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In the process of its evolution from concept car to production vehicle, this model was replaced by two names. The first name was Al2. Final - A2. In Arabic, "Al" - this is the definite article. In English, "A" - is uncertain. In the process of conception concern Audi clearly imagine what he wants to give birth - a small, economical, but a comfortable car. The result was something vague. Although undoubtedly elegant and flavorful. Skeleton in the Museum of Volkswagen in SHKAFUV Volsburge on special scales, hanging BEZMENOV pride Group Audi - ASF (Audi Space Frame). Skeleton, skeleton model A2 - space frame made of aluminum. How this structure weighs, I honestly do not remember. But having used a couple of beers, we easily lifted her three - in fact, to such heroic joy ride and this primitive is designed: the new car, "a light but strong." ASF to set details of the external casing made of plastic, their significantly smaller than that of competing models, and it also helps to "burn fat". Speaking of the car body panels, it should be noted an amusing novelty - the hood of A2 is not tilted, and lifted . Pull on the handle in the cabin, and began to open grille. Behind him is a mouth for pouring oil and liquids for windscreen washer, as well as the dipstick. Only provernuv two clips, you can completely remove the hood - it weighs a maximum of 5-8 kg. As a result, "empty" Audi A2 drew only 895 kg - it is 150 pounds lighter than all other vehicles of this build. Good or bad? On the one hand, well - weight reduction leads to improved fuel economy and dynamic performance. On the other - not an easy car so tightly "pressed" to the asphalt, which can not affect its handling. Ugly UTENOKNa road A2 behaves, well, not quite as glorious representative of the family of Audi. First, it makes itself felt very stiff suspension and short-traveled. Obviously, the designers took into account the sad experience with moose, nearly ruined the once Mercedes A-Klasse. In sharp turns when you rebuild in a dense urban stream A2 still relatively stable, and move around the city such as anti-submarine zigzagged would be easy, but we must carefully monitor the speed. Too sharp acceleration in the twisted wheel can lead to the demolition Chuck car, and it has to "catch" the painful rulem.Vesma A2 responds to all the irregularities, the pleasure of managing this "sharp" car is only available for a very smooth road. And when the front right wheel hit the speed in small and apparently not a terrible hole in the Savelovskaya overpass, the front suspension "samples" so that we have tried to bit my tongue and keep quiet the whole way. 1.4 liter engine - a double edged sword. On the one hand, the 75 hp kind enough to quickly disperse the car of this mass. The engine is very economical, which is attractive at current fuel prices. But even with a manual 5-speed gearbox sprints A2 sluggish. Impatient driver is constantly forced to keep the gas pedal is pushed to the floor. Not in this car intoxicating feeling of "power reserve", which is so characteristic of the more powerful Audi. Regardless of which channel is currently enabled, A2 goes to the limit, which is accompanied by a rather annoying noise inside the engine. AUDI A2 in MINIATYuREVnutrenny interior is decorated on the "poor things, but cleanly." Although there is no "poor little" wrong word. Modestly. Decorating the front panel and doors are made of plastic of a good dark-gray color. In conjunction with anthracite-black elements all looks gloomy for some small-sized car. A sort of claim to the representative class. But the front seats are made clear with a hint of sportiness and resemble toy seats Recaro. They are very similar in form and abundance of pillows lateral support for the products of famous companies. Only performed these pillows are not so prominent. Adjusting front seats only tame, but it set the same for the driver and passenger: front to back and height. Therefore, problems with fitting the A2 at its height (174 cm) I have not encountered - the steering wheel is also adjustable in two planes. But the larger rider will hardly feel comfortable - the space between the wheel and the seat is not enough. In addition, the right leg constantly rubs against the center panel, but, alas, the trouble all the rest of the A2 Audi.V this Audi. Block devices designed in classic style - the round tachometer and speedometer to the information display in the middle. Since the trip computer in the A2 absent, then the display has been permanently withdrawn temperature "outboard" of air, and immediately after the launch - information on the status of vehicle systems. In the central panel is the "gentleman's set" - the audio system (no CD-changer) and a control unit air conditioning. Of other amenities are windows to the front doors and electrical control rear-view mirrors. In short, the minimum, on the present concepts, a set of amenities. Small valve, but ... much more seriously in the Audi came to the safety of the occupants. In this regard, A2 is far ahead of cars in its class. In addition to the ABS with electronic brake-force distribution on A2 EBV set disengageable stabilization system ESP ASR. "AutoPilot" welcomes the presence, but very skeptical about the need for its lock. And found a full set of airbags, including side, hidden in the back seat. Front seatbelts are height adjustable and equipped with pyrotechnic pretensioners. All of these systems increase the cost of the car, but the deciding factor when buying are only abroad. Our attention to it until you pay. Although zrya.Sredi possible competitors for A2 in our market can be seen only Mercedes A-Klasse. This is the only car that looks like Audi's price and packaging. But if you get less biased and only come out of consumer features and functionality, we find many similarities with much cheaper mikrovenov Korean and Japanese. And if you suddenly start to buy in Russia these cars, then the latter is much more shansov.Pervy copy Audi A2, which you see before you is on sale for $ 24 thousand is, of course, the trend. All new products come on the market at breathtaking prices higher than the next 15-20 percent. When will the real, rather than individual deliveries to dealers, the price will be more "earth." Another question whether it will be in the neighborhood of $ 14 thousand? In our opinion, the only novelty of the Audi has a good chance to win our market as a reliable compact city car. And not a symbol of prestige with the four rings on the grille.