Audi Q2

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Audi Q2
2017 Audi Q2 Sport TDi 1.6 Front.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Audi AG
Production2016–present
Model years 2017–present
Assembly
Designer Matthias Fink [2] and Dre Ahn under Marc Lichte
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB A1
Related Volkswagen 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 motor 100 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)
Battery 38 kWh Li-ion (Q2L e-Tron)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,601 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 weight 1,205 kg (2,657 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Audi A2

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.

Contents

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 without a successor planned, due to poor sales and plans to shift Audi into selling larger premium crossovers and SUVs. [4]

Design

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

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

SQ2 (2019)

Audi SQ2
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2019 Audi SQ2
Overview
Production2019-present
Powertrain
Power output2.0 TFSI (295hp @ 5200rpm), electronically limited 154 mph top speed

The SQ2 was previewed in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. [7]

Powertrain

The 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder makes 295hp at 5200 revolutions per minute to produce an electronically limited 154 mph of top speed

Technical data

Petrol engines
ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueDrivetrainTransmissionCurb wt.Top speed0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Fuel cons.CO2 emission
{g/km)
Emission std.
1.0 TFSI2017present999 cc I3 turbo 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) @ 5500 rpm200 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 sUn­knownUn­knownEuro 6
1.4 TFSI COD / 35 TFSI1395 cc I4 turbo110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) @ 5000–6000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500–3500 rpm
  • 6-spd. manual (standard)
  • 7-spd. S tronic DSG (optional)
  • 8-spd. Tiptronic(optional)
Un­known205–208 km/h
(127–129 mph)
8.5-9.0 s52.3 mpgimp
(5.40 L/100 km)
124
2.0 TFSI1984 cc I4 turbo140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) @ 4200–6000 rpm320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) @ 1450–4150 rpmAWD (quattro)7-spd. S tronic DSGUn­known219 km/h
(136 mph)
6.8 sUn­knownUn­known
Diesel engines
ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueDrivetrainTransmissionCurb wt.Top speed0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Fuel cons.CO2 emission
{g/km)
Emission std.
1.6 TDI2017present1598 cc I4 turbo 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) @ 3250–4000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500–3200 rpm FWD
  • 6-spd. manual (standard)
  • 7-spd. S tronic DSG (optional)
Un­known190 km/h
(118 mph)
10.7 sUn­knownUn­knownEuro 6
2.0 TDI1968 cc I4 turbo110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) @ 3500–4000 rpm340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) @ 1750–3000 rpm
  • 6-spd. manual (standard)
  • 7-spd. S tronic DSG (optional)
Un­known202–208 km/h
(126–129 mph)
8.5–8.7 s64.2 mpgimp
(4.40 L/100 km)
114
140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) @ 3500–4000 rpm400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) @ 1900–3300 rpmAWD (quattro)7-spd. S tronic DSGUn­known218 km/h
(135 mph)
7.0 sUn­knownUn­known
Electric engines
ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueDrivetrainTransmissionCurb wt.Top speed0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Fuel cons.CO2 emission
{g/km)
Emission std.
L 30 e-tron2019presentPermanent Magnet electric motor100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS)290 N⋅m (214 lbf⋅ft)FWDSingle-speed Fixed gearUn­known150 km/h
(93 mph)
 ?  sUn­knownUn­known

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