True to Audi form, the Audi SQ2 – a go-faster version of the Q2 – follows not far behind the car it is based on. It’s has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with just its badges concealed but otherwise undisguised.
The telltale S model signs are present: contrasting mirror covers, quad exhaust tips, rear diffuser, and a larger wheel-and-tyre combination. Power is expected to come from the S3’s 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which produces 300 hp in the hatchback. Rivals could include the 211 hp Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and the 245 hp Volvo V40 Cross Country T5, whose outputs will be comfortably surpassed by the SQ2.
The typical S model upgrades can be expected too – larger brakes, lowered suspension, and revised steering to go with the uprated powertrain, along with the subtlety we’ve come to expect of an S model Audi. Most of the bodykit remains very similar to the standard Q2’s S line, and even the contrasting D-pillar finishing is retained.
According to Audi insiders speaking to Autocar, a more powerful RS Q2 model could be introduced later on in the Q2’s model lifecycle. The Audi RS3 is powered by a 362 hp, turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which could be deployed in the potential Q2 range-topper in a slightly different state of tune.
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Come to Malaysia this car becomes RM500k. Now the trend is this….higher bhp, more expensive prices in Malaysia
For 30 years, it was CC. The higher the CC in Malaysia, the price just jumps so high.
now Malaysia, just 20 bhp more, we pay a big big premium
Tax the rich so no problemo
poor like me will go for volvo T5 193k
macam mitsubishi asx only
Is it me or the taillights really looks like the VW Polo taillights
it is unfair to compare the SQ2 with the stock Merc and Volvo, shud compare with the AMG and Polestar version
Twin clutch or CVT?
The Q2 is already a handsome, yet rugged looking car. The best looking new Audi in recent years (why Audi was not this adventurous for the new A4, Q7, R8 and TT??). This S models now makes it look even more athletic.
call me outdated, but mitsu airtrek is one notch a looker that this.