Audi Q2 the compact family car we have to say goodbye to: 2023 Audi Q2 Review & Road Test

With its compact design and a level of build quality worthy of the famous Audi four-ringed badge, the Q2 arrived on the scene back 2016 and immediately proved that small SUVs could be more than just a fashion statement. Seven years later, the Q2 might be the smallest member of a range of Audi SUVs that includes the Q3, Q5, Q7 and Q8, but it’s also the best-selling SUV, in fact, it’s Audi’s third best selling model overall, just behind the A1 and A3 hatchbacks. In our opinion, one of the reasons the Q2 has remained so popular is that Audi has treated it to quite a few updates over the years. The most recent introduced LED headlights as standard across the range, a more aggressive grille, a sharper-looking body kit and some extra standard kit including rear parking sensors and cruise control. There are plenty of choices when it comes to power units with the Q2. The entry-level 1.0-litre petrol (badged 30 TFSI) offers perfectly adequate acceleration, although it can struggle a bit in hilly areas, especially when the Q2 is fully loaded with people and bags. The 148bhp 1.5-litre petrol (badged 35 TFSI) is noticeably punchier & comes with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, but you can pay extra to have a seven-speed auto S Tronic. If you are a high mileage family then there&a diesel 35 TDI (also with 148bhp), not exactly quick (0-62mph takes 8.2sec), but it has lots of low-rev pull and comes with a seven-speed automatic &as standard. Finally, there is a completely mad 296Bhp...