Audi Q2 production starts in Ingolstadt

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Start of series production of Audi Q2 at main plant in Ingolstadt

Audi has started production of the Q‑family entry model – the Q2 at the main plant of AUDI AG in Ingolstadt, Germany. The new Audi Q2 will be produced on the same line as A3, with the production capacity of 450 units/day. It passes through the body shop, paint shop and assembly together with the Audi A3.

The new Audi Q2, which had its world premiere at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, represents the 13th model series of the brand. The company says the compact SUV combines modern design with a high level of functionality, and it is a car for everyday driving and for leisure time. Its attractions include five million individual equipment versions as well as high-end connectivity, infotainment and assistance systems. The Audi Q2 starts with six different engines: three TFSI and three TDI units delivering between 85 kW (116 hp) and 140 kW (190 hp).

The Audi site in Ingolstadt is the largest production facility within the Audi Group, and the second-largest car plant in Europe. The company produces more than half a million automobile a year in Ingolstadt with a new Audi driving off the assembly lines there every 30 seconds – more than 2,500 cars a day. With the new Audi Q2, the company hopes to make significant contribution to the site’s future.

Albert Mayer, plant director at the Audi site in Ingolstadt, said – “The start of series production of a new model is always a great challenge and something special for a plant and its employees. We are proud to be building the Audi Q2 – the Q‑family entry model – here in Ingolstadt for the world market. I would like to thank the Audi team for the successful start of production.”

Max Wäcker, deputy chairman of the works council, stated – “The works council has worked consistently and successfully to ensure that the Audi Q2 is built in Ingolstadt. This is necessary for good utilization of our main plant’s capacity and is therefore a great success for all Audi employees in Ingolstadt.”