Is the entry model of a luxury brand an IQ tax? At least I don't think so. As the cheapest SUV product under Audi, Audi Q2L has enabled many young consumers to achieve interlocking beauty within the limited budget of car purchase. The 2022 Audi Q2L has been upgraded again in appearance and styling, further moving towards sports. Familiar powertrain
The powertrain of the Audi Q2L is no stranger, and the entire series is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, and the power parameters are familiar.
The test drive is the 2022 35 TFSI fashionable and dynamic model, with a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, which is matched by a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission, and the official acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 9.3 seconds.
At the driving level, the Audi Q2L shows an affinity side, with almost no difficulty in getting started. The throttle response was unexpected, whether it was starting or overtaking, the action when accelerating was not half dragged, and the coherence of the power output was even better than the new Audi A3 Sportback I test-drove.
The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission ensures good shift smoothness without noticeable shift frustration. In terms of shift speed and downshift response, there is also a high level. Compared with the Audi model with stronger sporty attributes, the polarization of this gearbox between D gear and S gear has improved a lot, and the D gear mode is happy to upgrade gear, and the S gear mode is not too aggressive.
The chassis suspension does not deliberately pursue comfort, has a certain toughness, and the suspension action when filtering bumps is crisp and clean enough, but after all, it is only an Audi that costs about 200,000 yuan, and it still owes some fire in the overall sense and thickness. The suspension stroke is in line with the performance of the SUV model, and when defusing the big bumps, the compression rebound action will not appear too stiff.
Compared with the 2021 model, the official 0-100km/h acceleration time of the 2022 model is 0.6 seconds slower. In the urban environment, the power performance does not need to worry, the acceleration feeling is very smooth; but in the middle and rear section, the vehicle's power reserve is slightly insufficient, the engine sound at high speed is not pleasant, and if you need to overtake under high-speed road conditions, it is recommended to switch to S gear in advance.
The steering force is lighter, and the addition of a variable steering ratio allows the driver to look more relaxed in the face of right-angle turns and U-turns, and the steering wheel takes only one lap from the center position to the full. Clear directionality and good lateral support give it excellent handling, and with the short body, it can easily travel through traffic.
A more aggressive look kit
The new Audi Q2L still offers elegant and dynamic appearance kits, and the grille adopts a new design, and the overall style is more consistent with the family model.
Judging from the product positioning of the Audi Q2L, the dynamic type I think is worth prioritizing. The front bracket shape is more aggressive, with a honeycomb-shaped middle net, it looks really a little guy who is not very annoying.
The internal structure of the lamp cavity has been optimized, the LED light source is the standard of the whole series, and the LED daytime running lights have been changed to a "three-stage" shape, which is more recognizable when lit.
The 18-inch five-spoke rim is painted in gold with the letter logo "RS" for a special look. In terms of tires, the match is the Michelin Primacy 3ST series tires that focus on silent comfort, with a specification of 215/50 R18.
Length, width and height: 4270/1785/1547mm
Wheelbase: 2628mm
The changes in the rear of the car are reflected in the details, the lines on the rear surround are sharp and stylish, and the shape echoes with the front surround. The exhaust is no longer a one-sided double-out exposed design, but a hidden layout. The tail light group adopts a full LED light source, and the internal structure of the lamp cavity has not changed in the slightest, and there is less freshness.
Interior design backward of the times
In the interior cockpit, the new Audi Q2L has not produced a qualitative change. The interior of the carriage is still of a high standard, but in terms of visual effects, this set of interior design language derived from the previous generation of Audi A3 is undoubtedly the lowest in the entire family.
The flat-bottom steering wheel is a dynamic and exclusive configuration, and the spokes are wrapped in leather material, which is very sporty. The shape of the dashboard is really shabby, and the monochrome display has no problems in terms of functionality, but there is almost no texture to speak of. The 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard is only standard for top models, and the rest of the models need to be optional, hoping that they can be delegated to more models in the future.
In today's large-screen era, the display effect of this 7-inch central control screen is not outstanding, and does not support touch, and can only be operated by the knob/button area behind the block, which requires a certain adaptation process. In terms of functions, CarPlay and voice recognition systems are all in the series, but functions such as navigation and Internet of Vehicles are only standard for top models.
The seat is wrapped in leather and the interior padding is moderately soft and hard. In terms of configuration, the main/co-pilot seats support 12-way electric adjustment (including waist support adjustment), and all models with front seat heating need to be optional, and the price is 2000 yuan.
Limited by the level of small SUVs, even if the wheelbase is extended, its rear seating space is still only enough to be squeezed. The performance of the configuration is not outstanding, there is no panoramic sunroof is still understandable, the whole series is not equipped with the rear exhaust air outlet, some can not say, it is really a bit stingy.
Write at the end:
The appearance of the new Audi Q2L has been effectively improved, which undoubtedly strengthens its product competitiveness. However, in the interior cockpit, it failed to achieve a rebirth, and there is still a sense of backwardness.
Of course, considering its price and the target group, these deficiencies are not unacceptable, and the Audi SUV that can be bought for 200,000 yuan is really not a little heartwarming?