Audi Q2 Review
2017-2023
The Audi Q2 (GA Series) is a stylish compact luxury crossover imported from Japan and Europe. Blending Audi's signature polygon design cues with a raised seating position, Virtual Cockpit digital display, and frugal 1.0L / 1.4L TFSI turbo engines, the Q2 offers premium urban commuting at an accessible landed cost. Sleek subcompact crossover with an urban focus.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.0L and 1.4L/1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
- Premium Audi Virtual Cockpit: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with Google Maps navigation views.
- Excellent 16.5+ km/L fuel economy: Cylinder on Demand (CoD) tech deactivates 2 cylinders under light load.
- Compact urban agility: Easy maneuverability and parking in Nairobi CBD and Westlands.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Heavy stop-and-go traffic requires proper DSG fluid maintenance.
Most popular: Q2 1.0 TFSI / 1.4 TFSI Sport
5 doorsPetrol, DieselAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Audi Q2 (GA Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door Compact Urban Crossover
- Seating capacity
- 5 seats
- Fuel types
- Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
- Engine sizes
- 999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,968 cc
- Transmission
- 7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD or Quattro AWD
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Source market
- Japan / UK (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 18.0 km/L (1.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.4T). Tank: 50 L (about 900 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,513 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,081 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 12,609
- Full tank (50 L)
- KES 11,348
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
Base / Sport / S Line / Edition #1
- Setup
1.4L / 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo petrol (150 hp / 250 Nm), 7-speed S tronic, FWD, returning 16.5 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
The sweet spot in the Q2 range, combining brisk performance with sub-1,500 cc tax savings.
- Local consideration
Requires 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting VW 504 00 specifications.
Package tiers
Q2 grades range from functional base trims to aggressive S Line sports packages.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Base / Sport | Premium entry | MMI radio display, fabric seats, 17-inch alloys, progressive steering, rear park sensors |
| S Line | Sport luxury | S Line body styling, LED headlights, Virtual Cockpit, leather/fabric sport seats, 18-inch alloys |
| Edition #1 | Limited flagship | Quantum Gray paint, Manhattan Gray blade C-pillars, fine Nappa leather, ambient lighting |
About the Audi Q2
Kenya strictly enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive regulations. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 Audi Q2 models sit comfortably in the direct import window, while 2018 units face month-by-month age cutoff deadlines.
A major fiscal advantage of the Audi Q2 in Kenya is its powertrain displacement. The 1.0L TFSI (999 cc 30 TFSI) and 1.4L / 1.5L TFSI (1,395 cc / 1,498 cc 35 TFSI) sit strictly under 1,500 cc, qualifying for Kenya's lowest customs tax valuation category and 25% excise duty rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
