Audi A1's U.S. Launch set to be Delayed

Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
Audi A1 Sportback Concept
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justbored

The 1.4l 122 hp engine is turbo-charged and not naturally-aspirated.

February 4, 2009 1:03 pm

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jagervw

No surprise as I hear they lose money on the fantastic A3 8P they sell here.

February 4, 2009 2:10 pm

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Samuel_spektor

This car has an even more serious problem from it's cousin from VW, the Jetta? Today one can pick up the Jetta or Golf (with plenty of bits from the Auid parts been) equipped similarly for well south of 25k. We're looking at more space, same power, less money and all the Audi has to offer in return is refinement and looks which is subjective at best.

February 4, 2009 2:23 pm

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Tommy_S

How long has the Audi A1 begun the rival of the BMW 1? And who's rival of the Audi A3 then? BMW 3, lol?...

February 5, 2009 6:19 am

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blay

i just don't understand why they've put back doors. It's going to be the 1 series. Useless rear legroom.

February 5, 2009 1:00 pm

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Uptohere

I would be curious to see what the sales for Mini are the U.S. in the last 3 months. Audi probably don't want to eat into their A3 sales too much either or incur the U.S. certification costs right now. Mini is successful as a bit niche player with clearly defined product offerings and strong design identity. If the A1 is not sporty or possess a strong identity then I would agree that the $25K+ price would be too high for today's market. The Dealers should know what they can sell. The A1 would definitely be superior to the Rabbit and Jetta in every way except size.

February 5, 2009 4:54 pm

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