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Audi A1

New premium supermini hit the road and we got behind the wheel of the most efficient diesel model first

by: Auto Express team

16 Dec 2010

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Introduction
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Ford Focus Mk 3
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MINI Countryman vs Nissan Juke
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Audi A1 - currently reading
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Jaguar XJ
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Citroen DS3
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Audi RS5
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Range Rover in the Rockies
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Ford Focus RS500
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Subaru Cosworth Impreza
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Ford Grand C-MAX

THE arrival of the A1 marked the smallest chapter yet in the long-running battle for premium car supremacy between Audi and BMW. We got behind the wheel of the long-awaited new supermini in Issue 1,120, and were immediately impressed by its stunning interior build quality. Out on the open road, the A1 backed this up by offering a grown-up driving experience, and also scored with its strong green credentials, while its understated good looks completed a brilliant package.

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In this review

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IntroductionWe've taken the wheel of some amazing new cars in the past 12 months – and here we look back at the highlights.
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Ford Focus Mk 3We had an exclusive ride-along in the all-new Ford Focus.
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MINI Countryman vs Nissan JukeIn a world exclusive, Auto Express pitted the MINI Countryman against the Nissan Juke crossover.
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Audi A1 - currently readingNew premium supermini hit the road and we got behind the wheel of the most efficient diesel model first
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Jaguar XJWe delivered our definitive verdict on the big cat's most luxurious model ever
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Citroen DS3We visited french shores to see if DS3 is as fun and fashionable as its famous fifties’ forbear
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Audi RS5Is Audi's mighty new super coupe at last a successor to the original Quattro? We took a test drive to find out
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Range Rover in the RockiesWe celebrated Brit’s 40th birthday on the US’s toughest trail
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Ford Focus RS500Matt black paint, 345bhp and a limited run of 500 units - the most hardcore hot-hatch got even meaner and we were on hand on drive it
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Subaru Cosworth ImprezaWe pitted the Cosworth tuned Impreza against three of its legendary fore-runners in an exclusive first test.
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Ford Grand C-MAXRead our verdict as seven-seat version of new MPV hit British roads

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