2019 Audi A1 Preview

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The design of the new Audi A1 Sportback makes it instantly recognizable as a genuine Audi. It has become clearly longer and wider. Its exterior dimensions: 4.03 meters (13.2 ft) in length, 1.74 meters (5.7 ft) wide and just 1.41 meters (4.6 ft) high. The wide track and short overhangs provide for a taut, sporty look. The wide, low-placed Singleframe grille and the implied side air inlets dominate the distinctive front. Below the edge of the hood are three flat slits – a homage to the Sport quattro, the brand’s rally icon from 1984.

The new A1 Sportback also bears a resemblance to the Audi Ur-quattro and Sport quattro when viewed from the side: the wide, flat sloping C-pillar seems to push the sporty car forward even while standing still. All lines on the flanks, from the window edge to the sill slope upward toward the rear in a wedge shape. The roof dome stretches across the car’s body in a low profile. The distinctively highlighted wheels and the low shoulder line in between give the A1 Sportback a solid stance on the road.

With S line equipment, the sporty character has been emphasized even more through numerous features. These include larger air inlets, additional sill trims, an elongated slit below the hood with two webs and the larger rear wing. The top-of-the-line engine is also recognizable with its striking twin tailpipes.

The distinctive daytime running light graphics of the optional full-LED lights echo the dynamic wing shapes from sailing, known as hydrofoils. The design of the shutters for the main light functions also draws inspiration from sailing. The hallmark Audi segmentation of the daytime running lights has been interpreted forcefully on the new A1. The wing segments on the flanks create an impression of maximum width. A low-set, concentrated look in conjunction with the small rhombus segments in the top section of the headlights provides a sporty appearance. The dynamic segmentation motif also features in the rear lights to reinforce the instant recognizability of the A1 light graphics. The rear lights are encased in the striking 3D geometry of the lens. The seamless light pattern of the graphics in the dark constitutes a remarkable feature of the two-part rear lights.

The new A1 Sportback is available in a choice of eleven colors. The roof of the compact model can be optionally finished in a contrasting color from the A-pillar to the roof edge spoiler. The exterior mirror housings, the side front spoiler lips and the side sills are also available in a contrasting color.

Available at launch, the Edition model is particularly distinctive. It impressively showcases the design language of the A1 with numerous contrasts. Large 18-inch wheels in bronze, white or black depending on the exterior finish set powerful accents. Borrowing from the legendary

Audi Sport quattro, the LED headlights and LED rear lights are tinted. The Audi rings in the Singleframe and the model designation on the back are black.

Whether running around town or going on a weekend excursion – its powerful engines in particular make driving the new Audi A1 Sportback so much fun. There is a choice of efficient TFSI engines with outputs ranging from 70 kW (95 hp) to 147 kW (200 hp). The right engine is available whatever the requirements – in accordance with the Audi rightsizing philosophy. The basic engine is a small-displacement (one liter), three-cylinder unit, whereas the top engines are four-cylinder units displacing 1.5 or two liters. Turbocharging, direct injection and a particle filter are standard.

Audi offers a manual transmission or the S tronic dual-clutch transmission with seven speeds in combination with all engines. The exception is the 40 TFSI, where a six-speed S tronic transmission shifts gear as standard.

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