A long wheelbase version of the Audi Q2 has been in
the cards for quite some time now, and now the car is finally ready for its big
premiere. Number of Chinese websites
have published the first images of what appears to be a production-ready model
of the Q2 L. You may not notice the changes at first, and that’s okay, because
the length of the small SUV has only increased by 38 mm, 28 mm of which were added to the wheelbase.
According to the initial information, this means
that the Audi Q2L is now 4,229 mm long, 1,785 mm wide and
1,548 mm tall, with a 2,629 mm long wheelbase. By comparison,
the regular Audi Q2 has a length of 4,191 mm, a width of 1,794 mm, and a height of 1,508 mm. The latter’s curb weight is 1,205 kg, so the Q2L is a bit heavier.
The Audi Q2L is
limited to the Chinese market, where consumers appreciate the extra legroom on
the rear bench. It’s made by FAW-Volkswagen, and should be launched locally
this October, when it’s expected to have a starting price of approximately
150,000 yuan (US$ 23,440).
At first, the long wheelbase version of Audi’s
smallest crossover will probably be powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter TSI
petrol engine, making 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Further
down the road, the joint venture behind the stretched model might offer other
powertrains, and it appears that an electric version is on the table. We’ll
definitely keep an eye on reports in the coming future, so watch this space for
possible updates.
