Carscoops spy photographers have just snapped the
facelifted Audi Q2 undergoing testing in northern Sweden for the very first
time and, as is common for a mid-life facelift like this, the modifications
will be minor. Most
notably, the refreshed Q2 will be outfitted with new head- and taillights as
well as tweaked LED daytime running lights. This particular prototype can be
seen sporting an additional LED light bar on the front bumper, but that clearly
won’t make it to production and is only there to help Audi engineers navigate
through the snow when the sun goes down.
One
additional change at the front end that will make it to production will be a
re-styled grille. The presence of camouflage across the front bumper, side
skirts, and rear bumper leads us to believe that they too will be redesigned
and help differentiate the facelifted Q2 from the outgoing model.
We
don’t yet have any spy shots revealing the interior of the tweaked Q2 but
expect to see some small changes including Audi’s latest infotainment system
and software. It is
unlikely that Audi will make any significant changes to the Q2’s engine
line-up, apart from tweaking the powertrains to ensure they comply with the
latest emissions regulations in Europe.
Engine options will vary by country,
but the range should include a 1.0-liter TFSI, a 1.4-liter TFSI, a 1.6-liter
TDI, and a 2.0-liter TDI available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
guises. The SQ2 with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivering 296 hp that allows
for a 0-100 km/h time of just 4.8 seconds will continue to top the
lot.
