The New A1 is a 5 door ‘Sportback’ only and is less rounded in shape adding more ‘designer’ creases a la Q2. The all-new Audi A1 is based on the same mechanical underpinnings as the Volkswagen Polo and SEAT Ibiza. The boot is one of the largest in this class with 335 litres of luggage space. Entry-level Technik models get LED headlights, heat-insulating glass, electric rear windows and a digital instrument cluster, along with a smart 8.8-inch colour infotainment touchscreen. Top spec models also get leather upholstery, LED ambient lights.
The sole engine is a 1.0 litre three cylinder 108bhp petrol available as a Manual or Automatic in Technik, Sport or S-Line trim.Due to the way insurance groupings work (or not) the A1 is insurance group 17 so not suitable for the under 25’s on the Scheme. The larger Audi A3 with the same engine is as low as group 14 and is. Prices of Quarter 4 manual cars are
£2149 Advance Payment in Technik,
£2299 AP for the Sport and
£2499 as an S-Line, Automatic cars are
£2899 in Technik
£3049 Sport and
£3199 S-Line.