New 2026 Audi Q3 Teased, Debuts On June 16

Premium German automaker Audi have teased its upcoming new third-gen Audi Q3 online.

German luxury automaker Audi took the web this week and teased its upcoming new Q3 crossover for 2026. Set to debut next week on June 16, the four-ringed marque based in Ingolstadt promises to “set standards in several respects” with the new 2026 Audi Q3.

Two teaser images were released one showing a glimpse of the distinct new pixelated LED DRLs motif the new 2026 Audi Q3 will rock up front. The second image depicts the new crossover’s front quarter showing off its sleek and streamlined new bodywork.

The first of two teaser images released by Audi shows the new third-gen Q3's distinct new signature pixelated LED DRLs.

As usual, teaser images don’t tell much. Nevertheless, based on spyshots and sightings of prototypes undergoing tests recently, sources report that the new 2026 Audi Q3 will see a flowing new bodywork with an expanded greenhouse plus a sportier D-pillar.

Besides that, the new 2026 Audi Q3 will also gain more pronounced wheel arches to exude what is believed to be a newly-extended wheelbase. At the rear, sources also cited spyshots showing a stylish rear diffuser plus boomerang-shaped taillights a la the new Audi A6.

The second teaser image shows the sleek new streamlined bodywork that the third-gen Audi Q3 will sport.

Besides that, the new 2026 Audi Q3 will reportedly share the same basic cabin design as the Audi A5 model. It is expected to feature an 11.9-inch digital instrument panel, 14.5-inch central infotainment interface, plus an optional 10.9-inch third display.

Mechanically, credible sources online report that the 2026 Audi Q3 crossover will likely see 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre petrol (ICE) mills ready, alongside a 2.0-lire diesel option for Europe.

There’s also a chance that Audi's new rival to the Lexus LBX, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40 could adopt the same new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain as brimmed in its latest-gen VW Tiguan cousin. As a refresher, said VW’s PHEV offers up to 113 KM of electric-only range too.

Outgoing second-gen Audi Q3 model as we know it pictured above. (Note: 2016MY version pictured)

Now entering its third-generation, the Audi Q3 is touted as one of the VW-owned premium automaker's best-sellers. “We are renewing an important model family as part of our product initiative,” adds the German automaker further.

Expect more details once the model debut officially next week.