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No manufacturer can be without a small SUV these days, even Audi - and the Q2 is the brand’s offering in a busy class that includes big-selling mainstream models such as the Nissan Juke and Ford Puma. It’s more expensive than cars like that of course, but with a minimal difference in monthly payments, plenty of new buyers were clearly prepared to upgrade.
That’s good news for used buyers too, since there are plenty of Q2s to choose from and savings to be made. If you’ve been considering a small SUV but want something with a bit of prestige, the Q2 could be ideal. Keep reading to find out more about the Q2, its engines, and its trim levels.
In purely pragmatic terms, the Audi Q2 doesn’t offer a great deal over mainstream rivals from the likes of Ford, Honda, or Renault. What it does offer, of course, is that Audi badge on the front, and the sense of wellbeing that comes from driving around behind those four rings, in a cabin that’s just a step above the rest in its feel, fit and finish.
The Q2 doesn’t really drop the ball in any area either, so you’re not spending extra to make compromises. It has a spacious and well-constructed cabin, with a slightly less dour design than a lot of Audis, thanks to its circular air vents and fairly sporty layout. The boot’s pretty big for a car of this size too, at more than 400 litres.
It drives well, even with the smallest and least powerful engines. It has a fairly sporty, nimble feel, not dissimilar to the Audi A3 on which it’s based, though don’t be tempted to go for the higher trim levels and their fashionably large wheels and sports suspension, as the Q2’s ride quality is quite badly affected - it can feel quite harsh on poorly-surfaced sections of road. The same applies to the high-performance SQ2, though the S model’s pace is still quite entertaining…
Rivals include everything from conventional hatchbacks like the Audi A3 and VW Golf, to other small SUVs - think the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Peugeot 2008, and far more besides. Some feel nearly as upmarket inside and others offer more space, but the Audi’s badge appeal and all-round abilities are hard to ignore.
The Q2 can be a little expensive to buy new for its modest size, but used prices are a little easier to bear regardless of engine or trim level. Still, as a family car or urban runaround, you don’t need to look much higher than the 1-litre 30 TFSI (or the earlier 1-litre TFSI without the ‘30’ branding), which has a bit of pep and claimed economy in the high-40mpg range. If you regularly fill the car with people and stuff though, the 1.5-litre 35 TFSI may be a better bet, and it’s no less frugal. Sport trim is probably our pick, avoiding the larger wheels that result in quite a stiff ride quality in some models.
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The Audi Q2’s exterior dimensions are:
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Most Q2s will set you back £190 per year in tax, as of the 2024/2025 tax year, though models registered prior to 1 April 2017 have a CO2-based tax rate, which means some of the smaller engines and diesels cost as little as £35 per year. Watch out with the SQ2 though, and higher-spec versions in the regular range - if a car costs more than £40,000 brand new, it’s subject to an expensive vehicle tax surcharge, lifting your annual bill to £600.
Despite the prestigious badge on the front, a Q2 need not necessarily cost a fortune to insure. A Q2 30 TFSI starts in group 14 out of 50, and the same engine in S Line or Black Edition trim is only one group higher. The sporty SQ2 meanwhile can be found in group 33, similar to the Audi S3 Sportback with which the SQ2 shares its drivetrain.
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