AudiSUV

Q22017–present

An A3 on stilts with genuine charm — buy the service file first and the car second.

  • 🇪🇺 Europe
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  • 🇯🇵 Japan
  • 🇦🇺 Australia & NZ
  • 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Engine
999 cc
Power
116 hp
Torque
200 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
FWD
Fuel
Petrol

Overview

What this generation is, and who it suits.

The Q2 is the A3's crossover cousin — same MQB platform and small TFSI turbo engines in a chunkier, higher-riding body. It reached Sri Lanka mostly as a grey import in 2017–2018, riding the same tax conditions that made the 1.0 TFSI A3 popular, with a smaller number arriving through agent channels. It stayed a single generation worldwide until production wound down, so the local pool is mechanically consistent.

It drives like a slightly taller A3: tidy, refined and easy in town, with the raised seat and easier entry crossover buyers want. The cabin is smartly finished if snug in the back, and the boot is usable rather than generous. Ownership mirrors the A3 — the dry-clutch S tronic wants documented care, parts carry Audi pricing, and Colombo's VW-Audi independents are the affordable route. As a compact premium crossover with real badge appeal, it remains a distinctive pick.

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Premium cabin finish in a compact footprint
  • Frugal 1.0 and 1.4 TFSI turbo engines
  • Raised driving position with car-like manners
  • Single-generation model, so the local pool is consistent
  • Shares parts and specialists with the A3 and Golf

What to watch

  • Tight rear seat and modest boot
  • S tronic gearbox demands verified service history
  • European parts and labour pricing
  • Limited local numbers narrow buying choice

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Trims & specs

One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.

Standard

2017–2026Full specs
Engine
999 cc
Power
116 hp
Torque
200 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
FWD
Fuel
Petrol
Seats
5
Year-by-year catalogue (10 entries)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most important check on a used Q2?

The 7-speed S tronic gearbox. Drive it in crawling traffic and watch for shudder or jerky engagement, and ask for evidence of scheduled mechatronic servicing. The engines themselves are robust when oil changes are on time.

Is the Q2 practical enough for a family?

For a couple or a young family, yes. The rear seat is tight for three adults and the boot trails mainstream crossovers, so larger families should consider a Q3 or a Japanese alternative.

How do running costs compare with a Vezel?

Higher across the board — parts, consumables and specialist labour all carry Audi pricing, and there is no hybrid option to match the Vezel's town economy. The Q2 answers with a plusher cabin and stronger badge presence.

Will parts be hard to find as the model ages?

Mechanical parts are widely shared with high-volume VW-Audi models, so servicing items are easy. Q2-specific body and trim pieces may need ordering through Drive One or import channels.