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“It’s bigger than the Up [concept] – at least as big as the A1, but with a different body style,” Audi research head Michael Dick said, indicating the use of “a group platform of the next generation. For now the A2 has our priority,” Dick said, “and we also have to introduce the A1. It would have to be different from the VW and would clearly have to be premium. We are looking with interest to Toyota and what it is doing with the iQ. It also wants to be premium.”

Audi A2 Concept

He also said the vehicle would “be recognizable as an A2 but very different from the old [European] car.” The exec suggests a conventional version as well as an electric version could be released at about the same time. The upside means Audi will do their best to make sure the A2 is a longer-lasting product than the original generation. What’s the downside? A2 will not launch anytime this year – here or abroad.