the suspension to make it a Q3. 2. Lower the Q3 suspension again to make it more sporty. 3. Fit RS3 engine. 4. Pretend you have a new product.

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Brett Woods on Apr 20, 2012

All Audis and VWs look great and have lovely interiors but the reliability and longevity is crap. Many people know this and it stops them from being the top sellers.

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- Speed Spaniel on Apr 20, 2012
  
  That's why they make wonderful cars to lease. That's what I do and use my 4Runner as the reliable workhorse.
  
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