2018 Audi Q2 US Feature, Interior and Price

2018 Audi Q2 US Feature, Interior and Price - Not that long ago Audi released their small Q2 crossover on the European market. The car is based on VW’s highly modular MQB platform, so unlike most of their other cars, it has a transverse front engine. The car also boasts an entirely new design scheme, fuel-efficient engine, and a highly practical interior. With this new generation, they are also expected to release it in the US with the upcoming 2018 Audi Q2.

2018 Audi Q2 US Future

The car should be mostly identical to its European counterpart with the only notable difference being the engine. Most of the running gear, interior, and even options should be the same between the two. The 2018 US model will likely be priced quite aggressively in comparison with Audi’s other cars in order to become one of their better-selling cars.

2018 Audi Q2 US Interior

The 2018 Audi Q2 will remain identical to the A3 which is the only real downside of the car. While the build quality is usually excellent, the A3 dashboard doesn’t really offer an up to date look. The pop-up infotainment screen is going to stay, and so are the center stack buttons and the covers for the missing buttons on the lower end models. This is likely the biggest drawback of the car because it robs it from the premium feel it otherwise manages to provide.Audi’s great fully digital instrument cluster, color-coded accents throughout the cabin as well as premium Recaro seats will be available on the higher end models. Also, the base model will offer plenty of kit for the price which is unusual for an Audi. Things like their MMI infotainment system, front and back separate climate controls or soft-touch plastics are all part of the entry-level model. 

2018 Audi Q2 US Exterior

As we said, the US 2018 Audi Q2 is going to be identical to its European counterpart. The car will boast the same massive front grille, rather large headlights, and big fake air intakes. The back will also be unique with bulky tail lights, a conventional-looking bumper with a gray shield attached to it and a dual exhaust on the side. The defining trait will remain the low roofline similar to that of a coupe and the raked rear window. These alone will make the Q2 look quite a bit more aggressive than its larger siblings. Audi is also expected to offer unique color combinations as well as more wheel designs for the US model to allow the customers to further tweak the car to their liking. 

2018 Audi Q2 US Engine

We are quite sure the US 2018 Audi Q2 is not going to receive the 1.0-liter turbo three currently on offer on the European market. The base car is more than likely going to receive as its base engine a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4, the same TFSi unit used in the A3. This engine is also available in Europe where it makes 190 horsepower. The US version might get a small bump little over 200 horsepower and likely over 230 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive will more than likely be offered as standard while their seven-speed automatic will complete the offering. Some also suggested Audi could offer their 1.4-liter turbo-four.This engine can provide up to 150 horsepower and over 180 lb-ft of torque, which is more than enough for a front wheel drive compact crossover. A 6-speed manual might be offered in which case it would become a really interesting offering for those looking to get a manual-equipped car. 

2018 Audi Q2 US Release Date and Price

Orders for the Q2 are open now, with prices starting at £21,360 for the 1.0-litre TFSI in SE trim level with no optional extras. Adding metallic paint increases the price by £550, while 17ins alloy wheels are an additional £450.Mid-range models kick off with the 1.4-litre TFSI petrol engine that starts at £23,685 in SE models, with diesel entering with the less powerful 1.6-litre TDI that comes in at £23,785. These are the only models that come with a manual gearbox as standard, although a seven-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission can be added at a £1,520 premium. Entry-level 1.0-litre cars are only available with manual gearboxes, while 2.0-litre S-Line models coming with S-Tronic transmissions as standard.