5 things to know about upcoming Indian-specific Audi Q2

Audi, the luxury carmaker, introduced the highest amount of luxury cars in the Indian market and now, it plans to introduce a variety of models to increase the range of Audi. The smallest Indian-specific Audi Q2 is readying to launch in India, but the particular introduction time is not revealed by the company. Around 5 months back, the Audi Q2 is the smallest SUV has made its introduction at the 2016 Geneva motor show in March 2016. Hers is the list of things to know about Indian-specific Audi Q2, which will be moved as the most affordable premium car in the country.

Small SUV – Audi Q2:

Being the small SUV, the upcoming Q2 measures 4,191mm of length, 1,508mm of height and 2,009mm of width. It is lightweight at more than 1,205kgs in Audi’s line-up models.

New Design – MQB Platform:  

The upcoming Audi Q2 is designed based on the Audi A3, which is offered by the MQB platform. Moreover, the new SUV will get the next generation design as compared to the existed SUVs like the Audi Q3 and Audi Q5. Coming to the design, the front profile comes with the polygonal shaped single frame grille, which will be assumed for all Q- series cars and slightly squared headlights.

Long Wheelbase:

Based on the China-specific model, the Audi Q2 will be introduced with the long wheelbase version. The C-pillar of the Q2 will be available in different colours like the Audi R8 model and the rear looks like a hatchback. The Indian-specific SUV will get the newly designed taillights, increased legroom and the cheaper equipment from VW China.

                            

Engine:

The Audi Q2 is available with the three TFSI petrol and three TDI diesel engines ranging from 1.0-litre to 2.0-litre in the international market. For the Indian market, the Q2 comes with the two engine options, 1.4-litre TFSI petrol and 2.0-litre TDI diesel. Besides, there is a chance to get the 2.0-litre TDI engine and the gearbox options, including the manual and dual-clutch automatic.

Aimed to target luxury cars in small range:

The Q2 is the entry level model from Audi in the small SUV luxury car segment. With the compact SUV design, the Q2 will target the existed luxury cars like BMW 1-series and Mercedes A-Class. It features the Audi technical-based systems so that it will cost around RS. 25 to 30lakhs (Ex-showroom). 

Source: Automotive