Audi A1 photos
The Audi A1 brings the brand's distinct engineering standards and design language into the premium subcompact hatchback market.
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366The Audi A1 photo gallery has 366 high-quality photos. Last update: Aug 9, 2019.
About the model
The first-generation Audi A1 arrived in 2010 on a compact front-wheel-drive platform, establishing a premium presence in the urban subcompact category. It featured turbocharged inline petrol and diesel engines paired with either manual transmissions or dual-clutch automated gearboxes. A mid-cycle update refined its exterior lighting signatures and refreshed the cabin equipment.
The second generation introduced in 2018 transitioned to the modular MQB architecture, retaining the versatile hatchback layout with expanded cabin space and an elongated wheelbase. The exterior adopted sharper body lines with styling nods to historic rally models, alongside an exclusively turbocharged powertrain lineup and advanced digital cockpit interfaces.
Across both iterations, the A1 has combined agile city handling with refined highway stability, serving as the accessible entry point to the manufacturer's lineup.