The Audi A1 is a subcompact car produced from 2010 to the present by the German car manufacturer AUDI AG as part of the Volkswagen Group. Initially, the Audi A1 was a 3-door hatchback, but since 2011 its 5-door version has been launched into mass production. On average, about 2 thousand cars are bought every month around the world. The world’s first Audi car was created in the 1970s. It was based on VW Polo I. The modern A1 was created on the basis of the same car, but already of the 5th generation.
At the end of autumn 2014, Audi released restyled versions of the A1 hatchback with 3 doors and Sportback with 5 doors. The appearance of the cars has been slightly retouched. In particular, the modified bumpers lengthened the car by 30 mm. In addition, the lighting technology of the Audi A1 has changed and new body paint options have been added. The charged modification of the Audi S1 was not affected by restyling at all. Sales of updated modifications of the Audi A1 started in Europe in 2015.
The second generation of the Audi A1 model has been produced since 2018.
The 1.2-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CBZA 1.2 TSI engine was assembled from 2010 to 2015 and installed on such popular concern models as the Caddy 3, the sixth generation Golf. Also, this power unit is often found under the hood of the Audi A1, Skoda Roomster or Fabia.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CAXA 1.4 TSI engine was produced by the company from 2006 to 2016 and was installed on almost all known models of the German concern of its time. This engine was the most common representative of the first generation of TSI engines.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CZCA 1.4 TSI engine has been produced in Mladá Boleslav since 2013 and is installed on many well-known models of the German concern, such as Golf, Passat, Polo Sedan. This unit is widespread, but in Europe it has long given way to 1.5 TSI engines.
The 1.4-liter turbo engine Volkswagen CZEA 1.4 TSI ACT has been assembled by the concern since 2014 and is installed on some versions of such popular models as Golf, Passat and Tiguan. The motor highlights the presence of the ACT system, which turns off two cylinders at low loads.
The 1.5-liter Volkswagen DADA 1.5 TSI engine has been assembled by the German concern since 2017 and is installed on a number of modern models: from the modest Polo hatchback to the large Arteon coupe.
