Audi A1 hatchback 2010 pictures

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