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 by .
Overview The Q2 has been sold in European markets since November 2016. 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 on one charge and a top speed of . Its electric motor delivers the maximum power of and maximum torque of .
The SQ2 was previewed in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. It is equipped with a 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder which makes at 5,200 rpm. The top speed is electronically limited to .
In February 2022, Volkswagen AG confirmed that the Audi Q2 will not see a second generation and will instead be discontinued without a direct successor planned after the model completes its life cycle, due to poor sales and plans to shift Audi into selling larger premium crossovers and SUVs.
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.
The Q2 subcompact SUV has multiple trim levels: SE, Sport S line Technik Edition #1 Black edition Technical data + Petrol engines Model Years Engine Power Torque Drivetrain Transmission Top speed emission{g/km) Emission std. 1.0 TFSI 2017–2026 999 cc I3 turbo @ 5500 rpm @ 2000–3500 rpm FWD 10.5-10.7 s Euro 6 1.4 TFSI COD / 35 TFSI 1395 cc I4 turbo @ 5000–6000 rpm @ 1500–3500 rpm 8.5-9.0 s 124 2.0 TFSI 1984 cc I4 turbo @ 4200–6000 rpm @ 1450–4150 rpm AWD (quattro) 7-spd. S tronic DSG 6.8 s
+ Diesel engines Model Years Engine Power Torque Drivetrain Transmission Top speed emission{g/km) Emission std. 1.6 TDI 2017–2026 1598 cc I4 turbo @ 3250–4000 rpm @ 1500–3200 rpm FWD 10.7 s Euro 6 2.0 TDI 1968 cc I4 turbo @ 3500–4000 rpm @ 1750–3000 rpm 8.5–8.7 s 114 @ 3500–4000 rpm @ 1900–3300 rpm AWD (quattro) 7-spd. S tronic DSG 7.0 s
+ Electric engines Model Years Engine Power Torque Drivetrain Transmission Top speed L 30 e-tron 2019–2025 Permanent magnet electric motor FWD Single-speed fixed gear ? s
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Sales YearChinaQ2Le-tron20189,762201937,3771,834202046,9733,448202148,7463,815202229,0351,919202318,60622520248,0735420254,8571
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