en.Wedoany.com Reported - German automaker Audi recently announced that it will discontinue its two most affordable entry-level models, the A1 and Q2, while confirming that an electric sports car will go into production in 2027.

In a statement concerning its assembly network, Audi revealed that production of the Q2 will end in April at the Ingolstadt plant in Germany. Launched in 2016, this compact crossover starts at €29,000 (about $33,862) in Germany. It sold a total of 887,231 units over the past decade, though sales have declined in recent years. Meanwhile, production of the A1 at Martorell in Spain is "being gradually phased out." This entry-level hatchback debuted in 2010, with cumulative sales of 1,389,658 units across two generations. The latest version has a starting price of €22,950 (about $26,792) and is offered in Sportback and Allstreet variants.

The phase-out of the A1 and Q2 will make way for the A2 e-tron. This compact electric vehicle is set to debut this fall, built on the MEB+ platform. It will be equipped with battery packs of 58 kWh and 79 kWh, offering a WLTP range of up to 630 kilometers (approximately 391 miles). Audi also confirmed that its electric sports car will enter small-scale production in 2027 at the Böllinger Höfe factory. Previewed by the Concept C, the model is designed to resemble the Porsche 718 Boxster, featuring a two-seat hardtop convertible structure and a minimalist interior.

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