It just looks so weak and lame. Even more girly than the Beetle.

This does nothing for the brand. I don't care how well it drives or its other qualities, based solely on styling, it's the worst in the mini-car segment. Anything is better than this. Even the Yaris is way better!

 

can we get this instead?

 

A3 already looks flimsy and cheap looking. they had to add a cheaper looking one below that.

 

It is based on the Seat Ibiza

 

i like the wheels

 

im hungry....

 

Ahhh... now... time for steak!!!!

 

The car looks premium. The problem is that mainstream economy cars have upped the ante with their styling, often looking premium. Take for example the new Ford Ka or even the Fiat 500. Both of these cars come from mainstream brands, yet these two cars from their lineup have a premium look and feel to it, especially the Fiat.

I would hold back on interior comments because I've not seen the car in real life. Judging an interior based on photographs is the worst possible thing to do because the whole impression and feel of the cabin just doesn't come across at all.


A subjective opinion at most. The response on many non-Audi forums has been very positive. It's safe to say most people find the car attractive, stylish and cute as well as even subtly aggressive.


YOU think it is ugly, many people don't. Very simple. I personally like it. To me it looks better than the MINI, Golf, the A class or even the 1 series (which I own). Only the Fiat 500 is cuter, more stylish and clearly Italian in appearance.

 

I think the A3 looks ok with decent wheels...

 

I like the interior.

 

but I hate pop-up NAV systems...!

 

Audi prices its Mini Cooper rival, the A1 supermini. 1.2 Turbo £13K, hot versions to come

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/24...a1_priced.html
By Stephen Dobie
22nd March 2010
Audi A1 front view

Audi has priced its new A1 supermini. And it’ll pile pressure on the car it has its crosshairs on: the Mini Cooper.

A1 pricing will begin at an entirely reasonable £13,145, for which you’ll get an 85bhp 1.2 TFSI in SE trim with a five-speed manual gearbox. The closest rival from Mini is the One, which is a bit cheaper (£12,730) and a tad more powerful (94bhp), but the Audi’s badge appeal is arguably higher.

If a 1.2-litre petrol sounds puny, fear not: like every engine in the A1 range thus far, it utilises turbocharging and direct injection, a useful 118lb ft of torque the upshot.

There’s two other engine options – a 120bhp/148lb ft 1.4 TFSI petrol and a 104bhp/184lb ft 1.6 turbodiesel – as well as two more trim levels, Sport and range-topping S Line.

Read evo's thoughts on a hot Audi RS1

Sport endows the A1 with 16in alloys and sports suspension on top of interior and exterior trinkets, while S Line enlarges the wheels an inch, sharpens the suspension further and adds sportier exterior trim including a rear diffuser and Audi’s recognisable gloss black ‘mouth’.

A 1.2 Sport will set you back £14,945 while an S Line is £16,460. Add around £400 if you want to upgrade to the 1.4 TFSI or around £1000 for the 1.6 TDI. The diesel helps justify its price premium with an impressive 72mpg fuel economy figure.

A1 sales begin in the UK this Autumn, with just a three-door bodystyle for now. A five-door and a convertible are likely to follow, while our fingers are firmly crossed for hot S1 and RS1 variants. Read our thoughts and predictions on that here…

The A1's rivals from Mini and Abarth battle it out

 

why can't they just paint the whole thing in 1 color? that silver part is really distracting.

 

Ford Ka is not an premium car, not sure what gave you that impression... it is nice little car, but it has nothing to do with premium.

 

from this angle, it looks similar (but not as good).