AUTOVELOs: Audi A1 Reviews

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Audi A1 Reviews

Audi A1 Review

Overall

The company claims that Audi A1 would be much sportier and luxurious in the class. Initially, Audi is reported to launch the compact car in four variants viz 1.2L TFSI, 1.4L TFSI, 2.0 TDI and 1.6L TDI engine. The first two are petrol and last two are diesel engine. All the power-plants are smaller, turbocharged and has direct fuel injection system. The base petrol engine, 1.2 L TFSI is capable enough to produce 63 Kw of peak power while generates top torque of 160 Nm at 1500-3,500 rpm. The higher end petrol variant of the Audi A1 is powered by a 1.4L TFSI, four cylinder engine which easily pumps out 90 kW of maximum power and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,500-4,000 rpm. The variant is to be loaded with standard six-speed manual transmission. The diesel variant of Audi A1 might be loaded with 1.6 TDI 16 valve engine that develops 77 kW of peak power and 250 Nm of top torque at 1500-2500 rpm. The variant is loaded with a five-speed manual transmission. There is a bit confusion for the second diesel engine. Some sources report that it will be a 2.0L TDI engine or others say that it will be another 1.6L TDI engine which is to produce more power.

The exterior of Audi A1 is very much aggressive and borrowed many things from its earlier concept models. The nose of the car is flat and houses broad grille compartment. It dominates the front design with larger fog lamps. Curves and slopes are left bold and beautiful. Its outside rear view mirrors are in body colour. Front and rear bumper is also share the body colour. The alloy wheels of the car might be of 16 or 17 inch. The rear side view of Audi A1 looks stunning and attractive. It round shape rear side is also compact and having distinctive taillights. The rear windshield comes in the proportion of the front hence rear side view will be clear for the driver. Twin exhaust pipes located at the same side will woo the viewers behind the car. In the same way, the interior of the Audi A1 is supposed to be the finest in terms of the design. The cabin is expected to be spacious and luxurious. It is likely to be blessed with air-conditioner, latest audio system and ESP stability system.

The meters are placed at the dashboard in large round dials. Audi A1 will be illuminated by LED interior lighting package. One can also opt for different interior and exterior style that include some of the materials, equipment and palate of shades. You will also be provided with various colour schemes for the roof contrast line spreading from A to B and C pillars.

Another important features of Audi A1 include remote controlled central locking system, powered ORVM, power windows, adjustable drive seat, two airbags, belt for limiters, child safety seats etc.

Audi A1 Models

Audi has not yet disclosed any information about the Audi A1 variants they are going to launch. But it is expected that it will be available with both petrol and diesel variants and with four different capacity engine options.

Audi A1 Mileage

The petrol variant of Audi A1 which will be powered by the 1.2 L TFSI, 4 cylinder petrol engine and develops 63 kW of maximum power while it pumps out 160 Nm of peak torque at 1,500-3,500 rpm. In India, the fuel economy of the vehicle would be around 17 kmpl. Another petrol variant of Audi A1 which will be loaded with higher capacity 1.4 TFSI engine is supposed to generate 90 kW of peak power and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. The mileage of the vehicle is believed to be around 14-17 kmpl.

The diesel variant of the Audi A1 is powered by a compact four-cylinder TDI engine. The diesel engine is capable to produce 77 kW of maximum power and generates a maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm. The car is likely to be give a mileage of around 22 kmpl.

Power of Audi A1

Audi brand cars are regarded as best vehicles in terms of power, performance and luxury. And the new Audi A1 is not an exception even it is a smaller car. The company has not compromised with technology and features. The car has not come out from its stable but the company has assured the best combination of technology and features along with mills. Take a look of the expected variants of the car. The entry-level petrol variant of Audi A1 is Audi A1 1.2L TFSI. The engine pumps out 63 kW of peak power and belts out 160 Nm of top torque between 1,500 to 3,500 rpm. The engine of the car is blessed with direct fuel injection and turbo-charging. The engine is compact but loaded with the Audi modular efficiency platform that provides awesome power and better fuel efficiency. Due to its power and strength, it can touch 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 12.1 seconds.

The Audi A1 1.4L TFSI generates 90 kW of peak power which is equal to 122 hp and develops a top torque of 200 Nm which is available between 1500-4000 rpm. With the active support of a turbocharger, 4 valves per cylinder and optional S Tronic seven-speed transmission and standard five-speed manual transmission, the car gives awesome output along with lighting acceleration.

Whereas the diesel variant of the Audi A1 comes loaded with 1,598cc of engine with compact 4 cylinders. The 1.6L TDI mill of the machine belts out highest power of 77 kW and 250 Nm of maximum torque at 1500-2500. The engineers of the company has done a fine job to make the engine enough powerful which gives more torque at lower rpm. The car approaches from 0 to 100 km/h sprint in just 10.8 seconds and offers the top speed of 187 km/h.

Audi A1 Colours

The Audi A1 is believed to be introduced in ten stunning colours. The colours would be Sphere Blue, Cumulus Blue, Amalfi White, Ice Silver, Scuba Blue, Teak Brown, Misano Red, Phantom Black, Brilliant Black and Shiraz Red.Wheras the bumpers and outside rear view mirrors would be in body colour.

Acceleration & Pick-Up

All the Audi A1 variants are loaded with direct fuel injection and turbo-charging. These and downsizing concept matted with technologies ensure awesome power and less fuel consumption. Audi A1 1.2L TFSI is to be loaded with 4 cylinder petrol engine. This entry-level car's engine is capable enough to develop maximum of 63 kW of power and 160 Nm of torque at 1,500-3,500 rpm.

The petrol engine with the help of five-speed manual transmission reach 0-100 km/h mark in 12.1 seconds. The vehicle can achieve the top speed of 179km/h. The Audi A1 1.4L TFSI easily generates 90 kW of peak power and 200 Nm of top torque between 1,500-4,000 rpm. The car can touch the top speed of 200 km/h with the help of standard six-speed manual transmission. You can accelerate 0-100 km/h in just 9.2 seconds.

The diesel variant of the Audi A1 is loaded with 1.6 TDI with a displacement of 1,598cc. The powerful engine of the car pumps out 77 kW of peak power and churns 250 Nm of peak torque between 1,500 to 2,500 rpm. The top speed of the vehicle is 187 km/h and it can mark 0-100 km/h in mere 10.8 seconds.

Audi A1 Exteriors

View

Recently, Audi has disclosed official pictures of the new Audi A1 and announce the launch date for UK. By seeing the initial pictures, it looks sporty and aggressive. Let's start feeling its beauty from the front view. The nose of the Audi A1 is identical to Audi style. The nose is flat and houses unique style headlamp design. The single grille dominates the nose altogether. The grille has horizontal braces which support to look wider stance. Due its wider size, the lower grille's shape becomes thin. The headlight cluster sports LED daytime running lights, turn indicators and xenon headlamps. For additional safety, fog lamps at both front ends are added. The fog lamp slot is rectangular and decorated with two horizontal braces. Outside rear view mirror are electronically poweredand comes in body color along with body color handle bars. Roof arch are designed in a liner shape and can be opt in different colors. The rear side view of Audi A1 is majestic and sporty as well. The rear hatch comes in a distinctive design. The rear hatch top end makes a spoiler and looks funky. The tail lights cluster is in triangle-shape with plastically integrated into the design. The tail lights also come in red cluster with LED technology. Additional LED lampsare added in rear hatch's side flanks. On the left side of the rear, twin tailpipes are peeping out of the black diffuser that adds beauty to the compact machine.

Exterior Measurements

Audi A1 is reported to be shorter than Audi A3 but pretty wider than Mini Cooper. The overall length of Audi A1 would be 3910mm, width 1750mm and height might be 1400mm. The wheelbase of the car is to be of 2460mm. That means that the Audi A1 will be the smallest car from Audi stable but with luxurious features.

Audi A1 Interior

View

The interior of the Audi A1 would be most attractive thing to watch over. As the company itself claimed that it would be having sporty and luxurious exterior and interior. Instrument cluster might be classy and look very similar to a Jet's. The steering wheel is likely to be provided with three spoke and it will be electronically powered along with mounted audio and other control. Leather wrapping for the steering wheel would be standard. Telephone, on-board computer, audio system and optional navigation system could be directly operated from the powered steering wheel. The interior of Audi A1 would feature aluminum-look touches and the driver information system. As the driver seat, the passenger seat will be height-adjustable. The car would also sport the LED interior lighting package, cruise control system, front center arm rest, heated front seat, climate control etc. Most of the interior features can be ordered and customize as you wish.

Interior Comfort

Audi A1 will have ample space and luxury inside. As per the official pictures provided by the company, the front seat row is spacious and luxurious. Storage space at the dashboard and centre console would be there along with armrest. Mounted audio control is a common feature in premium cars so will hope for the same. Apart from that the drive seat is height-adjustable, power windows and a remote-controlled central locking system would be installed.

Interior Measurements

Audi A1 is a compact car from Audi. The car's size is not longer than Audi A3. The cabin of the car is having enough headroom and legroom. We can't tell you the exact extra space available inside the vehicle as still the inside specifications are under cover. As soon as we get the details, that will be posted here only. Stay tuned.

Audi A1 Engine and Performance

According to reliable sources, Audi will launch Audi A1 with four engines-two TDI diesel and two TFSI petrol. Initially as per the information, the variants would be Audi A1 1.2 TFSI, Audi A1 1.4 TFSI, Audi A1 1.6 TDI and Audi A1 1.6 TDI (another 1.6 variant) or Audi A1 2.0 TDI. All the mills are comprised of turbo-charging and direct fuel injection. The Audi modular efficiency platform matted with downsizing concept ensures superb power and higher fuel economy. The second technology of the system is the start-stop system which switches off the mill when Audi A1 is in standby mode and turns on the engine again as soon as the clutch pedal is operated.

The Audi A1 1.2L TFSI is enough smart to pump out 63 kW of peak power that is equal to 86 hp and generates a maximum torque of 160 Nm at 1,500 and 3,500 rpm. The top speed of the car would be 179 km/h and it will easily mark 0-100 km/h within 12.2 seconds.

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI comes loaded with four cylinders and 1,390cc of displacement. The power packed mill of the car churns 90 kW of top power along with 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,500-4,000 rpm. The top speed of the vehicle is 200 km/h and 0-100 km/h sprint is achievable in 9.2 seconds. The diesel variant of the Audi A1 is powered by a 1.6L TDI engine. In this engine, internal friction in the 4 cylinder is minimized systematically. The power-plant of the car develops 77 kW of top power and maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1500-2500. The top speed might be around 187 km/h while it can accelerate the standard sprint in just 10.8 seconds.

Wheels

The yet-to-launch compact car by Audi, Audi A1, might be loaded with 15, 17 or 18 inch alloy wheels and the tyres would largely depend on the size of the wheels. According to sources, the wheels and other interior features would be availed through packages. In that case, its difficult to predict about these features and their specification. However, we will let you know about these features as soon as we get it. Stay tuned.

Braking & Handling

Audi A1 is believed to be fitted with both side disc brakes as these type of brakes are desirable with the luxury vehicles. The front brake would be ventilated disc and rear one might be a massive brake disc. ABS and EBD would also be provided for efficient and intelligent barking. For comfortable and sweet riding experience, Audi A1 must be equipped with finest suspensions. The front fork is believed to be a McPherson construction with lower triangular wishbones. On the other hand, the rear suspension would be Coupled Torsion Beam Axle. Handling and control would be unmatchable with these systems.

Handling & Safety

As the tradition of Audi, Audi A1 would not be lacking in terms of safety features. But as usual, some of the safety features may be trimmed for Indian version. Even though if the car would be imported as a completely built unit, it will be brought here with all the features which would be available in overseas market. Audi A1 is believed to be introduced with two front airbags, side airbags and head airbags. In addition to this, seat belts, belt force limiters, Isofix anchor points for child safety seats at rear seat row and the integral Audi headrest system along with ABS, EBD, and ESP. Fog lamps and parking sensor are also expected.

Stereo & Accessories in Audi A1

Detailed information about the audio system is not at hand so far. But at this point of time, we can say that it will be fitted withMP3/CD player and FM radio. Totally 6 loudspeakers would be there in car for rocking sound. Connectivity for Bluetooth, SDHC card reader and the Audi music interface are also expected. Air conditioner with climate control will be seen in the compact Audi A1. A number of optional features will be provided by the company as usual.
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Pros & Cons

Audi A1 Pros :
Sporty and awesome interior and exteriors, impressive fuel economy.

Audi A1 Cons :
Front face is not so attractive.

Audi A1 Specifications

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Audi A1 Price