Audi SQ2 goes through a planned update

Audi has facelifted its SQ2 crossover SUV along with giving it some new equipment heading into next year.

The soft-roader still holds onto its old 2.0-liter turbo-four mill good for 300 PS (296 hp / 221 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and Quattro AWD remain unchanged, but the sprint time from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) now amounts to 4.9 seconds (previously 4.8 s).

Technical novelty boils down to the Audi Drive Select feature and a sportier suspension that shaves 20 mm (0.8 inches) off the standard ride height. Redesigned exterior elements include the radiator grille, aggressive bumpers, new headlights and 19-inch wheels (as opposed to the 18-inch standard ones).

For the interior, customers can choose a combination of leather and fabric or go for leather with Dinamica microfiber inserts. The more expensive trims benefit from climate control, a digital dashboard, an infotainment system and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Prices start from €45,700.