Audi will launch a refreshed Audi Q3 in 2025, featuring innovative steering controls. The new system, called the Smart Drive Unit, integrates gear selection and wiper controls into the steering stalks.
The right steering stalk manages drive modes: Drive, Park, Neutral, and Reverse. The left stalk combines wiper, turn signal, and lighting controls. This design eliminates the traditional gear shift lever, creating more space in the center console.
Similar systems are already in use by other manufacturers, such as Mercedes-Benz. The new Audi Q3 will be available at dealerships starting in 2025.