Audi
has officially launched Q2 L in China. As with most
long-wheelbase models sold in China, the Q2 L looks almost identical with the
car it’s derived from, the Q2.
The big difference
is the 27 mm added to the wheelbase, which now measures 2,628 mm. As a result, the Q2 L is longer overall than the standard Q2,
measuring 4,229 mm. You might say one inch doesn’t make a big
difference from a visual standpoint, but the interior does
benefit from the lengthened wheelbase. Rear passengers will enjoy more legroom
and knee room inside the Q2 L than in the regular model.
The rest of the
interior looks identical with the Q2, and things don’t change in the engine
compartment either. The Q2 L launches with two 1.4-liter gasoline engines in
China. The entry-level unit delivers 131 PS and 220 Nm,
while the more powerful one pumps out 150 PS and 250 Nm.
A seven-speed DSG
transmission is standard on both versions. Later on, an all-electric version
could also become available. Standard features include the progressive steering
system, adaptive cruise control, 8.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and
a panoramic sunroof, among other things.
The Audi Q2 L went
on sale in China on October 13, with prices ranging from RMB 226,800
(US$ 32,670) to RMB 281,800 (US$ 40,590). The model is built by
FAW-Volkswagen at the Foshan plant.
