Audi Q2 gets a comprehensive mid-cycle refresh centered on
styling and technology. From a design standpoint, the most obvious change is
the new pair of headlights, offered as LEDs on all models (Matrix LED
headlights are available as an option). While the shape of the headlamps appears
to remain the same, the signature is obviously different, bringing the Q2 in
line with Audi’s latest models.
There are more changes at the front but
only those with a keen eye for details will notice them. Tweaks include a
redesigned front bumper with more striking surfaces below the headlights and
revised air intakes, as well as the octagonal Singleframe positioned slightly
lower than before and featuring new polygon inserts.
At the back, the 2021 Audi Q2 looks very
familiar though the rear bumper with integrated diffuser insert is new, as is
the signature of the taillights. Customers can choose between two LED versions
– with or without dynamic turn signals.
Audi has also updated the color palette of
the Q2 with five new paints: Apple Green, Manhattan Gray, Navarra Blue, Arrow
Gray and Turbo Blue. Depending on the trim level, the blades on the C-pillars
are painted in vehicle color or in black, gray and silver shades. As for the
attachments in the lower section of the body, they are painted in Pitted Black
for the base model, Manhattan Gray in the advanced line, and vehicle color in
the S line.
Moving inside, the updates are
equally subtle and include a new look for the air vents and the gear lever
knob/selector lever of the S tronic, Dinamica microfiber replacing Alcantara,
and optional ambient lighting, among other things. Audi says it has bundled all
upholstery and colors into eight packages – four for the basic interior and
four for the S line interior. Optional features are also bundled into packages,
with this strategy to roll out in all model series in the future. Options for
the 2021 Audi Q2 include sports seats, height-adjustable front passenger seat,
two-zone automatic air conditioning, auxiliary heating, power tailgate, and
trailer hitch.
When it comes to infotainment choices, the
12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit and 8.3-inch MMI navigation plus are optional
too, as is the 14-speaker, 705-watt Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System.
Customers who select the top infotainment system also get Audi connect services,
including online traffic information, Audi connect emergency call & service
and Audi connect remote & control.
The engine lineup includes three TFSI and
two TDI engines, but Audi only mentions one of them – the 1.5-liter
turbocharged petrol unit rated at 150 PS and 250 Nm of
torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, with a seven-speed S
tronic available as an option. Some engine versions will get quattro all-wheel
drive. As for the driving experience, Audi promises enhanced dynamics thanks to
the standard progressive steering and optional 10-mm lower sports
suspension.
In the safety department, the 2021 Q2
offers standard Audi pre sense front system and lane departure warning, while
optional systems are subdivided into the “Drive,” “Safety,” and “Park”
packages. The most notable addition is adaptive cruise assist, which enables
semi-autonomous driving across the entire speed range. Audi will begin
pre-sales of the Q2 in Europe in September, with prices starting at around
€ 25,000 (US$ 30,000) in Germany.
