Audi A1 (2010 - 2015)
1.2 TFSI SE 3dr Hatchback
Premium feel for affordable money
Positives
Smooth drive, very quiet, sleek gear change and certainly feels well put together. Go kart like handling (but not quite mini )
Customization to a degree (for example; I've change the air vent sleeve to gloss white, new leather steering wheel, new funky interior door handles.....and all bought off ebay for a fraction of the audi price tag) Can really make this car look individual for a few hundred quid.
Everyone that's been in a passenger has complimented the car. The girlfriend genuinely thinks the car is young and sexy' so a lot of sex-appeal ( for example: on the car MMI system screen, you can add a photo to the music tracks, so I added photos of my girlfriend to our favourite songs......definitely sexy...definitely impressive)
MMI system in general a nice premium feel, with the flash screen raising from the dash.
decent boot space.....easy access.....wide doors....
start stop as standard
good brakes - which is important to me
£30 road tax
turbo as standard on 1.2 - so its pretty quick for only 1200cc engine.
Dealers brilliant - treated me like royalty. I was really impressed with Bolton Audi. Came away feeling really well looked after; and not just another customer (for example: I parked up and a chap opened my door for me; and said "Good morning Mr Brown - your here for a new Tyre I believe.....let me get you inside and make you a hot drink). They did the tyre AND gave me a free winter check (including adjusting the had brake)....and full valet.....and all for less than what the tyre would cost at Kwik Fit (£101.00 fully fitted for a Dunlop SP sport)
Negatives
The cost of the car can be pricey and you definitely pay for the audi badge. Remember;, I believe this is a Polo underneath all the Audi look
Only two seat belts in the rear
fuel isn't fantastic unless stick to no faster than 70 mph
not 100% sure of long term reliability - yet to be convinced.
Would I buy again?
Yes - IF and ony IF i could afford the price tag of around 13k - 18k
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About this car
Price | £14,115–£24,200 |
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Road Tax | A–E |
MPG | 47.9–76.3 mpg |
Real MPG | 72.9% |