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 Kia Niro Comparison
Audi SQ2
Kia Niro
2022 Audi
SQ2
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2024 Kia
Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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 Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
424 km
42L
168 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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warranty
7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$45,000 - $72,360
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 144Nm - 255Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 14 | |
