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The Audi A1 is a luxury supermini car launched by Audi at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Sales of the initial three-door A1 model started in Germany in August 2010, with the United Kingdom following in November 2010. The five-door model marketed as the Sportback was launched in November 2011, with sales starting in export markets during early 2012. The second generation was released in 2019; the three-door hatchback model was discontinued in 2018 along with the first generation.

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Pre-production concepts

=== metroproject (2007) === The A1 was previewed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show as the Audi metroproject concept car. The concept seats four and features a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. With this powertrain, a 1.4 L (85.4 cu in) 148 bhp (110.4 kW) Turbo FSI engine drives the front wheels via a six-speed S tronic gearbox, while a 40 bhp (29.8 kW; 40.6 PS) electric motor provides power to the rear wheels. The electric motor is also capable of producing 148 lb⋅ft (201 N⋅m) of torque. The metroproject Quattro is able to travel 62 miles (100 km) at up to 62 mph (100 km/h) on one charge of its lithium-ion batteries, which reduces fuel consumption by up to 15%. Both power sources are available to use simultaneously. The concept also features MacPherson strut front and rear four-link suspension configuration, electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering with a low energy draw, Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping technology, and a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) acceleration time of 7.8 seconds. Audi A1 project quattro (2008). At the 2008 Leipzig Auto Mobil International show, Audi again presented the metroproject quattro, renamed the A1 Project Quattro. The vehicle was designed by Audi AG Project Designer in Exterior Design Jürgen Löffler, who also presented the design during the car's Hong Kong debut. A1 Sportback concept (2008). The A1 Sportback concept is a five-door hatchback based on the Audi A1 project quattro, with longer body of 3.99 m (157.09 in), 1.4-litre TFSI engine rated at 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-2,400 rpm, S tronic dual-clutch transmission, electric motor rated at 27 PS (20 kW; 27 hp) and 150 N⋅m (110.63 lb⋅ft) driving the front wheels, ESP-controlled active front differential lock, lithium-ion batteries, a two-part s

First generation (8X; 2010)

The A1 three-door went on sale in most markets in late 2010, following the launch at Wörthersee Tour 2010, followed by the major public launch at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The car is aimed mostly at young, affluent urban buyers. A1 Sportback (2012–2018). The five-door version of the Audi A1, called "Sportback" by Audi, was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Chassis and equipment. The A1 uses a MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear suspension. In the UK, the A1 trim levels are SE, Sport, and S line. SE is the base specification, while Sport and S line models also have sport seats, sports suspension and larger wheels, amongst other features. Safety. Euro NCAP tested the Audi A1 supermini 3-door hatchback with front airbags, side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters as standard and scored it accordingly: Engines. All engines will include a start-stop system and energy recuperation system except the versions with the 185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) 1.4 TFSI and the S tronic version of the 1.6-litre TDI with 90 HP. 1.4-litre TFSI (122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)) was sold as the 30 TFSI in China. The production version of the A1 quattro was tested by Autocar magazine on MIRA's wet handling track alongside a Nissan GT-R; the A1 recorded lap time over five seconds faster than the GT-R. Autocar called the test a "giant-killing result". Production. The A1 was produced at Audi's Belgian factory in Forest, near Brussels. The A1 is based on the Volkswagen Group PQ25 platform, the same platform used in the SEAT Ibiza Mk4 and the VW Polo Mk5, and in its development Audi has collaborated with SEAT. As of 23 June 2011, the 100,000th A1 was produced at Audi Brussels plant. A version of 2011 Audi A1 painted by Damien Hirst was sold for £350,000. Limited editions. ==== A1 Motto Ve

Second generation (GB; 2018)

The second generation A1 was launched in mid-June 2018. It is built on the MQB platform which is shared with the Volkswagen Polo Mk6 and the SEAT Ibiza Mk5. This generation came to Mexico in 25 October 2019. A1 Sportback (2018–2026). European models went on sale in late 2018, with ordering commencing a few months earlier in mid-2018. A1 citycarver / allstreet (2019–2026). It is a version of the A1 Sportback with 4 centimetres (1.6 in) of additional ground clearance, increased ride height by 35 millimetres (1.4 in), a choice of 9 body colours, and a contrasting roof in either Mythos black metallic or Manhattan gray metallic. The black styling package includes gray lower body section, deep black stainless steel paint finish. Ordering began in August 2019, and arrived at European dealerships in late 2019. In the UK, Audi removed the A1 citycarver from the range in 2021 due to slow sales. In May 2022, the A1 citycarver was renamed A1 Allstreet (in reference to Audi Allroad range). Equipment. The A1 features MMI radio and Audi smartphone interface, which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, as well as a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen. In the UK, the trim levels include SE, Sport and S line from the previous generation along with three new S Line trims; S Line Competition, S Line Contrast Edition and S Line Style Edition. SE is the base specification, while Sport and S line models features sport seats, sports suspension, exterior styling and larger wheels, as well as other features. In 2021, the S line competition package is available for Sportback 40 TFSI, 35 TFSI, 30 TFSI. Engines. Unlike its predecessor, the second generation Audi A1 does not offer diesel engines, but instead four petrol variants: the entry-level 25 TFSI (95 PS), the 30 TFSI (110 / 116

Production

=== First generation (2010–2018) === Manufacturing commenced at Audi's Brussels plant in Belgium. The A1 was the first model to be manufactured exclusively in the European capital.. 2010–2018: During this period, the Brussels plant produced nearly 910,000 Audi A1 vehicles. August 1, 2018: The last first-generation Audi A1 rolled off the production line in Brussels, marking the end of an era for the model at this site. Second generation (2018–2026). Production Shift: Production moved to SEAT's Martorell plant in Spain, reflecting Audi's strategy to optimize manufacturing across the Volkswagen Group. In an interview by Automotive News Europe, Audi's CEO, Markus Duesmann, announced that once the second generation Audi A1's lifecycle ends, it will be discontinued with no successor, due to tighter European emissions standards, leaving the A3 as their entry-level model.. Production ended in April 2026.

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