Hi Glos Guy, We actually have our test drive booked for tomorrow, a 1.5 auto, and I do like the look of the black edition so thats a no brainer. Apparently the cost to upgrade to full leather is an extra £250, so we may go for that. They also do an upgraded alloy wheel, for an extra £150, a design we really like. At first I bulked at the idea of paying an extra £1200 for the comfort and sound pack (especially as all these come standard on our other choice, the Volvo Xc40 inscription pro, with an AP of £1900). But I am coming round to the idea that for a car we will keep for 3 years its worth having for an extra 35 quid a month or whatever it works out to be. So with the leather, alloys and comfort and sound upgrade, we are looking at a total AP of £3750!!
Yes, that’s a nice spec. I would definitely add the Comfort & Sound Pack (couldn’t be without heated seats at this time of year) and the leather upgrade (although I thinks it’s artificial isn’t it)? I don’t like all black interiors, especially with black roof headlining (which I really dislike) so I would probably go for the grey leather to lighten it very slightly. I would also go for the extended ambient lighting package as it’s just £100 and might lift the otherwise drab interior with some nice highlights.
I’ve just gone through my current shortlist with my wife and of the 7 cars on the list the Audi Q3 appeals to her the most. I have warned her that I think the boot might be too small for her wheelchair and that I’m a bit concerned about the 1.5 litre engine, as we haven’t had anything less than 2.0 litres for decades! That being said, modern engines can surprise. With these two ‘concerns’ in mind I will be very interested to hear your feedback on your test drive, in particular if the engine feels adequate for rapid overtaking. I work on the basis that when you need to get past something, the least time spent on the wrong side of the road the better! Also, would you be kind enough to have a look at the boot space in the petrol version, as somebody posted that it’s less than in the diesel versions due to something to do with the mild hybrid gubbins that they use these days? Many thanks and enjoy the test drive.