Audi is to target the premium small car market following the more-than-expected success of the BMW-owned Mini brand in the segment.
The new car will replace the A2, production of which ended in 2005 after poor sales throughout its life.
The new car will have standard steel construction and will be based on the VW Polo, and in style will follow the Shooting Brake concept (above) shown at last autumn's Tokyo Motor Show.
Brian Byrne.