Sport adds some leather contact points in the cabin, bigger alloy wheels, a more comprehensive array of stereo connectivity options, more supportive seats and a handy extra display in the instrument cluster to show a whole range of relevant information, including media playback info, trip computer data and Bluetooth telephone connection status. One thing that’s noticeable, though, is how all the basics are covered, with air conditioning, remote central locking, alloy wheels and a good infotainment system. The range starts with SE, which is a little sparse apart from the retractable media screen. Black, grey and silver are the potential shades available across five body colours. Sport does get more media connections, however, with Bluetooth and a USB port compatible with modern iPods and other MP3 players.įinally, a fully contrasting roof is another option, with the choices depending, again, on the body colour. This feature isn’t included with the 1.0-litre TFSI engine, though. Sport, one rung up from SE, adds Audi Drive Select with three modes for greater efficiency, a sportier feel or to let the car make the decisions. Heat-insulating glass in the front and sides is standard on all models, along with remote central locking and an anti-theft alarm. There is no USB port, but there is a 12-volt socket for in-car smartphone chargers.
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Audio equipment on the lowest SE grade includes the neat display screen that can be folded down out of the way if desired, plus DAB radio, MP3-compatible CD player, an SD card reader and an Aux port. Automatic engine stop-start is standard, making the engines slightly more efficient. While the A1 could use a few upgrades in terms of its interior quality, the on-board technology list makes for better reading. Verdict | Design | Interior | Technology | Performance | Safety | Specs | Running Costs | Pricing For a modest price increase, it’s worth it to gain easier access to the rear footwells, for example, where bags can be stowed for short urban journeys, with less risk of them sliding around everywhere.
Also, there is no step between the boot floor and the rear seat-backs, making it easier to slide larger items in.Ĭlearly, with two extra doors and one extra seat, the Sportback is the more practical option. For larger loads the rear seats are split 60:40 (50:50 in the three-door) and fold down – not quite flat but far enough to be useful. There is a load lip, but it’s not so deep that it causes undue problems with loading baggage. The extra space within the A1’s length doesn’t seem to have been given to rear passengers, either, whose knees are at risk if positioned behind a six-foot driver.Īt least the boot aperture is broad enough and evenly shaped. With the seats folded down, the Up actually has more room. The A1 is a good deal larger than city cars like the Volkswagen Up, but it has just 19 litres more boot space than the plucky VW. The circular air vents are a nice touch from an aesthetic point of view, but their plastic surrounds, which can be ordered in different colours, do nothing to add any higher sense of quality to the end product. By comparison, the A1’s cupboard is bare, with scratchy plastics and a disappointingly bland centre console.
That’s an unfair comparison in one sense, given the price difference, but the larger cars set an example that lower and mid-range A1s can’t live up to. The main issue with the A1’s interior, though, is that it just doesn’t quite feel up to the quality standard expected in, say, the A4. On the other hand, there is a stylish and unexpected touch in the shape of a retractable 6.5-inch media display screen on top of the dashboard. This is far from the only car to be guilty of odd specification choices for its entry trim grade, but for an Audi to lack a leather steering wheel is a poor show.
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