World premiere of the Audi A2 concept in
Frankfurt
The Audi A2 concept, a premium-class
space concept with by-wire technology
Plenty of room for four people within
a length of just 3.80 meters
Matrix beam, dynamic light and an
innovative, bright interior design
Powerful electric drive system and
by-wire technology for agile performance and long range
Frankfurt - With the electric-only
powertrain of the A2 concept, Audi is offering another peek into the
future of electric mobility at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA)
in Frankfurt. The technical study features a classic, premium-standard
space concept that offers plenty of room for four people.
The Audi A2 concept is just 3.80 meters
(12.47 ft) long, 1.69 meters (5.54 ft) wide and 1.49 meters (4.89 ft)
high; even so, it makes an elegant, powerful and sporty impression on
the street. Its clean appearance concentrates on the essentials; all
details are subtle but shaped for visual impact. The dark glass roof of
the white-painted show car switches to transparency with the push of a
button.
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.
The dynamic light runs below the edge of
the window from the front to the rear of the A2 concept – a band of
light that contains a multitude of innovative, dynamic light functions.
Integrated approach sensors detect the owner and unlock the doors via
gesture control. While driving, the dynamic light functions as a
continuous side marker light. If the car’s indicator is activated, light
impulses run throughout the entire band of light. In addition, a red bar of light flows
forward from the tail lights when braking and demonstrates the strength
of the brakes intuitively for other road users.
The dynamic light is also located in the
cockpit area of the show car, structured in two separate arches. Like
the entire interior, the dash panel has a light and clean look and
intuitive controls. The driver manages many important features via
touch-control areas on the inside of the steering wheel. All driving
function use by-wire technology. Components such as the steering or
brakes, for example, are actuated purely electrically. Two additional
control surfaces fold up at the driver’s right when starting the
vehicle. An open profile serves as the steering column; a seven-inch
display and two secondary displays are located at its end.
The Audi A2 concept has a flat interior
floorboard. The center console is attached to the driver’s seat; the
rear console extends forward between the two rear seats. The four
individual seats add lightness, and there is storage space under the
fold-up seat cushions. There is room between the rear seats for a city
bicycle with its front wheel removed. The load area has two levels; a
frame with functional nets creates the upper level.
The colors and materials in the interior
support the impression of lightness and functionality. The large areas
from the door top shoulders to the floor bear a new and innovative
covering material made of polyurethane with a neoprene surface feel; a
ribbed material made from recycled polyester covers the central floor
area. The seat shells are made with a plastic blow molding technique.
Aluminum elements create highlights the cockpit.
