10 Things You Need To Know

The Audi Q2 has been lastly launched and the smallest Q to go on sale in India from the German auto large. The premium compact SUV arrives after a slew of launches from Audi this yr together with the Q8, A8L, RS7 and the RS Q8. The brand new Q2 can be the model’s most inexpensive providing on sale at the moment and is anticipated to carry the a lot wanted volumes for the model. So, in case you are out there for a small luxurious crossover, the Audi Q2 needs to be in your record and we breakdown 10 issues it’s worthwhile to know in regards to the all-new providing.

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The Audi Q2 is distinctly completely different Q SUVs in Audi’s line-up and brings a unusual and contemporary look to the model’s design theme

1. New Design Language

The brand new Audi Q2 is an enormous step away from the present design language within the model’s product line-up. The Q2 has a pleasant and contemporary design inside Audi’s acquainted design theme however appears to be like quirky and younger. In consequence, the Q2 stands out over the bigger Q fashions, particularly the Q5 and the Q7, whereas additionally being decidedly completely different from the flagship Q8. The automobile rides on 18-inch alloy wheels with Audi providing a selection of two design choices with the five-arm star design and five-spoke V-design on supply. There are eight colors on supply on the Audi Q2, whereas prospects may even have the choice to decide on between completely different upholstery choices.

The Audi Q2 is as giant because the Kia Seltos however sits shorter and will get a smaller wheelbase

2. Compact Dimensions

The Audi Q2 is a compact SUV and understandably so, it has a compact footprint. The size stands at 4318 mm, whereas the width stands at 1805 mm. The peak measures 1548 mm. The wheelbase stands at 2593 mm. To provide you perspective, the Q2 is about the identical dimension because the Kia Seltos by way of size and width however sits shorter and sports activities a smaller wheelbase compared. The boot area stands at 355 litres on the India-spec model as in opposition to 405 litres on the UK-based mannequin, which might be expanded to 1050 litres with the rear seats folded.

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The Audi Q2 relies on the favored MQB platforms that underpins numerous choices within the VW household

3. Primarily based on MQB Platform

The Q2 is the most recent mannequin from the model in India to be primarily based on the MQB platform. The underpinnings are frequent within the Volkswagen household and underpin numerous choices proper from the bigger Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace, T-Roc to the Skoda Very good and Karoq amongst others.

The infotainment display shouldn’t be a touchscreen unit however you do get the Digital Cockpit and ambient lighting

4. Function-Packed

The little Audi Q2 is loaded on the function entrance and comes with LED headlamps and taillights. The cabin options the very likeable Digital Cockpit digital console, sport seats in entrance, ambient lighting with 10 colors and the brand new Audi smartphone interface. The floating show stands out on the dashboard however is not a touchscreen unit. As an alternative, there is a rotary dial on the centre console that offers you entry to all of the controls. The system makes use of the Audi MMI interface and presents Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connectivity in addition to navigation plus. The automobile additionally presents Audi phonebox with wi-fi charging, Audi sound system with 10 audio system, and parking help with a reverse digicam.

On the protection entrance, the Q2 will get eight airbags as normal, together with TPMS, three-point seatbelts for all occupants, and ISOFIX rear seats. The automobile comes with a space-saver for the spare wheel.

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The two.0-litre TFSI petrol engine is fast and sprints the Q2 from 0-100 kmph in 6.5 seconds

5. Highly effective 2.0-Litre TFSI Petrol

Preserving with VW India’s determination to go petrol-only, the Audi Q2 is obtainable with solely the two.0-litre turbocharged TFSI petrol engine. The motor has been tuned for 187 bhp between 4200-6000 rpm and 320 Nm of peak torque between 1500-4180 rpm. The motor is paired with a 7-speed Steptronic transmission and likewise will get Quattro all-wheel drive as normal. Audi claims the 0-100 kmph dash in simply 6.5 seconds on the Q2 with a prime velocity of 228 kmph.

There are 5 variants & 2 trim ranges. The upper-spec Premium Plus II and Know-how are supplied within the Design Line, whereas the bottom trims get the Superior Line

6. Variant Line-up

The Audi Q2 is obtainable in 5 variants – Normal, Premium, Premium Plus I, Premium Plus II and Know-how. There are two trim choices out there as properly with the primary three variants supplied within the Superior Line, whereas the range-topping Premium Plus II and Know-how supplied within the Design Line. For extra data on what every variant has to supply, take a look at our detailed variant-wise breakdown within the hyperlink under.

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Costs for the Audi Q2 begin from ₹ 34.99 lakh, going as much as ₹ 48.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

7. Pricing

The Audi Q2 involves India as a Utterly Constructed Unit (CBU) and pricing is on the steep finish of the section. Costs for the Q2 begin at ₹ 34.99 lakh for the usual trim, going all the best way as much as ₹ 48.89 lakh (all costs, ex-showroom India) for the Know-how trim. The upper variant costs do overlap with that of premium luxurious sedans just like the BMW Three Sequence, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, whereas being solely marginally cheaper than the one thing just like the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV that begins from ₹ 52 lakh (ex-showroom, India). As an introductory supply, Audi India can be providing a ‘Peace of Thoughts’ scheme that features a 5 yr complete service package deal with prolonged guarantee and roadside help.

Audi India, Head, Balbir Singh Dhillon with the brand new Audi Q2

8. Over 100 Bookings

The Audi Q2 has already garnered over 100 bookings to date in India. Audi India, Head, Balbir Singh Dhillon confirmed the event to carandbike in an unique chat publish the launch of the SUV. The Q2 is a CBU and is a part of the 2500 automobiles that Volkswagen India can import per yr with out homologation within the nation.

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The Audi Q2 facelift was unveiled globally earlier this yr and is anticipated to reach in India early subsequent yr

9. Facelift To Be Launched Later

The Audi Q2 globally went on sale in 2016 and it’s the similar mannequin that makes its technique to India as properly. Nevertheless, the corporate did introduce the Q2 facelift earlier this yr internationally. As issues stand in 2020, the Q2 facelift was simply an unveil and the automobile is but to enter manufacturing for European markets. So, we get the pre-facelift Q2 for now, whereas the Q2 facelift might be anticipated to reach someday subsequent yr.

The Audi Q2 takes on the BMW X1, Volvo XC40, Mini Countryman and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLA within the section

10. Competitors

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In the identical value bracket, there are host of luxurious SUVs to select from primarily the BMW X1, Mini Countryman, Volvo XC40 and the upcoming new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA. There are additionally the entry-level luxurious sedans just like the lately launched BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan that Audi’s smallest Q will compete in opposition to.

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