Audi Prepping A2 to Challenge Mercedes B-Class

AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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is planning a tiny people carrier called the A2Audi A2Germany, 1999 > 20056 versions
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that will compete with the Mercedes B-ClassMercedes-Benz B-Class Gen.2 [W246]Germany, 2012 > present42 versions
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. Audi premiered the original A2Audi A2 ConceptGermany, 2011 > 201114 photos
concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new version could be available as soon as 2014. 

The production version will be longer and taller than the concept, roughly the same size as the A3Audi A3 Gen.3 [Typ 8V]Germany, 2012 > present275 versions
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but more boxy for more interior room. It will still carry five passengers but pack lots of interior room into a small package. The car will use VWVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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AG's new MQB platform for transverse, front-engine cars. The platform is already used on the new A3 and will be used on the next GolfVolkswagen GolfGermany, 1974 > present7 series
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. The production version may offer Audi's E-tron as an option but will also offer conventional engines at launch. 

The concept was a 3.8m long car with an electric powertrain that could carry five passengers. The concept used lots of composites and aluminum to keep the weight down.

The first generation A2 was sold from 1999 to 2005. It was built mostly from aluminum. The most efficient versions were capable of 3l/100km fuel economy from a 1.2-liter TDI with 60hp. 

Source: Auto Express