New Audi Q2 heads brand's SUV blast

Selective pictures show look of Audi's new Q2 hybrid in front of Geneva 2016 presentation 

Audi cars is set to place its sparkling new Q2 identification on a drastically styled SUV in time for March's Geneva Motor Show. As the littlest SUV in the brand's line-up, the newcomer – uncovered in our elite pictures – will be gone for a more youthful crowd than Audi has ever beforehand considered. 

The Q2 depends on the MQB stage that supports the A3. Section level models will get front-wheel drive as standard, with top-spec autos utilizing quattro all-wheel drive. It'll be accessible just as a five-entryway, and will be essentially shorter than the Q3. A three-entryway Q2 was considered, yet sources recommend it's since been dropped. 

Due marked down in the mid year, the auto will be the principal item from Audi plan manager Marc Lichte, who originated from VW in late 2013 to supplant Wolfgang Egger. Lichte declared his entry with the staggering preamble idea in 2014. He's been savoring the opportunity to convey a radical creation auto after feedback of the preservationist Q7 and A4. 

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The Q2's childhood introduction has permitted the beauticians to wriggle free of the brand's standard limitations. The model's most particular element will be an immense chamfered set pattern along its waistline on both entryways, a forward-extending lodge and huge back shoulders. 

Audi's likewise taken lessons from its MINI-equaling A1 in permitting everything from inside to rooftop shading to be customized – and even aluminum or carbon fiber for the C-columns. 

Unique configuration models conveyed an egg-case design inside the single-casing grille, as opposed to Audi's conventional level bars. Be that as it may, sources recommend conservatism might have wormed back in and seen its face return to sort. 

Inside, the Q2 will utilize sprinkles of shading inconspicuous in late standard Audi, and will convey mixed trims and materials. A senior source let us know: "We attempted to describe the Q2 as a urban road highlight, not only an auto. The client can manufacture the character of their own autos." 

There'll be more hard surfacing than is common for Audi, however simply because exploration recommends purchasers in this new part will be less kind about how they utilize their autos. A source said: "We need to catch an especially youthful customer base. The Q2 is altogether different from SUVs, for example, the Q7. It's a bolder plan, and everything's emphasized more than you'd ordinarily anticipate from us." 

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The Q2 won't as a matter of course turn into a specialized pioneer for the brand, as it'll extend a considerable measure of existing mechanical and specialized segments. It will step forward in network, however. 

While there are no arrangements for SQ2 or RS Q2 variations yet, standard models will utilize four-chamber petrol and diesel motors. That would give Audi cars for sale the decision to convey the 1.0, 1.4 and 2.0-liter petrol turbos, and additionally a scope of 1.6 and 2.0 TDI diesels. There's no discussion of a half and half yet, despite the fact that that appears to be unavoidable at a later date. 

The Audi Q2 cars will sit above up and coming little SUVs from inside the VW Group, for example, the VW Cross up! furthermore, interestingly bodied, Polo-based T-Cross, which will likewise make a big appearance.