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Audi A1 Australia

Audi A1 Australia

FROM
$39,200

Audi's baby A1 hatchback is designed for one thing and one thing only; getting warm bodies into a car adorned with the four rings. As a city runabout it has its charms, and it's a nice enough little car to drive.

The truth of the Volkswagen Polo-based A1 is that, with prices starting at $39,200 for the A1 35 Tfsi and topping of at $50,800 for the A1 40 Tfsi S Line, it's expensive for its size, and the cheaper it is, the less you get.

The A1 is offered locally with a variety of engines, including a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo, a 1.4-litre petrol and a 1.8-litre petrol. The all-wheel drive S1 hot hatch was dropped for the A1's second generation, as the VW Group MQB A0 platform on which it sits cannot support AWD in the A1's configuration.

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5.2L/100km (combined)
Hatchback
7 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Sharp looks
Quality tech
Fun daily driver
Dislikes
Firm ride
Pricey options
Not a weekend family hauler

Audi A1 Colours

Arrow Gray Pearlescent
Cortina White
Firmament Blue Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Misano Red Pearlescent
Myth Black Metallic
Python Yellow Metallic
Tioman Green
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Audi A1.

Audi A1 FAQs

What is the cheapest Audi?

The cheapest new Audi is the A1 Sportback 7 Speed Auto, which is listed at $28,900. For more info on the latest models, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Audi reviews and news here

Audi A1 or VW Golf?

Audi was caught up in the same DSG automatic transmission problems that afflicted VW, but you would hope that those problems have been sorted out on the later models such as the 2015 car you're looking to buy. Apart from that doubt the A1 is generally a sound car. As for servicing costs the A1 is about the same as the VW.

Is the Mini Cooper the best small sporty car?

If she has fallen for the looks of the Mini it's probably game over. But you should still test drive the Fiat 500 for style and the Audi A1 as a driving alternative.

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Audi A1 Interior

The interior of the Audi A1 is one of its most compelling aspects. It has a very stylish dashboard design with a beautifully integrated media screen, plus the trim options available are quite daring for the brand. Check out the images and see if you like the cloth, or would prefer leather.

Shown above are interior details for the Audi A1 2020.

Audi A1 Seats

The following Audi A1 comes with five seats. The A1 30 TFSI is only available with Black Fabric seat upholstery, with the choice between ‘Delta’ or ‘Debut’ styles. The A1 35 TFSI is also available with Black Fabric seat upholstery, with the choice between ‘Debut’ and ‘Novum’ styles. As an optional extra, Sports front seats with Black Leather upholstery are available. The A1 40 TFSI is available only with Sports seats, with the choice of Black ‘Derby’ Fabric, Black leather or Black Alcantara and leatherette upholstery.

Shown above are seat details for the Audi A1 2019.