Sadly, yes:
2003 Audi S4 saloon (gone but not forgotten...)
1998 Audi A4 1.9TDi quattro Sport saloon
I sure like what i see of the Audi A1 till now
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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.
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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.
2003 Audi S4 saloon (gone but not forgotten...)
1998 Audi A4 1.9TDi quattro Sport saloon
new stuff to get more excited about the A1
Vorsprung durch Technik
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.
I might have missed it, but has Audi decided if the A1 is going to be sold stateside?
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