2009 Audi A1 review

torres · 09-18-2006, 07:18 AM

The new model from Audi, expected to be the successor of the A2, will be likely called A1, with a similar design as the 2005 Audi Shooting Brake concept. Based on the Golf IV PQ34 platform, the A1 should be launched in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (sedan) and in 2010 (convertible).

Here is a review on this new model, with info and impressions on its features, design and cost, as well as a bit of history regarding mostly the Audi Shooting Brake concept, and the competition the Audi A1 will like face: the C30 model from Volvo.

"There were many rumors about the Audi Shooting Brake concept going into production. Early information showed that it was supposed to be placed above the TT as a sportier model. Updated sources, though point that the new car will be a sub-compact, positioned under the A3..."

The whole article is here: Audi A1 - Top Speed

**T-sport** · 09-18-2006, 12:17 PM

Wow thats actually a nice looker and slightly resembles the BMW 1 series.It certainly kicks the A2 image right out the window. Look foward to seeing that on the roads and hopefully they wont use the lawn mower size engines that they did on the A2 lol.

**RickT** · 09-18-2006, 05:24 PM

i have heard this was on the cards.... however i heard mid 2008.. but it could be pushed back like always i guess!!

Good link!!

09-18-2006, 07:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
torres Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 13 Gallery: (0)	2009 Audi A1 review The new model from Audi, expected to be the successor of the A2, will be likely called A1, with a similar design as the 2005 Audi Shooting Brake concept. Based on the Golf IV PQ34 platform, the A1 should be launched in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (sedan) and in 2010 (convertible). Here is a review on this new model, with info and impressions on its features, design and cost, as well as a bit of history regarding mostly the Audi Shooting Brake concept, and the competition the Audi A1 will like face: the C30 model from Volvo. "There were many rumors about the Audi Shooting Brake concept going into production. Early information showed that it was supposed to be placed above the TT as a sportier model. Updated sources, though point that the new car will be a sub-compact, positioned under the A3..." The whole article is here: Audi A1 - Top Speed

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09-18-2006, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,382 Gallery: (0)	Wow thats actually a nice looker and slightly resembles the BMW 1 series.It certainly kicks the A2 image right out the window. Look foward to seeing that on the roads and hopefully they wont use the lawn mower size engines that they did on the A2 lol.

09-18-2006, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
RickT Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,597 Gallery: (0)	i have heard this was on the cards.... however i heard mid 2008.. but it could be pushed back like always i guess!! Good link!!

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