The A1 brings Audi's premium image and impressive build quality to the supermini class
A contrasting roof helps draw the eye to this nicely proportioned car
The three-door A1 seen here was later joined by a more practical five-door Sportback model
The A1 is offered with both petrol and diesel engines and can be very efficient
Under the metal, it shares parts with the Skoda Fabia, VW Polo and SEAT Ibiza
Trim levels are SE, Sport, S line and Black Edition
You can have your A1 in a single plain colour (shown here) or liven it up with different-colour accessories
We'd recommend sticking with smaller alloys and the standard suspension setup for the best ride quality
Audi will delete the sports suspension from higher-spec models at no cost
Signature LED running lights are a feature shared with larger Audi models
Audi's 1.6-litre TDI diesel can return in excess of 70mpg in the A1
Larger alloy wheels looks good on the A1, but can hurt ride quality
The S line model wears a smart bodykit with integrated front foglights
Audi's 1.4-litre TFSI petrol engine has 'cylinder-on-demand' technology for better economy
Twin exhaust tips add to the A1's sporty image
The A1's high-quality, gadget-packed interior is one of the car's biggest selling points
The infotainment screen in the centre of the dash rises up when activated
Metal-ringed air vents add a further touch of class
Audi's S tronic semi-automatic gearbox takes the pain out of urban motoring