The new Audi Q2, a compact SUV that channels the family genes and technological assets (their words) in a new design direction that is due to take to UK roads in November.

A brief description in handy bullet point form...

• Q2 available to order now, priced from £22,380 OTR – first UK cars set to arrive from November 12
• Entry-level three-cylinder 1.0 TFSI available later this year, starting at £20,230 OTR
• SE, Sport, S line and top flight Edition #1 specification levels available depending on engine specified
• Standard equipment highlights include progressive steering, Audi smartphone interface, Audi pre-sense front with pedestrian recognition, alloy wheels (16” SE, 17” Sport, 18” S line, 19” Edition #1) and LED lights front and rear (S line models)
• Engines at launch comprise 150PS 1.4 TFSI (manual and S tronic) and 116PS 1.6 TDI (manual – S tronic to follow in late 2016),  and 150PS 2.0 TDI (with quattro drive and S tronic initially – front-wheel drive to follow in 2017)
• Suite of class-leading technology also available from Audi virtual cockpit, Audi Phone Box and Audi connect to the head-up display and Audi side assist
• Edition #1 also available to order now in conjunction with 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines
• Exclusive model features unique Quantum grey paint, LED lights, Amaretto brown interior highlights, illuminated inlays, contrasting Manhattan grey lower body parts and a host of other individual touches
• Full spectrum of Vorsprung durch Technik innovations from Audi virtual cockpit, Audi Phone Box wireless charging, Bang & Olufsen sound system and a head-up display optionally available
• Driver assistance systems from the full-size class include Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go and Traffic Jam Assist, Audi Active Lane Assist, cross-traffic assist rear and emergency assist

Specification, Engine / Transmission and OTR pricing:

SE
1.0 TFSI 116PS6-speed manual - TBC
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS6-speed manual - £22,380
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS7-speed S tronic - £23,930
1.6 TDI 116PS6-speed manual - £22,480
1.6 TDI 116PS7-speed S tronicTBC

Sport
1.0 TFSI 116PS6-speed manual - TBC
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS6-speed manual - £23,930
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS7-speed S tronic - £25,480
1.6 TDI 116PS6-speed manual - £24,030
1.6 TDI 116PS7-speed S tronic - TBC
2.0 TDI7-speed S tronic - TBC
2.0 TDI quattro7-speed S tronic - £28,360

S line
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS6-speed manual - £26,180
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS7-speed S tronic - £27,730
1.6 TDI 116PS6-speed manual - £26,280
1.6 TDI 116PS7-speed S tronic - TBC
2.0 TDI7-speed S tronic - TBC
2.0 TDI quattro7-speed S tronic - £30,610

Edition #1
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS6-speed manual - £31,170
1.4 TFSI CoD 150PS7-speed S tronic - £32,720
2.0 TDI7-speed S tronic - TBC
2.0 TDI quattro7-speed S tronic - £35,730