Audi RS Q3 vs Lexus UX
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Audi RS Q3

$83,888 - $99,990

2023 price

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Lexus UX

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2026 price

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Summary

2023 Audi RS Q3

2026 Lexus UX

By James Cleary

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 5, 2.5L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.9L/100km (combined)

4.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Dynamics
Refinement
Quality

Solid on-road handling
Great fuel economy
Long time between fills

Dislikes

Front seats tricky to get in and out of
Sizeable turning circle
Only six airbags

Reminds you too often its a base grade
Drive modes largely indistinguishable
Cosy back seat

2023 Audi RS Q3 Summary

Is 10 years long enough for a special birthday celebration? When you're a kid, hitting 'double figures' is a pretty big deal, and Audi's obviously in the mood to make some noise because it has lit the candles on a limited 10th anniversary version of its compact SUV rocket ship, the RS Q3.

Only 555 examples of the 'RS Q3 Sportback edition 10 years' will be produced for worldwide consumption, with Audi Australia capturing a batch of them and sending one our way for a brief blast as the fiery five-cylinder starts filtering into dealerships.

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2026 Lexus UX Summary

Replacing the long-standing UX250h, the more powerful Lexus UX300h hybrid sits at the luxury end of the compact SUV segment, and the latest update brings a refined line-up along with tweaks to both design and technology. In this review, I’m looking at the base Luxury grade to see what it's like to live with this hybrid day-today and how it stacks up against its nearest rivals.

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2023 Audi RS Q3 2026 Lexus UX

Verdict

The Audi RS Q3 Sportback edition 10 years is dynamically brilliant, beautifully finished and surprisingly civilised on day-to-day duty. A polished compact performance package that even in this special 'get-it-while-you-can' guise offers compelling value relative to its direct competitors.

Verdict

The updated Lexus UX300h Luxury is a solid entry in the premium compact SUV segment. It doesn’t break new ground, and there are areas that could be improved, but it handles well, offers a thoughtful selection of amenities for a base-grade luxury model, and its compact size makes it easy to park almost anywhere. For buyers seeking a stylish, efficient, and practical hybrid with a luxury badge, it’s a dependable choice.

Audi RS Q3 vs Lexus UX What's the difference?

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Audi RS Q3 vs Lexus UX
What's the difference?