Audi A2 (00-05) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 17 July 2009
The A2 was a car ahead of its time. Launched in 2000, it was revolutionary in that it used a body made entirely of weight-saving aluminium, which - along with a range of small and efficient engines - made it extremely economical with low CO2 figures. As a result it can compete with the greenest new cars on sale today and is cheap to run too. The unconventional styling was a huge departure for Audi at the time but has aged very well, the A2 still looking distinctive. It's designed primarily for town or city driving and its short length (less than four metres) makes it easy to manoeuvre into small spaces. It's impressively roomy inside too with plenty of rear passenger room and a decent boot, making it an ideal car for small families.
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Equipment

The A2 was quite expensive when it was first launched and equipment levels weren't overly generous. That said, the standard model did come with 15-inch alloy wheels, height and reach adjustable steering, a cassette stereo, electric front windows and door mirrors, ESP stability control, height adjustable front seats, power steering, and remote central locking. SE models add 16-inch alloys, front fog lights, electronic climate control, a luggage compartment cover, leather gear lever and a leather steering wheel. In 2002 the range was updated with new trim levels (as well as a larger fuel tank than before). SE versions gained a CD player and all models got an enhanced speaker system, luggage compartment cover and a space-saver spare wheel. Confusingly though, SE models no longer had climate control, it was made an optional extra on all models. A Sport version was also introduced which came with sports suspension, 17-inch alloys, front sports seats and a three-spoke steering wheel. In 2003 the Colour Storm package was introduced which added special paint (Misano red, Imola yellow or Sprint blue), exclusive upholstery and rubbing strips.

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  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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