Audi - the brand with four circles on the nose has refreshed its smallest model - the Audi A1 - in the range, which is now available exclusively in a five-door version, as there is not too much interest in the three-door model. There are six engines to choose from, all of which, in addition to the manual gearbox, also have the S tronic automatic transmission. Now, instead of two, there are three equipment packages to choose from, and there are also more options for personalization, including with different style packages.
Audi A1 as was to be expected with cosmetic renovation he didn't change too much. Changes to the front part or the nose will be noticed hand in hand only by the most ardent followers of the brand and owners of the model before the renovation, everyone else will think that the model is one and the same throughout. Designers are like that slightly redesigned front lights, gave it different bumpers and side mirrors. Even less noticeable is the flatter grille of the refrigerator and somewhat redesigned diffuser on the rear. The line of alloy wheels is also new, where there are now as many as 20 different versions to choose from, ranging in size from 15 to 18 inches.
In addition to the possibility of stickering and consequently personalizing the car, the novelty is also represented by various style packages, among which is also sports whale. With this, Audi wants to increase the interest of men, where the scale should now tip even slightly in favor of the male audience (so far 50:50).
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Even inside, the changes are few and barely noticeable, there is a bit more chrome and piano black accessories, some materials are new. Instead of two, there are now a choice three equipment packages – basic for less expensive and design package for those who prioritize elegance and sport, for those who want more dynamism. For the first time on the A1 model, it is also available audi drive select system, with the help of which the driver dictates the hardness of certain elements of the vehicle, such as the steering wheel, the suspension and the responsiveness of the gas pedal. Electric power steering is also new, or rather improved, and for the first time it is also available as an option sports chassis. Now, the A1 SB can also be equipped with an Internet connection system and a WLAN access point for mobile devices.
In the case of motorcycles, the offer is now made up six engines with power from 66 to 141 kW, for whom that is not enough, there is more S1 sportback with 170 kW power, which with the help of serial quattro drive reaches the final 250 km/h, and covers the hundred on the speedometer in le 5.8 seconds. The gearbox for the two weakest engines is a five-speed manual, the higher one gets one more ratio. The novelty is the fact that all engine variants are now available with a gearbox automatic S tronic.
They are appreciated on the petrol side start at 17.7680-, and on the diesel at 19,500 euros. The surplus of the offer is represented by the aforementioned S1 sportback, which can be thought of for the least 32,880 euros.
More information:
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