The Q2 is pleasingly bold on the surface, but plays with a very safe bat beneath it
Pros Bold styling (for Audi), should be a doddle to live with
Cons Not especially fun to drive, few real benefits over an A3
Pros Huge scope for personalisation Stylish, high-quality interior Great range of engines
Cons Many rivals are cheaper Limited kit on entry-level model Large wheels affect ride comfort
Pros Spacious interior Impressive safety kit Good build quality
Cons High price Firm ride on larger wheels Best features are optional
It can rumble with hot hatches, but does Audi's youth-focussed compact SUV warrant its $50K-plus price tag?
Pros Performance aplenty Nice road manners... ... and adroit handling Silky smooth dual-clutch auto
Cons Asks for Q3 money Misses key safety tech Second row not the last word in comfort
Pros Punchy plug-in hybrid drivetrain Big step up in build quality and materials Sporty diesel and petrol engines en route
Cons Ride tends to crash over potholes and corrugations No DC charging or V2G/V2L capability Six-cylinder engines still a while away
Pros Excellent diesel engine Usefully low price tag Premium interior
Cons Poor ride quality Unsophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain It's bigger than you think
