2022 Audi Q3 // A Whole Lotta Style and Tech for $35,000! (2022 Changes)

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for watching everyone! We have a correction to make: the base engine is also turbocharged even though it makes a lot less power

[@SM-jl5sq]

I just got the 2022 Audi q3. Msrp was 40800 dollars.

[@tylereckert9484]

What’s the actual sticker price on this one in video?

[@momoking82]

Thanks for sharing! This is by far the best-looking (compact) SUV imo! I m considering buying it as well! The only serious worry I have, which most people seem to complain about online, is the jerky transmission and lag issues at lower and higher gears. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. I didn't hear anything about that in this video!

[@paulhenryxray]

18:44 one big thing to keep in mind with fuel economy versus the Q3's competition is the Q3 is the only vehicle in the subcompact crossover segment that doesn't require premium fuel. So, while it may not have the best fuel economy rating by a few MPG, it still has the lowest annual fuel cost.

[@avatoast]

Good to know.

[@Ian-mv4qq]

Good to know, thanks! Does Q3 have eco mode as well? That should help the mpg a bit more.

[@inkandwrist]

Depends on how long you're driving the vehicle. If you're leasing it then feel free to use regular gas. But if you buy and keep it long term (8-12 years), using premium gas would save you the repair cost in the future. Any turbocharged vehicles should not use anything less than 91.

[@441meatloaf]

@@inkandwrist Except the manufacturer literally said regular not premium.....There are plenty of turbocharged vehicle not needed premium gas. Subaru's new 2.4L boxer, Honda 1.5L turbo, Kyundai/KIA 1.6L turbo all only need regular not premium.

[@VWTalk]

@@inkandwrist It’s tuned for regular. Unless you live somewhere where you have extremely low quality fuel, or tune the car, there’s no basis for “premium is better”.

[@yes8032]

That moment when the Q3 has a better looking dashboard than the Q5 imo

[@andreajackson2925]

it does..it's ridiculous. The lackluster dash is why I will be purchasing the x3 BMW..

[@andreajackson2925]

@SnowBoarder&Skier for you it does for me it doesn't thanks..

[@andreajackson2925]

@SnowBoarder&Skier again thanks...I have seen them and again I Like the X3. I know folks who have owned bmw's for years and swear by them. I Also know folks that have had the same experience you had...again I Like the X3.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

@SnowBoarder&Skier well yeah it’s the entry level Audi

[@irenafacelli2882]

And a better front grill. I cant stand the ugly honeycomb design of the new Q5. Looks cheap.

[@loseerich493]

Agree. Hands down the Q3 is better looking than the normal Q5. The proportions are just right design wise front to back. Save for the shifter, I really like the interior layout of the Q3 over the Q5 as well.

[@B58onsight]

Facts that shifter might be my deal breaker.

[@saraaronzon4562]

I see a great shifter! Better than push button.

[@alexdromero13]

same!

[@b286guy]

I drove one of these, and it was pretty nice, but I found the engine noisy and unrefined. I have an ‘18 A4 that is the opposite of that, and it was especially striking when I got back in it. Love my A4 even more now 😄

[@bendoverbichiminspleen]

Same , 18 A4 shxt

[@pradeepkumar-ew1ze]

Use the music player, u dont hear any 🤣

[@noneofyourbuisness7]

It’s like the engineers purposely made it a little crappier just to remind you you’re in their entry level suv. So a salesman could point you towards a more expensive Q5.

[@BallinPaulin517]

Just bought mine yesterday in mythos black! First brand new car and I could not be happier. Love the review even after the fact

[@CarConfections]

Congrats on your new Q3!

[@sethnapolitano396]

Very impressed that the seats have thigh extenders. More vehicles should have this feature.

[@arkitekto323]

Wish the Q3 sport back came to the US.

[@pdog708]

Thanks guys for this review you have enhanced my decision to purchase this car because my Dodge charger SRT kept getting stolen

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@brendap.8492]

Hey guys, great review. One thing you miss on all the Audi Qs you have reviewed is the extra storage by the driver's left knee. Looks like a compartment for fuses, but it is storage. Size will vary based on the model. My husband's Audi A5 S-line also has it. Only way that I knew to look for it. Love that you keep up on the db levels. Looks like a busy season for you both, with all the new models coming out.

[@paulhenryxray]

Yes, looks very similar to the storage compartment to the left of the steering wheel on my VW CC. Perfect place to store my work ID badge to get into the parking garage.

[@kuujajin]

Can you guys do a comparison between 2022 Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40? Much appreciated.

[@kaylinayana1986]

I'll have this car next month. So excited to drive this baby around town! My mini Q8 🥰

[@ceoebonie]

That's a great way to put it. My heart was with the Q8 but not my budget. I guess I'll call my Q3 my mini Q8. 😆

[@ShadowCaster3214]

Great review. I am looking at both the Q5 and Q3 2022 models and this review was amazing because I didn’t like the gray color used on the Q3 vs the Q5 at least how it looked on the computer screen. This actual review showed the color way more accurately and I really like it especially combined with the black optic package.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful

[@Nomad.system]

Drive both back to back, Q3 doesn’t compare.

[@johno7564]

My 3 was in the shop for a few days and they allowed me the use of a Q5. Yes you have to refuel with premium unleaded, the engine is more torquey than my 3. I definitely wanted to ,”give it the beans” every bit of the way. Really glad to have my Q3 back from the shop.

[@johno7564]

The reason I went for the Q3, doesn’t need the higher octane fuel required for the Q5.

[@Kaff231]

Love you guys..Your videos are awesome. Before I buy a car I literally check out your videos as part of my research process. Great video as always. Keep up the great work.😃👍🚗

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! We appreciate that! 😁🙏

[@richardmahan6825]

@@CarConfections Love your review. I have a new 2021 Q3 and still finding new discoveries like holding the unlock fob button and all the windows and sun roof will open. Brenda P. (below) mentioned the little storage compartment on the left side by your knee. Big enough to hold my RayBan sunglasses. Everyone complains about the location of the volume knob but don't mention that there is a volume knob on the steering wheel. Hello! Your thumb is right on it. No looking down.

[@austincowper7551]

@@CarConfections Any idea why the sound reading was so high? I mean- even your Outback review was a 55- could it have been the 20 inch wheels or the road?

[@sassouusasoo3607]

Otd price over 40k .Plus this will not go over 200k miles. Not reliable and the parts are expensive.

[@krishnaharkless2992]

On my list to buy Audi Q3, love the exterior and interior designs!

[@mariel4085]

It's ugly AF lol

[@chocolate-gq5cs]

@@mariel4085 don’t be salty cuz ur broke ass can’t afford it. 🤣

[@colincarter3529]

FYI, there is only 20 bhp difference between both engines, the 40 has a 0-60 of 7.3, the 45 drops that to 6.5 ish

[@matthewj16]

Longtime audi owner. Multiple vehicles. $48k as shown. No way. I wouldn’t pay that for this vehicle. You can get into a Q5 for a couple thousand more. Have they fixed the stop start engine issues?

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Yes I gave this a thumbs up! I love this vehicle. I almost got one in 2016, but at that time the dash was a bit dated so I decided not to. However, now it is darn perfect. So if I was in the market I'd give it a go. Thanks for posting/sharing. Cheers!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@jayhank5838]

My wife went from a Q5 to a Q3 and is very pleased. The Q3 uses regular gas and Q5 premium.

[@nycp1969]

Beautiful car. Definitely my favorite of the luxury category.

[@teamscoobydoo]

Overall good review. I wish that you had demonstrated the Adaptive cruise assist with Traffic jam assist (with the auto brake and auto acceleration)

[@DailyLynny]

The real question is when are they going to do away with that awful switchblade key??

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

When they redesign it

[@ajwebb220587]

I feel like Neo from the Matrix when I open mine and get into my Q3

[@lawrencejames9828]

get an etron, no switchblade key...😂👍🏼💯😷

[@crocop4life]

Its good as a backup if u have a dead battery and locked outside your car

[@kevinp7134]

I dont mind it. It stays in my bag/pocket anyway. It’s compact enough and does the job.

[@roadrider_2771]

I almost went with a Q3, but went with a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited trim. You just get a lot more tech for your money.

[@AnatolyKhalizev]

That's what I'm thinking. I don't need Santa Fe size but definitely looking at Hyundai.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Should’ve just bought a Cpo q5

[@roadrider_2771]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 Looked at that too, but it would have been at least 10k more and I don’t love the exterior or interior. I’ve had a brand new Audi TT 2003 and 2008. They were a lot of fun, but their SUVs need some work. Other than the Aston Martin DBX, the Santa Fe Limited was the only other SUV that had everything I wanted and made me 😍

[@kimlvspizza]

@@AnatolyKhalizev Tuscon or Kona may be your thing. Tucson similar to Q5 size and Kona similar to Q3

[@martialstudios4474]

Thanks for the review. I test drove a 2021 Q3, it's disappointing that they still haven't added memory seats (not even an option?). Unacceptable in 2022. Overall the '21 didn't excel in any category. It's German competition (tested the x1, gla/glb) all have a better drive (x1 had the best drive, gla/glb had the best interior). Even the cx5 drives better although I did prefer the q3's interior to the cx5. Cabin noise was louder than expected, suspension didn't particularly absorb bumps well and trunk space is pretty average. Easy pass.

[@irenafacelli2882]

There are memory seats now available as standard in this vehicle. Now breathe.

[@joshuasmith2951]

Really enjoy your videos. I find them mostly comprehensive. If I may offer 1 suggestion..a lot of the higher end car manufacturers have app suites for your smartphone that include stuff like remote start. Do you think you could add a segment related to that. This is one feature that I'm looking for as I shop for a new car. Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Unfortunately, we can't do anything with most manufacturers apps because they require you register the car as if you own it to use them

[@loitersquadX]

Audi q3 premium plus 2022 i just bought this car, it has puddle lights and ambient lighting, it drives great, only this i would want is cooled seats, and wireless charging, and its perfect. I actually do mobile detailing out the truck and it fits. But now my back seats are jammed

[@laccess911]

Good to know Audi is still using that pre world war1 key fob and gear stick!

[@cicada3312]

I always liked the way the Q3 looked. Q5 looks meh

[@Mongo6186]

Great review, however BOTH engines available in the US for the Q3 are Turbo 4 cylinders. Both are variations of the E888. The lower output engine (184hp) is the same as the Tiguan.

[@ZapFlashD]

H'Audi, folks! Time to eat while I watch another epic review!

[@yes8032]

I liked that pun

[@CarConfections]

😂😂

[@velbinpaid1706]

I’m saving up for this as we speak 🥺🥺

[@gmtv_levi8113]

My sisters job is giving her a q3. I like the look of my new carr🙏🏽

[@christinaalexaaa]

And I’m still going to end up buying this car. Thank you for this thorough review.

[@CarConfections]

Good choice! Glad to help!

[@jrrichards9392]

I love the Liquor Barn in the background

[@andywood9452]

Your airball comment regarding the lower fuel economy than the Q5 doesn't hold water. The Q3 runs on regular unleaded and the Q5 runs on premium so it is actually a better buy money wise to go for the Q3 to save money on the fill ups. Guys, please tell what a car runs on. It does make a difference and at time I have pushed a car off my want list due to it having to have premium.

[@CarConfections]

Good point... Thanks

[@richardmahan6825]

Right on. I have a 2021 Q3 40 TFSI with just less than 400 miles on it. On a aprox. 70 mile round trip country rode jaunt today, I averaged 30.4 MPG. Not bad!

[@flyingbee8188]

@@richardmahan6825 Have been thinking on the 40 purely because of fuel economy. Do you ever feel it is underpowered?

[@LalaJoy777]

I really enjoyed watching this review. Thanks guys!

[@CarConfections]

Glad you liked it! Thanks 😊

[@brianjmartinez7530]

Wow this looks really really great for a Q3 !! The 45 Tfsi premium I was looking at looks amazing and sounds amazing when reading it now it’s time for the in person view

[@kevinclavijo6954]

That shifter and key is a hard deal breaker! 🙅🏻‍♂️

[@johnaart]

Bra..... Seriously... What an ugly key and shifter

[@avery.norman426]

I like the color combo!

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

large touch screen + real physical ac control unit = the best setup. Unfortunately this combination will disappear very soon

[@theadventuresofbreeze4177]

Appreciate it my brother. We are picking ours up tomorrow. Red

[@CarConfections]

Congrats!

[@craigsteeves4295]

Black out trim upgrade. Let's fasten a chrome license plate frame on it.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Whew.. $48K fully loaded for a VW Golf-sized car. If this low vehicle inventory situation continues, Car Confections will need to expand into the eScooter, Moped, and Motorcycle review segment. The Smile Meter will be off the hook!!!!

[@StrottiFL]

I just paid $42k for it 2021 model - exactly the same car :-)

[@superweeb6969]

This car is like twice the size of a golf 😂

[@StrottiFL]

@@superweeb6969 yeah it's not - it's bigger - we traded in a GOLF R

[@BatehamRadio]

The black Audi rings is not part of the Black Optics Package. It’s an additional package that’s $500

[@KJ-jm7kx]

Beautiful vehicle..............can you program it to turn off the fuel saver engine start/stop without pushing the button every time you start the car. The only thing I would change is I would get a black interior

[@shabba194]

I just got the 2021. You can’t turn off the start/stop permanently

[@johnalferio3146]

Does anyone else’s Q3 have a credit for/not have the Phone Box(wireless charging), and Blind Spot Detection? My mom is picking one up Monday and this is the case. Dealer said it was due to the chip shortage

[@jj8383]

6:55 love me some “Audi tricks” 14:10 love the “absurd” glove box quite frankly

[@belizeburgess8452]

Love the shirt

[@rafaelverdejo1035]

It's disappointing that there's no ventilated seats on a car of this caliber. My 2021 Mazda cx5 has both heated and ventilated seats with turbo and all wheel drive and cost much less.

[@sleepygaming6789]

Never liked Audi Q3 but this one looks good. Probably my next car.

[@itzelgodinez6548]

This will be mine in 2022 🙏🏻

[@MrOktsx]

Still no Auto Brake Hold button. Why? With Adaptive cruise control, auto brake hold is easy to implement .

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love the 2022 Audi Q3,it’s very nice and affordable!

[@saraaronzon4562]

Not affordable!

[@62_stratocaster]

The Front crash mitigation does not work (on my 2022 Audi Q3 with the Premium Plus Package including Pre-sense and Pre-sense Front crash and pedestrian mitigation). It does NOTHING to help you in the event of an upcoming crash! (Yes, I have it activated correctly.) I brought it back to the dealer and they said their "diagnostics" showed that everything was fine. After about 3 hours of arguing with the Salesman, the Service Manager, and the General Manager, their conclusion was that the Pre Sense and Pre Sense Front were only made to warn you and apply the brakes when you are A FEW INCHES away from whatever you are about to hit! The Subaru I traded in warned me at least 2 - 3 car lengths before and applied brakes at least 1 car length before. I set up rows of cheap Styrofoam ice chests in front of the car and tested the car at low speeds and higher speeds and my "warning" was a slight beep AFTER SMASHING THROUGH THE STYROFOAM (and the brakes never activated). Of course the dealer would not let me demonstrate this to them when I went back with the ice chests. I'm selling the POS and buying another Subaru.

[@devalraval007]

I almost switched to Jeremy's channel hearing that music, haha. Nice video guys..

[@iamchade]

Ay! A local car review team. Never seen your videos before - hope to run into one another someday!

[@CarConfections]

Nice to hear from a local! 👍

[@jonathan4831]

I really wish OEMs would stop using piano black glossy trim, especially around the center display. It becomes a dust magnet moments after it is detailed.

[@Sarge_72]

Nice review! My only gripes are no heated steering wheel and no remote start…. ‘Tis why I am looking at the Volvo XC40 - didn’t like the X1 or X2

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

I just purchased a fully loaded q3 for 40k

[@faithevans3513]

What year

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

@@faithevans3513 2021

[@StrottiFL]

@@Superfastjellyfish669 same for us and I paid fully loaded almost $6000 less :-) same exact car he just showed :-)

[@austincowper7551]

where?

[@StrottiFL]

@@austincowper7551 SW FL

[@kaichenghu3826]

audi q3 vs mazda cx5, which would you choose?

[@briancarpenter86]

If you didn’t have the Audi Lexington shot in there, I could immediately tell you were in lex, based on the liquor barn.

[@mrs.tesfaye6855]

See I love the q3 because of the design abs side but why does the Q5 just have a more luxe feel? If Audi could take the interior for the q5 and just put it into the body of the Q3 I’d be so content but now I’ve been back and forth 😩

[@mapledoodle5516]

Because you get what you pay for?

[@fernandoluis53]

looks exactly like my 2021

[@josephgarcia4656]

Great video

[@avtomexanden]

AUDI Q3 👍💪.

[@kolkoga]

Nice review

[@krishnaharkless2992]

It's a nice went by Audi dealer here in Houston and though it was small. I also saw Q5 and it has more room in the back, like my current car.

[@donabel3133]

Great review. Your demo looks very much like the one I just purchased and it is in transit.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! And congrats on your upcoming Q3!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review as always y’all!

[@nhsplayer07]

This vs the new nx?

[@lklpalka]

Nice review and great looking car! I’d get one, lots of features for Audi for the money and attractive cockpit style with nav screen where it makes sense.

[@markhomiak6966]

We need a FWD Q2 here in North America.

[@tthomaspost]

gonna be getting this next year!

[@sebu.4706]

Nice car and good review, thanks!

[@GoodGuy374]

I was test driving q3 today and the guy told me there is no blind spot detection or monitor for q3. they deducted price for that option but it's kinda bummer for me. 2022 model and there is nothing for blind spot detection while driving? :(

[@matthewciprian3201]

All you need to do is move mirrors outward a bit and you won’t have any blind spots… car can be next to you.. maybe slightly behind and you can still see it

[@1beyond]

Love my Q3

[@IamnotJokic]

What packages gives you the blacked Audi badge rings? I’ve seen other q3’s also with black optics but they still have the chrome badge.

[@songsofalifetime8508]

Thanks for the review! is there a " CD, audio in USB key or SD card for music" if you don't like radio...?

[@nross33]

I had a 2005 A4 that had the same key fob, unreal...

[@MrOktsx]

Something like this approaching $50k makes the Tesla model Y look more appealing.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Its an Audi ofc it’s gonna be pricy

[@WesLey-yv8vi]

Love the style

[@pawanpadeliya798]

Audi is far behind competition. Simply no more luxury.

[@marmalade0959]

Very nice. My next car 😍

[@Matt-rk3de]

Helluva nice interior for what it is

[@binoyvasavada2400]

I really like your review style and coverage. Perhaps have more fun in between and a better opening line instead of What's going on KZbin?

[@lmc7901]

I am buying the Q5 in November. Would love to see a review on the Q5.

[@yuricabrera4367]

Excellent video

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@shaunmiller3342]

I will never understand why Audi still uses that old key fob. The VW Taos has a better fob than this almost 40k plus vehicle

[@kuujajin]

my old 2011 VW Jetta had that exact key layout

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

You get a better key when you buy a real Audi

[@videogameopenings4489]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 I have a 2010 Audi R8 and the key is the same as my Q3 S-line. Not sure what you mean by that since Audi uses VW keys for basically all their cars. RS7 even has a VW CC with the only difference being the RS logo lol.

[@hrvojeplaninc9853]

how can the same thing cost there 35 k$ and here in Europe 50+ k€, that`s just crazy! And I almost decided to buy!

[@irishman4671]

In the market for this size of luxury SUV. I like the styling of this better than the Mercedes GLA, but def like the console of the Mercedes better. This seems to drive better maybe? I'm not a car guy. What's the better choice? I've had a BMW before and not sure I want another but open to most options. Any advice would be great!

[@lindakithinji9495]

Audi is my dream car 🚗😍 always!!!

[@dollface1992]

great review ! just subscribed- will definitely be getting a 2022 Q3 :)

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! We appreciate that 😁

[@biancamadison3257]

My 22 Tiguan rline is the same price but looks way better and seems to have more desirable features

[@georgeskanderbeg3242]

Well the Audi is faster, and it will have a better resale value than the Tiguain. In the end of the day Audi is a luxury brand and the Q3 is the cheapest model they make

[@izzo3262010]

Nice Volkswagen, Sounds like a diesel with the leakiest roofs ever. When are they ever going to get this model right?

[@janzibrik3551]

Before you start engine let the computer boot up. Means after beeping stops.

[@lhudson4377]

I love this.

[@jasonnewman3501]

Trying to decide between a Q3 and a Lexus UX

[@gretalsosaoro438]

Wish you had mentioned the ambient lighting

[@njbloke]

Love the car, but just a bit too expensive IMO

[@saraaronzon4562]

I agree, 48,000. Is way to expensive.

[@ticnatz]

What is seat ventilation? Fart extraction? I pick up my new Q3 next week.