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Giannis · 02-20-2010, 06:06 AM

Ok, I have to admit that spec'ed like this the A1 looks very nice. But the cost for all those visual updates will skyrocket the price of the car into Cooper/ Cooper S price levels.

EnI · 02-20-2010, 03:27 PM

More IRL pics:

http://www.autospies.com/news/EXCLUS...o-Shoot-52040/

Makini · 02-23-2010, 06:09 AM

Looks like a funky second car to have...

Bartek Sikorski · 02-24-2010, 12:02 AM

Audi A1 S-line

dr Dunkel · 02-24-2010, 02:36 AM

How wide is that? From the front, it looks very narrow.

martinbo · 02-24-2010, 02:50 AM

Those pics above are very unflattering and the car simply doesn't look good.

The wheels look too small, too much sheetmetal, front overhang's very long and heavy. Metal coloured arch highlights a weak roofline with a positively flimsy looking C-pillar which give the impression of Pluriel / 500C type construction. There's something very insubstantial in the way the A1 looks.

I'm still not convinced by the A1.

Human · 02-24-2010, 03:03 AM

Mr. BMW myself admitted he likes the RS5, looks good!

Now then - that said, this little car is plain, with no 'edge', nothing that makes it more special or more of a 'niche' than a Mini, Fiat 500, Alfa Mito etc.
The truth is that the A1 looks nothing special at all...I'd rather have the 3 cars I have mentioned or a Kia Soul, VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2 in the 'lower price range' than pay a premium for a A1 that looks anything except premium

JasonR · 02-25-2010, 01:34 AM

Compared to its segment it looks really good. I do think they achieved the "cool" factor, in an Audi way. I don't think they will have a problem selling this thing in that segment. They are claiming extraordinary driving experience...let's wait and see.

Sunny · 02-25-2010, 03:13 AM

In these RL pics, despite the body kit with all those vents, doesn't look anywhere as sporty as Mini with it's 4 wheels at the corner stance.

Shining Star · 02-27-2010, 08:51 AM

Centurion · 03-02-2010, 12:34 PM

Premium? Oh yes!

Sunny · 03-02-2010, 02:40 PM

Seriously the car doesn't look sport or funky. Just a normal good looking small Audi. I don't know about European market, but I doubt it will be successful in the US looking like that (if they brought it here in the first place).

Tumbo · 03-02-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Centurion

Premium? Oh yes!

One word: WOW!!

Bartek Sikorski · 03-03-2010, 05:55 PM

Audi A1 competition kit

The competition kits for the A1 awaken memories of legendary moments in Audi motorsporting history, such as Walter Rohrl's "storming" of Pikes Peak in 1987 in the Audi S1 Sport quattro. The two accessories packages for the interior and exterior are perfectly matched to each other. Their colour scheme pays subtle homage to the successes of the 1980's by using the same colours used then by Audi motorsport.competition kit legends interior and competition kit legends interior plus

The two equipment packages give the interior of the A1 an unmistakably sporty expression. The decorative trim on the air vents, the centre console, the door handles and the interior mirror enhance the dynamic look. Floor mats with matching graphic print round off the individual design. The competition kit legends interior plus also places coloured highlights on the sports leather steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake grip.

bmer · 03-03-2010, 06:18 PM

^That's all great but it's still a real shame the A1 doesn't get quattro.

Sunny · 03-03-2010, 06:37 PM

Nice paint job, but would have been better on RS5 or TT RS, instead of whoring S1 quattro heritage on a front wheel drive A1.

Merc1 · 03-03-2010, 07:42 PM

What a charming little Audi. I wonder if the U.S. is on the list?? Anyone know?

M

Tumbo · 03-19-2010, 04:54 AM

Look at this!

Vivaki · 03-26-2010, 09:45 PM

When is the A1 coming out in showrooms?

siko · 04-12-2010, 03:29 PM

YouTube - Trailer: Audi A1 and Justin Timberlake

SCOTT27 · 04-12-2010, 05:21 PM

That's the same location in Los Angeles we have booked for an upcoming BMW.

It just seems their trying to immitate "The Hire" The BMW film series.
I was @ the Justin Timberlake launch in Geneva and talk about wooden presentation?
The same pattern of wooden as one Anakin Skywalker in that Star Wars film.

braaf · 04-12-2010, 06:02 PM

^^ Good lord that looked so cheesy. The BMW short movies with Clive Owen were way better.

DaSilva · 04-13-2010, 06:02 AM

It's not very often I use this words and never done it towards Audi but...

Oh my god, wha tha shitt LOLZ!!!1 *** was dat? Retarded? OMG YES!

I can't belive this is "the only way" to promote a car ?

ps: Justin I love you....

Human · 04-13-2010, 07:24 AM

I have given my accolades to the A5 and when the A3 first arrived on the market I loved it...though the FL models look horrible...same for the A1, what a bland little chap...IMO a German version of the FIAT 500.

Accessories may beef it up a little though it's a very girlie car....

I just hope that BMW's take on the A1 is more macho...though I am afraid that this segment seems to be girl'ish...the Mini is not that macho either

Would it be safe to call this the "CUTE" segment???

klier · 04-13-2010, 09:02 AM

BMW's take on the A1? Huh? That would be Mini....

02-20-2010, 06:06 AM	#101
Giannis Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 7,585 Thanks: 3,230 Thanked 2,496 Times in 1,382 Posts	Ok, I have to admit that spec'ed like this the A1 looks very nice. But the cost for all those visual updates will skyrocket the price of the car into Cooper/ Cooper S price levels. __________________ Senza cuore, saremmo solo macchine...

02-24-2010, 12:02 AM	#104
Bartek Sikorski Contributor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Garage: 2008 M5, 2009 X5, 2008 335i convertible Posts: 6,855 Thanks: 3,860 Thanked 8,426 Times in 3,546 Posts	Audi A1 S-line __________________ M -The most powerful letter in the world

02-24-2010, 02:36 AM	#105
dr Dunkel Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Garage: 2009 MINI Cooper S Posts: 6,800 Thanks: 3,792 Thanked 1,795 Times in 1,133 Posts	How wide is that? From the front, it looks very narrow. __________________ Edmunds - Insideline We love a giant killer because it makes great headlines and there's always pressure to deliver an upset.

02-24-2010, 02:50 AM	#106
martinbo Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Garage: MY09 Forester XT MY09 WRX Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 2,528 Thanked 3,858 Times in 1,699 Posts	Those pics above are very unflattering and the car simply doesn't look good. The wheels look too small, too much sheetmetal, front overhang's very long and heavy. Metal coloured arch highlights a weak roofline with a positively flimsy looking C-pillar which give the impression of Pluriel / 500C type construction. There's something very insubstantial in the way the A1 looks. I'm still not convinced by the A1. __________________ If it has a Boxer Engine then it must be Fabulous!

02-24-2010, 03:03 AM	#107
Human Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Republic of South-Africa Garage: BMW X6 X-Drive 50i BMW X1 X-Drive 23d Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 903 Thanked 289 Times in 190 Posts	Mr. BMW myself admitted he likes the RS5, looks good! Now then - that said, this little car is plain, with no 'edge', nothing that makes it more special or more of a 'niche' than a Mini, Fiat 500, Alfa Mito etc. The truth is that the A1 looks nothing special at all...I'd rather have the 3 cars I have mentioned or a Kia Soul, VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2 in the 'lower price range' than pay a premium for a A1 that looks anything except premium __________________ 'The Powerful Presence so Characteristic of a BMW' "Any clod can have the facts; having opinions is an art."

02-20-2010, 03:27 PM	#102
EnI Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,021 Thanks: 274 Thanked 4,989 Times in 2,231 Posts	More IRL pics: http://www.autospies.com/news/EXCLUS...o-Shoot-52040/

02-23-2010, 06:09 AM	#103
Makini Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nairobi Garage: 2007 VW Passat 2.0 TDi; 2000 VW Beetle 2.0 Posts: 129 Thanks: 28 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Looks like a funky second car to have...

02-25-2010, 01:34 AM	#108
JasonR Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61 Thanks: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Compared to its segment it looks really good. I do think they achieved the "cool" factor, in an Audi way. I don't think they will have a problem selling this thing in that segment. They are claiming extraordinary driving experience...let's wait and see.

02-25-2010, 03:13 AM	#109
Sunny Journeyman Join Date: Jun 2006 Garage: E36 M3 VW Jetta Subaru Legacy GT Posts: 4,213 Thanks: 3,391 Thanked 1,755 Times in 1,022 Posts	In these RL pics, despite the body kit with all those vents, doesn't look anywhere as sporty as Mini with it's 4 wheels at the corner stance.

02-27-2010, 08:51 AM	#110
Shining Star Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 AKA: jsciales Posts: 1,726 Thanks: 325 Thanked 1,427 Times in 509 Posts	__________________ The three pointed star is shining brighter than ever before...

03-02-2010, 12:34 PM	#111
Centurion Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London. Posts: 17,255 Thanks: 2,989 Thanked 5,295 Times in 2,629 Posts	Premium? Oh yes!

03-02-2010, 02:40 PM	#112
Sunny Journeyman Join Date: Jun 2006 Garage: E36 M3 VW Jetta Subaru Legacy GT Posts: 4,213 Thanks: 3,391 Thanked 1,755 Times in 1,022 Posts	Seriously the car doesn't look sport or funky. Just a normal good looking small Audi. I don't know about European market, but I doubt it will be successful in the US looking like that (if they brought it here in the first place).

03-03-2010, 05:55 PM	#114
Bartek Sikorski Contributor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Garage: 2008 M5, 2009 X5, 2008 335i convertible Posts: 6,855 Thanks: 3,860 Thanked 8,426 Times in 3,546 Posts	Audi A1 competition kit The competition kits for the A1 awaken memories of legendary moments in Audi motorsporting history, such as Walter Rohrl's "storming" of Pikes Peak in 1987 in the Audi S1 Sport quattro. The two accessories packages for the interior and exterior are perfectly matched to each other. Their colour scheme pays subtle homage to the successes of the 1980's by using the same colours used then by Audi motorsport.competition kit legends interior and competition kit legends interior plus The two equipment packages give the interior of the A1 an unmistakably sporty expression. The decorative trim on the air vents, the centre console, the door handles and the interior mirror enhance the dynamic look. Floor mats with matching graphic print round off the individual design. The competition kit legends interior plus also places coloured highlights on the sports leather steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake grip. __________________ M -The most powerful letter in the world

03-03-2010, 06:18 PM	#115
bmer Connoisseur Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,326 Thanks: 7,437 Thanked 2,666 Times in 1,483 Posts	^That's all great but it's still a real shame the A1 doesn't get quattro.

03-03-2010, 06:37 PM	#116
Sunny Journeyman Join Date: Jun 2006 Garage: E36 M3 VW Jetta Subaru Legacy GT Posts: 4,213 Thanks: 3,391 Thanked 1,755 Times in 1,022 Posts	Nice paint job, but would have been better on RS5 or TT RS, instead of whoring S1 quattro heritage on a front wheel drive A1.

03-03-2010, 07:42 PM	#117
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Plano, TX USA Garage: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Cabriolet Posts: 17,153 Thanks: 6,137 Thanked 10,650 Times in 4,456 Posts	What a charming little Audi. I wonder if the U.S. is on the list?? Anyone know? M __________________ *Merc1 Allstars: SLS, SL63, S65, E63, CL63, R8 5.2, S5, LP560, LP670, M3, 550i, 750i, Mulsne, Brook, DBS, GT500, GT S, 911, X6M, Z4, VYR GS, XFR, XKR, ZR1, CC, GTI, CTSV, 458i, 599.*

03-19-2010, 04:54 AM	#118
Tumbo Contributor Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Garage: Audi A4 Turbo Sport 2001 Posts: 4,093 Thanks: 1,721 Thanked 1,587 Times in 576 Posts	Look at this! __________________ Tumbo a.k.a. Audiholic AUDI - The future couldn't be brighter...

03-26-2010, 09:45 PM	#119
Vivaki Advocate Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 606 Thanks: 99 Thanked 560 Times in 140 Posts	When is the A1 coming out in showrooms?

04-12-2010, 03:29 PM	#120
siko Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Garage: BMW 335xi M (E90) Posts: 6,500 Thanks: 3,870 Thanked 3,575 Times in 1,576 Posts	YouTube - Trailer: Audi A1 and Justin Timberlake __________________ Nam et Ipsa scientia potestas est

04-12-2010, 05:21 PM	#121
SCOTT27 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3,793 Times in 1,083 Posts	That's the same location in Los Angeles we have booked for an upcoming BMW. It just seems their trying to immitate "The Hire" The BMW film series. I was @ the Justin Timberlake launch in Geneva and talk about wooden presentation? The same pattern of wooden as one Anakin Skywalker in that Star Wars film. __________________ "Mansory" No Tuner exists to create brash from beauty that makes me want to throw up. RR exec.

04-12-2010, 06:02 PM	#122
braaf Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 73 Times in 54 Posts	^^ Good lord that looked so cheesy. The BMW short movies with Clive Owen were way better.

04-13-2010, 06:02 AM	#123
DaSilva Journeyman Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norway Garage: AA1 SuperSport Posts: 5,028 Thanks: 12,991 Thanked 3,322 Times in 1,627 Posts	It's not very often I use this words and never done it towards Audi but... Oh my god, wha tha shitt LOLZ!!!1 * was dat? Retarded? OMG YES! I can't belive this is "the only way" to promote a car ? ps: Justin I love you.... __________________ - Sant'Agata Bolognese -** Uncompromising. Challenging. Aggressive. Exclusive. Sensuous. Extreme. "If She Was a Car I'd Put Her Legs In The Air Like The Doors Of a Murcielago" -LAMBORGHINI-

04-13-2010, 07:24 AM	#124
Human Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Republic of South-Africa Garage: BMW X6 X-Drive 50i BMW X1 X-Drive 23d Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 903 Thanked 289 Times in 190 Posts	I have given my accolades to the A5 and when the A3 first arrived on the market I loved it...though the FL models look horrible...same for the A1, what a bland little chap...IMO a German version of the FIAT 500. Accessories may beef it up a little though it's a very girlie car.... I just hope that BMW's take on the A1 is more macho...though I am afraid that this segment seems to be girl'ish...the Mini is not that macho either Would it be safe to call this the "CUTE" segment??? __________________ 'The Powerful Presence so Characteristic of a BMW' "Any clod can have the facts; having opinions is an art."

04-13-2010, 09:02 AM	#125
klier Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,941 Thanks: 7,279 Thanked 2,077 Times in 1,266 Posts	BMW's take on the A1? Huh? That would be Mini.... __________________ Bee Em Double Ya Efficient and Dynamic

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