Audi model removed from sale in UK… because it’s too popular
A POPULAR Audi model has been removed from sale in the UK with no timeline on its return.
The huge manufacturer has stopped drivers from ordering the car along with its Sportback sibling model.
Brits were stunned to hear that the Audi RS Q3 was removed from sale – without a timeline scheduled for its return.
The SUV is a sporty performance version of the regular Q3 model – which is available in regular SUV and Sportback styles.
A spokesperson for Audi UK announced the models “have been closed for ordering” due to a “volume of orders taken has now filled our current production capacity into 2024”.
The sports car was popular for 2its .5-litre TFSI engine reaching a speed of up to 155mph.
Manufacturers sold 95 vehicles of the regular RS Q3 and 191 models of the RS Q3 Sportback in the UK during the first nine months of 2023.
But a spike in demand forced manufacturers to stop orders after fulfilling its production capacity.
Bosses haven’t confirmed whether the cars will back on sale in next year.
The withdrawal from sale follows Audi’s launch of the new Q3 – which is set to arrive to showrooms in 2025.
And they have already been testing prototypes inspired by the Q6 E-tron.
The new model boasts slimmer headlights, a new grille design and flush door handles.
Audi is also planning an electric replacement for the RS Q3 as part of the Audi RS line-up going EV-only by the end of the decade.
Despite the decision, Audi fans can still order the range-topping RS Q8 SUV, and the RS3 Saloon.
It comes as drivers were stunned to hear that Volvo has culled all saloon and estate models from British dealerships with immediate effect.
The popular brand is now only selling SUV’s in the UK having removed the S60 saloon and remaining V60 and V90 estates.
The decision has been made due to the company wanting to “prioritise fully electric cars“.
Meanwhile, Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has taken the decision to end production of the Maxima in the wake of declining sales in recent years.
The vehicle was marketed as an upmarket alternative to the Altima and decked out with a plush interior and a nifty V6 engine.