Any member bought one.

No members as yet I don't think. What model are you considering? 

Hi, I'm from Spain and a month ago i ordered a Q3 sportback with some extras.

I've been told the manufacturing date is set and I expect to have it in Spain by the end of April.

 

 

Edited February 5Feb 5 by albertspain93

Just took delivery of the 2026 Q3 Sportback First Edition TFSi. New Model.
Fully Loaded in Sage Green.

I have come from Mercedes, having had seven in a row.
Last was E Coupe.
Decided on a change - wife has the A1 and loves it.
Only had mine for a week. Spent most of the time dealing with Audi to get Wireless Carplay to work with any iPhone. They failed miserably. I cracked it myself yesterday.
The safety driving warnings are an absolute nightmare. Yes, most can be switched off - but that has to happen after every ignition off.
So I have to become a fighter pilot -
I have to get in the car - go through a routine to set it how I want. Had I known this before purchase - it would have been a showstopper for me.

The good stuff - and it really is good.
Comfortable - fast 0-60 in 5.7 seconds.
Looks are great - interior is nice and user-friendly.
Even the steering wheel touch buttons aren't bad.

Boot space is good for me.
I even sorted and bodged in an emergency wheel. To fit over the Sonoss woofer.

Happy to share more - but I love this car despite the flaws mentioned.

I am like a kid in a sweetshop still>

Sorry - forgot to mention a couple of other things.
My Insurance SUGGESTED I have an Immobiliser installed - not an Insurance condition.
I am 73 years old with full no claims, and my Insurance was four quid cheaper than my Merc,
So I have booked for the end of the month - GHOST II Immobiliser and VIOFO 329S Dashcam.

Hello Martin,

Seems a big spend to reduce the insurer’s risk - not yours! You should be fully covered for a direct replacement in the event of a total loss during the first year.

I would be more concerned about getting GAP insurance sorted for year 2 - covering back to invoice value, to offset the shortfall between any insurance payout and replacing the vehicle.

Regards,

Gareth.

I agree with you - and have done this in the past.

This time - I am at a tipping point because of my age, experience, and my " I am bothered" attitude.
I am a recent health survivor - and my attitude to life and risk has dramatically changed.

The Insurance regarding the immobiliser was only a suggestion - and one I appreciated.
As for GAP Insurance - like all Insurance - the risk is there and a personal choice
For the last 20-odd years, I paid out for GAP - Paint - Tyres- etc etc.
And apart from one scratch and dent claim and one tyre - not been worth it.
I know I know - but I only do about 2k rural miles in a year - so my risk profile may be different to others.
At the end of the day, it's all a risk - and how much of one is a personal factor.

My key requirement was for the vehicle to be immobilised - and not stolen - and recovered with damage.
I wouldn't want it back.

Yes, an accident and possible write off would render a gap insurance discussion - but one I have decided to rule out.
And willing to risk..........But understand the financial consequences - and have factored them into my overall life costs. Age - and health changes perspectives.

I appreciate your point - and broadly agree with you.
A perspective I have never thought I would have - but that's life......
Thank you for your thoughts.

Martin

Many thanks Martin, and obviously your choice, and like all insurance cover - apart from the all important legal aspect - you don’t need any of it until you need it.

Immobiliser? Isn’t - ‘factory fitted’ adequate? If not, what extra benefits are you going to gain for your spend?

As I understand it, rural accident chances are higher due to narrow roads etc…

House and contents insurance aren’t a legal requirement, but I guess you cover that risk-?

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Regards,

Gareth.

Don't they already have a Factory Fitted Immobiliser? 🤔

I have a 2026 Audi Q3 Edition 1 204 PS, in Sage Green, with Sound and Vision Pack Pro, Spare Wheel, Trailer Hitch, and front and rear dash cams.
I ordered it on 13/11/2025, the build started 17/12/2026, completed 23/01/2026, and collected 18/03/2026.

I have had a few software issues over the first couple of weeks, nothing too serious, just annoying, but these seem to have settled down now. I'm wondering if they've been carrying out over the air updates?

During the first couple of weeks I was missing my Volvo XC40, especially with the 'minor' software issues occurring every couple of days or so, but I'm now starting to 'gel' with the car, but the wife hasn't, she doesn't like all the tech!

Edited April 7Apr 7 by TreborGSA

Well TreborGSA -
I hope you enjoy the new car.
My wife stopped driving my cars since they stopped selling them with wind-up windows.
Althought she has an A1 that she loves.

You make an interesting point about the over air updates - I will now monitor for any future changes.
The tech is annoying - but I will in tme forgive it because the car overall is great.

As for my earlier posts about an Immobiliser - yes they do come with one. But are easily bypassed in less than 30 seconds with the right kit.
The GHOST II Immobiliser is a different beast - check it out on youtube or wherever. Put simply - when installed - a code has to be entered before the engine will go into gear. Its not a numeric code. It is a user selectable set of key presses - set by the user - steering wheel buttons window buttons etc etc - they have to be entered in the exact sequence. There of course a key fob that can be used to mitigate the key presses. It is not user fitted - has to be installed by licenced installers.

Well, time rolls on.

I am loving this car more and more - a pleasure to drive.
It's responsive - comfortable, beautiful looking, and for me, and the other oldies to step in and out of, is perfect.
The colour green, which is only for this Edition One, has had a few compliments.
Nice to know I can enter Dynamic mode and release the full 265bhp - but I have taken it easy until some real miles have been covered.

I am beginning to work with the tech safety systems and learning to live with them - a good thing.

Typical me - I go all out with new stuff.
Purchased - Smart Insurance, wheels, tyres, scratches, and alloys.
Three-year cover just over five hundred quid - and have used the same company for twenty years - always been great. Not an advert - just what works for me.

Still outstanding the Ghost Immobiliser and Dashcam installation on the 29th, and I will share my experience.

Overall - I know we all say it - but this is the best car ever to fit my needs. We go through life, and each decade changes requirements. This car is a great middle ground between a Coupe and a massive SUV.

Shame the roads in and around Bucks are the worst ever with HS2 works and the potholes.
But if we continue with our usual life, most real driving will continue in Cumbria and Scotland, where roads are proper, and traffic is minimal.

Well, that's it, folks
I will share my next experience after the kit is fitted on the 29th.
martin

9 hours ago, MartinInnes said:

Shame the roads in and around Bucks are the worst ever with HS2 works and the potholes.
But if we continue with our usual life, most real driving will continue in Cumbria and Scotland, where roads are proper, and traffic is minimal.

Glad you’re enjoying the car. I can confirm though that the roads north of the wall are goosed too! 😃

12 hours ago, MartinInnes said:

Well, time rolls on.

I am loving this car more and more - a pleasure to drive.
It's responsive - comfortable, beautiful looking, and for me, and the other oldies to step in and out of, is perfect.
The colour green, which is only for this Edition One, has had a few compliments.
Nice to know I can enter Dynamic mode and release the full 265bhp - but I have taken it easy until some real miles have been covered.

I am beginning to work with the tech safety systems and learning to live with them - a good thing.

Typical me - I go all out with new stuff.
Purchased - Smart Insurance, wheels, tyres, scratches, and alloys.
Three-year cover just over five hundred quid - and have used the same company for twenty years - always been great. Not an advert - just what works for me.

Still outstanding the Ghost Immobiliser and Dashcam installation on the 29th, and I will share my experience.

Overall - I know we all say it - but this is the best car ever to fit my needs. We go through life, and each decade changes requirements. This car is a great middle ground between a Coupe and a massive SUV.

Shame the roads in and around Bucks are the worst ever with HS2 works and the potholes.
But if we continue with our usual life, most real driving will continue in Cumbria and Scotland, where roads are proper, and traffic is minimal.

Well, that's it, folks
I will share my next experience after the kit is fitted on the 29th.
martin

Hi . I went from a c207 e350 to a x253 glc 350 coupe mercedes, 2 of 7 I've owned over the years . I treat myself last year to an 8 month old Audi Sq5 . Just wondering what these safety alarms ,your getting , as the only one I have set up is the speed camera recognition, it bings a few times if I go over the limit , other than that I don't get any . Do you have the Audi app on your phone , to view the online manual ?

You shouldn't really have to switch things off again after every ignition cycle.

Yes, I have the app on my iPhone for what its worth.

As for the safety warnings -

Audi tech has confirmed that all warnings reset after every ignition activation.
They are always set to the default ON. Most drivers will probably leave them set to default.
However, others, perhaps like myself, do not want them on at all.
So, they can be deactivated until the next ignition - then reset to ON.
You will see from the attached screenshot. The ones I want deactivated before every drive - I have placed into a favourites menu.

So before every drive - I call up this menu - and turn each one to OFF.

I do not want the steering wheel pulling me back every time I swerve near the line to avoid a pothole.
I do not want an alarm warning me I have exceeded the road speed limit.

Also - I was travelling taking a 95 year old to hospital; And suddenly the brakes activated and the car came to a standstill - I thought the lorry behind had smashed into us such was the event. We were both visibly shaken.

I was stopped waiting to enter a roundabout - and the system had detected a vehicle to my left leaving - I accelerated to take off - and the system determined it was unsafe. It was not.

I have worked with Audi - and it seems they "are features".
If anybody has some magic that could turn them of permanently - I would appreciate the knowledge.

25 minutes ago, MartinInnes said:

Yes, I have the app on my iPhone for what its worth.

As for the safety warnings -

Audi tech has confirmed that all warnings reset after every ignition activation.
They are always set to the default ON. Most drivers will probably leave them set to default.
However, others, perhaps like myself, do not want them on at all.
So, they can be deactivated until the next ignition - then reset to ON.
You will see from the attached screenshot. The ones I want deactivated before every drive - I have placed into a favourites menu.

So before every drive - I call up this menu - and turn each one to OFF.

I do not want the steering wheel pulling me back every time I swerve near the line to avoid a pothole.
I do not want an alarm warning me I have exceeded the road speed limit.

Also - I was travelling taking a 95 year old to hospital; And suddenly the brakes activated and the car came to a standstill - I thought the lorry behind had smashed into us such was the event. We were both visibly shaken.

I was stopped waiting to enter a roundabout - and the system had detected a vehicle to my left leaving - I accelerated to take off - and the system determined it was unsafe. It was not.

I have worked with Audi - and it seems they "are features".
If anybody has some magic that could turn them of permanently - I would appreciate the knowledge.

Yes to turning off lane assist , I have to press a button on the indicator stalk. The others you mentioned I have enabled , but don't cause me any issues . My sq5 came with 'Audi pre sense city ' which I think is simply forward looking at under 25 mph . Not rear or sides .

What Audi sense pack is on your Q3 .

Edited April 19Apr 19 by Audisq524

I am not sure about the sense pack - it may now have a different name - but I purchased every upgrade and pack option available for the vehicle.
The interface, or so-called MMI is new and updated for this model.

Lane assist - yes, there is a steering wheel button to turn it off - but all the others are enabled by default. There is also a programmable steering wheel button for a few options, which I have set for overspeed warnings. But again have to be manually pushed every trip.

Like I have said, most people may well be happy with the defaults, but I like to control the vehicle and the warnings.
Which is possible - as long as one goes through a "pre-flight check". Even after filling up with petrol.
Annoying.................

The car itself is a dream to drive. My previous was an E Class Coupe AMG that was three years old and had 7k on the clock when I sold it back to Mercs and purchased this Q3. Yes, different vehicles completely - but the Q3 is more responsive, quieter, and more importantly, has four doors.

Happy days

12 minutes ago, MartinInnes said:

I am not sure about the sense pack - it may now have a different name - but I purchased every upgrade and pack option available for the vehicle.
The interface, or so-called MMI is new and updated for this model.

Lane assist - yes, there is a steering wheel button to turn it off - but all the others are enabled by default. There is also a programmable steering wheel button for a few options, which I have set for overspeed warnings. But again have to be manually pushed every trip.

Like I have said, most people may well be happy with the defaults, but I like to control the vehicle and the warnings.
Which is possible - as long as one goes through a "pre-flight check". Even after filling up with petrol.
Annoying.................

The car itself is a dream to drive. My previous was an E Class Coupe AMG that was three years old and had 7k on the clock when I sold it back to Mercs and purchased this Q3. Yes, different vehicles completely - but the Q3 is more responsive, quieter, and more importantly, has four doors.

Happy days

It's all on the app in the ' equipment and technical data tab . Then click on ' standard equipment. It'll tell you in there what's fitted . Not sure why you'd think it's now named something different to ' Audi sense '

I have done as you suggested.

And yes, all the options standard and extra are there in mind-numbing detail - pages of them.

But nothing called AUDI SENSE.

It does, however, list PRE SENSE, and all the features are on my vehicle.

Indeed, a quick check using AI mentions the following -

Yes — the Audi Q3 can have Audi pre sense, but it depends on equipment.
Audi pre sense is a predictive safety system available on Q3 models from 2018–2026, including the 2026 model year, if the vehicle is equipped with the relevant safety packages.

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What Audi pre sense includes

Audi pre sense is not a single feature but a suite of systems, and different Q3 configurations may include different levels:

• pre sense basic — reacts to emergency braking or unstable driving by tightening seatbelts, closing windows/sunroof, and activating hazard lights.

• pre sense front — detects potential frontal collisions and can warn the driver, apply partial braking, and prepare the cabin.

• pre sense rear — monitors traffic behind and prepares the vehicle for a possible rear impact.

These systems are part of Audi’s broader predictive safety technology.

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Does the March 2026 Audi Q3 specifically include it?

Audi’s documentation shows that pre sense is available on Q3 models up to and including 2026, but it is equipment‑dependent — meaning some trims or markets include it as standard, while others require a package upgrade.

AUDI SENSE
Short answer:
Based on currently available information, there is no indication that the March‑2026 Audi Q3 includes a feature called “Audi Sense.” None of the official equipment lists or reviews reference a system by that name.

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What the 2026 Audi Q3 does offer

While “Audi Sense” is not listed, the 2026 Q3 includes a range of advanced driver‑assistance and safety technologies, depending on trim and packages:

• Adaptive cruise control (available via tech packages)

• LED or Matrix LED headlights with advanced lighting signatures

• Front and rear side airbags with head airbags (optional safety package)

• Reversing camera (standard on UK models)

• Modern infotainment and driver‑display systems borrowed from higher‑end Audi models

These features collectively cover many functions that other brands might group under a branded safety suite (e.g., Toyota Safety Sense), but Audi does not use the name “Audi Sense.”

---

Why the confusion?

Some markets use names like Audi Pre Sense (Audi’s collision‑mitigation system) on other models. However, no current documentation shows Pre Sense or anything called Audi Sense listed for the 2026 Q3.

If you meant Audi Pre Sense, I can check specifically whether that system is included or optional for the Q3 in your region.

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20 minutes ago, MartinInnes said:

I have done as you suggested.

And yes, all the options standard and extra are there in mind-numbing detail - pages of them.

But nothing called AUDI SENSE.

It does, however, list PRE SENSE, and all the features are on my vehicle.

Indeed, a quick check using AI mentions the following -

Yes — the Audi Q3 can have Audi pre sense, but it depends on equipment.
Audi pre sense is a predictive safety system available on Q3 models from 2018–2026, including the 2026 model year, if the vehicle is equipped with the relevant safety packages.

---

What Audi pre sense includes

Audi pre sense is not a single feature but a suite of systems, and different Q3 configurations may include different levels:

• pre sense basic — reacts to emergency braking or unstable driving by tightening seatbelts, closing windows/sunroof, and activating hazard lights.

• pre sense front — detects potential frontal collisions and can warn the driver, apply partial braking, and prepare the cabin.

• pre sense rear — monitors traffic behind and prepares the vehicle for a possible rear impact.

These systems are part of Audi’s broader predictive safety technology.

---

Does the March 2026 Audi Q3 specifically include it?

Audi’s documentation shows that pre sense is available on Q3 models up to and including 2026, but it is equipment‑dependent — meaning some trims or markets include it as standard, while others require a package upgrade.

AUDI SENSE
Short answer:
Based on currently available information, there is no indication that the March‑2026 Audi Q3 includes a feature called “Audi Sense.” None of the official equipment lists or reviews reference a system by that name.

---

What the 2026 Audi Q3 does offer

While “Audi Sense” is not listed, the 2026 Q3 includes a range of advanced driver‑assistance and safety technologies, depending on trim and packages:

• Adaptive cruise control (available via tech packages)

• LED or Matrix LED headlights with advanced lighting signatures

• Front and rear side airbags with head airbags (optional safety package)

• Reversing camera (standard on UK models)

• Modern infotainment and driver‑display systems borrowed from higher‑end Audi models

These features collectively cover many functions that other brands might group under a branded safety suite (e.g., Toyota Safety Sense), but Audi does not use the name “Audi Sense.”

---

Why the confusion?

Some markets use names like Audi Pre Sense (Audi’s collision‑mitigation system) on other models. However, no current documentation shows Pre Sense or anything called Audi Sense listed for the 2026 Q3.

If you meant Audi Pre Sense, I can check specifically whether that system is included or optional for the Q3 in your region.

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Same thing my man 👍

On 4/19/2026 at 8:40 AM, spartacus 68 said:

Glad you’re enjoying the car. I can confirm though that the roads north of the wall are goosed too! 😃

And South of the wall too!

On 4/18/2026 at 11:04 PM, MartinInnes said:

..............
Purchased - Smart Insurance, wheels, tyres, scratches, and alloys.
Three-year cover just over five hundred quid - and have used the same company for twenty years - always been great. Not an advert - just what works for me.

................

If you don't mind, could you tell us who did you get your "Smart Insurance, wheels, tyres, scratches, and alloys." with?

Cheers
Bob

Edited April 20Apr 20 by TreborGSA

Total Loss Gap

0800 195 4926

Cost attached

1 hour ago, MartinInnes said:

Total Loss Gap

0800 195 4926

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Bob