The new Audi SQ2 is making its world debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Audi is presenting the SQ2 for the first time during the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
The Audi SQ2 is also at the forefront in the class where infotainment and assistance systems are concerned.
The heart of any Audi S model is the engine, and the 2.0-litre TFSI in the SQ2 is in peak condition.
It delivers 296 hp and a constant 295 lb/ft of torque with a sprint from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and power on to a governed 155 mph top speed.
The engine weighs only around 150 kg, benefiting not only the all-up weight of the Audi SQ2, but also the axle load distribution.
A seven-speed S tronic with a wide ratio of 8.7 between the first and last gears transfers the power of the 2.0-litre TFSI.
The driver can operate the lightning-fast dual-clutch transmission in the automatic modes D or S, or shift ‘manually’.
If the Audi drive select dynamic handling system is in “efficiency” mode, the clutch disengages when coasting, allowing the compact sport SUV to freewheel. With start-stop active, the engine shuts off when speed drops to four mph or below.
As with every Audi S model, quattro all-wheel drive is standard in the SQ2.
It combines high traction with compelling handling. Its central element is a hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch. It distributes torque continuously between the axles. If the front wheels lose grip, the multi-plate clutch can transfer up to 100 per cent of the force to the rear within just a few milliseconds.
The noise level on-board remains low thanks to the vibration-optimized body and Audi’s high level of competence in aeroacoustics.
The range of wheels available from Audi and Audi Sport offers a choice of ten designs and sizes.
The optional Audi virtual cockpit which forms part of the Technology Pack replaces the driver information system.
The driver controls the fully digital instrument cluster via buttons on the steering wheel.
The 12.3-inch display offers three different views, including a screen that places the rev counter front and centre.
The standard Audi Q2 was launched in 2016
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