Audi A1 and Q2 are officially preparing for retirement. This does not come as a surprise, as the company’s strategic plans were announced a few years ago: in 2021, they announced the discontinuation of further development of the A1, and a year later, the smallest crossover of the brand met a similar fate.
Audi A1: sixteen years of Spanish history
The Audi A1, assembled at the Martorell plant (Spain), debuted in 2010. Over 16 years of production, the model sold nearly 1,400,000 units. Although it never topped the best-selling car rankings in the world, it maintained a steady demand in Europe. Built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Polo, the «one» evolved over time into a serious machine, especially in the S1 version with all-wheel drive and 231 hp.
The latest generation of the model even tried to appeal to crossover audiences with the Allstreet version (formerly Citycarver), which received increased ground clearance and protective plastic cladding.
Audi Q2: German stability without excessive movements
Unlike the «Spanish» A1, the Audi Q2 crossover has a 100% German passport — its production has been concentrated in Ingolstadt since 2016. During this time, 887,231 units have been sold. The model has gone through its life cycle without radical changes or design experiments, remaining a conservative choice in the compact SUV segment.
Audi Q2
Audi A2 returns as an electric vehicle
Despite the discontinuation of compact ICE models, Audi does not intend to completely abandon this segment. The name that vanished from the radar back in 2005 is returning to the stage — Audi A2. This time, it will be an exclusively electric model. The new vehicle will be based on the MEB platform, which it will share with the Volkswagen ID.3.
The first teasers suggest that the new A2 will retain the recognizable silhouette of its predecessor but will feature modern optics and a minimalist interior.
