Audi Q2 2018 price and specification confirmed

The Audi Q2 2018 range is now available to order, with some specification changes and a new flagship petrol all-wheel drive (AWD) variant headlining the changes for the brand's smallest SUV.

The 2018 Audi Q2 model line-up now has three offerings: the entry-level 1.4 TFSI Design model, which starts from $41,800 (up $700 since its early 2017 launch); the newly added quattro all-wheel-drive 2.0 TFSI Sport model at $48,500; and the range-topping 2.0 TDI Sport, which lists at $49,100 (previously $47,900).

There is a good amount of standard kit fitted to all Q2 models, including the addition of new LED headlights which are far more attractive, not to mention more illuminating, than the existing halogens - it was previously the case that buyers needed to option the higher-tech lights.

Standard across the range is the brand’s 'MMI' multimedia controller.

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The quattro models adopt sports seats for extra support.

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Leather seat trim is standard across the line-up.

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Standard across the range is the brand’s 'MMI' multimedia controller with sat nav and 'Audi Connect' makes use of a 7.0-inch dash-top screen, and the car comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard in all models, too.

There is dual-zone climate control across the range, while the quattro models get an electric tailgate as standard. All models have an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and the entry-grade model sports 17-inch wheels, where the quattro versions score 18s.

Leather seat trim is standard across the line-up, with the quattro models adopting sports seats for extra support, though seat heating is an option on all versions, and manual seat adjustment is the norm, too.

The new arrival in the ranks is the 2.0 TFSI quattro, which is considerably punchier than the existing 1.4 turbo-petrol, with 140kW of power and 320Nm of torque. Audi claims a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.5 seconds, so finally it has the performance muscle to match those chiseled exterior panels.

The 1.4 TFSI persists with 110kW/250Nm and a sprint time of 8.5sec, while the AWD 2.0 TDI retains its 110kW/320Nm outputs and can shuffle to highway pace in 8.1sec. All Q2 models have seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions.

Audi claims fuel consumption of 5.3L/100km for the entry-level petrol, 6.5L/100km for the quattro petrol, and just 5.0L/100km for the quattro diesel.

The Audi Q2 range has been awarded the maximum five-star ANCAP score, and comes fitted with a decent array of safety gear as standard. The goodies list comprises a reversing camera, parking sensors, auto emergency braking with pedestrian detection (up to 65km/h), blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Audi claims a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.5 seconds for the 2.0 TFSI quattro.

A range of packs are available to option up:

- Comfort Pack, a $1900 option that includes keyless entry and start, electric lumbar adjustment, heated and folding side mirrors with dimming, heated front seats, luggage nets on the front seat backs, a luggage net and light in the boot, and drawers under the front seats.

- Technik Pack, a $2500 option with Audi’s 'Virtual Cockpit' 12.3-inch driver info display, an upgraded media screen (8.3-inch) and a flat-bottom steering wheel.

- Assistance Pack, a $990 option that adds adaptive cruise control with high-speed AEB (up to 200km/h), lane keeping assist, Audi’s traffic jam assist (which can accelerate, brake and steer at speeds up to 65km/h), semi-automated parking, automated high-beam lights and a system known as 'Emergency Assist', which can pull the car off the road if the driver is non-compliant with impulses sent to them (beeps, vibrations etc).

- S line styling packs: the 'S line' exterior pack for the 1.4 TFSI ($2500) has revised bumpers, a diffuser at the rear, S line logos and aluminium door sill trims; while the S line sport package for quattro models ($1500) changes the suspension to a lowered sport setup (down 10mm), swaps out the 18s for a different design, trims the seats in Alcantara/leather with S embossing, adds a sport steering wheel and gear-knob, puts in a black headlining, adopts brushed aluminium inlays on the dash and doors, stainless steel pedals and illuminated door sills.

The new arrival in the ranks is the 2.0 TFSI quattro.

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The Audi Q2 range has been awarded the maximum five-star ANCAP score.

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There is a good amount of standard kit fitted to all Q2 models.

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Other options:

You can get 19-inch wheels if you want that extra tough appearance, and there are optional C-pillar blade colours ('Manhattan' grey metallic, 'Titanium' grey matt, 'Ice' silver metallic, or body colour). Buyers have 12 body colours to choose from, too.

A new head-up display ($1050) can be optioned on all variants, too.

The brand has a pre-purchase service pack, which covers the first 36 months/45,000km of maintenance, which costs $1590.

Audi offers a three-year/unlimited km warranty on all of its new models, and servicing is due every 12 months/15,000km. Roadside assist is included for the length of the warranty period.

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