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Audi A1 Citycarver 2019 review
Should I buy one?
If you took one look at the pictures and said to yourself ‘I love how this looks’, you’ll be pretty pleased with your A1 Citycarver. It’s decent to drive, spacious enough for most needs, reasonably comfy and has a well-built interior.
However, from an objective point of view there is little real-world benefit of the body cladding, while the absence of quattro four-wheel drive makes the extra ride height a little redundant. So, really, you’re paying about £2000 more for not much added ability. Ultimately, the Fiesta Active is better value, while a VW T-Roc costs pretty much the same, yet has a more pronounced SUV stance and a higher driving position.
Audi A1 Citycarver specification
Where Hamburg, Germany Price £23,580 On sale now Engine 3 cyls in-line, turbocharged, petrol Power 113bhp at 5000-5500rpm Torque 147lb ft at 2000-3500rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Kerb weight 1170kg Top speed 123mph 0-62mph 9.9sec Fuel economy 46.3mpg CO2 117g/km Rivals Ford Fiesta Active, Kia XCeed
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Should I buy one?
If you took one look at the pictures and said to yourself ‘I love how this looks’, you’ll be pretty pleased with your A1 Citycarver. It’s decent to drive, spacious enough for most needs, reasonably comfy and has a well-built interior.
However, from an objective point of view there is little real-world benefit of the body cladding, while the absence of quattro four-wheel drive makes the extra ride height a little redundant. So, really, you’re paying about £2000 more for not much added ability. Ultimately, the Fiesta Active is better value, while a VW T-Roc costs pretty much the same, yet has a more pronounced SUV stance and a higher driving position.
Audi A1 Citycarver specification
Where Hamburg, Germany Price £23,580 On sale now Engine 3 cyls in-line, turbocharged, petrol Power 113bhp at 5000-5500rpm Torque 147lb ft at 2000-3500rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Kerb weight 1170kg Top speed 123mph 0-62mph 9.9sec Fuel economy 46.3mpg CO2 117g/km Rivals Ford Fiesta Active, Kia XCeed
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Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line (2019) Review
Fast Facts
Price: R488 000 (November 2019, without options)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Gearbox: 6-speed dual-clutch
Fuel economy: 6 L/100 km (claimed)
Power/Torque: 147 kW/320 Nm
Performance: 0-100 kph in 6.5 sec (claimed)
Price and warranty (November 2019)
As standard, the Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line sells for R488 000, and the price includes a 1 year/unlimited km warranty and 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan. But if you want to make your A1 Sportback 40TFSI look like this one, you'll have to spend an extra R106 400, which is the total cost of all the options fitted to this particular test unit. Notably, you'll want to specify the technology package (R9 900) which gives you the Virtual Cockpit, smartphone interface and a different sound system.
Verdict
During our test period, the bright red Audi A1 Sportback drew a lot of favourable comment (and rubber-necking) from millennials that seem to be immediately drawn to this stylish new entrant from Audi. The fact that it combines good looks with a desirable badge will get many buyers to sign on the dotted line alone. We rate the standard specification as decent (remember, adaptive suspension is standard), but given the vast price difference between this model and the Polo GTI, you'll have to really want the 40 TFSI's performance (and badge) to justify the outlay, and then you'll still have to budget for a few extras to get the most enjoyment out of this cool little car.
Compared with its aged predecessor, however, this new A1 Sportback gives Audi a potent new entry-level model, but we suspect one of the smaller-engined derivatives, specced with more of the glitzy options, would be a better investment for most buyers.
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Fast Facts
Price: R488 000 (November 2019, without options)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Gearbox: 6-speed dual-clutch
Fuel economy: 6 L/100 km (claimed)
Power/Torque: 147 kW/320 Nm
Performance: 0-100 kph in 6.5 sec (claimed)
Price and warranty (November 2019)
As standard, the Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line sells for R488 000, and the price includes a 1 year/unlimited km warranty and 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan. But if you want to make your A1 Sportback 40TFSI look like this one, you'll have to spend an extra R106 400, which is the total cost of all the options fitted to this particular test unit. Notably, you'll want to specify the technology package (R9 900) which gives you the Virtual Cockpit, smartphone interface and a different sound system.
Verdict
During our test period, the bright red Audi A1 Sportback drew a lot of favourable comment (and rubber-necking) from millennials that seem to be immediately drawn to this stylish new entrant from Audi. The fact that it combines good looks with a desirable badge will get many buyers to sign on the dotted line alone. We rate the standard specification as decent (remember, adaptive suspension is standard), but given the vast price difference between this model and the Polo GTI, you'll have to really want the 40 TFSI's performance (and badge) to justify the outlay, and then you'll still have to budget for a few extras to get the most enjoyment out of this cool little car.
Compared with its aged predecessor, however, this new A1 Sportback gives Audi a potent new entry-level model, but we suspect one of the smaller-engined derivatives, specced with more of the glitzy options, would be a better investment for most buyers.
Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line (2019) Review
Audi fans have had to wait very patiently for the arrival of new A1 Sportback. Now that it's here, however, does the Ingolstadt-based brand's premium compact hatchback represent enough of an improvement over its predecessor to again find favour with young, stylish and ambitious professionals? We...
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REVIEW | Here'why the Audi A1 Sportback is urban lifestyle chic at its best
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REVIEW | Here'why the Audi A1 Sportback is urban lifestyle chic at its best | Life
'Since its initial launch in 2011, the A1 Sportback has found over 13 700 new buyers, the latest version features taut lines and a more assertive look', writes Naresh Maharaj.
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10 most fuel-efficient vehicles CAR magazine tested in 2019
5=. Audi A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic: 5,60 L/100 km (claimed: 5,10 L/100 km)
Arguably the sweet spot in the A1 range, this Python Yellow 35 TFSI’s 1,5-litre turbo four sipped only 0,5 litres more on our standardised 100 km fuel route than what the Ingolstadt brand claims.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/10-most-fuel-efficient-vehicles-car-magazine-tested-in-2019/
5=. Audi A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic: 5,60 L/100 km (claimed: 5,10 L/100 km)
Arguably the sweet spot in the A1 range, this Python Yellow 35 TFSI’s 1,5-litre turbo four sipped only 0,5 litres more on our standardised 100 km fuel route than what the Ingolstadt brand claims.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/10-most-fuel-efficient-vehicles-car-magazine-tested-in-2019/
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CarAdvice review of the 2019 A1 35TFSI
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TechnoBok long-term review of the A1 40TFSI Sportback
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Juliet drives the new Audi A1
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Tested: Audi's A1 40TFSI is great for young professionals
The steering leans towards the neutral side although at speed and in corners it gives enough feedback to keep driving hard.
Every day driving should give you consumption figures of around 7.5L/100km (Audi claims 6.0L/100km) while in fun mode you’re obviously going to get closer to 10L/100km.
Given South Africa’s love affair with hatchbacks the Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S line fits the niche well although there’s a lot of competition with its VW cousins.
Also, how the world will look post covid-19 remains to be seen and at that price. Genade!
The standard Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line sells for R488 000, including a one year/unlimited kilometre warranty and five year/100 000km maintenance plan.
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The steering leans towards the neutral side although at speed and in corners it gives enough feedback to keep driving hard.
Every day driving should give you consumption figures of around 7.5L/100km (Audi claims 6.0L/100km) while in fun mode you’re obviously going to get closer to 10L/100km.
Given South Africa’s love affair with hatchbacks the Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S line fits the niche well although there’s a lot of competition with its VW cousins.
Also, how the world will look post covid-19 remains to be seen and at that price. Genade!
The standard Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line sells for R488 000, including a one year/unlimited kilometre warranty and five year/100 000km maintenance plan.
Tested: Audi's A1 40TFSI is great for young professionals
If you?re a young professional out to make a statement and have perhaps just started a family, the A1 fits right into the mould.
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Audi A1 40 TFSI vs VW Polo GTI - What's the Big Difference? - Ignition GT