2018 Audi Q2

Audi Q2

Audi’s Q2 targets the city crowd who’d like a slice of German luxury but don’t want the bigger, pricier Q3 or Q5. On paper at least, it’s a premium subcompact SUV that’s not afraid to flex that badge, even if its size and price put it closer to a VW T-Roc than a proper GLA or X1. Petrol power only—Audi’s playing it safe with the 35 TFSI engine across most variants, plus a lone 1.0-litre TFSI S tronic for those counting every rand. You get a choice of manual, semi-auto, or proper tiptronic auto, which actually gives buyers more control than you’ll find in some rivals. Pricing’s all over the show: 16 new and 24 used examples land between R275,900 and R791,080, but a median of R459,950 means you’ll mostly see mid-spec cars out there. Still, the Black Edition trims jack up the ceiling—flashy, but you’ll pay for it. Black Edition 35 TFSI tiptronic models are everywhere, making up 15 of the listings and setting you back R634,586 to R791,080—a steep ask for what’s still a small crossover. If your pockets aren’t that deep, the standard 35 TFSI tiptronic and Advanced trims sit between R339,900 and R499,900, which is where most sensible used buyers end up. The 1.0 TFSI S tronic used cars kick off at R289,900, not bad if you pack smart and stick to town driving. Used Q2s generally show 46,861 km on the clock with 2017 models dominating, which means they’ve mostly avoided the kind of abuse you’d expect from fleet cars or rental stock. Here’s the clincher: the Q2 feels more solid inside at low speeds than a T-Roc, and there’s a composure to its ride that suits Sandton traffic or Durban beachfront dicing. That matters, because this is one compact SUV that actually feels built for South African cities.