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      10-30-2017, 10:39 AM   #17
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The Q5 and the X3 both have had relatively minor, evolutionary tweaks. They still want people to recognize them. As far as which has changed more, after reviewing both I'd say the X3 has changed more, but only just a little.

The Audi's headlights are more modern and now touch the grille, and at least in this photo the grille fins stand out more horizontally rather than vertically (it should be noted that certain trims and model years on the older style also have horizontal grilles). The grill trim is a bit thicker and has slightly different angles.

The venting and shape of the car overall remains the same, with only some slight curves added to the body creases.

The rear shape is almost entirely unchanged, with a minor update to the tail lights (mostly the same shape) and a slight change to the rear hatch shape, particularly along the sides where it meets the window. The exhaust has also changed.

(new on left, old on right)


Interestingly, where the Audi's headlights now touch the grille, the X3 has gone the other way between generations. The headlights are modernized and changed in shape enough to change the overall character of the face, the grille is much larger, and the venting system has changed. Overall the shape and creases are a little changed.

In the rear, going line by line from the spoiler down to the window, the hatch release, the side reflectors, etc all seem largely the same shape. The rear tail lights, however, have changed significantly, and the exhaust has changed. The angles on the rear side window have changed.

(new on top, old on bottom)
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