Audi metroproject quattro Concept


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Yet another city car concept comes from Audi with what looks quite possibly to be the forerunner to the MINI-fighting A1. The metroproject quattro concept is equipped with a hybrid drivetrain that involves a 1.4-litre TFSI engine developing 148hp directed to the front wheels via an S-tronic Direct Shift Gearbox. Another 40hp comes from an electric motor positioned on the rear axle is able to deliver up to an additional 200Nm of torque when the vehicle is accelerating.

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That’s an incredible total of 440Nm whenever the TFSI is between 1,600-4,000rpm and given the division of responsibility, results in a sly sort of quattro drive. The electric motor is furthermore capable of powering the vehicle alone for zero-emission driving in residential areas, for instance. The capacity of the lithium-ion batteries gives the vehicle a range of up to 100km in pure electric mode and the motor can be recharged from any power socket.

The automatic start/stop facility, energy regeneration and phases of purely electrical operation reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of the Audi metroproject quattro by around 15 percent compared to when it is running exclusively on the combustion engine. Projected to do the 0-100 in 7.8s with a top speed of 201 km/h, the study uses just 4.9 litres of premium unleaded for every 100km, while CO2 emissions average 112 g/km.

The Audi metroproject quattro concept also uses the new Audi drive select system that made its debut with the latest generation Audi A4. This allows the driver to pre-select one of two specially adapted configurations for the drivetrain, shift characteristics and magnetic ride shock absorbers. The default ‘efficiency’ mode makes the drivetrain components respond gently to throttle input, for a relaxed drive.

The other setting is the “dynamic” mode which is sportier, and in this mode the electric motor’s additional torque is also harnesses more often to increase acceleration.

The centre console houses a new, innovative technology: the removable Audi mobile device. This portable unit functions as an access authorisation system for the vehicle, mobile phone, navigation unit and audio and video player all in one. Think of it as an iPod-like remote that integrates a host of communications devices that were previously only available separately.

This allows the driver to use the compact device as an MP3 player, an input tool for the navigation system or even switch on the vehicle’s heating and program the sound system to suit his personal preferences, before actually getting into the car. The navigation system itself is unique as its maps have altitude data, allowing the Audi metroproject quattro to calculate energy requirements such as increases in requirements during inclines, or chances to recharge the battery during downhill routes.

Looking at the Audi metroproject quattro from a purely aesthetic point of view, it’s no surprise that Audi management is still in disagreement over how the final look of their new B-segment car will look like, if you know what I mean.


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Paul Tan

After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Comments

  • azolkipl (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. From my point of view, there isn’t a single line on the body that’s out of place. In fact looking at all the picture, it looks almost production ready. Maybe some changes for better mass production. In fact, if VAG took this concept and made a B-segment car under all of their brands (VW, Skoda, Seat & Audi), I’m sure the economics of scale would be in their favour.

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  • Capt Shopalot (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 3:43 pm

    SPICYYYY like CHILI PADI!!
    I like

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  • drM (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 3:57 pm

    that is the RADIATOR GRILLL!!!!!

    i can see that! can you guy see that?

    lol

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  • ragnahse (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 4:05 pm

    i like te mobile phone concept….imagine if own 3 cars….hv to lug around 3 phones….n nice interior….looks very current…unlike some concept cars hving some ’tis-is-how-future-interior-will-look-like’ thingy….overall…i like it

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  • jolly_idiot (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 4:32 pm

    Front look like New Lancer, Back look like previous accord.

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  • amad_a (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 6:11 pm

    would be better if the grill is smaller i think…

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  • aminbotak (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 6:27 pm

    Agreed with jolly_idiot

    Lancer.. and this new Audi baby concept.. . sharing the front trend.. its so obvious.. Which one the first…? Mitsu? Aud?

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  • SupaCarFan (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 8:09 pm

    Audi has made quite a few mistakes on this one. First is the grill, then the bulging a little bit taillights. But this hot hatchback is gonna attract quite a lot of people :D

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  • kei9 (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 9:02 pm

    The back looks very grumpy!

    But the grill is smokin’ hot! nice.

    Wohoho..nice remote mna…Bigger screen than my phone!

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  • kaka811 (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 9:31 pm

    grill so weirdo. but overall ok

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  • ah liew (Member) on Nov 07, 2007 at 11:11 pm

    When did the Germans were interested in Transformer…. hee! hee! looks like Transformer to me la…. the front & back looks like the eye of Optimus Prime… hee! hee!

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  • 90125 (Member) on Nov 08, 2007 at 12:44 am

    again that oversized grilles…must be the trademark..other than that, this car looks great

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  • mystvearn (Member) on Nov 08, 2007 at 12:46 am

    Looks ok, but not too sure about the front part though…

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  • jeanloo (Member) on Nov 08, 2007 at 4:11 am

    Say what you like, but this is my kind of RIDE!!!! Hell ya. Way to go Audi. Love the design especially the front grill, look “Garrrrrrang”. Hate the Aluminium cloured pillar and side view mirrow though, but that can be rectify by spraying black. Smoking hot baby!!!

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  • joe203 (Member) on Nov 08, 2007 at 6:57 am

    Nice.
    They might have started the whole big grill look. But Mitsubushi jumped ahead of them in actually mass-producing one.
    So when this comes into production, it will look more like mini Lancer.
    But still, very nice. I like it.

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  • szw (Member) on Nov 08, 2007 at 10:52 pm

    the back is nice , but the front will make me doubt when i wanna buy dis car .

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  • Sue (Member) on Nov 09, 2007 at 10:59 am

    This is no MINI. This is just MEAN. Nice :)

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  • raybrig85 (Member) on Nov 09, 2007 at 3:42 pm

    that grill is audi trademark…so…audi first had this dsg which the idea of walter maria de silva…so…audi first…not mitsu…

    this car so hot…mini and this baby a1…ill definitely choose this..cool

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  • Kevin Lee (Member) on Nov 09, 2007 at 11:34 pm

    looks like a wild hog/pig design , looks like a moving pumbaa, but looks good overall

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  • austin_cipan (Member) on Nov 10, 2007 at 10:03 pm

    Looks like a SAVVY… a bit sophisticated and prettier of course… i wonder why the proton RnD team can’t produce a beauty like this one… anyone??????

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  • Cyberkayu (Member) on May 29, 2008 at 2:30 am

    cool~~

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  • c14man on Dec 19, 2009 at 3:05 am

    looks like angry chubby…

    hahaha..

    and is the PDA looking phone included in the purchase?

    it looks like you can control the car from your phone. haha…

    way to go!

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