Audi SQ2 Review
2018-2023
The Audi SQ2 (GA Series) is the high-performance variant of Audi's Q2 urban crossover. Powered by a 2.0L TFSI turbocharged engine producing 300 hp and 400 Nm of torque paired with a 7-speed S tronic transmission and Quattro AWD, it rockets from 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds while maintaining compact urban dimensions and 5-door crossover practicality. Performance-tuned version of the Q2 with 300 hp.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Explosive hot-hatch performance: 300 hp TFSI engine with launch control rockets 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: 1,984 cc displacement qualifies for KRA's standard 25% excise duty rate.
- All-weather Quattro traction: Ensures maximum launch grip and confident high-speed highway stability.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & premium tech: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and Bang & Olufsen sound system options.
What’s not so good
- Lowered S-sport suspension: 150 mm ride height requires caution over steep unstandardized Kenyan speed bumps.
- Firm ride quality: S-sport damper tuning and 19-inch alloys transmit road firmness on corrugated gravel.
- Premium fuel requirement: Demands minimum 95 RON premium unleaded to maintain full 300 hp output.
Most popular: SQ2 2.0 TFSI Quattro
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At a glance
- Model
- Audi SQ2 (GA Series)
- Production years
- 2018–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door High-Performance Crossover
- Seating capacity
- 5 seats
- Fuel types
- Petrol (TFSI)
- Engine sizes
- 1,984 cc
- Transmission
- 7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch
- Drivetrain
- Quattro Permanent AWD
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Source market
- Japan / UK (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 12.5 km/L. Tank: 55 L (about 688 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,270 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,513 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 18,157
- Full tank (55 L)
- KES 12,483
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
SQ2 Base / SQ2 Black Edition / SQ2 Vorsprung
- Setup
2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder (300 hp / 400 Nm), 7-speed S tronic, Quattro AWD, 0–100 km/h in 4.8s, returning 12.5 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
Combines supercar-beating city acceleration with compact 5-door crossover styling and manageable import taxes.
- Local consideration
Requires 5W-30 VW 504 00 / 507 00 spec synthetic oil and timely S tronic fluid changes.
Package tiers
SQ2 grade packages progress from performance base models to stealth Black Editions and flagship luxury editions.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| SQ2 Base | Performance standard | 18-inch S-design alloys, S body styling, LED headlights, quad exhaust tailpipes, alcantara/leather sport seats |
| Black Edition | Stealth edition | 19-inch gloss black alloys, black styling pack (grille, window surrounds, mirror caps), privacy glass |
| Vorsprung | Flagship luxury | Nappa leather, Panoramic glass sunroof, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, Adaptive suspension dampers, Head-up display |
About the Audi SQ2
Kenya strictly enforces a right-hand drive mandate and an 8-year age limit from the month of manufacture. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 SQ2 models sit comfortably inside the legal import window, while 2018 units face month-by-month cutoff deadlines.
A major fiscal advantage of importing the Audi SQ2 into Kenya is its 1,984 cc powertrain. Staying strictly below the 2,500 cc threshold, it qualifies for Kenya's standard 25% excise duty tax bracket rather than the higher 35% rate applied to larger displacement performance SUVs, delivering significant customs tax savings.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
