8.2
2022 Audi SQ2 review
Mark my words, the Audi SQ2 is an exhilarating bit of German kit that brings exceptional performance and handling to the small SUV segment.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Audi SQ2 vs 2024 BMW X1 Comparison
Audi SQ2
BMW X1
2022 Audi
SQ2
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2024 BMW
X1
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Audi SQ2 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
424 km
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels like a highly accomplished hot hatch, such is the chassis
- Plenty of kit for the money
- Quality fit and finish inside and out
Misses
- Front seats need more bolster
- Interior tech is old hat now
- No rear air vents
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$1,560)
- Blade - Matte Titanium Grey (+$481)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$1,560)
- Exclusive Paint (+$3,800)
- Privacy Glass (+$975)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 9.5 - 11 | |
