WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
LIKE the Polo that’s built in Port Elizabeth, the A1 (which is built in Spain), uses the same MQB compact car platform. Most of its gizzards and running gear are similar, albeit tweaked, so off the bat you should know that there’s a distinct difference between the Polo and A1. IN SA, WE’RE GETTING THREE ENGINE CHOICES IN THE A1 SPORTBACK ◆ 1.0 TFSI three cylinder, turbopetrol –
badged 30 TFSI
◆ 1.5 TFSI four-cylinder, turbopetrol –
badged 35 TFSI
◆ 2.0 TFSI four cylinder, turbopetrol – badged 40TFSI.
There is no plan to introduce a diesel model, and Audi is not planning on building an S1 (or any of the mad-capped Quattro limited-editions). Derivative wise, you can order the car as a Standard model, an Advanced model or as an S-Line. What you get with each engine derivative as you move up the pecking order: NEW AUDI A1 SPORTBACK 30 TFSI FEATURES
◆ 15-inch alloy, 5-arm style (Standard
model)
◆ 16-inch alloy, 10-spoke turbine style
(Advanced model)
◆ 16-inch alloy, 5-arm dynamic style (S line
model)
◆ Anti-theft wheel bolts
◆ Space-saving spare wheel
◆ Tyre pressure monitoring system
◆ Tool kit and jack
◆ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
◆ Hill start assist
◆ Standard suspension ◆ Start/stop system with regenerative
braking
◆ Halogen headlights
◆ Light/rain sensor
◆ Separate daytime running lights
◆ Black decorative trims and exterior
mirror covers in black
◆ Bluetooth interface
◆ Digital instrument cluster
◆ MMI radio Plus with additional 8.8-inch centre screen integrated into black glass-look centre dashboard
◆ Voice recognition
◆ Manual air-conditioning system ◆ AUDI A1 SPORTBACK 35 TFSI FEATURES
◆ 16-inch alloy, 10-spoke style (Standard
model)
◆ 17-inch alloy, 5-arm star style (Advanced
model)
◆ 17-inch alloy, 5-double-spoke style (S
line model)
◆ LED headlights
◆ LED rear combination lights with
dynamic indicators
◆ LED interior lighting
◆ Exterior mirrors in body colour ◆ AUDI A1 SPORTBACK 40 TFSI FEATURES
◆ 17-inch alloy wheel, 5-spoke design with
platinum grey inserts
◆ Audi drive select
◆ Sports suspension with adjustable
dampers
◆ Exterior mirrors in platinum grey
◆ Red brake callipers
◆ S line exterior package
◆ Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning
◆ “Novum“fabric seat upholstery
◆ Cruise control
◆ Sports seats in front ◆ An EDITION 1 model is available at launch.