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2010 — present · 2 generations · hatchback

The Audi A1 brings the brand's distinct engineering standards and design language into the premium subcompact hatchback market.

366
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2
generations
71
versions
80–252 (60–188 kW)
hp

Generations

2

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.

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Audi launches compact A2 e-tron with up to 401 miles of range for Europe
Audi launches compact A2 e-tron with up to 401 miles of range for Europe
Audi has launched the compact A2 e-tron electric hatchback on the MEB platform, developed specifically for European customers. The rear-wheel-drive EV offers outputs between 168 hp and 322 hp with a driving range of up to 401 miles on the WLTP cycle.
22.Sep.2026
The Icon Returns: Audi Unveils the All-Electric A2 E-Tron
The Icon Returns: Audi Unveils the All-Electric A2 E-Tron
More than twenty years after the original model ended production, Audi has revived the historic nameplate as the all-electric A2 E-Tron hatchback. Built with an impressive drag coefficient of 0.24, the compact rear-wheel-drive EV offers powertrains producing up to 322 horsepower and an electric range reaching 401 miles. Inside, the spacious cabin features an 11.9-inch Virtual Cockpit, a curved 12.8-inch touchscreen, and innovative Fidlock magnetic accessory mounts.
07.Sep.2026
2027 Audi Q7 Costs More, and the SQ7 Is Closing In on Six Figures
2027 Audi Q7 Costs More, and the SQ7 Is Closing In on Six Figures
Audi has refreshed the 2027 Q7 and SQ7 with new looks, revised engines, and higher starting prices.
20.Jul.2026
Audi’s A6 Allroad Is Officially Headed to America
Audi’s A6 Allroad Is Officially Headed to America
The next A6 Allroad wagon will reach U.S. showrooms in 2027, giving buyers a more practical Audi option beyond the RS6.
17.Jun.2026
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