Test drive: Audi Q2 in a test drive

Audi has had to record a 22.8 percent loss in its home market so far this year (overall market: plus 4.2 percent). In addition to classics such as the A4 and A6, all Q models are also affected by the decline in sales. A3, A5 and A8 storage only in Plus.

Engine

There are three petrol engines to choose from in the Q2, as well as a diesel. This results in a performance of 116 hp to 190 hp. In addition, a sports version called SQ2 is also available, which has 300 hp. The diesel engine we drove produces 150 hp from a displacement of two liters and emphasizes the advantages of a diesel engine – powerful (maximum torque of 360 Newton meters) and with a large range. It has also been clean for a long time thanks to complex exhaust gas cleaning. You can go from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.4 seconds and reach 216 km / h on the road. The seven-speed automatic works very well. The fact that the diesel is louder than the petrol engine does not bother you much.

Body/equipment

The SUV boom has no end. And this doesn’t just mean big cars for a long time. The Q2, which has been available since 2016, is only 4.21 meters long. What’s surprising is that it’s eye-catching – the Q2 looks rustic and elegant at the same time. In terms of seat height, the car is something in the middle – not quite as high as you’d expect from an SUV, but higher than usual in a compact car. The strong C-pillar ensures an eye-catching design, but it also restricts the rear view, so a rear camera is a wise investment (normal parking assistance, at least, is now standard).

Of course, small cars are not space savers, but what is offered is still the same for occupants and cargo (405 liters). After it was said for a while that the car will be discontinued without a successor, now at least it has been modified, which means that the infotainment system is now more modern. Traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning are also standard.

Driving behavior

Front-wheel drive should be enough for diesels (only gasoline engines with 190 and 300 hp have all-wheel drive), but the ground clearance ensures that you can also drive on rough roads in the depths of the Brandenburg region. Better handling makes the Q2 more agile than it already is, and the brakes work well.

economy

You can get into the Q2 for 28,600 euros (for the entry-level petrol engine with 116 hp). The diesel then starts at 37,150 euros. Our test car – loaded with all sorts of nice extras – ended up with a total price of 51,505 euros. That’s really disappointing. The consumption rate is 5.6 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, which is quite realistic.

Conclusion

The Q2 is and remains an eye-catcher that fits well in the city due to its dimensions, but can also take rough roads if necessary. But Audi can also pay very well for this.