First glimpse of axed 2000s hatchback RETURNING to UK after 21 years – but this time as an EV

A MAJOR car brand has unveiled details of an iconic model that is coming back to the UK 21 years after it was discontinued. It is being reintroduced to the market as an EV and is intended to capture the ethos of the original with a retro design. The new model will draw on the original in terms of shape and size Credit: Public Archive Audi has confirmed it is bringing back the A2 name later this year Credit: AUDI Audi has confirmed it is bringing back the A2 name later this year as an electric crossover named the e-tron. Technically, the car will use the Volkswagen Group’s MEB electric platform, putting it in a similar class to the VW ID.3 in terms of overall size and mechanical specs. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Despite that, Audi is taking a different design direction, leaning more towards a crossover stance with some MPV-like touches of the older model. The new model will draw on the original in terms of shape and size but will be much more modern. This will include a more sleek design, including small square headlights that will sit inside the traditional Audi single-frame grille. A secondary set of upper lights will house the indicators. It will also include small winglet door handles and a sleek windscreen angle. This will help with aerodynamics, creating a low co-efficient of drag that will boost range. Most read in Motors The Audi A2 e-tron will be built at the company’s famous site in Ingolstadt, Germany, and positioned as their entry point into the electric range. This will allow it to fill the gap left behind by the axing of the A1 and Q2 models. Comment now