No quattro drive for Audi Q2
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subject of practicality, however, the Q2 won’t be the most spacious family car on offer at the price, but it does at least have a roomy 405-litre boot, which is even bigger than the A3’s.
The Q2 inherits its engines from that aforementioned sibling, although the only option available at launch will be the latest 1.4-litre TFSI turbopetrol, sporting cylinder-deactivation technology and rated at 110kW and 250Nm.
A 1-litre, three-cylinder turbopetrol with 85kW and 200Nm will become available in May this year, along with a 2-litre turbodiesel that’s good for 105kW and 350Nm. The latter is fitted as standard with an S-Tronic dual-clutch automated transmission, which is optional on the petrol versions.
This vehicle is so in tune with modern crossover trends that you can’t even have it with Quattro allwheel drive, although some overseas markets do offer that option. The front-wheel driven Q2s ditch the A3’s multi-link rear suspension system for a basic torsion beam. Audi does offer an adaptive damping system for those seeking more control over the ride-handling balance.
Key standard features on the Q2 include an MMI ‘radio plus’ fourspeaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, automatic lights and windscreen wipers and a leather-covered multi-function steering wheel. Base models ride on 16” alloy wheels, while Sport models gain 17” five-arm ‘Star’ rims, along with front and rear bumper diffusers, and door sill trims, finished in aluminium. Inside, Sports are set apart by front sports seats, upholstered in fancier cloth, and red inlays.
As you’ll see below, the Q2 is priced at the premium end of the compact crossover market, but it should make friends among the trend-setting types who are willing to pay that bit extra for style and brand cachet.
PRICES: 1.0T FSI manual – R434 500 1.0T FSI S-Tronic – R453 000 1.0T FSI Sport manual – R464 500 1.0T FSI Sport S-Tronic – R483 000 1.4T FSI Sport manual – R511 000 1.4T FSI Sport S-Tronic – R529 500 2.0 TDI Sport S-Tronic – R565 000