Carscoops spy photographers have managed to capture 2019 Audi SQ2 prototype up close. Set to debut
this fall, the high-performance crossover has a familiar design but it features
a sporty front bumper with large air intakes and silver surrounds. The section
beneath the grille also has a series of vents which will likely improve
cooling.
The rest of the design largely carries over but a
closer inspection reveals five-spoke alloy wheels and an upgraded braking
system with S-branded calipers. The model also has a monotone appearance with
contrasting silver accents on the C-pillar.
The rear of the crossover sees some subtle revisions
as the bumper has been modified to accommodate a four-tailpipe exhaust system.
While the cut outs look pretty crude, this is just temporary and the production
model will have higher fit and finish.
The interior echoes the standard model and features
a leather-wrapped steering wheel and two-tone seats with contrasting red stitching.
The two-tone design is visible elsewhere as there is red trim on the dashboard,
doors and center console. The pictures also give us a pretty good look at the
instrument cluster and they show a redline of around 6,100 rpm and a
speedometer which tops out at 280 km/h.
Tthe SQ2
won’t be a slouch as the model is expected to feature the same turbocharged
2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as the S3. In the S3 Sportback, the engine
produces 310 PS and 400 Nm of torque. It enables
the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds before
hitting a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Interestingly, the SQ2 was surrounded by Skoda
prototypes and our spy shooter believes the company could be using the model to
evaluate a potential high-performance Karoq.
