Just like the rest of Audi's range, The Q2 will come in three different guises - SE, Sport and S line.
The Audi Q2 SE features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard as well as Bluetooth, progressive steering, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors and 16-inch alloys. The interior inlays can be finished in white or orange, or for an additional charge you can make them matt brushed aluminium or even illuminated (part of the LED Interior Pack Advanced).
Sport adds cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, cloth sports seats and Audi drive select which allows the driver to alternate between 5 driving modes. The alloys also get an upgrade, to 17 inches, and this time the inlays are either red or yellow, no white or orange, however the two other options are still available.
Top-of-the-range S line brings with it the mandatory aggressive bodystyling and larger 18-inch alloy wheels, in addition to some smart tech such as LED headlights, tail lights and interior lights. The sports seats are finished in part leather, and this time you get brushed aluminium inlays as standard.
The C-pillar is under equally as strict rules as the dashboard inlays. SE gets Manhattan grey, Sport gets Ice silver (or Manhattan grey as an option), and S line gets matt Titanium grey (or Ice silver as an option). All three trims can alternatively specify Ibis white.
For those seeking something a little more special, the Audi Q2 Edition #1 delivers just that. Outside, the theme is grey - Quantum grey paint, Manhattan grey contrasting bumpers and skirts, and shocking brilliant black C-pillar blades. If that's not enough, Audi will also include the black styling pack which adds a bit of style to the rear diffuser, exterior mirrors and single-frame front grille, and 19-inch diamond-cut gloss anthracite black rotor alloy wheels. Inside, the colour theme changes to brown - there's Amaretto brown contrast on the Fine Nappa leather sports seats, the floor mats, kneepads and door armrests.
The usual list of suspects appears time and time again in Audi's options list, and the Q2 is no different. This includes the Audi virtual cockpit, a head-up display, adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, traffic jam assist, lane departure warning system, traffic sign recognition and rear cross-traffic alert. It is worth noting that Audi pre sense front with pedestrian recognition comes as standard.
From the word go, the Germans are restricting us to two engines. The highly regarded 1.4 TFSI, a petrol engine that produces 148 bhp yet manages a claimed 54.3 mpg thanks to the capability of running off just two of four cylinders at cruising pace. The CO2 emissions of 119 g/km, 0-62 mph time of 8.5 seconds and top speed of 131 mph are all very favourable.
For the sensible ones, the 1.6 TDI is the best choice. The four-cylinder diesel engine will produce 114 bhp and an adequate 250 Nm of torque between 1,500-3,200 rpm. Audi claims 64.2 mpg and 114 g/km. With a top speed of 122 mph and a sprint time of 10.3 seconds, the 1.6 TDI will definitely be able to hold its own on the motorway.
Both engines will be available with a 6-speed manual transmission, or optionally a 7-speed dual-clutch S tronic gearbox. The 1.6 TDI paired with the S tronic transmission will arrive a bit later than the others.
If you can wait until the end of 2016, a 3-cylinder 1.0 TFSI will become available, with its 114 bhp. At the same time, there will also be a 2.0 TDI with 148 bhp which will come as standard with the 7-speed S tronic.
Lastly, in mid-2017, a 2.0 TFSI will join the crew. It will be exclusive to quattro all-wheel-drive and the S tronic transmission. This is the point where the 148 bhp engines (1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI) will be optionally available with quattro, too.
The cheapest Q2 at the moment is £22,380, however the 1.0 TFSI will cut under this soon at £20,230, significantly higher than the likes of the Nissan Juke.
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