Audi SQ2 Black Edition

The SQ2 Black Edition occupies an interesting niche: Audi's most compact SUV given the full S-model treatment — 296bhp, quattro all-wheel drive, and the S Tronic dual-clutch gearbox — in a body that'll slot into a city parking space. This 2021 example has done 37,705 miles from a single owner, finished in Arrow Grey Pearl Effect, which suits the SQ2's squared-off, purposeful stance better than the brighter palette options.

The options list is well-chosen rather than just expensive. Fine Nappa leather elevates the interior meaningfully, while the Comfort and Sound Package brings heated seats and a premium audio system. The panoramic sunroof opens up what can otherwise feel a snug cabin, and the Audi Phone Box handles wireless charging. Performance numbers from the page: 155mph top speed, 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds, and 400 lb-ft of torque — figures that put it well ahead of most crossovers at this price point.

At £27,950 with one owner and 37k miles, this represents a sensible entry into genuine Audi S-model performance without the running costs of the RS range. It is a practical daily proposition — five doors, AWD, Euro 6 — that doesn't apologise for wanting to move quickly.