Surprisingly, the Q3 will be packed with several features that Audi generally reserves for its sportiest cars, the RS 4 and R8. Those options will include ceramic composite brakes like those of the R8, cross-linked dampers similar to the system on the RS 4, and driver- selectable suspension settings. In addition, a so-called drive-select program will give the choice of three different modes (sport, efficiency, and dynamic) that affect suspension tuning, throttle response, transmission shifts, and steering effort. As one would expect, in efficiency mode the Q3 will work toward maximizing fuel economy: The engine will shut off when idling and minimize the use of the air conditioning. Audi claims efficiency mode will boost fuel economy by 20 percent. http://www.zone-car.com/?2010-audi-q3-suv.php
