A long wheelbase version of the Audi Q2 has been in the cards for quite some time now, and now the car is finally ready for its big premiere.
A number of Chinese websites have published the first images of what appears to be a production-ready model of the Q2 L. You may not notice the changes at first, and that’s okay, because the length of the small SUV has only increased by 38mm (1.5in), 28mm (0.98in) of which were added to the wheelbase.
According to the initial information, this means that the Audi Q2L is now 4,229mm (166.5in) long, 1,785mm (70.3in) wide and 1,548mm (60.9in) tall, with a 2,629mm (103.5in) long wheelbase. By comparison, the regular Audi Q2 has a length of 4,191mm (165in), a width of 1,794mm (70.6in), and a height of 1,508mm (59.4in). The latter’s curb weight is 1,205kg (2,657lbs), so the Q2L is a bit heavier.
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As you may have already figured out, the Audi Q2L is limited to the Chinese market, where consumers appreciate the extra legroom on the rear bench. It’s made by FAW-Volkswagen, and should be launched locally this October, when it’s expected to have a starting price of approximately 150,000 yuan (equal to $23,440).
At first, the long wheelbase version of Audi’s smallest crossover will probably be powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine, making 150 horsepower and 250Nm (184lb-ft) of torque. Further down the road, the joint venture behind the stretched model might offer other powertrains, and it appears that an electric version is on the table. We’ll definitely keep an eye on reports in the coming future, so watch this space for possible updates.
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