Aimed at young suburbanites, the smallest SUV in Audi’s range comes in a variety of hip hues
AUDI Q2
$165,800 ON THE ROAD
Aimed at young suburbanites, the smallest SUV in Audi’s range comes in a variety of hip hues, such as Tango Red and Vibrant Coral Orange. Interior options include a 10-colour LED lighting package and a two-tone dashboard. The sole model for now has a turbocharged 1.4-litre engine, but a second variant with a turbocharged 1-litre motor will arrive in Q2.
RIVAL: MINI COUNTRYMAN
SUBARU IMPREZA
$106,800 ON THE ROAD
Available in saloon and five-door hatchback models, the latest Impreza offers more room and refinement, thanks to its new platform that better mitigates NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). Two engine options are available: a 1.6-litre flat-4 with 114bhp and a 2-litre flat-4 producing 153bhp. Both are naturally aspirated and are paired to the brand’s all-wheel-drive system.
RIVAL: MAZDA 3
BMW M760Li xDrive
PRICE ON APPLICATION
Towkays who want a big limo with supercar-like performance will be drawn to BMW's range-topping model, which is powered by a turbocharged 6.6-litre V12 that delivers 610bhp and a mountain-flattening 800Nm. These figures enable this Munich missile to go from zero to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds, which will worry even Ferrari drivers.
RIVAL: ALPINAB 7
NISSAN PULSAR
$106,300 ON THE ROAD
Family men searching for a five-door hatchback now have this option to consider. Despite its ordinary looks, the Pulsar promises to raise pulse rates with its zippy character, thanks to its turbocharged 1.2-litre engine. The higher-spec variant, which costs $3k more, comes with goodies such as park assist and a blind spot monitoring system.
RIVAL: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
