APR aprIC100029 Intercooler System for Audi and Volkswagen MQB 2.0T

The APR Intercooler System is a OEM-location upgrade that dramatically reduces intake air temperature (IAT), minimizes heat soak, and provides increased performance! The system is a direct bolt-on upgrade that requires no trimming and is recommended at every stage of performance. Fits Audi Q3 19-24, VW Arteon 19-21, and Tiguan 18-24

• -- 24.25" x 16.25" x 1.37" - 529.8 in³ - OEM MK7 Golf R (Similar to Arteon)
• - Utilizes factory air dams for exceptional airflow across the core.
• -- Full directions and APR world-renowned customer support included.
• -- Low pressure drop + highly effective cooling = high performance!
• -- No modification to the Adaptive Cruise Control System required.
• -- Increases horsepower while minimizing power-robbing heat soak!
• -- Use of the OEM-location allows for a massive intercooler core.
• -- Rigorous testing determined core style, fin density, and size.
• -- With the best equipment and smartest engineers, it just works!
• - 100% compatible with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system.
• -- Engineered for low turbulence/restriction and maximum flow.
• Intercooler installed in the best location for this platform
• -- Organically shaped to promote airflow across entire core.
• No trimming, cutting, or other costly modification required.
• -- Pressure tested to prevent power robbing boost leaks.
• -- Bar-and-plate core with staggered and louvered fins.
• -- 24.25" x 16.25" x 1.25" - 492.5 in³ - OEM MK7 GTI
• -- 24.25" x 16.25" x 1.16" - 457.1 in³ - OEM Tiguan
• -- No hidden labor costs or permanent modifications
• -- 21 horsepower gain over the factory system!
• -- 24.00" x 16.25" x 2.25" - 877.5 in³ - APR
• Dramatically lowers intake air temp (IAT)
• -- Effectiveness tested to over 500 HP!
• Designed by engineers with lasers
• Highly effective core design
• Smooth cast end tanks
• Massive core size

The APR Intercooler System is an OEM-location upgrade designed to reduce intake air temperature, minimize heat soak, and support increased performance. Its direct bolt-on installation requires no trimming, cutting, or other permanent modification, making it suitable for every stage of performance.

The system uses factory air dams to direct airflow across a large bar-and-plate core with staggered, louvered fins and smooth cast end tanks. Engineered for low turbulence, low restriction, and maximum flow, it has been pressure tested to help prevent boost leaks. APR reports a 21-horsepower gain over the factory system and effectiveness testing at over 500 horsepower.

Designed for Audi Q3 model years 2019–2024, Volkswagen Arteon model years 2019–2021, and Volkswagen Tiguan model years 2018–2024, the intercooler is compatible with the Adaptive Cruise Control system without requiring modification. Full installation directions and APR customer support are included. This product is not CARB approved, and the supplier data identifies a Prop 65 designation.

Key Features & Performance Benefits

• OEM-location design supports a large intercooler core and efficient airflow.
• Bar-and-plate core with staggered, louvered fins helps reduce intake air temperature and heat soak.
• Low-restriction design promotes high airflow and performance.
• Direct bolt-on installation requires no trimming, cutting, or permanent modification.

Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: APR
• Part number: aprIC100029
• Application: Audi and Volkswagen MQB 2.0T platforms
• Core construction: Bar-and-plate
• Reported gain: 21 horsepower over the factory system
• Tested effectiveness: Over 500 horsepower
• Adaptive Cruise Control: Compatible without modification
• Core dimensions: 24.00 x 16.25 x 2.25 inches

What's Included

The box includes the APR intercooler system, full installation directions, and APR customer support.

Fitment

Fits Audi Q3 2019–2024, Volkswagen Arteon 2019–2021, and Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2024.

Fitments:
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
2019 Audi Q3 Premium
2019 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
2019 Audi Q3 Prestige
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SE
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SE R-Line
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan S
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Jet Black
2020 Audi Q3 Premium
2020 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
2020 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium
2020 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium Plus
2020 Audi Q3 S-Line Prestige
2020 Volkswagen Arteon SE
2020 Volkswagen Arteon SEL
2020 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line
2020 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan S
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line
2021 Audi Q3 Premium
2021 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
2021 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium
2021 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium Plus
2021 Volkswagen Arteon SE
2021 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line
2021 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan S
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line
2022 Audi Q3 Premium
2022 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
2022 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium
2022 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium Plus
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line
2023 Audi Q3 Premium
2023 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
2023 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium
2023 Audi Q3 S-Line Premium Plus
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line
2024 Audi Q3 Premium
2024 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan S
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition
2025 Audi Q3 Premium
2025 Audi Q3 Premium Plus

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: true
Carb Acknowledgement Required: true
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Units Per Sku: 1
Regular Stock: t