The Audi A1 is a conceptual or future model and may Audi will launch it in 2009. The Audi A1 is a supermini coupe rumored to be placed on the VW PQ34 program. Styling of Audi A1 is based on the Audi Shooting Brake concept car. The A1 is thinked to vie with the MINI. Some have criticized the option to be the A1 as it would too vie with the Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Polo and the SEAT Ibiza and it could demean the Audi make's Tier 1 opulence double.

It has been announced that the A1 will be produced at the VW mill in Brussels, Belgium. There is presently known that Audi has in growing a sub-compact vehicle. The other example, which will be about potential named A1, is the replacement of the stopped A2.

The A1 will not be a set small than A3 but cheaper with its prices ranging from $16,000 - $20,000. The price decrease can be because of the use of VW Golf IV platform with a semi-rigid can axle, a set cheaper than the multi-link. Also the body of Audi A1 will be made from steel instead of aluminum as used in A2, farther trimming product prices.

Most of the people think that the A1 will be free with Audi's Quattro 4WD. But this might not happen because this type of transmission is rather valuable thus not right for low budget car. As Syncro cheap 4WD excludes ESP and can not provide modern safety standards thus this system can not be used on the Golf III.

The engines free for the A1 should be those from the TDI and FSI ranges. TSI and TFSI are valuable and operation orientated, which makes them less potential to be offered for the other Audi base model. Engines will be available from a 1.4 with 65 - 150 bhp to 1.6 diesel engine with common rail technology and 70 - 105 bhp.

The plan will be encouraged by that of the 2005 Audi Shooting Brake conception, particularly in the back. Two or four doors will be offered for rider approach plus a special doorway for the liberally sized body. The common feel of the automobile will be a sporty and dynamic one an equal for the already announced competitor, the Volvo C30.

To show its Audi genes, the A1 will have the single-frame face grille, big size tires, an active hobby, little position panels and little consoles. Besides the hatchback, a two-seater and a cabriolet are also enlarging the A1 range. The A1 sedan is asked to be launched at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the convertibles should foremost be shown in 2010.