Audi A2
| Audi A2 (8Z) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Production | November 1999–August 2005 |
| Assembly | Neckarsulm, Germany |
| Designer | Luc Donckerwolke |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A04 (PQ24) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L FSI I4 (petrol) 1.2 L TDI I3 (diesel) 1.4 L TDI I3 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Getrag) 5-speed automated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,405 mm (94.7 in) |
| Length | 3,826 mm (150.6 in) |
| Width | 1,673 mm (65.9 in) |
| Height | 1,553 mm (61.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 895–1,030 kg (1,973–2,271 lb) |
The Audi A2 (internally designated Typ 8Z) is a compact MPV-styled supermini car, with a five-door hatchback body style and four or five seats, produced by the German manufacturer Audi from November 1999 to August 2005. Based on the Audi Al2concept car first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1997, the A2 was notable for being constructed from aluminium, which in combination with its efficient engines, made it an extremely economical car on fuel.
Packages available in Germany included 'Advance', 'Style', 'High Tech', and later 'S line'; whereas in the United Kingdom, the A2 was available in various trim levels, including: 'Standard', 'SE' (for 'Special Equipment'), 'Sport', 'Special Edition' (2005 only).
The A2 was produced at Audi's "aluminium" Neckarsulm plant in Germany on a special line purpose-built for it. It was the first five-door vehicle on sale in Europe with an average fuel consumption less than 3 litres per 100 kilometres (94.2 mpg‑imp; 78.4 mpg‑US), although these figures only applied to the special "3L" version with a diesel engine, automatic gearbox, stop-start system, less power and narrower tyres. Due to its construction, the average A2 weighs less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lb). The last A2s to be produced were built in August 2005.
The A2 was a surprise when it debuted only two years after the original Al2 study. Many initial reviews, including those from What Car? and in the UK commented on the design.
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