2026 Audi Q3.
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These early images of the “all-new” Audi Q3 for 2026 show what has become the usual Audi recipe for new cars.
Which is basically, “Make sure it doesn’t look too new”. It is a sophisticated yet diabolical blend of the previous generation and newer Audi designs. Which ensures the new car doesn’t really look new.
This new Q3 is a blend of the previous Q3 with a few design elements from the new Q5 and A5 thrown in. I guess this is the only way a visually bankrupt car company keeps what they call “brand identity” these days.
Recently, Audi seems to have been worse than other companies at this dreadful game. It seems that at least Mercedes is trying a bit to come up with something new. (However, that poor CLA seems to be a step back from the previous and really good-looking generation). Even BMW seems to understand how terrible their current designs are and is making a real push to be desirable again with their upcoming “Neue Klasse” based vehicles.
However, it seems Audi didn’t get the memo yet. As they are still turning out one look-alike model after another.
The interior seems to be a step back from the current generation as well. And getting busier than ever.
I’m not sure what the reason is for this. I would guess fear.