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I seriously hope this happens. It'd be the perfect trackday car to replace my aging 360bhp Seat Ibiza (No I'm nto a chav, I only use it for trackdays).
360 ponies from an IBIZA, bet thats a little lively!
I don't particularly like the A1, but anything this small with around 280 BHP has got to be worth a look!
30K is a bit eye-watering though.
Odd looking Audi. Test drove one recently - diesel was uninspiring and the petrol version felt like it needed a lot more power. The S sounds more like the right kind of power - but Audi only ever do a couple of RS' at a time, so this will likely be a limited run.
S1 is due to come out next year/2013. I've never seen Audi release an S Model and an RS model at the same time.
ITS ONLY AN AUDI A1 WITH A VW 2.0T ENGINE & A 4WD SYSTEM IN A SHOE, I WONDER HOW MUCH OF THE £30K IS FOR THE BADGE OOOO ?
Audi must have breathed a sigh of relief when BMW released the new 1-series. They no longer have the ugliest premium small car anymore. Not by much though!!
I don't get why people moan about the price, it's Audi for god sake, a top quality luxury brand why bother looking at AUDI if price is that much of a hassle???
I own an A1. Im delighted with it. Would like to test drive this when it becomes available. Beat the mini hands down.
This car is utter nonsense
For the RS1 they should release the Clubsport oneoff they did with 490+ BHP now that would be an RS
Ooh now this is nice... watch out Ford and Vauxhall!!
Competition from the Fiesta ST and the Corsa VXR do not stand a chance against this monster!! Keep up the good work Audi!
More money than seance comes to mind!
No way is that car worth more than 20K
Stop making me laugh Bloodyannoying. Yeah, that 1-series got whacked with the ugly stick alright. And BMW's usual mongrel trick.....pay for 4 seats and only be able to use two! Hope 4 adults fit in the A1. The 135 has a great big 6 cyl engine shoe-horned in, and must be nose heavy compared to the A1. Then the RS1 is endowed with 4WD.....far safer than RWD. I'd like to see this car with all its vents uncovered, and perhaps in another colour ['NOT fridge white tho!!!!] as it looks a bit dumpy in these pics.... If Audi in fact import any to Oz would be the least surprised to see them cost round AU,000 or more.
What dropped out??? AU,000