The Audi Q2 is notable within the brand’s Q range for its visual distinction, and this attribute has been intensified as part of an update.
Carefully considered re-sculpture of the body has been combined with upgraded lighting, while the cabin offers enhanced equipment, improved web-based Audi Connect functionality and more driver assistance aids.
Technik, Sport, S line, Black Edition and extensively equipped Vorsprung versions of the new-generation Q2 will become available to order in October and reach customers later in the autumn.
Exterior design
The frontal and shoulder line styling continues a polygon motif, and the same is now true of the rear, which incorporates a new bumper with an integrated diffuser.
LED headlights are now standard, and matrix LEDs are on Vorsprung versions.
The colour palette for the compact SUV has expanded to include five new shades: Apple green, Manhattan grey, Navarra blue, arrow grey and Turbo blue.
Equipment upgrades
The cabin’s air vents and the gear lever knob, or S tronic selector lever, have a new look, the door panels are freshened by new fabrics and the seats offer more comfort now that electric four-way lumbar support is standard.
MMI navigation plus includes a 4G module for fast data transmission, and introduces the many internet-derived benefits of Audi Connect into the Q2, including online traffic, weather and local fuel pricing information.
All versions include a powered tailgate, the Audi Smartphone Interface, rear parking sensors and cruise control. Black Edition brings black styling for exterior details, plus larger 19-inch alloys. Vorsprung models boast fine Nappa leather upholstery and seat heating, a panoramic sunroof and Bang & Olufsen audio.
For the Q2 Vorsprung driver there is also a step up to adaptive sport suspension with damping control for increased comfort and handling reward, a rear view camera and every other driver assistance system for the Q2. Over and above Audi pre sense front, which is standard across the range and uses radar to observe the area in front of the car in order to avoid accidents or reduce their severity, Vorsprung specification adds park assist, side assist blindspot monitoring, the rear cross-traffic assist reversing aid and the Audi pre sense basic and Audi Pre-sense rear collision prevention and mitigation systems.
Three TFSI engines and two TDIs in the longer term
At launch, the new generation Q2 will have the powerful 1.5 TFSI petrol engine, which delivers peak power and torque outputs of 150PS and 250Nm. Further TDI and TFSI engines will come before the end of the year. The Q2 with the 1.5 TFSI has a manual six-speed transmission as standard, and seven-speed S tronic as an option.
Sporty and agile
Comfortable yet well controlled suspension with a standard set-up is common to all versions except the Vorsprung models which have adaptive damping and sport tuning.
