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The Audi Q2 established itself as a car full of character right away when it was introduced on the market four years ago. Audi has now refreshed the car, giving the exterior an even more distinctive profile with striking details and new headlights. The Audi connect services now connect the compact SUV even more closely with its owner, and state-of-the-art assist systems make for an even more confident driving experience.
The Audi Q2 is a robust, sporty all-around vehicle as its
design indicates at the first glance: It is sporty, elongated, and powerful at
the same time, and its corners and edges give it an even more confident
appearance. The compact SUV measures 4.21 meters (13.8 ft) in
length, 17 millimetres (0.7 in) more than before. The
wheelbase of 2.60 meters (8.5 ft), the width of
1.79 meters (5.9 ft), and the height of 1.54 meters (5.1 ft)
have remained the same. The drag coefficient with sport suspension is 0.31 – a
top-of-the-range result in the small SUV segment.
The Audi designers have now applied the motif of the
polygon, which already characterized the front and shoulder line, to the rear
end as well: The bumper has an integrated angular diffuser insert with large
pentagons on both sides. The front has also been modified, and the surfaces
below the headlights now have a more distinctive shape. The large implied air
inlets, which are also pentagonal, also appear even more expressive, especially
in the optional S line equipment line. The octagonal Singleframe is slightly
lower than before, making the front section appear wider.
The colour palette of the updated Audi Q2 includes five
new colours: Apple green is celebrating its premiere with the brand, and
Manhattan grey, Navarra blue, arrow grey, and turbo blue are newly available
for the compact SUV. The blades on the C-pillars are painted either in
body colour or designed in black, grey, and silver shades, and genuine carbon
is also available as an option.
In addition to the basic version, Audi offers the advanced and S line exterior equipment lines. In the basic version, the attachments in the lower area of the body are grained black; in the advanced line, they are painted in Manhattan grey, and in the S line, they are painted in the body colour. Both lines include mirror housings in the body colour, and the front entries feature illuminated aluminium strips. Two versions of the black styling package and the exclusive carbon styling package are available in addition.
Even in the standard version, the revised
Q2 illuminates the road with LED headlights, and Audi will install the new
Matrix LED headlights upon request. One shared module houses seven individual
LEDs. The intelligently controlled high beam light always illuminates the road
as brightly as possible without blinding other road users. Ten further
light-emitting diodes installed behind rhomboid optical components generate the
daytime running light. Seven LEDs generate the dynamic turn signals
independently.
For the rear lights, Audi offers a version with LED technology. If the Matrix LED headlights are on board, the dynamic turn signal is also included. When the car is locked and unlocked, dynamic light sequencing plays in the headlights and rear lights.
The compact SUV is being launched with two powerful engines.
The 1.5 TFSI that powers the Q2 35 TFSI has an output of 110 kW
(150 PS) and produces 250 Nm
(184.4 lb-ft) of torque
between 1,500 and 3,500 rpm. At low loads and engine speeds, its
efficiency system, cylinder on demand (COD), temporarily deactivates the second
and third cylinders. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h
(62.1 mph)
takes 8.6 seconds; its peak is 218 km/h (135.5 mph).
These values apply to the versions with six-speed manual transmission and
seven-speed S tronic to in equal measure.
The diesel engine in the Q2 35 TDI also outputs 110 kW (150 PS) and produces a maximum torque of 360 Nm (265.5 lb-ft). It allows similar driving performance to the 1.5 TFSI. Like all engines in the Q2, the 2.0 TDI complies with the limits of the new Euro 6 AP emission standard. This is in part due to the twin dosing technology that reduces the NO x emissions of the TDI considerably. Two SCR catalytic converters work together here: One is located directly behind the engine and the other is installed further back in the exhaust system under the vehicle floor. They cover different operating situations and complement each other’s effects. The seven-speed S tronic transmission is optional for the 1.5 TFSI and comes as standard with the 2.0 TDI. Audi can also equip the diesel model with quattro all-wheel drive as an option. Its multi-plate clutch, which transfers the engine torque to the rear wheels as needed, belongs to a new generation. It is around one kilogram (2.2 lb) lighter than the predecessor component and offers increased efficiency thanks to various small optimization measures performed on the bearings and oil supply, for example. An entry-level engine and further engine versions will follow in 2021.
The spacious interior of the Audi Q2 accommodates five
passengers. They can get in with ease and sit in a comfortably elevated
position. The optional panoramic glass sunroof brings light and air into the
car; tinted privacy glazing, which is also optional, shields the rear seating
area from view. The luggage compartment holds 405 litres (14.3 cu ft),
expanding to 1,050 litres (37.1 cu ft) when the rear seat
backs are folded down; these figures are reduced by 50 litres (1.8 cu ft)
each for the TDI engine with quattro drive. On request, Audi will deliver the
storage and luggage compartment package and a tailgate that opens and closes
electrically. With the 1.5 TFSI, the Q2 can tow trailers weighing up to
1,500 kilograms (3,306.9 lb) with the optional coupling.
The interior design of the compact SUV echoes the taut design language of the exterior. The round air vents with their jet design and the gear lever knob – or selector lever of the S tronic – have been retouched slightly. The interior S line is available as an alternative to the basic variant. Both versions can be combined freely with the three exterior variants.
Audi has bundled all seats, upholstery, and colours into
seven packages, four of which are assigned to the basic interior, while the
other three are assigned to the interior S line. In the packages for the basic
interior, standard or sport seats are available with fabric upholstery or a
combination of leather and artificial leather.
The seat upholstery is generally kept in black. Depending on
the version, they feature accent stripes on the side bolsters or contrasting
stitching in grey, black, and brown.
Sport seats come as standard with the interior S line. The
upholstery, which features embossed S logos on the backrest, consists either of
fabric and artificial leather, chrome-free tanned leather, or a combination of
leather and the Dinamica microfiber material, which is a new addition to the
range and will replace Alcantara. Dinamica looks and feels like suede but
consists mainly of recycled polyester, which is sourced from textiles and PET
bottles, for example. The interior S line also features accent stripes and
contrasting stitching in grey and black.
The packages include further equipment, such as the pedals
and footrests, which are made of stainless steel in the interior S line, the
front door sill trims (illuminated and with S logos in the interior S line),
and the inlays, which are available in matt brushed aluminium with the interior
S line. The feature known as Format light graphics is particularly attractive:
The trim strip on the instrument panel and the knee pads on the centre console
are backlit, with the light shining through numerous millimetre-sized openings.
function, interior, infotainment, dynamism, and assist systems packages. This provides a better overview of the extensive range of configurations for the vehicle, especially since the packages have been compiled such that they accommodate the customers’ wishes, which Audi has analysed in detail. Audi will roll out this new strategy in all model series and adjust them to the respective preferences in the important global markets.
The range in terms of displays and infotainment is
structured in three levels in the Q2. An analogue instrument with a monochrome
display comes as standard, and a colour display is available as an option. The
top-of-the-line version is the Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch diagonal.
As regards infotainment, the MMI radio plus comes as standard. It includes a
DAB tuner and a seven-inch colour display. The first option is the connectivity
infotainment package with an 8.3-inch display, preparation for navigation
system, and the Audi smartphone interface. The top-of-the-range infotainment
system is the MMI navigation plus, which is available in the navigation
package. It is operated via the rotary pushbutton on the centre tunnel (MMI
touch) or via natural-language voice control.
MMI navigation plus brings the Audi connect services on
board via an LTE module; these services include navigation with Google Earth™
and online traffic information. A Wi-Fi hotspot connects the passengers’ mobile
devices. The services of Audi connect emergency call & service and
Audi connect remote & control are new additions and are both part of
the standard equipment of the updated Q2. They allow the owner to lock the
vehicle remotely or check the fuel fill level, for example. To do this, owners
can use the myAudi app on their smartphones, which is also free. Customers who
wish to prohibit the transfer of data can activate privacy mode in the MMI
system.
Hardware elements such as the Audi smartphone interface or the Audi phone box, which connect mobile phones to the car directly, complete the infotainment program. The Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System actuates 14 loudspeakers with an output of 705 watts – its performance is a special feature in the compact SUV segment.
Audi provides numerous driver assist systems for the revised
Q2. The Audi pre sense front safety system, which uses radar to monitor traffic
in front of the car, comes as standard. It can warn the driver of impending
collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. Should the driver not
react, the system attempts to avoid the accident or reduce its severity by
braking.
The optional assist systems are subdivided into the “Drive,”
“Park,” and “Safety” packages.
The “Drive” package comprises multiple elements: the
navigation package, the Audi virtual cockpit, the emergency assist, traffic
sign recognition via camera, cruise control, and the adaptive cruise assist
which is based upon it. In many situations, it can assist the driver with
accelerating, decelerating, and steering within the lane.
In order to maintain lateral guidance, the driver need only
gently touch the capacitive steering wheel, which is part of the system, to
prove that they are paying attention. The adaptive cruise assist operates up to
a speed of 210 km/h (130.5 mph).
The assist package Park bundles the parking system plus, the hold assist, and the reversing camera. The assist package Safety includes Audi pre sense basic, Audi side assist, and the rear cross-traffic assist. Further systems include the lane departure warning, automatic distance control, camera-based traffic sign recognition, and the park assist, which is based upon the assist package Park. It steers the Q2 into and out of parking spaces automatically.
The Audi Q2 is a sporty compact SUV. Its standard
equipment includes the progressive steering, which becomes more and more direct
the further the driver turns the steering wheel. It thereby ensures excellent
handling while manoeuvring and a great driving experience on winding roads. In
the models with front-wheel drive, wishbones and MacPherson suspension struts
guide the front wheels, and a torsion-beam structure is installed in the rear.
The 35 TDI quattro features four-link suspensions.
The dynamic package includes further elements: a sport
suspension that lowers the body by 10 millimetres (0.4 in)
(standard with the S line), brake calipers painted in red, a sound actuator for
the engine, and the Audi drive select dynamic handling system, which is also
available separately. This system enables the driver to configure the drive,
steering assistance, and other systems in five modes: auto, efficiency,
comfort, dynamic, and individual. The driving experience becomes even more
versatile with the dynamic package plus, which includes the suspension with
damper control. It offers a wide range, spanning from snappy and taut handling
to highly comfortable cruising.
The range of wheels and tires starts with the 16-inch and 205/60 formats. In the advanced and S line lines, the Audi Q2 comes with 17-inch wheels and 215/55 tires. Topping the range are 19-inch wheels from Audi Sport with 235/40 tires. Three new rim designs complete the offering. With roughly 20 centimetres (7.9 in) of ground clearance, the compact SUV also does well on unpaved roads. The ESC stabilization control also has an integrated off-road mode.
To find out more or to book a test drive, visit Marshall Audi in Bexley, Canterbury, Coulsdon, Exeter, Maidstone, Newbury, Oxford, Plymouth, South East London (Beckenham), Taunton, Tunbridge Wells or Wimbledon today.
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