The first generation, was first previewed by the Coupe Quattro concept in 2007 and first shown at Auto Shanghai in 2011, it is slotted above the Q2 and below the Q5. Its platform is also used for the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Škoda Yeti a sportier RS Q3 version previewed in 2012 and launched in 2013 was also available, it had 2 facelifts in 2014 and 2015.
In 2018, the second generation was launched, its now available with a sportback version, the RSQ3 version was launched in 2019. A special edition called "RS Q3 Edition 10 Years" was launched in 2022 with only 555 units made
The third generation, was launched in June 2025, with sales starting in late 2025 as a 2026 car, the Sportback body style. Now a Coupe SUV was launched in August, and now has a Plug-in hybrid version.
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