Audi is set to shake-up the compact SUV segment.
The German brand has confirmed it will launch its all-new fun-sized Q2 in late February with prices starting from $41,100 before on-road costs.
German brand expands its SUV range with new edgy city-sized SUV.
Styling showcases a new direction for Audi with its sharp edges, low roofline with an integrated spoiler, contrasting C-pillar blades and an octagonal version of Audi's single frame grille.
Headlining the range at first will be a limited-run Q2 Launch Edition model in exclusive quantum grey paint with S-Line exterior styling, plus 19-inch alloy wheels, a black/manhattan grey interior and powered by the 110kW/250Nm 1.4-litre four-cylinder TFSI petrol engine.
Priced from $49,900 the Audi Q2 Launch Edition also boasts a comprehensive list of driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, active lane and side assist.
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The regular range kicks-off with the front-wheel drive Q2 Design 1.4 TFSI S-tronic, priced at $41,100. Standard equipment is impressive - leather seats, MMI navigation, autonomous emergency braking, rear-view camera, Bluetooth and smartphone interface, voice control, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning and the Audi Parking System Plus.
Audi Connect, which includes a Wi-Fi hotspot, Google Earth and Google Search functionality, will be included across the range.
The Q2 will come with a decent suite of safety equipment including rear cross-traffic alert, active lane assist, lane-keeping assistant and lane-departure warning.
Diesel power comes in the form of the all-wheel-drive Audi Q2 Sport quattro with the 110kW/240Nm 2.0 TDI engine which is priced from $47,900. Extra standard features include sports seats, electric tailgate and the added safety of Audi Side Assist.
"The highly anticipated all-new Audi Q2 will establish itself as a unique offering in the premium compact SUV segment," revealed Audi Australia boss Andrew Doyle. "It will open up the Audi brand to a new range of young and young-at-heart buyers."
"This new model will exceed customer expectations of how an Audi should look, thanks to its polygonal design language, and what it should offer, thanks to a suite of infotainment and connectivity technologies," Mr Doyle added.
2017 Audi Q2 prices*
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Q2 Design 1.4 TFSI S-tronic - $41,100
Q2 Sport 2.0 TDI Quattro S-tronic - $47,900
Q2 Launch Edition 1.4 TFSI S-tronic - $49,900
* All prices exclude on-road costs
10 Comments
I thought the Q3 was ridiculous enough but why Audi why? More cheap hard plastic interior with the usual Audi underwhelming looks this is a crossover sure to fail.
Audi? this looks like a Citroen from every angle... the head and tail lights, the front grill and the big black piece of whatever behind the windows. Citroens look nice but not when they are trying on Audi's clothing. Perhaps this is competing with the Nissan Juke.
Why would you get this instead of a CX3?
Audi lazily kind of guess that you will want to pay $41k for a car with a shit engine sells in the A1 for ~$10k less, then complain when the other euros offer a cheaper, better package. I sure they think, 'hey, I thought we were rorting this luxury car segment all together - just dont call it a car-tel'! Shit warranty and shit service. Still, probably better than owning a mini.
This will sell like hotcakes among the bubble tea crowd.
Surprised people wont think this will sell well. Im expecting to see them everywhere this time next year.
Love the cynicism....
Love the cynicism....
Insane pricing for a small SUV with a tiny engine.
Drove the vw 1.4 engine golf as loan car , couldn't get out of it fast enough , so underwhelming . 1.4 is really only around town car but Im sure the silly Sydneyites will try and venture out of their bubble world.