Audi A1 Sportback revealed

Audi A1 Sportback revealed At launch, there will be four turbocharged engines to choose from, all carried over from the three-door, including the efficient 1.6-litre TDI unit that emits just 99g/km, while returning a claimed 74.3mpg.

A performance 2.0-litre diesel option will join the top of the range later in the year, boasting 141bhp and a 0-62mph sprint time of just 8.5 seconds - giving Audi a direct rival to MINI’s Cooper SD hatch. Three trims are available, but all come well equipped, with every Sportback getting alloy wheels and a 6.5-inch colour display as standard.


The Sportback is due to hit showrooms in February, and will command a £560 premium over the equivalent three door. That means prices will start at £13,980 for the 1.2 TFSI SE, rising to a hefty £21,270 for the hottest 182bhp 1.4 TFSI in sporty S line trim.

The A1 range won’t stop growing there though, and Auto Express has learned that Audi is also planning to launch hot S1 version of the three-door in 2013, a cabriolet, and an extreme RS1 too.