After long waiting and numerous photos and teaser videos, Audi has finally revealed all about 3-door version of the newest model in its product range, A1, which is the smallest. At a later stage and the company will introduce its five-door version. World premiere of the Audi A1 will be held on the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March, while sales in Europe will start a month later. The price of pipsqueak will start from around 16 000 euro, the company guarantees that it will meet the highest standard and the other models, although in the compact class. Audi A1 share a common platform with the Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia, in which, however, minor changes were made. Dimensions of the car are 3 950 mm length, 1 740 mm wide and 1420 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2 470 mm. The volume of baggage is 267l. But the rear seats folded, it aims to increase 920l. This compact model features a four turbine engines, which have direct fuel injection and the start / stop system. When all is transmitted to drive the front wheels, and is not currently provided for the introduction of the system Quattro.
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By Audi confirmed that the new concept of e-Tron, out now in Detroit, will have a serial version, which will most likely be called R4, in addition, the vehicle will be used as a basis for future models of the VW Group. Also showed that “electrical” Audi plans are not limited to sports cars of the brand. E-Tron designation will be used for conceptual development, and based on other models, among which will surely have A1 and A8. R4 production is expected to be available in 2012. and yet again have electric modification. Besides, the model will also be offered with turbo-agents with working volumes of 2.0 and 2.5 liters. The e-Tron Detroit is greater dimensions than those of TT and less than a R8, but it implies that the price of the serial version will be lower than that of TT, while speculating about EUR 30 000. Also showed that the production model will have metal panels on the body, rather than carbon, such as in the concept.
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Audi does not intend to limit family A1 compact car with only one or two bodies. According to British magazine CAR, Audi A1 will fill a station wagon, convertible and even mini-crossover. It is now known that Audi A1 will be positioned as a competitor in the market for Mini in the group of BMW. Now it is clear that the first model of the new family will be three-door hatchback and will appear in the second half of 2010. It is well known and that the estimated cost of this model in Europe will be around 15 000 euros. “We will start with” trivratka “which will offer several engine. What will follow? Well, see family A3 – something similar will happen with the Audi A1 “, told CAR Magazine Peter Schwarzenberg by the Board of Directors of Audi, responsible for marketing and sales. Meanwhile, in the Mini does not stand with folded hands waiting to competition. They now offer three-door hatchback, with a characteristic modification Clubman rear doors of two parts and an elongated body.
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