Audi Q2 Compact SUV Unveiled

Audi has unveiled its compact SUV Q2 at the Geneva Motor Show. The Q2 looks quite different from the usual Audi SUVs and can be distinctly recognized.

According to Audi, the Q2 is an “urban-type vehicle for everyday driving and recreation, uniting a progressive design with a high level of functionality.”

The Audi Q2 is aimed at the youth, hence it has a bold front with sharper looks and large air dams in the bumper. The rear too is a bit different form regular Audis and is more reminiscent of a Volkswagen.

“In the Audi Q2 we have developed a distinctively geometric form language with model-specific design characteristics. The car exhibits an independent character within the Q family”, said Audi Head of Design Marc Lichte.

The Q2 is 4190 mm long, 1790 meters wide and 1510 meters tall. It has decent cabin space despite being a compact vehicle.
There are six different engines on offer, which are 1.0-litre three-cylinder TFSI, two 1.4 lire- and 2.0-litre in the petrol line-up. The diesel engines range includes three engines in 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre capacities. The power outputs of these engines are right from 115bhp to 188bhp. These engines come mated to a six-speed manual transmission which is standard and the dual-clutch S tronic seven-speed transmission is an option available for all engines. The Q2 is a front-wheel drive, however top-end 2.0 TFSI and TDI versions are available with all-wheel drive too. The the Q2 also has adaptive dampers as an option.

Inside, the dashboard has an all-new design with minimal buttons like the new Audis and also has the “virtual cockpit” digital display as an option. The MMI multimedia system is standard, with a tablet-like screen and navigation with a rotary control, voice control plus a wide range of connectivity features such as a WiFi hotspot, iOS and Android smartphone interface etc.

In terms of safety, all versions come equipped with the “pre safe” emergency braking system. Also featured is the adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, traffic jam assist, lane-departure warning system, lane-keeping assistant, traffic sign recognition and parking and cross-traffic rear assist.

The Q2 will go on sale by mid-2016 in Europe and is expected to come to India by early 2017.