New Audi A1 5 door hatch...

[Jim Goose]

Ok I usually dont like small cars, Fiesta is good, dont mind the mini or the Fiat 500... but i think ill also add this one too.

Looks very nice indeed.

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/a...118-1nmjy.html

Audi expands A1 range
Matt Campbell
November 18, 2011 - 3:55PM


2012 Audi A1 Sportback. Click for more photos
Audi A1 Sportback


German brand unveils five-door Sportback version of its luxury city car.

Audi has unveiled a more practical five-door version of its luxury city car, the A1.

The new A1 Sportback, which is based on Volkswagen's diminutive Polo, measures an identical 3.95 metres in length as the three-door model but is slightly wider and features a higher roofline to liberate more rear-seat space.

According to Audi the five-door base-model 1.2-litre version weighs just 25 kilograms more than the three-door at 1065kg.
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Unlike the three-door, the Sportback will be available with a three-seat rear bench - rather than two individual bucket seats - at no extra cost. Boot space for the five-door remains identical at 270 litres (920L with the seats folded).

The A1 Sportback is due to arrive in Australia mid-2012, and the new model is expected to be initially offered with a choice of 90kW 1.4-litre turbo and 136kW turbo and supercharged petrol engines.

The brand's recently introduced 1.6-litre turbo diesel is also likely to be offered, but it's not confirmed as yet. Audi has not said whether it will offer the cheaper 1.2-litre base-model to keep prices down.

The current three-door A1 range starts at $32,250 plus costs, and while Audi has not officially revealed how much the five-door will sell for, sources have told Drive that it will likely add a premium of about $2500 to $3000 over the three-door model.

Further details on the A1 Sportback will be released closer to launch.

Interior on the upmarket versions looks great!

Still a bit pricey however.

[Brazen]

Yeah seen a few, they are pretty cool arnt they?

I think high twenties is a more realistic starting price but can understand someone paying the actual price.

[ltd_on20s]

two tone paint is starting to make a comeback.....

[flappist]

Well that will be interesting. We have a new Audi dealer opening soon here so I suspect there will be a few of them about

[RAREV8]

Originally Posted by Brazen

Yeah seen a few, they are pretty cool arnt they?

I think high twenties is a more realistic starting price but can understand someone paying the actual price.

Audi just ran a limited promo for a selection of A1 2 door manual cars at $29900 and they were gone in 2 days flat.....dirt cheap and whilst I'm not a small car person, they are a hoot to drive- especially the 136kw sport version