Audi Q2

Summary

The Audi Q2 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV developed and manufactured by the German car manufacturer Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. It was first unveiled to the public on 1 March 2016 at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform as the Mk7 series Volkswagen Golf. The car is manufactured at the headquarters of Audi in Ingolstadt, Germany; by FAW-Volkswagen in Foshan, China; and in Relizane, Algeria.

Audi Q2
Overview
ManufacturerAudi AG
Production2016–present
Model years2017–present
Assembly
DesignerMatthias Fink[2] and Dre Ahn under Marc Lichte
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A1
RelatedVolkswagen Golf Mk7
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Taos/Tharu
SEAT Ateca
SEAT León Mk3
Cupra Formentor
Jetta VS5
Škoda Karoq
Škoda Octavia Mk3
Audi A3 Mk3
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor100 kW (140 PS; 130 hp) AC asynchronous motor (Q2L e-Tron)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • 7-speed S tronic automatic
  • 8-speed Tiptronic automatic
  • Single-speed Fixed gear (Q2L e-Tron)
Battery38 kWh Li-ion (Q2L e-Tron)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,601 mm (102.4 in)
2,628 mm (103.5 in) (Q2L)
Length4,191 mm (165.0 in)
4,229 mm (166.5 in) (Q2L)
Width1,794 mm (70.6 in)
Height1,508 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight1,205 kg (2,657 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorAudi A2

It has been sold since November 2016 in markets in Europe. Unlike Audi's other crossovers, the Q2 is not sold in the United States or Canada. A long-wheelbase version called the Q2L is sold in China.

The Q2L e-tron is an all-electric version that has been built and sold in China since November 2019. Powered by a 38 kWh lithium-ion battery of Chinese supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology, the Q2L e-tron has a range of 265 kilometres (165 miles) on one charge and a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). Its electric motor delivers the maximum power of 100 kW (134 hp) and maximum torque of 290 N⋅m (214 lbf⋅ft).[3]

In February 2022, Volkswagen AG confirmed that the Audi Q2 will be discontinued after the model completes its current generation life cycle at the end of the 2023 model year without a successor planned, due to poor sales and plans to shift Audi into selling larger premium crossovers and SUVs.[4]

Design edit

The Q2's front face is formed flat and in an upwards slant, like the other models of Audi's Q Series. The interior incorporates a 5.8 inch Audi MMI display and a 12.3 inch virtual cockpit display.

The car also employs an LED ambient lighting system, which projects differently coloured light into the car, depending on the time of day.[5]

Pricing edit

The Q2 subcompact SUV has multiple trim levels: [6]

  • SE, Sport
  • S line
  • Technik
  • Edition #1
  • Black edition

Technical data edit

Petrol engines
Model Years Engine Power Torque Drivetrain Transmission Curb wt. Top speed 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Fuel cons. CO2 emission
{g/km)
Emission std.
1.0 TFSI 2017–present 999 cc I3 turbo 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) @ 5500 rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) @ 2000–3500 rpm FWD
  • 6-spd. manual (standard)
  • 7-spd. S tronic DSG (optional)
1,205 kg
(2,657 lb)
190 km/h
(118 mph)
10.5-10.7 s Un­known Un­known Euro 6
1.4 TFSI COD / 35 TFSI 1395 cc I4 turbo 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) @ 5000–6000 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500–3500 rpm
  • 6-spd. manual (standard)
  • 7-spd. S tronic DSG (optional)
  • 8-spd. Tiptronic (optional)
Un­known 205–208 km/h
(127–129 mph)
8.5-9.0 s 52.3 mpg‑imp
(5.40 L/100 km)
124
2.0 TFSI 1984 cc I4 turbo 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) @ 4200–6000 rpm 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) @ 1450–4150 rpm AWD (quattro) 7-spd. S tronic DSG Un­known 219 km/h
(136 mph)
6.8 s Un­known Un­known
Diesel engines
Model Years Engine Power Torque Drivetrain Transmission Curb wt. Top speed 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Fuel cons. CO2 emission
{g/km)
Emission std.
1.6 TDI 2017–present 1598 cc I4 turbo 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) @ 3250–4000 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500–3200 rpm FWD
  • 6-spd. manual (standard)
  • 7-spd. S tronic DSG (optional)
Un­known 190 km/h
(118 mph)
10.7 s Un­known Un­known Euro 6
2.0 TDI 1968 cc I4 turbo 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) @ 3500–4000 rpm 340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) @ 1750–3000 rpm
  • 6-spd. manual (standard)
  • 7-spd. S tronic DSG (optional)
Un­known 202–208 km/h
(126–129 mph)
8.5–8.7 s 64.2 mpg‑imp
(4.40 L/100 km)
114
140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) @ 3500–4000 rpm 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) @ 1900–3300 rpm AWD (quattro) 7-spd. S tronic DSG Un­known 218 km/h
(135 mph)
7.0 s Un­known Un­known
Electric engines
Model Years Engine Power Torque Drivetrain Transmission Curb wt. Top speed 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Fuel cons. CO2 emission
{g/km)
Emission std.
L 30 e-tron 2019–present Permanent Magnet electric motor 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) 290 N⋅m (214 lbf⋅ft) FWD Single-speed Fixed gear Un­known 150 km/h
(93 mph)
?  s Un­known Un­known

References edit

  1. ^ "SOVAC Algérie : Top départ des Audi Q2 et A3 assemblés à Relizane". Auto News Algerie. 8 December 2018.
  2. ^ Nicolic, Trent (3 March 2016). "Audi Q2 designer had the young, fashionable and sporty in mind". drive.com.au. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Audi launches first locally built EV". Automotive News. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Audi Q2 Will be Discontinued After Only One Generation: Official".
  5. ^ Paclibar, Jenah (5 March 2016). "Audi Q2 2016 News: Vehicle Features Vibrant, Youthful Look for Younger Consumers". Vine Report. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  6. ^ "How Many Left?". www.howmanyleft.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2023.

External links edit

  • Official website (German)