Audi releases the facelifted SQ2, now with an even sharper design

The sporty SUV in the compact segment now has an even fresher look, with the revised Audi SQ2. With its new head lights and bumpers, its appearance is even sportier and more striking, and new Audi connect services and assist systems make driving the car even more effortless.

It also offers a strong performance, with a 2.0-litre TFSI engine producing 296bhp and 400Nm of torque, the SQ2 accelerates from 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of 250km/h. Thanks to quattro all-wheel drive and the S sport suspension, the power is applied smoothly to the road.

The engine has some progressive technologies for power and efficiency on board, including a valvelift system that switches the stroke of the outlet valves between two levels as needed, thereby optimising the charge cycle in the lower engine speed range in particular.

The SQ2 comes with a dual-clutch seven-speed S tronic transmission. The lower gears feature short, sporty ratios while the seventh gear is long to reduce fuel consumption. 

The quattro all-wheel drive provides the Audi SQ2 with the crucial amount of additional dynamism and stability. The driving pleasure provided by the electronically controlled quattro drive has remained at the same high level. During sporty driving, the clutch can direct some of the torque to the rear axle and thereby increase dynamism as soon as the driver turns the wheel.

The quattro management system enables precise turn-in during load reversal, and provides maximum control and reliability when drifting on a low-friction surface. 

The S sport suspension of the Audi SQ2 lowers the body by 20mm. The standard progressive steering is geared in such a way that its steering ratio becomes more direct as the angle increases. 

The SQ2 comes with the Audi drive select dynamic handling system that offers the profiles 'auto', 'comfort', 'dynamic', 'efficiency', and 'individual'. It changes the character of the steering, the seven-speed S tronic, the engine, and other systems.

18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 235/45 tyres come standard on the SQ2. Optionally, 19-inch wheels with 235/40 tyres are also available. The large brakes have a diameter of 340mm at the front and 310mm at the rear, clamped with brake calipers feature 'S' badging , and are also able to be painted red as an option.

With its angles and edges, the Audi SQ2, which measures 4.21m in length, is a car full of character. Its design has become even more expressive with the update. The octagonal Singleframe is now slightly lower, and the slats in its insert also interpret the polygon motif that characterises the entire car.

LED head lights are standard, with Audi's signature Matrix LED head lights as an option. One shared module houses seven individual LEDs, and this intelligently controlled high beam light always illuminates the road as brightly as possible without blinding other road users.

As is the case with all Audi S models, the interior of the SQ2 is dominated by dark tones and high-quality surfaces. The pedal caps and the footrest are made of stainless steel and the illuminated door sill trims sport S logos. The display also shows S-specific start screens when the ignition is switched on.

When it comes to the interior, customers can choose from a combination of fabric and leather, Nappa leather, and a mixture of leather and the microfibre material Dinamica. Accent stripes and contrasting stitching adorn the seats, and the seats are available in rock grey, black, and magma red.

The Audi SQ2 also comes with a host of driver assist systems, with Audi pre sense front safety system as standard. 

The adaptive cruise assist, which can help the driver in many situations with accelerating, decelerating, and steering within the lane, is a new addition. In combination with the camera-based traffic sign recognition, the adaptive cruise assist ensures that the car decelerates in certain situations, like when the car is approaching speed limits and town signs. As soon as the restricted area ends, the system automatically accelerates the SQ2 again.