WITH the hugely successful Mercedes-Benz GLA snapping at its heels, Audi has responded with an improved version of the popular Q3, to help it maintain pole position in the premium compact-SUV class.

More efficient and powerful engines are the main changes, as well as small engineering enhancements designed to make the Spanish-built Q3 safer and more refined.

Has the Ingolstadt firm succeeded?

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