Audi to unveil new compact SUV at Geneva motor show
GENEVA, March 1, 2016
Audi is unveiling its compact Q2, an urban car for everyday driving and leisure at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
It is also flanked by two new top models at its world debut – the Audi S4 Avant and the Audi RS Q3 performance, said a statement.
Professor Rupert Stadler, chairman, said: “We have specifically developed the Audi Q2 for young customers.
“Its looks distinguish it as a model with attitude. The compact SUV blends the technical expertise of our brand with high everyday utility and emotional character.”
Measuring 4.19 m in length, the Audi Q2 has a powerful road stance. With its overtly geometrical formal idiom it takes up position as an independent character within the Q family. Customers can tailor many of the details to their individual preferences, and there are two trim lines to choose from.
The options include the all-digital Audi virtual cockpit and a head-up display. The infotainment range culminates in the MMI navigation plus with the online component Audi connect.
The Audi Q2 also redefines the class benchmark for assistance systems. Audi pre sense front can avoid collisions with pedestrians or vehicles; adaptive cruise control with stop & go function and traffic jam assist represent precursors of piloted driving.
The newest member of the Q family is available with powerful and efficient TFSI engines – its performance range extends from 150 hp to 190 hp. The seven-speed S tronic with lightning-fast action is available for all engine versions, and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
It owes its agile handling to the standard-fit progressive steering, the sporty suspension – optionally with damper control – and the optional driving dynamics system Audi drive select.
The Audi Q2 will go on sale in Europe in fall of this year, while the market introduction dates for the Middle East are not set yet.
Meanwhile, the new Audi S4 Avant, which combines the performance of a sports car with the practicality of a station wagon, now goes on show to the public at Geneva.
Its newly designed 3.0 TFSI with turbocharging develops 354 hp. The V6 power unit accelerates the S4 Avant from a standstill to 100 km per hour in 4.9 seconds, and on to a governed top speed of 250 km per hour quattro drive and Audi drive select are standard features.
The Audi S4 Sedan comes with the same engine as the Avant and accelerates the car from 0 to 100 km per hour in 4.7 seconds. The S4 Sedan will arrive in the region in October. - TradeArabia News Service
