The Audi A1 got a bit of a racing coupe Audi quattro

19 June 2018

The new generation of the hatch was slightly larger

A few days ago leaked photos of the Audi A1 is a new generation, but only now the manufacturer has unveiled the car officially. Hatch noticeably changed: the front appeared a new hexagonal grille shape and large side air intakes, the rear angular lights, shamelessly reminiscent of BMW. Plus, the body has more folds, and the rear strut of the roof and even hints at a racing coupe Audi quattro from the 80's.

Fresh platform and increased size

The Germans did not have to reinvent the wheel and went beaten track: they built a new model on the same platform as next-of-kin group, that is, Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza. In this case, used the architecture of the MQB-A0. Among controversial for fans of the company highlights — semi-dependent rear suspension.

Audi A1 but slightly increased body length increased by 60 mm, wheelbase 90 (for this option, the car almost caught up with last Audi A3). This allowed to make the cabin a bit more spacious. At the same time, increased the trunk volume increased from 270 to 335 liters.

of others

The Russians have already got used to the fact that the choice of vehicles and their versions in our market from year to year a bit. Now a similar process has reached Europe: the new Audi A1 will not be produced either in the form of three-door hatchback or diesel engines. From the first refused due to low demand from the second — due to the "diselect".

In total, the Audi A1 will be available in four petrol modyfikacja: 25 TFSI (95 horsepower and 175 N·m) 30 TFSI (116 horsepower and 200 N·m), 35 TFSI (150 HP and 250 N·m) and 40 TFSI (200 HP and 320 N·m). For those who missed it: now the indexes of the Audi is not tied to volume. They just represent a rough hierarchy within the model line-up with the power and dynamics. For example, in the 25 TFSI and 30 TFSI liter engine used in the 35 TFSI is the engine capacity of a half liter, and 40 TFSI — two-liter turboservice.

The previous set of transmissions: six-speed "mechanics" and a seven-step "robot" S tronic. While all versions of the "penny" will be front-wheel drive. Most likely, in the near future will be announced the hot version of the Audi S1 with all the four wheels.

Rich equipment

Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza was the first car in the class, which was a fully digital dashboard. But if it is offered as an option, the Audi A1 is included in the basic equipment. However, for on the MMI will have to pay. Depending on the version, it will get display with a diagonal of 8.8 or 10.1 inches.

The Audi A1 will be available in three lines: basic, Advanced, and S line. They can be distinguished by visual accents and trim.

Prices

In Europe, sales of the Audi A1 will begin in the fall. It is expected that the base price tag will jump up to €17 000. But wait for a novelty in Russia is not: we have two sold and continue to A1.