Audi A1; Official Release

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Can I say that I like it? But then again, I don't really mind the grille on any Audi. My only complaint would be the way the hood and front end integrate, making it look like the front end designing doesn't go all the way up the front.

I'll take mine with a 2.0T, thank you.
 
It's just a concept, but it looks like it has fantastic potential. Head and tail lights look SICK. 👍 The only thing I'm not digging is that rear 3/4 view. Those roof "bars" also need to be painted body-color or black.

Da Silva is a genius, and I'd expect the production model to look awesome.

edit: Throw on one of those vertical spoilers, and I think it'd look quite like a modern-day Delta Integrale. I wonder if a bigger engine/turbo would fit.
 
I wouldnt be surprised to see a 240hp version of this car. Lets see what SEAT come up with this platform to give us an indication!
 
I really like it. It looks very aggressive. And the interior is especially sexy...

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Now THAT is how you do an interior.
 
It looks like they took an A3 and it got shrunk in the wash. Or it's a cut-and-shut A3. It's not bad, but it does resemble one of those utopiamobiles that are great for the city, bland for everything else. I don't imagine it will do much for Audi's increasingly sporty image.
 
I'd say its a pretty good looking car that would definitely have my interest should it ever come to the United States, but for $25K? I think I'll shop elsewhere... Maybe Volkswagen could import the Polo GTi while they're at it...
 
Point taken. But at the very least you've got artwork in your driveway...
 
Wow, Audi taking design ideas from one of GM's worst cars of the past decade...

I like the exhaust treatment, don't like the grille (I've grown to be indifferent with the size and shape, but stick to a basic mesh pattern, Audi), and the car looks a bit too wide for how narrow the cabin is. Not especially useful. More than a hint of over-inflated Fiat 500 in those lines, too... just all messed up.
 
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I like the exhaust treatment, don't like the grille (I've grown to be indifferent with the size and shape, but stick to a basic mesh pattern, Audi), and the car looks a bit too wide for how narrow the cabin is. Not especially useful. More than a hint of over-inflated Fiat 500 in those lines, too... just all messed up.
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Those are really the only problems I have with the car, aside that I actually don't mind the grille.

Glad I'm not the only one who saw a lot of the 500 in there.
 
I actually kind of like the little guy...I mean, not perfect, but with a "License plate Bar" dividing the grille, it should look much better.
 
So far I really like this A1-thingy. If it comes with enough power and a quattro (as I expect by the concept's name!) IMO it's the best thing Audi has done for quite a long time. I don't care about the hybrid part so much, but I guess it has it's purposes. Maybe I can afford a used one somewhere around 2025.:dopey:
 
Audi has a market gap that they are looking to fill. Small cars are selling well now so why not bring them to the public?
 
I understand that, but everything this would compete with (premium sub-compact) has taught handling and wheels-to-the-corners design. This has what looks to be a foot and a half of front overhang. In any case, Audi wouldn't sell any of them here.
 
Wait did I hear that right? SMALL CARS? I wonder what would be even more appealing then? :cough: alternate fuel source :cough:
 
Toronado
I understand that, but everything this would compete with (premium sub-compact) has taught handling and wheels-to-the-corners design. This has what looks to be a foot and a half of front overhang. In any case, Audi wouldn't sell any of them here.
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No they won't sell terribly well in America, although the Mini is just eating up sales right now so I wouldn't really see a reason why they wouldn't try to compete against them. They probably will sell like hot cakes in Europe.

V1P3R
Wait did I hear that right? SMALL CARS? I wonder what would be even more appealing then? :cough: alternate fuel source :cough:
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So we are just supposed to drive around in inefficient large cars and they switch over to a fuel base with no infrastructure? Seems like small petrol and diesel cars are a huge step in the right direction until we get a better system. Which is why Audi should make a TDI version of the A1 so that it can compete with the Mini Cooper D.
 
Joey D
No they won't sell terribly well in America, although the Mini is just eating up sales right now so I wouldn't really see a reason why they wouldn't try to compete against them. They probably will sell like hot cakes in Europe.
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I'm sure Audi could make a decent profit off the car here, but probably nothing too terribly shocking. As for European sales, doesn't a high cost of living mean people will look for an economical car? $30,000 doesn't sound very good for an economy car. I would guess that it would only sell because it is an Audi that can fit in small parking spots. Forget great fuel economy as a key selling point.

So we are just supposed to drive around in inefficient large cars and they switch over to a fuel base with no infrastructure? Seems like small petrol and diesel cars are a huge step in the right direction until we get a better system. Which is why Audi should make a TDI version of the A1 so that it can compete with the Mini Cooper D.
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A TDI version would be great. But doesn't the Mini D have a pretty low power rating? Audi could very easily make this car much more of a rocket than the D.
 
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I'm sure Audi could make a decent profit off the car here, but probably nothing too terribly shocking. As for European sales, doesn't a high cost of living mean people will look for an economical car? $30,000 doesn't sound very good for an economy car. I would guess that it would only sell because it is an Audi that can fit in small parking spots. Forget great fuel economy as a key selling point.
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Audi's are probably cheaper over in Europe because they can truck them or train them to a different country instead of shipping them by a boat over to America. I'm guess you'd see a smaller price tag on a Euro A1.

A TDI version would be great. But doesn't the Mini D have a pretty low power rating? Audi could very easily make this car much more of a rocket than the D.
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The Mini D is low on power but I believe I posted an article a few weeks back stating the Mini Cooper D was more fuel efficient and cleaner then a Toyota Prius. So that alone will make people ga-ga over it.
 
Toronado
I understand that, but everything this would compete with (premium sub-compact) has taught handling and wheels-to-the-corners design. This has what looks to be a foot and a half of front overhang. In any case, Audi wouldn't sell any of them here.
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So does it's overhang (maybe shorter wheelbase) mean it's got a poor handling?
 
Joey D
Audi's are probably cheaper over in Europe because they can truck them or train them to a different country instead of shipping them by a boat over to America. I'm guess you'd see a smaller price tag on a Euro A1.
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The Mini S costs around $20k here, right? That puts this car $10k over that. Neither car has to be carted around to get to it's European dealers. So that would put this car at a pretty big disadvantage. And I'm sure it will still be far more expensive than the likes of the Clio and 206 type cars.

The Mini D is low on power but I believe I posted an article a few weeks back stating the Mini Cooper D was more fuel efficient and cleaner then a Toyota Prius. So that alone will make people ga-ga over it.
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That is true that the Cooper D will be super efficient, but my guess is that Audi won't try to make some kind of record beating number. So the TDI A2 and Cooper D would compete for different buyers?

Quattro20v
So does it's overhang (maybe shorter wheelbase) mean it's got a poor handling?
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It will mean that the engine will probably hang farther in front of the axle, but I'm sure Audi can tune the suspension to make it just as competitive.
 
philly cheese
The Mini S costs around $20k here, right? That puts this car $10k over that. Neither car has to be carted around to get to it's European dealers. So that would put this car at a pretty big disadvantage. And I'm sure it will still be far more expensive than the likes of the Clio and 206 type cars.
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Mini Cooper starts at $18,700 + $650 destination charge and the S starts at $21,850 + $650 destination charge. But yeah I see what you are saying.
 
Joey D
Mini Cooper starts at $18,700 + $650 destination charge and the S starts at $21,850 + $650 destination charge. But yeah I see what you are saying.
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Is that a problem? Or is there a market for such a car over there? The A-class doesn't seem to be too popular, and I would guess that that car is in a similar class. Maybe rich people who want to say they are saving the environment like those who bought a Prius a few months back?
 
philly cheese
Is that a problem? Or is there a market for such a car over there? The A-class doesn't seem to be too popular, and I would guess that that car is in a similar class. Maybe rich people who want to say they are saving the environment like those who bought a Prius a few months back?
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I honestly do not know enough about European buying dynamics outside what I saw in the UK and Spain this past summer. As far as I can tell people in the UK would be more likely to buy a pseudo-British Mini Cooper over an Audi. But I think we should let someone who knows Europe a little better then myself field this question.
 
Joey D
No they won't sell terribly well in America, although the Mini is just eating up sales right now so I wouldn't really see a reason why they wouldn't try to compete against them. They probably will sell like hot cakes in Europe.
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For one, the MINI sells most likely in no small part due to its retro design and great handling. The Audi currently has at least 1 of these things missing, probably both. If anything, this thing will probably tank as bad as the A2 did in Europe, as well.
Quattro20v
So does it's overhang (maybe shorter wheelbase) mean it's got a poor handling?
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Look where its engine so obviously sits. You tell me.
 

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