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A1/S1 [Official] 2015 Audi A1
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The Audi A1 is a luxury supermini car produced by Audi. Predecessor: Audi 50, Audi A2. Production: 2010-2026.
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Audi A1 facelift revealed with 3-cylinder engines
Comes with retuned suspension
Following the refreshed Audi A6 and Audi Q3, the German brand has unveiled a facelift for its A1 and A1 Sportback models.
The vehicles have received new front grille and headlights graphics and new paint combinations. The interior benefits from the latest MMI infotainment control system and a Wi-Fi hotspot function.
The key updates are under the hood where new 3-cylinder diesel and petrol engines will be available. A 1.0-liter petrol unit with 95 bhp (71 kW) will be offered for the base variants, while diesel fans can opt for a 1.4-liter common-rail diesel with 90 bhp (67 kW) with average fuel consumption of 4.3 liters per 100 km (65.7 mpg)
Next in the lineup is a 1.4-liter direct injection petrol unit with 123 bhp (92 kW) or 148 bhp (110 kW) with the more powerful featuring a cylinder deactivation system. A 1.6 diesel with 114 bhp (85 kW) and 1.8 petrol with 189 bhp (141 kW) are also in the list.
The range-topping S1 and S1 Sportback will be powered by the familiar 2.0-liter TFSI engine that produces 231 bhp (172 kW). Thanks to it, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration takes 5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively.
The manufacturer has also retuned the suspension with optional adaptive damping available, as well as the Drive Select function that allows drivers to change the characteristics of the steering, damping, gearbox and throttle mapping.
Source: Audi
Comes with retuned suspension
Following the refreshed Audi A6 and Audi Q3, the German brand has unveiled a facelift for its A1 and A1 Sportback models.
The vehicles have received new front grille and headlights graphics and new paint combinations. The interior benefits from the latest MMI infotainment control system and a Wi-Fi hotspot function.
The key updates are under the hood where new 3-cylinder diesel and petrol engines will be available. A 1.0-liter petrol unit with 95 bhp (71 kW) will be offered for the base variants, while diesel fans can opt for a 1.4-liter common-rail diesel with 90 bhp (67 kW) with average fuel consumption of 4.3 liters per 100 km (65.7 mpg)
Next in the lineup is a 1.4-liter direct injection petrol unit with 123 bhp (92 kW) or 148 bhp (110 kW) with the more powerful featuring a cylinder deactivation system. A 1.6 diesel with 114 bhp (85 kW) and 1.8 petrol with 189 bhp (141 kW) are also in the list.
The range-topping S1 and S1 Sportback will be powered by the familiar 2.0-liter TFSI engine that produces 231 bhp (172 kW). Thanks to it, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration takes 5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively.
The manufacturer has also retuned the suspension with optional adaptive damping available, as well as the Drive Select function that allows drivers to change the characteristics of the steering, damping, gearbox and throttle mapping.
Source: Audi
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No surprises here, looks just like the S1. I can't see any changes in the interior over mine, it's surprising that they haven't changed the info screen to colour, I also think the older Sportline kits is more cohesive and better looking than the new Sportline kit. The new headlights look better, as per the S1.
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My thoughts, exactly!
Worth mentioning is the addition of 3cyl engines.
They are ultra-economical, no more rattles than an I4 and come with a nice sound too, a lot nicer than I4 IMO.
I3 is what I4 used to be up until now.
Nowadays I4 sits where 6cyl. used to reside.
@Giannis I think the A1's dash and interior in general is Audi at its best. One of the best executed modern interiors IMHO.
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I disagree, that would be the Jaguar XE. Mine has aluminium airvents which lifts the look, it's also very similar to the Q3, the quality is very good, much much better than what BMW try to get away with on the MINI, the F56's have plenty of cheap brittle plastics. What they should have done and I'm surprised they didn't is replace the monochrome trip computer with a colour one, the one from the Touran is the same size, it should have been a cheap easy fix.
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It looks better but still not my cup of tea, it just doesn't excite me looks just like another Audi. Interior looks good but they could have put some aluminium strip above the glovebox area to break up the sombre black used all over the dash.
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I expected more "disagrees" than that
As a matter of fact, I have no opinion about the Jaguar XE, which I haven't seen in real life.
As for the A1, I called it bland. I didn't talk about quality.
Indeed the materials used are surprisingly good for this segment and since you mentioned BMW, I think it's not a secret that BMW's lower end models (up to the 3er?) interior quality is not the best in their class.
Back to the A1, I find that two aluminum air vents are not enough. The dashboard is a huge soft-ish plastic part, which hides how big it is with that "cut" around the middle of the air vents. If instead of this cut, Audi had placed an aluminum insert, or maybe an aluminum insert around the HVAC controls, I believe the interior would be much much better. It's too much black plastic in there.
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It's 4 aluminium (or body colour if you want) air vents. You can get an aluminium insert around the MMI/DD player, and if you have AC the HVAC controls are aluminium.
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I'm not surprised. If you didn't like the interior, where you spend all of your time driving it, you wouldn't buy it.
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2015 Audi A1 1.0 TFSI SE review
Tiny new engine feels brisk and refined, but the new electric steering and bouncy ride spoil the fun
What is it?
The lightly facelifted A1. There are a number of detail changes – some which require a forensic exam to spot – but the headline alteration is a worthy one: namely, the introduction of Audi’s first three-cylinder petrol engine.
The 94bhp 1.0-litre unit, coming soon to the Volkswagen Polo and sporting both a turbocharger and direct injection, replaces the 1.2 TFSI and provides the range with a petrol-powered, tax-free A1 to rival the latest Mini.
Around this new star, Audi has clustered familiar engines in their latest, ever more frugal EU6 guises. The 1.4 TFSI can now be had with cylinder deactivation or without, while the 1.6 TDI now offers CO2 emissions of 92g/km and as much as 80.7mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle. All can now be had with Audi's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, although five-speed and six-speed manual units remain standard.
In styling terms, the A1 sports the traditional party pack of new grille and bumpers and yet another configuration of headlight design. Underneath, the supermini becomes the last Audi to adopt electric power steering and has also had adaptive dampers added to the options list for the first time.
As a result, the standard fitment of Audi's Drive Delect system on Sport and S-line variants makes sense. Aside from that switch, little else – save some trim choices and option packs – has changed inside. The three-pot engine driven here isn’t available to order until the new year (its price and performance remain preliminary figures), but the rest of the range, starting at £15,390 for the oil-burning three-door SE, can be reserved now for delivery in the spring.
What is it like?
Remarkably refined. Grumble, gasp and low-rev lumpiness are the traditional hallmarks of tiny three-cylinder engines; here, in a transparent effort to make the motor comply with Audi’s suave image, the rougher edges have been ruthlessly sandpapered smooth.
At idle, from inside, you wouldn’t know. Move away and the distant trebling voice makes the piston count more obvious – but, crucially, not in the niggardly way that suggests you haven’t spent enough money.
Vibrations, the bane of three-pot city cars such as the Toyota Aygo and Citroën C1, are also kept well in check. There’s a judder on start/stop reignition; otherwise, the A1’s accelerator pedal and gear knob tingle rather than throb at high loads.
Accompanying this new layer of premium varnish is an inevitably smarter brand of acceleration. You’d stop short of calling it punchy, but nor is it laboured in the mould of its less powerful normally aspirated brethren. In fact, brushing the bulkhead carpet will have it straining hard for ‘spirited’ above 2500rpm – and not falling far short.
Unfortunately, neither the A1’s kit-heavy paunch nor the long ratios of the five-speed ’box help its cause much. It does well to be as usable as it is, the blower manfully filling in for its lack of displacement low down. There are limits, of course; even only half-filled with adults, it’ll need huge encouragement to crest hills at a canter, and there are moments on the motorway when you’ll be judging gaps with an oil tanker’s tolerance in mind.
With six speeds and half as much torque again, the 148bhp 1.4 TFSI is a better bet for long-distance work, bestowing the A1 with the in-gear jab that makes an outside lane far easier to find. That doesn’t necessarily make it a superior choice overall, though. Audi’s marketing rhetoric and rigid chassis tune notwithstanding, its supermini has never been much of a roller skate – and a bigger engine certainly doesn't fix the fact that it still boings about unnecessarily (no matter the suspension setting) or tends towards the outer edges of front-drive stability.
Unquestionably, the opportunity to have the A1 make a broader virtue of its short wheelbase has again been missed. The electric steering, rumoured to be quicker than the hydraulic rack it replaces, is so far short of the new Mini’s positivity that one imagines the Audi engineers who benchmarked it are still struggling to get their heads around this new system.
Work the mediocre front end into your consideration and the idea of troubling its axle with less power and weight – not to mention 65.7mpg combined economy – begins to make sense, and the new 1.0 TFSI is a sweeter-driving car than, say, the 1.6 TDI.
Should I buy one?
There’s no doubt the A1 has proved to be a very effective starting point for wannabe Audi buyers. When it eventually goes on sale, the new three-pot version in SE trim, at around £14,300, will be rung number one on the ladder – and, for Ingolstadt, the decision to replace its entry-level, formerly four-cylinder contender with an inherently less refined replacement will have meant some wringing of hands.
The result, though, is perfectly acceptable, thanks mostly to the efforts made to civilise it. As it happens, the car’s muffled offbeat patter and gently pokey performance – not to mention our natural inclination to baulk at paying more than £15k for any supermini – means that as well as underpinning the A1 line-up financially, it also makes a good deal of sense.
None of which ultimately saves it from the marvellous Mini Cooper, which, at just £1k more, minces it from every conceivable direction – save, perhaps, image. But Audi had that sewn up before we started.
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI SE
Price: £14,300 (est); 0-62mph: 10.9sec; Top speed: 115mph;Economy: 65.7mpg (combined); CO2: 99g/km; Power: 94bhp at 5000-6000rpm; Torque: 118lb ft at 1500-3500rpm; Gearbox: 5-spd manual
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/a1/first-drives/2015-audi-a1-10-tfsi-se-review
Tiny new engine feels brisk and refined, but the new electric steering and bouncy ride spoil the fun
What is it?
The lightly facelifted A1. There are a number of detail changes – some which require a forensic exam to spot – but the headline alteration is a worthy one: namely, the introduction of Audi’s first three-cylinder petrol engine.
The 94bhp 1.0-litre unit, coming soon to the Volkswagen Polo and sporting both a turbocharger and direct injection, replaces the 1.2 TFSI and provides the range with a petrol-powered, tax-free A1 to rival the latest Mini.
Around this new star, Audi has clustered familiar engines in their latest, ever more frugal EU6 guises. The 1.4 TFSI can now be had with cylinder deactivation or without, while the 1.6 TDI now offers CO2 emissions of 92g/km and as much as 80.7mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle. All can now be had with Audi's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, although five-speed and six-speed manual units remain standard.
In styling terms, the A1 sports the traditional party pack of new grille and bumpers and yet another configuration of headlight design. Underneath, the supermini becomes the last Audi to adopt electric power steering and has also had adaptive dampers added to the options list for the first time.
As a result, the standard fitment of Audi's Drive Delect system on Sport and S-line variants makes sense. Aside from that switch, little else – save some trim choices and option packs – has changed inside. The three-pot engine driven here isn’t available to order until the new year (its price and performance remain preliminary figures), but the rest of the range, starting at £15,390 for the oil-burning three-door SE, can be reserved now for delivery in the spring.
What is it like?
Remarkably refined. Grumble, gasp and low-rev lumpiness are the traditional hallmarks of tiny three-cylinder engines; here, in a transparent effort to make the motor comply with Audi’s suave image, the rougher edges have been ruthlessly sandpapered smooth.
At idle, from inside, you wouldn’t know. Move away and the distant trebling voice makes the piston count more obvious – but, crucially, not in the niggardly way that suggests you haven’t spent enough money.
Vibrations, the bane of three-pot city cars such as the Toyota Aygo and Citroën C1, are also kept well in check. There’s a judder on start/stop reignition; otherwise, the A1’s accelerator pedal and gear knob tingle rather than throb at high loads.
Accompanying this new layer of premium varnish is an inevitably smarter brand of acceleration. You’d stop short of calling it punchy, but nor is it laboured in the mould of its less powerful normally aspirated brethren. In fact, brushing the bulkhead carpet will have it straining hard for ‘spirited’ above 2500rpm – and not falling far short.
Unfortunately, neither the A1’s kit-heavy paunch nor the long ratios of the five-speed ’box help its cause much. It does well to be as usable as it is, the blower manfully filling in for its lack of displacement low down. There are limits, of course; even only half-filled with adults, it’ll need huge encouragement to crest hills at a canter, and there are moments on the motorway when you’ll be judging gaps with an oil tanker’s tolerance in mind.
With six speeds and half as much torque again, the 148bhp 1.4 TFSI is a better bet for long-distance work, bestowing the A1 with the in-gear jab that makes an outside lane far easier to find. That doesn’t necessarily make it a superior choice overall, though. Audi’s marketing rhetoric and rigid chassis tune notwithstanding, its supermini has never been much of a roller skate – and a bigger engine certainly doesn't fix the fact that it still boings about unnecessarily (no matter the suspension setting) or tends towards the outer edges of front-drive stability.
Unquestionably, the opportunity to have the A1 make a broader virtue of its short wheelbase has again been missed. The electric steering, rumoured to be quicker than the hydraulic rack it replaces, is so far short of the new Mini’s positivity that one imagines the Audi engineers who benchmarked it are still struggling to get their heads around this new system.
Work the mediocre front end into your consideration and the idea of troubling its axle with less power and weight – not to mention 65.7mpg combined economy – begins to make sense, and the new 1.0 TFSI is a sweeter-driving car than, say, the 1.6 TDI.
Should I buy one?
There’s no doubt the A1 has proved to be a very effective starting point for wannabe Audi buyers. When it eventually goes on sale, the new three-pot version in SE trim, at around £14,300, will be rung number one on the ladder – and, for Ingolstadt, the decision to replace its entry-level, formerly four-cylinder contender with an inherently less refined replacement will have meant some wringing of hands.
The result, though, is perfectly acceptable, thanks mostly to the efforts made to civilise it. As it happens, the car’s muffled offbeat patter and gently pokey performance – not to mention our natural inclination to baulk at paying more than £15k for any supermini – means that as well as underpinning the A1 line-up financially, it also makes a good deal of sense.
None of which ultimately saves it from the marvellous Mini Cooper, which, at just £1k more, minces it from every conceivable direction – save, perhaps, image. But Audi had that sewn up before we started.
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI SE
Price: £14,300 (est); 0-62mph: 10.9sec; Top speed: 115mph;Economy: 65.7mpg (combined); CO2: 99g/km; Power: 94bhp at 5000-6000rpm; Torque: 118lb ft at 1500-3500rpm; Gearbox: 5-spd manual
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/a1/first-drives/2015-audi-a1-10-tfsi-se-review
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Audi A1 1.0 TFSI Sport review
We test the facelifted Audi A1 Sportback with the entry-level 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine
Verdict
4
Four years later and the A1’s smart looks, impeccable interior and grown-up road manners are unique in the supermini class. And now, the brilliant three-pot petrol is a welcome addition to the A1 range. It’s got bags of character, plenty of power, and won’t cost much to run. Instead of being an underpowered entry-level unit, the most basic engine is in fact the one to have.
Even now, four years after its initial launch, the Audi A1 has few true rivals. The new MINI five-door is the closest in terms of price and premium appeal, but the ageing Alfa MiTo is some way off the pace and Citroen’s DS3 is still only available with three doors.
However, that hasn’t stopped Audi from driving home its advantage by adding subtly updated styling, new engines and improved equipment levels to an already successful range. The big news is that as of spring next year, you’ll be able to order your new A1 with a 94bhp three-cylinder turbocharged petrol from the Volkswagen Polo, and it’s that version that we grabbed the keys to first.
The old 1.2-litre TFSI is being phased out in favour of this new and improved 1.0, but don’t think decreased displacement means less power and less fun. The newer engine actually offers an extra 9bhp, and as a result feels quite a bit livelier on the road. It’s happy to rev all the way to the 6,000rpm red line and offers a surprising amount of overtaking power – even on steep inclines.
While a slightly un-Audi like, loud three-cylinder thrum is evident under acceleration it settles down at a cruise. That means this engine is great when creeping around town, yet doesn’t feel out of depth at 70mph on a busy motorway. We pushed it on some fairly challenging mountain roads, and it kept up with almost anything we threw at it.
In terms of driving fun, the updated A1 doesn’t feel a particularly different to the outgoing car. Its handling is safe rather than sporty, but it never catches you out – even on greasy and twisting country roads. You can piece together some really fast sweeping bends without breaking a sweat – but the MINI is still the more rewarding supermini if you value outright entertainment.
Our test car was fitted with the seven-speed S tronic auto – an option that is now available across every engine in the range. While there’s no denying it swaps cogs seamlessly thanks to the slick dual-clutch setup, we still think the A1 works best with a manual ‘box. Unless you’re covering serious miles, we’d avoid the auto and spend the £1,600 saving on some upgraded alloys or the brilliant integrated sat-nav system.
The new car is identifiable by its sharper grille, wedge-shape headlamps and sculpted front and rear bumpers. There’s also a range of new alloy wheel designs and improved specifications across the board, with all cars boasting improved interior trim, electromechanical power steering and secondary collision brake assist, which automatically applies the brakes after an accident to prevent further damage to the car.
The car in our pictures is the 1.0-litre in S line trim – a car that will not be available in the UK. The dinky petrol unit will only be offered in SE and Sport trim – with the latter taking the majority of sales. However, A1s fitted with the 1.4 petrol and 1.6 diesel will come in sporty S line trim which benefits from new 17-inch alloys, updated LED rear lights and Audi’s drive select system, which allows owners to tweak the car’s settings for better handling or improved comfort and efficiency.
While the overall package has been enhanced rather than overhauled, the changes are evident and do a good job of polishing an already well-rounded small car. The 1.0-litre TFSI is a cracker, and unless you crave the ultimate firepower of the 228bhp S1 or S1 Sportback, it’s without doubt our pick of the updated A1 range.
Key specs
We test the facelifted Audi A1 Sportback with the entry-level 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine
Verdict
4
Four years later and the A1’s smart looks, impeccable interior and grown-up road manners are unique in the supermini class. And now, the brilliant three-pot petrol is a welcome addition to the A1 range. It’s got bags of character, plenty of power, and won’t cost much to run. Instead of being an underpowered entry-level unit, the most basic engine is in fact the one to have.
Even now, four years after its initial launch, the Audi A1 has few true rivals. The new MINI five-door is the closest in terms of price and premium appeal, but the ageing Alfa MiTo is some way off the pace and Citroen’s DS3 is still only available with three doors.
However, that hasn’t stopped Audi from driving home its advantage by adding subtly updated styling, new engines and improved equipment levels to an already successful range. The big news is that as of spring next year, you’ll be able to order your new A1 with a 94bhp three-cylinder turbocharged petrol from the Volkswagen Polo, and it’s that version that we grabbed the keys to first.
The old 1.2-litre TFSI is being phased out in favour of this new and improved 1.0, but don’t think decreased displacement means less power and less fun. The newer engine actually offers an extra 9bhp, and as a result feels quite a bit livelier on the road. It’s happy to rev all the way to the 6,000rpm red line and offers a surprising amount of overtaking power – even on steep inclines.
While a slightly un-Audi like, loud three-cylinder thrum is evident under acceleration it settles down at a cruise. That means this engine is great when creeping around town, yet doesn’t feel out of depth at 70mph on a busy motorway. We pushed it on some fairly challenging mountain roads, and it kept up with almost anything we threw at it.
In terms of driving fun, the updated A1 doesn’t feel a particularly different to the outgoing car. Its handling is safe rather than sporty, but it never catches you out – even on greasy and twisting country roads. You can piece together some really fast sweeping bends without breaking a sweat – but the MINI is still the more rewarding supermini if you value outright entertainment.
Our test car was fitted with the seven-speed S tronic auto – an option that is now available across every engine in the range. While there’s no denying it swaps cogs seamlessly thanks to the slick dual-clutch setup, we still think the A1 works best with a manual ‘box. Unless you’re covering serious miles, we’d avoid the auto and spend the £1,600 saving on some upgraded alloys or the brilliant integrated sat-nav system.
The new car is identifiable by its sharper grille, wedge-shape headlamps and sculpted front and rear bumpers. There’s also a range of new alloy wheel designs and improved specifications across the board, with all cars boasting improved interior trim, electromechanical power steering and secondary collision brake assist, which automatically applies the brakes after an accident to prevent further damage to the car.
The car in our pictures is the 1.0-litre in S line trim – a car that will not be available in the UK. The dinky petrol unit will only be offered in SE and Sport trim – with the latter taking the majority of sales. However, A1s fitted with the 1.4 petrol and 1.6 diesel will come in sporty S line trim which benefits from new 17-inch alloys, updated LED rear lights and Audi’s drive select system, which allows owners to tweak the car’s settings for better handling or improved comfort and efficiency.
While the overall package has been enhanced rather than overhauled, the changes are evident and do a good job of polishing an already well-rounded small car. The 1.0-litre TFSI is a cracker, and unless you crave the ultimate firepower of the 228bhp S1 or S1 Sportback, it’s without doubt our pick of the updated A1 range.
Key specs
- Price: £18,500 (est)
- Engine: 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Power: 94bhp
- Transmission: Seven-speed auto, front-wheel drive
- 0-62mph: 10.5 seconds
- Top speed: 119mph
- Economy/CO2: 60mpg/99g/km (est)
- On sale: Spring 2015
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Volkswagen Group, the company’s origins date back to the early 20th
century and the initial enterprises (Horch and the Audiwerke) founded
by engineer August Horch (1868–1951). Two other manufacturers (DKW
and Wanderer) also contributed to the foundation of Auto Union in 1932.
The modern Audi era began in the 1960s, when Volkswagen acquired Auto
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