AUDI Q3 (2018-present)

At first glance this is a classy SUV, but the build quality could be better, says Euan Doig

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THE SECOND-GENERATION Audi Q3 is the archetypal car for the modern era.

It’s an SUV, and everyone seems to love those. This is probably because people want to feel like they're driving an executive-class machine that can also cope with a bit of rough and tumble should a situation arise that requires it.

And if the vehicle can manage to do all of this while exerting a relatively light footprint on the planet, even better.

But ‘light’ and ‘tow car’ are two ideas that are pulling in opposite directions. So does the Audi Q3 manage to draw everything together and offer a capable, cohesive whole?

What's it like inside?

This Mk2 Q3 stacks up well for space against rivals such as the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40.

There’s a reasonable amount of space up front for two adults, while in the back of the car, there’s enough capacity for two adults to sit behind two similarly sized folk up front.