Audi A2 in 2009

BMW and Mercedes would have to struggle for lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency. With European CAFE regulations, measured in tailpipe CO2 emissions rather than fuel economy, also getting much tighter, Germany’s luxury automakers, too, are feeling the heat from global warming. Even Audi which can average out its CO2 figures across the entire VW Group portfolia, feeling the pressure to build more fuel-efficient cars and smaller body.

Audi management has settled on a strategy of making its 2009 A2 a straightforward subcompact with mass appeal, rather than leftfield, like the Gen I aluminum A2. This would be key rival for BMW and Mercedes if they bring it to USA, since they offer more interior space than a Mini. The 2009 A2 won’t have a unique platform, but will use the VW subcompact underpinnings, like the Polo, with gasoline engines ranging from 1.2 to 1.8 liters, plus diesels.


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Heyhuub - 3/26/2008 3:52:42 AM

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The picture you see there is from the original A2 which was on the market long before the current Prius, plus it had better fuel economy.

Rupert - 3/26/2008 12:00:44 PM

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How funny then that the A2 came out long before the Prius.
Shall we twist your words - are you therefore saying the Prius has copied the A2?

andraz - 3/26/2008 5:17:35 AM

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Audi a2 1.2 TDI consumes 2.9 liters per 100 km. One of the best milage in history. Plus, it is I believe the first aluminum diesel engine with stop and go technology.

Heyhuub - 3/26/2008 12:58:09 PM

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It's the same engine. The A2 was actually more economical then the Lupo 3L because of the superior aerodynamics.

Audiphile - 3/26/2008 10:41:17 AM

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Are they going to bring the A2 to the U.S? If they do, it will compete with their own A1.

Heyhuub - 3/26/2008 12:59:10 PM

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First of, the A2 has been out of production since 2005 and second, the A1 will be a small hatch whereas the A2 was a mini MPV.

Larry - 3/26/2008 2:57:09 PM

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How about a Audi A0.01???

VISO - 3/26/2008 3:36:21 PM

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How about you disappear?

audirevolution - 3/26/2008 4:50:35 PM

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How about a BMW 0.01 series?