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ABT Power Comes to the Audi SQ2

The smallest Audi crossover doesn’t come cheap. But on the upside, the Q2 is available with high-tech goodies such as the 12.3-inch virtual cockpit and lots of high-quality appointments. Better still, the four-ringed automaker has a performance-oriented option in the guise of the SQ2.
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Coming exclusively with quattro all-wheel drive and the S tronic seven-speed DCT, the SQ2 also happens to be a driver’s car thanks to the sports suspension and 2.0 TFSI under the hood. The four-cylinder turbo cranks out 300 PS and 400 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 5,200 rpm, translating to relentless acceleration in most driving scenarios.

ABT Sportsline can do better, though, with the simple re-flash of the ECU. The ABT Engine Control levels up to the powerplant to 350 PS and 440 Nm, translating to 262 km/h (163 mph) on full song. Acceleration is also improved by two-tenths of a second, putting the SQ2 in the ballpark of the Porsche 718 Boxster S.

4.6 seconds to 96 km/h (60 mph) might not sound like much, but remember that this vehicle is a crossover. 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels are also available in four flavors. These are the DT, ER-C, FR, and GR. Wheel spacers are included regardless of the wheel design, giving the SQ2 a sportier stance compared to the bone-stock model.

We’re still waiting for Audi Sport to come out with the RS Q2, but so far, nothing much has happened at Ingolstadt. If there’s a case to be made for the RS Q2, then look forward to an upgraded 2.0 TFSI or the 2.5 TFSI from the RS Q3 detuned to fit the segment. The five-cylinder turbo is capable of 400 PS and 480 Nm of torque, meaning that the ABT SQ2 is extremely close to matching those figures.

The Q2 starts at 27,300 euros in Germany, and as standard, you’re not getting too much for your money. The SQ2 has a starting price of 44,500 euros, a lot of money for a subcompact crossover. Adding all the bells and whistles brings the total closer to 60,000 euros, which is the kind of money that Volkswagen asks for the Touareg luxury SUV.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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