Rumours of the existence of the hotter Audi SQ2 had already been surfaced on the internet and the model itself was spied doing rounds around the Nurburgring as early as July 2016. The undisguised test mule gave us a clear indication of how the production model will look like as the launch timeline is reportedly sometime later this year. It is worth noting that the standard Q2 ia available in several international markets and is expected to enter India as well.
Like any other ‘S’ models in Audi’s range, the SQ2 will flaunt powerful engine and sporty design package. The standard model is the brainchild of the German car manufacturer’s decision to create an SUV appealing to the premium crowd and it has done so with perfection so far. A new base segment is indeed brewing in India with the upcoming Q2 going up against likely arrivals like BMW X2 and the Volvo XC40 as automakers look to address more entry-level customers in the luxury space.
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This performance-based take on the Q2 will be fitted with a turbocharged engine taken from the Audi S3 Sportback sold globally. The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo motor is good enough to generate a maximum power of 310 hp. Its proportions size and performance level will slot it right against the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc R.
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Audi seems to be well-ahead of the hot version’s development but the surprise is that it won’t be the range-topping model. An even go-faster version dubbed as RS Q2 is reported to be on the cards and is likely to feature the 2.5-litre five-cylinder motor derived from the RS3 Sportback to help generate more than 362 hp. It will likely compete against the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 in India.
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