The original Audi A2 was a prime example of how clever engineering and design don’t necessarily translate to success in the car industry. A forward-thinking alternative to the likes of the Mercedes A-class, and one that didn’t roll over in an elk test. Advertisement - Article continues belowSadly, sales figures didn’t live up to the A2’s promise and this – plus the fact it was expensive to produce – made it a commercial flop for Audi. A new chapter of the A2’s story is coming, however, with Audi set to revive the badge in autumn this year with a new EV hatchback based on the Volkswagen ID.3. The tapered off roofline and rear glass area, split in the middle by a roof spoiler, are clear A2 hallmarks.