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Audi Unveils New A2 E-tron: Most Efficient Electric Hatchback
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In Short: Audi has reintroduced the A2 as an electric hatchback, offering a more efficient and aerodynamic design compared to its predecessor.
Audi has unveiled the new A2 E-tron, a larger electric hatchback based on the Volkswagen ID.3 platform, marking a significant update to the original A2 that went out of production 21 years ago. According to CarExpert, the new A2 E-tron is significantly larger and features a completely conventional steel monocoque body, unlike the original's aluminum space frame architecture. The car's design is unique, with influences from the 1999-2005 A2, including wheel arch creases, side window graphics, and a rounded roof line.
The A2 E-tron boasts impressive aerodynamic performance, with a coefficient of drag of 0.24, making it the most aerodynamic Audi to date. This is achieved through a flat underbody, aero wheel designs, and gap reducers and breathers integrated into the wheel arches. Additionally, the car features semi-hidden door handles, further enhancing its sleek appearance. Audi is pitching the A2 E-tron as an efficient car, with a combined consumption of just 12.8 kWh/100km (WLTP) or 4.85 miles per kWh, making it the most efficient Audi ever, according to The Autopian.
The A2 E-tron is priced at 38,200 euros in Germany, starting at this price point. The car's interior features a unique Softwrap finish for the dashboard and doorcards, as highlighted by The Autopian. While the original A2 was known for its frugal nature, the new A2 E-tron aims to offer a similar level of efficiency through its design and technology. The car's lengthened range is attributed to its efficient design and low consumption, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an affordable and eco-friendly electric vehicle.
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- Depending on the trim and the depth of your wallet, the A2 e-tron rides on either 18-, 19- or 20-inch wheels, with the 19-inch units said to be most aerodynamic.
- Instead of traditional mechanical pull out door handles, the A2 e-tron has little winglet units semi-hidden in the window trim.
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- If you don’t know the original Audi A2, it was a city car or a commuter car produced in the 2000s, offering seating for four and a cool design with five doors but an engine cover that was nailed shut.
- The original aluminum-bodied A2 was engineered to be super-frugal at any price, which meant it cost Audi a lot to produce, but it also used as little as 3-4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers.
- Several decades on, the A2 has now been reborn as a small and tall electric hatchback, bearing the e-tron name.