In 2016, Audi introduced a final update for the first Q3 generation with a few details that differentiated the S-Line from the rest of the pack.
The Q3 was the compact crossover that tried to make life easier in and out of town, without fear of light off-road situations or when the snow on the streets was higher than a pair of stilettos. With its last update, the S-Line tried to get more attention from males since most Q3 customers were women.

On the outside, the S-Line Q3 featured a new front end. The outer air inlets were more extensive; the blade beneath the center channel was finished in the body color, and the Singleframe grille was stone gray. Its outer air inlets were split horizontally. The underbody protection was finished in a matte silver-tone at the front and rear bumper. While most of the S-Line versions from other Audi models featured silver door-mirrors caps, the Q3 kept the body-colored versions, like the rest of its range.

Inside, the 2016 version featured a similar look to the rest of the gang, except for the steering wheel that was enhanced with the S-Line logo on the lower spoke. The designers installed a few other aluminum inserts on the upper door sections and the center console.

Audi offered the S-Line package for the Q3 on the entire engine range, except for the SQ3, which was a real S model, not just an aesthetic package.