I recently tested Audi’s new Q2 premium compact SUV – the Q2 the starting point of Audi’s family of Q signature SUV’s the Q3, Q5 and Q7.

Similar in size to the Q3 and starting just $1,600 more affordable the Audi Q2 is a more edgy design, more funky if you like and very appealing. I tested the petrol 2.0-litre TSFI Quattro 7-speed S-Tronic listed at $48,500 but with options including special grey paint quickly growing to $59,240. A really pleasant driver the Audi Q2 is very well packaged, classy, with great seats and a quality feel and given its younger market appeal the Audi Q2 places a lot of value on technology allowing you to surf and stream your mobile device. The technology in this premium compact Audi SUV is simply marvelous – spend $2,500 on the Technik option and you get a fully digital virtual cockpit instrument cluster with 12.3 inch high resolution display and a great navigation package. The technology in this premium compact Audi SUV is simply marvelous – spend $2,500 on the Technik option and you get a fully digital virtual cockpit instrument cluster with 12.3 inch high resolution display and a great navigation package. With impressive fit and finish, A nice upright seat position and good ride quality the Audi Q2 wants for little. Audi suggests it’s an urban adventure vehicle and the description is most apt. Buying a standard Audi Q2 however is probably difficult and if I had a criticism Audi too highly option many of its models. I’m David Berthon

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