Audi A1 Facelift with New Three-cylinder Engines

Audi debuts A1 facelift with the latest tech and chassis tweaks

Audi has updated its compact A1 range with a mild visual makeover and has introduced two three-cylinder engines for the first time. With MINI introducing a host of new three- and five-door versions of its hatch, the time has come for Audi to keep its small premium offering looking fresh.

The exterior look has received a small nip and tuck to keep the A1 in keeping with younger models in the Audi line-up. The front end has been lightly re-worked and features a sharper looking front bumper and snazzier headlamps. Audi has added two new trims design and sport which include a lot of customisation options.

Audi has added two new trims design and sport which include a lot of customisation options. The infotainment system has been lightly upgraded too and now features a wi-fi hotspot, Bose surround sound system and Audi Connect and the firm’s extensive range of internet services.

There are more changes to it just like the recently facelifted Volkswagen Polo; two new turbocharged three-cylinder engines make their appearance in the A1 range a 95bhp 1.0-litre petrol and a 90bhp 1.4-litre diesel. The new petrol will start at £14,315 when it is available to order in Spring 2015, which is £200 more than the 1.2 TFSI model it replaces. The petrol offers 65.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 99g/km while the diesel delivers 83.1mpg and 89gkm of CO2. In fact, the A1 is the first Audi to ever be powered by a three-cylinder engine.

The updated A1 range goes on sale later this month, priced between £200 and £400 more than the current range, depending on engines and trim level. The five-door Sportback has a £620 premium, whilst the S1 hot hatch is £25,380.