The new Audi Q2 is a dynamic compact family SUV that blends Audi's renowned luxury and innovative technology with the practicality and style suited for both city driving and country escapades.
Perfect for those who seek a blend of style, performance, and versatility. As a result, in this guide, you'll find out all you need to know about the Audi Q2 before you decide to buy in this helpful buyers guide.
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Awards & Accolades
The Audi Q2 has won a number of awards, with some of these being
- What Car? Car of the Year Award
- Top Gear Small SUV of the Year Award
- Auto Express Compact SUV of the Year Award
- What Car? Small SUV of the Year Award
- Carbuyer Small SUV of the Year Award
- Top Gear Small SUV of the Year Award
History
The Audi Q2 made its debut in 2016, initially targeting a younger demographic. The design of the Q2 started off as a blend of a traditional SUV and a more urban, compact car. As a result, it featured a distinctive, bold grille and a stylish, angular design.
Design and Launch Features
The Q2 was designed to offer the luxury and technology of larger Audi models but in a compact size. It came with a range of engines, including petrol, diesel, and later mild-hybrid options.
While the interior was equipped with Audi's latest infotainment and driver-assist technologies at the time.
Facelift and Updates (2020)
In 2020, the Audi Q2 received a facelift. This update included new design tweaks, improved technology, and even more engine options. The facelifted model, for instance, featured a revised grille, new front and rear bumpers, and updated headlight and tail light designs, to name only a few.
Market Reception
The Q2 was well-received in various markets, particularly in Europe. It was praised for its build quality, driving dynamics, and the premium feel typical of Audi vehicles, which Audi is well known for.
Global Availability
While the Q2 was widely available in Europe, its availability in other markets like North America was initially limited. This was partly due to its size and positioning in the Audi lineup - which overlapped with other compact SUV offerings in these regions.
Number of Audi Q2's Sold
The number of Audit Q2s sold each year looks like this:
| Year |
Number of Audi Q2s Sold |
| 2016 |
7,439 |
| 2017 |
81,426 |
| 2018 |
78,096 |
| 2019 |
78,335 |
| 2020 |
57,825 |
| 2021 |
54,614 |
| 2022 |
48,690 |
Exterior Design
The Q2's design is an accurate representation of Audi's signature style - sleek, modern, and bold. While its unique polygonal design elements, coupled with the optional customisable LED headlights, give you a distinctive presence on the road. Its compact size makes it perfect for city environments while still maintaining its robust SUV stance.
Striking and Sporty
The Audi Q2 is a masterpiece of contemporary design that instantly captures the attention of people who see it go by. Consequently, it gives you a perfect blend of sportiness and sophistication - characterised by its bold lines and dynamic silhouette. As a result, the Q2 stands out with its confident stance, making it a distinct presence on the road.
Signature Audi Styling
At the front, the Q2 showcases Audi’s signature Singleframe grille - giving you an unmistakable identity. This is complemented by sharp, angular LED headlights, offering you excellent illumination and a high-tech look. Furthermore, the front bumper is designed with prominent air inlets - adding to its aggressive and sporty character.
Sleek Profile
Moving to the side, the Q2’s profile is both sleek and aerodynamic. The roofline slopes gracefully towards the rear, giving it a coupe-like appearance. While the wheel arches are pronounced, housing a range of alloy wheel designs that you can choose from - depending on your individual style preference.
Dynamic Rear Design
The rear of the Q2 is just as impressive.
The taillights, with their intricate LED pattern, leave a lasting impression. At the same time, the rear bumper integrates seamlessly with the overall design and includes a diffuser element that not only looks great but also enhances aerodynamics.
Customisable Appearance
One of the highlights of the Q2 is its customisation potential. You can choose from a variety of colours and optional styling packages, including the S line package, for an even more dynamic appearance.
The C-pillar blade is another distinctive element that can be customised in contrasting colours, adding a unique touch to your Q2.
Practical Dimensions
Despite its compact size, the Q2 offers you practical dimensions for urban driving. It's easy to manoeuvre in tight city spaces, yet it provides you with enough presence on the motorway.
The Q2 strikes a perfect balance between compact dimensions and the commanding view of an SUV.
Key Dimensions
We have put together this handy table of some of the key dimensions you can find on a Q2.
| Dimension |
Value |
| Length (mm) |
4,191 |
| Width (mm) |
1,794 |
| Height (mm) |
1,535 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2,601 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
175 |
Interior
Moving to the inside, the Q2 continues to impress with its high-quality materials and a driver-focused cockpit.
The interior is spacious, offering comfortable seating for five and ample space for carrying items - making it ideal for families and adventure-seekers alike.
While the infotainment system is intuitive, featuring Audi's MMI interface that integrates seamlessly with your smartphone.
Elegant with a High-Quality Cabin
When you step inside the Audi Q2, you are greeted by an interior that epitomises modern luxury. The cabin is a blend of high-quality materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and ergonomic design, all of which ensure every journey is both comfortable and stylish.
Intuitive Dashboard Layout
The dashboard of the Q2 is a testament to Audi's driver-centric approach. It is elegantly designed and features a clean, horizontal layout - making all controls easily accessible.
The minimalist design philosophy is complemented by the innovative MMI infotainment system, which is the centrepiece of the dashboard.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Audi Q2 is equipped with a state-of-the-art infotainment system that includes a high-resolution and responsive display. Furthermore, it offers you seamless connectivity with your smartphone, allowing for easy access to navigation, music, and lots more, all from the power of your phone.
The optional Audi virtual cockpit transforms the driver’s instrument cluster into a fully digital and customisable interface.
Comfortable Seating with Premium Upholstery
Seating in the Q2 is designed with both comfort and style in mind. The seats are supportive and can be upholstered in a wide range of premium materials - including fine Nappa leather.
The front seats are optionally available with heating and electric adjustments, ensuring you get an easy-to-adjust and perfect driving position every time.
Spacious and Versatile
For a compact SUV, the Q2 is surprisingly spacious. It comfortably accommodates up to five passengers, with ample headroom and legroom. The rear seats are also flexible and can be folded down to increase the luggage capacity, making the Q2 as practical as it is luxurious.
Ambient Lighting
Enhancing your interior ambience, the optional ambient lighting package allows you to personalise your cabin’s atmosphere with a choice of colours.
This feature not only adds to the aesthetic appeal but also enhances your overall driving experience - especially during night drives.
Boot Space
The Q2's boot has a capacity of 405 litres - or 14.3 cubic feet - with the rear seats in place. This is more than enough space for a weekly shop or a weekend getaway.
If you then need more room, you can fold down the rear seats to create a flat load area with a massive capacity of 1,050 litres - 37.1 cubic feet.
Boot Features
The Q2's boot also comes packed full of features that make it even more practical. These can include:
- A 60/40 split folding rear seat
- A ski hatch
- A boot floor that can be raised or lowered to create a flat load area
- Tie-down points
- A 12-volt power outlet
Boot Design
The Q2's boot is not only practical, but it's also stylish. The boot opening is vast and has a low sill, making loading and unloading your luggage easy. Furthermore, the boot floor is also carpeted - which helps to protect your luggage from scratches.
Overall, the Audi Q2's boot is an excellent combination of practicality and style. It's perfect for city dwellers who need a car that's both stylish and functional.
Safety & Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The Q2 is equipped with an array of advanced driver assistance systems. Features like lane departure warning, park assist, and adaptive cruise control add layers of safety and convenience, making every drive in the Q2 a reassuring experience.
These can include, for instance:
- Active lane assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Audi pre-sense front
- Lane Departure Warning
- High-beam assist
- Parking aid plus
- Park Assist
- Side assist
- Traffic sign recognition
Equipped with a diverse selection of engines, the Q2 effortlessly tackles any trip. Its most potent option, a robust 1.5-litre TFSI engine, achieves a swift 0 to 62 mph acceleration in just 8.6 seconds, boasting a remarkable 150 PS, for example.
Engine and Performance
Under the hood, the Q2 offers you a range of engine options - including efficient petrol and diesel choices.
Its performance is balanced, providing you with enough power for a spirited drive while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency.
The available Quattro all-wheel-drive system also ensures you get stability and traction in various driving conditions when you need it the most.
We have put together this handy table on some of the engine options you can find in a Q2.
| Model |
Engine |
Power |
Torque |
0-60 mph |
Top Speed |
Fuel Economy |
| Audi Q2 30 TFSI |
1.0L Inline-3 turbocharged gasoline |
110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) |
170 N·m (125 lb·ft) |
11.5 seconds |
110 mph (177 km/h) |
47.1 mpg (5.3 L/100 km) |
| Audi Q2 35 TFSI |
1.5L Inline-4 turbocharged gasoline |
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) |
250 N·m (184 lb·ft) |
8.5 seconds |
129 mph (208 km/h) |
49.6 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) |
| Audi Q2 40 TFSI |
2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged gasoline |
190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) |
320 N·m (236 lb·ft) |
6.8 seconds |
139 mph (224 km/h) |
44.1 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) |
| Audi Q2 S TDI |
2.0L Inline-4 turbodiesel |
200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) |
400 N·m (295 lb·ft) |
7.1 seconds |
139 mph (224 km/h) |
55.3 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) |
Flexible Suspension System
The Q2 features standard Audi Drive Select - offering you a range of driving modes from efficient to dynamic to match your driving style and the road conditions.
Additionally, the sport suspension is included as a standard feature on the S line trim, enhancing both the SUV's agility and responsiveness, giving you control at all times.
How many different models of the Audi Q2 are there?
There are currently 3 versions of the Audi Q2, and these consist of:
- Audi Q2 Sport
- Audi Q2 S Line
- Audi Q2 Black Edition
What features can come as standard?
- Scuff plates in door apertures
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear combination lamp
- Black window trims
- Audi Smartphone Interface
- Blade Manhattan grey, metallic
- Cloth headlining
- Inlays in Silver grey diamond paint
- Audi Drive Select
- LED headlights
- Split folding rear seat backrest
- Power-operated tailgate
- Audi Virtual Cockpit
- Door mirrors, folding with auto-dimming function
- Body coloured door mirrors
- Aluminium interior elements
- Leather-wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel
- Manual air conditioning
- Hill Hold Assist
- Painted bumpers
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Sport seats
- Roof spoiler
- Front and rear floor mats
- Pre sense Front with pedestrian recognition
- Progressive steering
- 4-way electric lumbar support
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Function option
- ISOFIX child seat mounting and Top Tether
- Tyre repair kit
- ISOFIX child seat mounting and Top Tether for outer rear seats
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Side airbag in front, with curtain airbag
- 6 passive loudspeakers
- Bluetooth Interface
- MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch
- Digital radio reception
- Private emergency call system
- Audi Connect Safety & Service
- Audi Connect Infotainment Services (36-month subscription)
- Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
- Seat trim covers in fabric
- 17 Inch x 7.0J '5-double spoke' design alloy wheels with 215/55 R17 tyres
- EU tyre label
- Infotainment unit
- Extended and predictive pedestrian / cyclist protection
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Front centre armrest
- Disc brakes in front
- Standard Suspension
Customisation Options
One of the exciting aspects of the Audi Q2 is the extensive range of customisation options. From exterior colours to interior finishes and technology packages, you can personalise your Q2 to match your style and needs. For instance, these can consist of the following features.
Colours
The Audi Q2 is available in 7 main colours, which consist of:
- Arkona White
- Dew White Metallic
- Glacier White Metallic
- Mythos Black Metallic
- Progressive Red Metallic
- Daytona Grey Pearl Effect
- Arrow Grey Pearl Effect
Interior Trims & Upholstery
The interior trims and upholstery of the Audi Q2 can come in one of 3 variations. These consist of:
- Black-Rock Grey/ Rotor Grey (Fine Nappa Leather only), Dashboard: Black-Black, Carpet: Black, Headlining: Black
- Fine Nappa leather
- Seats: Black, Dashboard: Black, Carpet: Black, Headliner: Grey
Technology Packs
There are 2 main Technology Packs available. These consist of:
Technology Pack
- SONOS premium sound system
- Phonebox Light with wireless charging
- Parking system plus
- Reversing camera
- Heated front seats
Technology Pack Plus
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Deluxe automatic air conditioning
Warranty and Maintenance
With any new Audi, we can offer comprehensive warranty and maintenance packages, ensuring you peace of mind with every purchase. Be sure to enquire about the extended warranty options and service plans available at our dealership to find out more.
Price
The cost of the Audi Q2 can change constantly; consequently, for the most up-to-date pricing, please see our dedicated Audi Q2 car page for more pricing information.
Audi Q2 Final Thoughts
The Audi Q2 is more than just a compact SUV; it's a versatile, stylish, and technologically advanced family SUV that suits a wide range of lifestyles.
Consequently, whether you are navigating city streets or exploring country roads, the Q2 is designed to impress and deliver.
Ready for a test drive?
Visit your nearest Audi Dealership to experience the Audi Q2 firsthand and explore the various models and options available.
Our knowledgeable team is here to guide you through every step of your Audi Q2 journey.