Audi A1: The Countdown Starts Today

[hooter76]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4hOkHVbWQw


Ingolstadt, December 14, 2009 – Audi will be the first manufacturer to offer a premium car in the subcompact segment when it launches the Audi A1. A young target group will experience new standards of quality, technology, and design.

The waiting comes to an end in early February 2010 when the A1 celebrates its online premiere (end of secrecy). Until then, we’ll make the wait more tolerable by giving you a look through the keyhole. In the weeks ahead, Audi experts will be explaining characteristic details of design and production online before we show the first photos of the car.

Following the online premiere we’ll throw the doors wide open and reveal the background behind the technology, driving dynamics, and efficiency leading up to the Geneva Motor Show (March 2010). Members of the Audi Board of Management will answer your questions online.

The Audi A1 will celebrate its world premiere in Geneva.

Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, about the big subcompact A1

Ingolstadt, December 14, 2009 – The Audi brand represents a unique passion for cars. A small, bold idea can turn into something big. This is the case with the Audi A1.

Its mission is clear: to condense all of Audi's virtues into a car that is less than four meters long.

Our goal with the A1 is a bold one: to repeat the success that we have enjoyed with the A3 in the compact segment. With the A1 we're opening another door into the world of
premium cars.

[The RS6]

That should be one interesting car for the ladies and to jump around town! :)

[RXBG]

clears the way for the RS5.

[Ruergard]

clears the way for the RS5.

Well, just get it on with it then! :applause:

Looking forward to this, just hope it'll be a cool little car.

[Damienr8]

Looks like someone let the cat out of the bag already. Looks....Meh... Lights look very similar to the new A8. Audi has been very predictable lately...

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/12/500x_audi_a1.jpg

[andreadebi]

so timberlake is the new audi-ambassador

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7889/auditimberlakeblog.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/my.php?image=auditimberlakeblog.jpg)

[Mockenrue]

Sadly, yes:

http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/bfm_gallery/2009/12/justin_timberlake_and_dania_ramirez_film_a_commerc ial_for_audi_in_los_angeles_-_12152009/gallery_main/gallery_main-justin-timberlake-audi-commercial-shoot-photos-12162009-03.jpg

[roadrunner]

I sure like what i see of the Audi A1 till now :0:

[Damienr8]

Sadly, yes:

http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/bfm_gallery/2009/12/justin_timberlake_and_dania_ramirez_film_a_commerc ial_for_audi_in_los_angeles_-_12152009/gallery_main/gallery_main-justin-timberlake-audi-commercial-shoot-photos-12162009-03.jpg

Why Sadly?

Justin Timberlake
Known Worldwide - Check
Relatively Young - Check
Amazing Entertainer - Check

I can care less about his music but as the report said, Audi is looking for a young audience with this car and sure they could have chosen a bunch of other stars but Justin stands alone in his class.

[Benman]

Why Sadly?

Justin Timberlake
Known Worldwide - Check
Relatively Young - Check
Amazing Entertainer - Check

I can care less about his music but as the report said, Audi is looking for a young audience with this car and sure they could have chosen a bunch of other stars but Justin stands alone in his class.

Add to that an all around nice guy that is currently spending millions of dollars so that he can fufill a lifelong dream of his father's to own his own golf course. I love seeing well-to-do rich kids hooking up their parents that got them where they are. :thumb:

Ben:addict:

[Mockenrue]

I don't have a problem with JT as such, and I recognise that Audi are aiming the A1 at a "younger" audience. However, it's a shame that a company with their pedigree feels the need to rely on a 'pop media culture' celebrity to promote a car which shouldn't have any trouble establishing itself in the market on its own merits.

[itisme]

new stuff to get more excited about the A1

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[Damienr8]

I don't have a problem with JT as such, and I recognise that Audi are aiming the A1 at a "younger" audience. However, it's a shame that a company with their pedigree feels the need to rely on a 'pop media culture' celebrity to promote a car which shouldn't have any trouble establishing itself in the market on its own merits.

Understood. However, i don't think the whole "pop media culture" classification holds. I don't believe Audi was looking for that specific "pop culture icon", when organizing their marketing campaign. I think Audi was looking for a young entrepreneur, an all around media icon and one that is also recognized worldwide. Justin fit the bill, and it wouldn't have matter if he was a pop star or a tennis player.

Also, Audi has done a remarkable job of media placement in the last couple of years (in the United States) to promote their new offerings. While the car might "make it" in Europe on "it's own merits", recognizable and abundant advertising is key to having success other markets.

[353S]

I might have missed it, but has Audi decided if the A1 is going to be sold stateside?

[The Pretender]

Don't know, but it's not that good looking anyway.
In fact it looks dated already.

[roadrunner]

Don't know, but it's not that good looking anyway.
In fact it looks dated already.

I like your predictability lately ;)

[itisme]

Don't know, but it's not that good looking anyway.
In fact it looks dated already.


may be that is because you live in 2015 if it comes to Audis ;)
new released Audi's look old for you because at that moment your trying to figure out what the next gen will look like ;):D...

[The Pretender]

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5103/audia1.jpg

[Mockenrue]

http://www.diablomotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/audi-a1-espia.jpg
http://www.diablomotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/audi-a1-espia-1.jpg
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http://www.diablomotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/audi-a1-espia-8.jpg

[ZeroCool]

compare the 3rd brake light...in the last two pictures

is there a possibility that it indicates how strong you're breaking?

[Mockenrue]

I was about to agree....but after looking more closely I realised that these pictures are of two different cars. Look at the tape over the lights, the reflectors on the lower valance and the patterns in the camouflage. :eye:

[The Pretender]

http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/14/14/63/55/2011-a10.jpg

[The Pretender]

http://i48.tinypic.com/34o3qty.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2ngbkeq.jpg

[The Pretender]

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/audi-a1-anteprima-esclusiva-delle-foto-ufficiali/big_AudiA1_anteprimaesclusivadellefotoufficiali_01 .jpg
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[The Pretender]

http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Events/Geneva%20Motorshow/2010/Audi%20A1/001__scaled_600.jpg

We've come across the first wave of Audi A1 photos via a remote market source. Initial model information, these photos and possibly more shots are scheduled to go live perhaps as early as this evening but since we have the shots and we're not held by an embargo we're going to run them for your viewing pleasure. We've not put watermarks all over them and would appreciate people not clipping our logo from the bottom as a return nod. For those who do, we'll know who you are because you'll have the same crops as us. ;) Click the link at the bottom for 1024 higher res versions of these shots. Enjoy.

http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Events/Geneva%20Motorshow/2010/Audi%20A1/007__scaled_600.jpg
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[Benman]

Not revolutionary, but not dull either. I'd lose the "alumi-look" C-A Pillars.

Ben:addict:

[hooter76]

First official videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkSwHwMjZcI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCh31xbusS0

[The Pretender]

Maybe i will like it in completely black.

[ChicagoAudi]

Looks to have more design elements, especially proportions, with the Fiat 500 than the Mini. It looks rather similar, as expected, with the concept vehicle but I favor the interior design over that of the exterior. However, given the draconian safety regulations and restrictions placed on today's automobile designers and engineers, it is more a tribute to develop a reasonably attractive vehicle over a stunner.

I'm interested in seeing the technical specifications and other variants/colors emerge over the next few days.

[The Pretender]

http://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2011-a1/

[tailpipe]

I love it!

Beautiful details. Not as good looking as the FIAT 500 but probably a much better drive and undoubtedly better quality, economy and reliability. Not as performance oriented as the Mini, but more space, greater comfort and without doubt better looking. All in all, it has both the 500 and Mini licked, IMHO.

Well done, Audi, this is a fantastic car. I am sure it is going to be a great success. Just waiting to see what 5-door version will be like in production form.

[Lmg]

I like it too! :)

Cute in the outside and beautiful in the inside.

[RXBG]

clearing the way for the big one.....

[Chuvips]

Amazing little car! Looks really cool to me!

[The Pretender]

Amazing little car! Looks really cool to me!

I must be blind because i don't see it.
A boring emotion less car IMHO.

[The RS6]

I must be blind because i don't see it.
A boring emotion less car IMHO.

Is there any Audi you actually like? :D

[Klint]

new stuff to get more excited about the A1

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2:36minutes of talking about the headlight....

[The Pretender]

Is there any Audi you actually like? :D

Yes, TT and R8.

[The Pretender]

A1 "S-LINE"

http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Audi/A1/Audi-A1-82101011856351600x1060.jpg
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Audi/A1/Audi-A1-8210101149268001600x1060.jpg
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http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Audi/A1/Audi-A1-8210101150332711600x1060.jpg
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Audi/A1/Audi-A1-8210101150324281600x1060.jpg
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Audi/A1/Audi-A1-8210101150315841600x1060.jpg
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Audi/A1/Audi-A1-8210101150307401600x1060.jpg

[The Pretender]

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7734/58643936.jpg

[The RS6]

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7734/58643936.jpg

That looks alot like Volvo's C30...

[andreadebi]

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7734/58643936.jpg

nice! is a pshop or a real configuration?

[Phage]

Configuration from the Audi.de A1 online special.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7823/auda1.jpg

I'd take mine like this :heart:

[mbolo]

Found this. An actual spotting from Spain. Looks a lot better in a natural surrounding than the press pics showed. Aggressive and well planted. Seems like an excellent second car.

http://log.autogespot.com/02-2010/a1/1.jpg

[mbolo]

Hotlink disabled. Here's the link: http://www.autogespot.com/en/item/6736/audis-little-one-shows-its-face-in-the-wild-the-a1-is-spotted!.html

[itisme]

Are there yet any PShops for the other variants of the A1 (5-door, convertible, S1)? I'm specially interested on some images of the convertible... must be a beauty, thx so far...

[The Pretender]

Yes there are.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll231/brera16/S1.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/Porsche-Power/audia1sportbackallroad.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/53/auditesmallv.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj117/blackstripe77/AudiA1Cab.jpg

[hooter76]

The networked person will feel at home here: The Audi A1 offers a rich multimedia world with state-of-the-art technology taken directly from the luxury segment….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMhx-KqG8q4

[hooter76]

Audi A1 on the test track with DTM racing driver Markus Winkelhock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoWiR0kDTA4

[andreadebi]

nice pics from AMI autoshow from challenger bmw

http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/04/13/photos-audi-a1-minis-newest-competitor/audi-a1-exterieur-ami-2010-14/

[andreadebi]

brochure Audi UK

http://www.pooleaudi.com/pdf/a1.pdf

[Benman]

Any more word on the hybrid variant?

[hdtomi]

Audi A1 "Wörthersee Tour 2010" pictures:

http://www.autoblog.it/post/26828/audi-al-worthersee-tour-2010-con-7-versioni-speciali-della-a1

[Benman]

Hey, I like the "Audi Sport #1" car. Nice. :cheers:

Ben

[andreadebi]

A1 pics from Worthersee

pag. 6,7,8,9,10

http://www.vau-max.de/galerie/id=864/start=120

[hooter76]

Part four of "The Next Big Thing" movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxPuRwzqcy0