2021 Audi Q2 price and specs

Audi’s entry-level crossover is getting a new base engine plus a range of cosmetic tweaks.

The 2021 Audi Q2 touches down in May.

The range will be topped by the SQ2, which is belatedly making its way to Australia. It’s also due here in May.

The old turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder that did duty in last year’s 35 TFSI has been replaced with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder with cylinder deactivation technology.

Audi’s Cylinder-on-Demand feature can deactivate two of the four cylinders at low throttle load and engine speeds.

It continues to use a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, while outputs are unchanged at 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque.

Externally you’ll be able to distinguish the new model with its revised LED daytime-running light signature and new bumpers.

The headlights are LED as standard, with new Matrix LED units available as an option.

The interior has received only minor tweaks and retains the outgoing model’s 8.3-inch infotainment screen, controlled solely via a rotary dial.

Pricing

2021 Audi Q2 35 TFSI: $42,900
2021 Audi Q2 40 TFSI quattro S line: $49,900
2021 Audi SQ2: $64,400

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Engines

The 2021 Audi Q2 is available with a choice of three engines.

The 35 TFSI uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder that produces 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. It’s available only with front-wheel drive.

The 40 TFSI uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 140kW of power and 320Nm of torque, while the SQ2 also uses a turbo 2.0-litre albeit with 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque. Both models are all-wheel drive.

All models use a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

0-100km/h times are 8.6 seconds for the 35 TFSI, 6.5 seconds for the 40 TFSI and 4.9 seconds for the SQ2.

Fuel Economy

The 2021 Audi Q2 uses 5.2L/100km on the combined cycle in the 35 TFSI, 7.0L/100km in the 40 TFSI and 7.7L/100km in the SQ2.

Dimensions

The 2021 Audi Q2 measures 4208mm long, 1794mm wide (2009mm including the mirrors) and 1508mm tall.

The 2021 Audi SQ2 measures 4216mm long, 1802mm wide and 1495mm tall.

It has 355L of luggage space, expanding to 1000L with the rear seats folded.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2021 Audi Q2 and SQ2 are covered by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

A five-year service plan is available for the SQ2, priced at $2540.

We’ve contacted Audi Australia to confirm servicing plan prices for the wider Q2 line-up, though the pre-facelift model can be covered with a five-year service plan for $2280.

Safety

The 2021 Audi Q2 has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2016.

It received an adult occupant protection score of 93 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 86 per cent, a pedestrian protection score of 70 per cent and a safety assist score of 60 per cent.

The five-star rating doesn’t apply to the SQ2, which remains untested by ANCAP.

All 2021 Audi Q2 and SQ2 models come standard with the following safety features: