Although it’s now quite a surprise, Audi released today the firs photos with the all-new A2 Concept, which will be revealed this month at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The original model was a small MPV built from 1999 to 2005 that was way ahead of its time in several ways, but what made it truly unique was that it was manufactured entirely out of aluminum.
The new A2 concept is, however, a different car – and a very confused one at that. First of all, it’s a five-door hatchback but it’s actually smaller in size than the three-door A1 measuring just 3.80 meters (12.47 ft) long, 1.69 meters (5.54 ft) wide and 1.49 meters (4.89 ft) tall. In comparison, the A2 is 3.95 meters long, 1.74 meters wide and 1.42 meters tall.
Audi didn’t release many details on the technical setup of the A2 Concept but mentioned a lot of details on the headlights. With its headlights, Audi is presenting the next phase in LED technology, known as matrix beam. A package of LEDs and microreflectors generate a high-resolution and non-glaring high-beam light. Delicate daytime running light fibers frame the highly efficient LED low-beam light module. Intelligent tail lights adapt their illumination to the visibility conditions. The rear fog light, produced by laser diodes, is seen as a beam of light in fog and projects a red triangle onto the road as a warning.
At the inside, the Audi A2 concept has a flat interior floorboard, with a center console attached to the driver’s seat; the rear console extends forward between the two rear seats. In addition comes the four individual seats, the colors and materials which add lightness and functionality.
There’s no word on what will power this A2 concept, but Audi promises a mixture of long driving ranges and performance, though we should know more following its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 13, so stay tuned for new details.
Source: Audi
