Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Audi Starts Local Assembly Of New Q3 Ahead Of Launch
Audi has started assembling its new Q3 luxury SUV in India.
The assembly is taking place at a Skoda Auto Volkswagen plant in Shendra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Audi plans to officially launch the car in India on October 16, 2026.
The car uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
It sends power to all four wheels through Audi’s quattro system.
The Q3 has new lights, a digital dashboard and extra storage space.
Its back seats can move to create more room for passengers or luggage.
Safety features include systems that can help with driving, parking and monitoring driver tiredness.
Audi and plant executives described the production start as an important step for the company in India.
Audi India has begun local assembly of the all-new Q3 at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen plant in Shendra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The Q3 is scheduled to launch in India on October 16, 2026.
India’s Q3 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing around 204 hp and 320 Nm of torque.
The vehicle comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Audi quattro all-wheel drive as standard.
The new Q3 adds updated lighting, interior flexibility, driver-assistance technology and up to 1,386 litres of luggage space.
- Who
- Audi India is assembling the Q3 with support from Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited; executives Piyush Arora and Balbir Singh Dhillon commented on the production.
- What
- Local assembly of the all-new Audi Q3 has started ahead of its Indian market launch.
- When
- Assembly began on Friday, September 25, 2026; the launch is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
- Where
- The Skoda Auto Volkswagen plant in Shendra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The production start supports the upcoming launch and reflects Audi’s localisation plans and the stated capabilities of the facility.
- Vehicle
- All-new Audi Q3
- Assembly plant
- Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited plant in Shendra
- India launch
- October 16, 2026
- Engine
- 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine; around 204 hp and 320 Nm
- Transmission
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Drivetrain
- Audi quattro all-wheel drive as standard
- Luggage capacity
- 488 litres, expanding to 1,386 litres with the second row folded
