Audi A2 successor "E-Tron" comes in 2014 with
prices starting at 40,000 euros
Weak as he was in his time (1999 to 2005) also sold, the
greater seems the interest in the new generation of Audi A2 to be. In 2008 we
ventured a first look at the new A2. In September of 2011, Audi was the first
time at the IAA concrete - in the form of the Audi A2 Concept. Now there's news
from the House of Auto Bild.
New Audi A2 A2-Ur-generation quotes
According to a report released today, Audi plans to issue
its A2-successor, then simply be called "E-Tron", 2014 launch. The
new compact car that will be therefore only in a given body shape, although a
separate face, but will be visible at first glance as an Audi. The silhouette
is to quote the old A2, however, the proportions are more modern and
sophisticated, the new A2 E-Tron is therefore also longer and heavier than the
original A2.
Audi A2/E-Tron with plug-in hybrid and fuel cell range
extender
To start to the E-Tron with electric drive and as a plug-in
hybrid will be available. A little later, Audi plans to push in a version with
a range extender, long term planning is a fuel cell. For the E-model is a
136-hp engine is set as a battery that can store about 30 kilowatt hours. This
would allow the electric E-Tron driving about 200 miles. When Range Extender
Audi will not likely in the A1 E-Tron tested Wankel engine - it is too
expensive. Instead, the technicians prefer a small piston engine, wherein it is
a purchased one or two cylinders. When plug-in hybrids is the 150-hp 1.4-liter
TFSI engine of choice. A slimmed-based E-Tron with gasoline or diesel, it will
not happen.
According to information provided by Springer Journal Audi
plans call for the E-Tron 2014 depending on engine 40000-45000 €.