Audi A1 Sportback 2012 pictures

The A1 Sportback is the more practical five-door version of the Audi A1

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It shares mechanical parts with the Skoda Fabia, VW Polo and SEAT Ibiza

As well as regular petrol and diesel models, there's a high-performance S1 Sportback

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The five-door Sportback is slightly wider and taller than the three-door A1

Trim levels are SE, Sport and S line

Larger alloy wheels looks good on the Sportback, but can hurt ride quality

The A1 Sportback has similarly elegant lines to Audi's larger executive cars

Many buyers are willing to pay a premium for that prestigious four-ringed badge

Sleek LED lights mark out the front end

The A1 has the sort of interior usually associated with larger and more expensive cars

Space up front is generous for driver and passenger

The dashboard fit and finish is impeccable

A multimedia infotainment screen lowers into the dash when not needed

Although it's easier to get in the back of the Sportback than the three-door, space is still a bit tight

The same high-quality interior materials are used in the back

Boot capacity isn't as good as some cheaper superminis

But the A1 Sportback is still a useful small family car