Audi A1
Audi’s A1 supermini first made its way onto the market in 2010 where sales of the three door model were launched in Germany and the UK. In 2011 at the Tokyo Motor Show, the five door version was revealed and sales were launched the following year. Although the five door A1 is technically a hatchback body style, the model uses the name ‘sportback’ – a term Audi adopted to reflect the more sporty, stylish design of their hatchback models.
The first concept car that helped to form the A1 was the metroproject Quattro. The model was displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. It featured a plug-in hybrid powertrain including a 1.4L Turbo engine powering the front wheels and a 40 bhp electric motor powering the rear. Both power sources can be used simultaneously.
The vehicle uses lithium-ion batteries and is able to travel up to 62 miles at up to 62 mph, reducing fuel consumption by 15%.
In 2008 Audi unveiled their second concept car the A1 sportback at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The model was based on the project Quattro (the renamed version of the metoproject Quattro). It featured a longer body style, a two-part spoiler, a single-flame grille with aerodynamic design, three-dimensional headlights and turbine-look air vents. The car was presented in a Daytona Grey body colour with a contrasting white and red interior.
The powertrain featured a 1.4L turbo FSI engine with 150 horsepower and electric motor with 27 horsepower driving the front wheels.
In 2010 the three-door A1 was launched at the Wörthersee Tour and Paris Motor Show. It went on sale the same year in most markets and in Taiwan in 2011. The sportback version was displayed at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and went on sale the same year.
The A1 Range 2010 – 2018 (First Generation)
The first generation A1 range offers 5 variations of petrol engine and 3 diesel engines, these include:
• A1 1.2 TFSI (turbo fuelled stratified injection) petrol engine with 5-speed manual transmission. Top speed of 112 mph and 0 to 62 mph in 11.7 seconds.
• A1 1.4 TFSI petrol engine with optional 6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic transmission. Top speed: 216mph. 0 – 62mph in 8.9 s.
• A1 1.4 TFSI cylinder on demand petrol engine with 7-speed S tronic transmission and 131 mph top speed. 0 – 62mph in 8 s.
• A1 1.4 TFSI petrol engine with 7-speed S tronic transmission. Top speed of 141 mph, 0-62 mph in 6.9 s.
• S1 Quattro petrol engine with 6 speed manual transmission.
The A1 Range 2018 – Present (Second Generation)
The second generation A1 was launched in 2018. Unlike the first generation A1, the second generation offers only petrol engines, which can be found in four different types, these include:
• A1 1.0 25 TFSI (engine with 5-speed manual transmission and 119mph top speed. 0 – 62mph in 10.8 seconds. 94 HP.
• A1 1.0 30 TFSI with optional 6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic transmission. Top speed of 126mph and 0 – 62mph in 95 seconds. 114 HP.
• A1 1.5 35 TFSI with optional 6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic. 138mph top speed and 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds. 148 HP.
• A1 2.0 40 TFSI WITH 6-Speed S tronic transmission. 146 mph top speed and 0 – 62mph in 6.5 seconds. 197 HP.
Audi A1 Roof Bars
5 Door Hatchback 2012 – 2019
Thule Square Bars
• Model No: 761 (120cm)
• Footpack: 754
• Fitting Kit: 1686
Thule Wing Bars
• Footpack: 754
• Fitting kit: 1686
5 Door Hatchback 2019 On
Thule Square Bars
• Model No: 7123 (127cm)
• Footpack: Thule EVO 7105
• Fitting Kit: 5205
Thule Wing Bars
• Model No: 7113 (127cm)
• Footpack: 7105
• Fitting Kit: 5205
Thule Slide Bars
• Model No: 892 (144cm)
• Footpack: Thule EVO 7105
• Fitting Kit: 5205
