Should you buy one?

Yes, as long as you’re comfortable with its premium pricing. The Audi Q2 is a thoroughly competent small SUV that’s still well worth considering, especially if you’re looking at PCP finance, where it generally scores very well thanks to strong resale values. If image and interior quality are high on your priority list, it’s an exceedingly tempting choice.

On rational grounds, the technically similar Skoda Kamiq offers a similar package for less money, while a Ford Puma continues to drive it into the weeds, but overall, the Q2 is a surprisingly satisfying car to own.

Our New Cars Editor, Alan Taylor-Jones, concluded after six months of ownership: ‘it’s still a highly recommendable small SUV that certainly proved itself worthy of a third-place finish in a big group test against rivals and the price premium it commands over most less posh rivals. In that company, space was average for the class, too.’

What we like

Step into the Q2’s interior and you can easily see why its pricier than many rivals. There’s plenty of high-quality materials, and the infotainment system is easy to use on the move and packed with features. Keep to Technik or Sport trim and you’ll find it’s pretty comfortable while 35 branded engines and up have plenty of muscle. Tidy handling and decent equipment levels are the icing on the cake.

What we don’t like

It’s very easy to spend an awful lot of money on your Q2, especially when you consider there aren’t a lot of individual options available. That means adding a bit of equipment you want requires jumping up a whole trim level or two. Models with big wheels and sports suspension are a bit too firm while space in the back and boot are nothing to write home about.