The Audi Q3 is a posh small SUV. Now in its third generation, it’s matured into a good-to-drive and comfortable car that has plenty of practicality for family use, but it’s expensive compared to its alternatives and the front-end styling is generic. The Q3 is the natural alternative to other small SUVs from posh German brands - so the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA. But you could also consider it next to the Volvo XC40, Cupra Formentor or Range Rover Evoque, or less posh but larger SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tiguan. Among all this competition, the Q3 plays it straight down the middle. It’s not quite as sporty as the BMW X1, but it’s still great to drive, and while it’s not as posh as a Range Rover Evoque, it’s still a generally stylish SUV. The Q3’s new look is very much Q5-in-miniature. At the front you get a wide, hexagonal grille, flanked by daytime running lights. The main headlight units sit lower and are hidden in the air intakes, while round the back you’ll find a slim light bar. It’s a shame the badges look so cheap, but it’s a generally handsome piece of design. When you get inside, though, things are a bit more interesting. The interior is dominated by a pair of displays set under one seamless sheet of glass - common to all new Audi models and replacing most of the physical buttons around the cabin. A pleasant surprise is the interior quality, because save for some scratchy plastics low-down in the cabin, the Q3 feels far more solid than most recent Audi models to hit the streets. Behind the wheel, where you might expect to find traditional column stalks, you get a wraparound panel with stubby, blocky controls on the end and an array of buttons and scroll wheels for your lights and wiper controls. You’ll also find the drive selector here. It looks wild, and takes a moment to get used to.