Doesn't appear so.
Doesn't appear so.Can 2016 Q3 still remain competitive against the 2016 X1?
I am in the market for a new car, and I had my mind set on a 2016 Q3 Prestige until today when BMW announced their new X1... Now I am not quite sure anymore...
Looks like in the US we won't even get the 220hp with DSG that other parts of the world get, so Q3's performance and gas mileage continue to be mediocre..
Can 2016 Q3 still remain competitive against the 2016 X1?
http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/meet-new-2016-bmw-x1
Doesn't appear so.![]()
Looking forward to seeing that comparison as hearing it from someone aside from an automotive journalists, you tend to get different feedback, sometimes better feedback, more relateable feedback.I appreciate all the input! I am a big fan of Audi but now am very torn between these 2 cars. I will definitely test drive and look at the details of both cars to get a feel for them, which is the fun part of car shopping.![]()
I may be in the minority, but I prefer the look of the face-lifted (and even the original) Q3 over the X1. I love the understated and clean look of the Q3 compared to the extroverted look of the X1. Audi's clean interior is still on the top of my favorite list. As far as the price goes, BMW used to be more expensive compared to similarly-equipped Q3; however, by switching to the new front-wheel-drive platform (cheaper production), the 2016 X1 now offers more standard equipments for starting around $33,000. I am now very interested to price out a X1 that is similarly equipped to a 2016 Q3 Prestige but have a feeling that the price difference is not going to be as large as it was for 2015 models especially given that the price of 2016 Q3 Prestige is now over US$42,000 with sport package (over $2000 increase over 2015 Q3) while still lacking some expected standard equipments for a luxury car, such as driver memory seat and USB connection, not to mention that X1 is for sure to beat Q3 on the gas mileage (2016 Q3 quattro: 20/28/23). Maybe now Audi dealers will be more willing to make a deal given X1 having its target directly aiming at Q3, which would definitely help make my purchase decision easier.
It will definitely be a pretty tough decision for me to make when it's time to make the purchase. I know I am going to love the drive of Q3 and am very anxious now to do a head-to-head comparison of these 2 cars this fall.
...told you soFunny story - ... it's the EXACT same situation at BMW - no X1 2015s left, 2016 being redesigned and not available until fall. I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone...
This version was what I had in mind vs. the '16 Q3.![]()
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Well it does look quite nice, but so does the Q3. I imagine that the Q3 will give you more standard than the X1 will. So you can factor that into the price and buying decision. They definitely are going to have a tough battle against each other.
You will be young Jedi... you WILL be !!...
And I am no Audi fanboy either! LOL!
My wife and I are becoming one. Though it might be Audi Fanbabies since we have our Q3 for only 3 weeks. :nerd:You will be young Jedi... you WILL be !!
I've had more than 30 BMWs, my 'CCA member number is below 13000 and switched to Audi back in 2004 - have never looked back, but have kept my 'CCA membership, drive at M Sport schools on club occasions to keep track - literally...As a BMW owner for 11 years, I am growing tired of the progress and continual cutbacks in options and features in the BMW. The X1 has always been a budget version in the BMW lineup. It has never offered great performance, style or even high quality materials.
The new X1 looks to be an improvement, but again BMW has taken shortcuts by reducing horsepower, going with a FWD platform and more.
I am really considering the sale of my 5 series and picking up an Audi...the Audi has always been something that intrigues me
Thank you for the advice....as a loyal BMW owner, I am finding it difficult to make the switch, but this forum has given me a very positive view on Audi ownership. I briefly owned a 2001 Jetta VR6 and that is the closest thing I have owned to an Audi. Although these early Mexican made VW's were not well known for their reliability, I was impressed with the quality. Only downside I was I had to replace the clutch twice in 2 years because of bad synchro's shifting from first to second and they blamed my grandma like driving for causing the problemI've had more than 30 BMWs, my 'CCA member number is below 13000 and switched to Audi back in 2004 - have never looked back, but have kept my 'CCA membership, drive at M Sport schools on club occasions to keep track - literally...
Drive an Audi - especially in bad weather, you'll see why -