Preview: 2014 Audi A2

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 €. 

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AMI 2012 : Kia Cee'd 1.6

After being back in March at the Geneva Motor Show officially premiered celebrated, the Kia Cee'd is also currently be seen at the AMI in Leipzig. The new version is livelier and above all is the same wheelbase than its predecessor longer and wider, but lower. The Kia cee'd 1.6 GDI Spirit 90 hp. Later this month he will come on the market.


The grille is typical left-kia and appears in a form of recognition. In addition, there are now LED daytime running lights in series, which were integrated into the widely spaced headlights. Here, too, expresses the brand their stamp on it.

The biggest changes were made in the interior. Here, show changes in the optimized controls, the touch screen and adapted to the more favorable ergonomics. In the optic can be identified new chrome elements that were combined with soft-touch character.


Standard equipment also includes: direct transmission, 2-zone automatic climate control, an entry into the wing mirror a Bluetooth headset, a heated steering wheel, one-touch comfort flasher, dusk sensors, 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55-R16-Reifen, LED taillights, a Innenraumzuheizer, a hill-start assist, a speed controller, a static cornering lights, heated front seats, a height-and depth-adjustable steering wheel, an air-conditioned glove box, a remote control for central locking, fog lamps and rear parking sensors.

Thus, the basic price is fair, according to data sheet 22 490 €. If you want more, who has the ability to draw on different elements of the special equipment. These include the pilot pack with 2 DIN Kia map navigation, xenon headlights with rear view camera, a headlight washer system, adaptive cornering lights, illuminated front door handles. An additional charge will be due at 1690 € here.


The performance package includes 17-inch alloy wheels for 1.6 SDI and 1.6 CRDi, a lane departure warning and lane departure warning system, the parking system SPAS with front sensors, an electronic parking brake, a tire pressure monitoring system, an adjustable center armrest for the front and a beverage holder with cover for the front. Here, we invested an additional € 1280.


The term packet is to be had for 990 € and offers both privacy glass and a panoramic roof that can be moved electrically.


If you want an electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function call his own, so € 490 is due. A 19-inch big wheels "Aerostar black" costs € 1403 and € 232 to be lowered.

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Hyundai i30 cw

With the i30cw in the second edition brings Hyundai one compact station wagon with the AMI in Leipzig. The competition is great, if it is to be sent in late summer on the Straß4en. Because the potential of the segment are still the Golf Estate, the Ford Focus, and more to choose from. Visually, the i30 has a good chance to look at the three station wagons also very athletic, the Koreans proved in any case. 


This one has but also aims to be the i30 series justice, because, like the sedan from said drawer is equipped with all the advantages of the combination, which manifest themselves through functionality, good workmanship and economy (to be). The new i30cw is to sail as the "blue" version with only four liters on average, hundreds of kilometers. Whether it was not only the faith of the father thought there will be at the first test reports show ... at least, is presented in the AMI 1.4-liter gasoline engine making 100 horsepower and be equipped as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission. 

The dimensions have remained largely the same, but there are 113 liters more boot space. If that's a load capacity of 528 liters is not enough, which can fold down the rear seats and thus receives 1,642 liters. As a base price € 19 160 by the way are called.

Source : automobil-blog

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