It's Audi's new SUV, intended for both daily use in town and off-road adventures. The Audi Q2 becomes the stepping stone to the Audi Q family, faithful to the values of this lineage of SUVs and crossovers, which had its pioneer in the Q7. The new Q2 is distinguished by its bold design and the connectivity, infotainment and driving assistance technology that is usually found in higher segment models.
Thanks to the MQB platform and the lightweight construction concept, the weight of the set is just 1205 kg, which also contributes to the coke's high torsional rigidity.
The Audi Q2 has a length of 4.19 meters, a width of 1.79 meters, a height of 1.51 meters and a wheelbase of 2.60 meters. These exterior measures have a positive effect on the habitability, which is ideal for five occupants. The driver's seat position is sporty and low, although not neglecting the visibility, typical characteristic of an SUV. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 405 liters, which can grow to 1050 liters with the folding of the rear seats, in a proportion 60:40 as standard and 40:20:40 as an option.
With three levels of equipment — Base, Sport and Design — the Audi Q2 is offered with a rich and varied design, housing areas such as connectivity, audio, comfort and design, without forgetting driving support technology. At this point in particular, the focus is on systems that come directly from the upper segments, such as Pre Sense Front, Side Assist, Active Lane Assist, traffic sign recognition, parking assistant and parking exit assistant and emergency braking assistant .
In terms of powertrains, the Audi Q2 is available at this stage with three four-cylinder and one three-cylinder units — one TFSI and three TDI — with outputs ranging from 116 hp to 190 hp and displacements between 1.0 and 2.0 liters.
Since 2015, Razão Automóvel has been part of the panel of judges for the Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Wheel Trophy award.
The version that Audi submits to competition in the Essilor Car of the Year/Trophy Crystal Steering Wheel — Audi Q2 1.6 TDI Sport — assembles a four-cylinder diesel with 1.6 liters and a power of 116 hp, originally coupled with a manual gearbox. six speeds, with the S tronic dual-clutch with seven speeds as an option.
In terms of equipment, it includes as standard two-zone automatic A/C, Audi Pre Sense at the front, sports front seats, three-spoke leather sports steering wheel, electric exterior mirrors with LED turn signal, light alloy wheels. 17”, radio with 5.8” screen with CD player, SD card reader and aux-in output and rear side blades in metallic ice silver and integral paintwork.
In addition to the Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy, the Audi Q2 1.6 TDI Sport is also competing in the Crossover of the Year class, where it will face the Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 TGDi, the Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi 4×2 Premium, the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi TX, the Peugeot 3008 Allure 1.6 BlueHDi 120 EAT6, the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 hp Highline and the Seat Ateca 1.6 TDI Style S/S 115 hp.
Audi Q2 1.6 TDI Sport Specifications
Motor: Four cylinders, turbodiesel, 1598 cm3
Power: 116 hp/3250 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3s
Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Average consumption: 4.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 114 g/km
Price: 32 090 euros
Text: Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Wheel Trophy