Should You Buy an AUDI A1? (Test Drive & Review 1.0TFSI MK2)

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Komentáře • 389

  • @grenvillephillips6998
    @grenvillephillips6998 Před 2 lety +161

    Sounds a bit like my old German girlfriend. She was expensive to maintain and didn't provide any extras whatsoever. Admittedly, she was well-built and her boot was huge.

    • @flappingarms9335
      @flappingarms9335 Před 2 lety +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @andrewbaxter9395
      @andrewbaxter9395 Před 2 lety +11

      😂 much wind noise?

    • @ExAnimoPortugal
      @ExAnimoPortugal Před 2 lety +1

      WOW :-D

    • @DrumToTheBassWoop
      @DrumToTheBassWoop Před 2 lety +1

      What about the sweet spot, any good, I bet it moaned and groaned, when you put some welly in it. I bet the car’s okay too.

    • @helipeek2736
      @helipeek2736 Před 2 lety

      In my experience I’ve found them quite hard riding to the point of being uncomfortable over longer sessions

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 Před 2 lety +64

    I feel like I’m the only person who doesn’t understand how we are saving the planet by doing away with small engined smaller cars and pushing huge 2t battery powered rockets with vegetarian interiors 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety +19

      I don’t get it either

    • @malthusg1115
      @malthusg1115 Před 2 lety +5

      Yep its madness.

    • @alexandrupara4574
      @alexandrupara4574 Před 2 lety +2

      The ideea, is not to save the planet, but to find a way to get out of here as quick as possible 😅

    • @antonycharnock2993
      @antonycharnock2993 Před 2 lety +19

      Production of the batteries alone causes more environmental damage than you'll recoup by using the car. Sad how people believe marketing hype. Hydrogen fuel cell is the best. James May told me 😂

    • @megapangolin1093
      @megapangolin1093 Před 2 lety

      Vegan interiors please...

  • @richiebtime489
    @richiebtime489 Před 2 lety +79

    Didn't know you could get the 2 litre TDi in the mk 1. That would be a seriously impressive mix of economy and speed. Although being an Audi, I'd imagine it understeered like a drug crazed deer on an ice.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety +27

      I’ve had one, they’re great

    • @davog1946
      @davog1946 Před 2 lety +8

      Just bought one, coming from an E class! I absolutely love, shortly to be remapped to 190hp. Does 55mpg Bering driven like a hoon.

    • @maverick4177
      @maverick4177 Před 2 lety +11

      🤦🏻‍♂️ another automaton who believes what someone else says instead of finding out himself
      EVERY Production road car “understeers” because……..it’s safer than oversteer, which is what all the hero’s in BMW’s find out about 3 seconds after they needed to know

    • @richiebtime489
      @richiebtime489 Před 2 lety +7

      @@maverick4177 I had an Audi A3 2.0 TDi and was a blunt instrument in terms of driving. I've got a tenth gen Civic now which is an engaging drive and practical too. Ps.all my comments are tongue in cheek, although hard to convey over internet.

    • @ondrej185
      @ondrej185 Před 2 lety

      @@maverick4177 true that. especially on wet roundabout in Z4 :) however quick contra with steering will usually sort it out :))

  • @John_Wood_
    @John_Wood_ Před 2 lety +10

    As a german car hating person, i;ve always liked the shape of the 4 door a1. As a designer i think it has great proportions. However, it is still an audi.

  • @toinessboss3655
    @toinessboss3655 Před 4 měsíci +2

    As a Audi A1 2022 owner i must say that this is a very nice car.
    I bought it second hand for 16.000 euro's. It had loads of extra's attached to it.
    My climate regulation is now also digital and comes with temperature indiciations so u can set it to your optimal temperature. Adjustable by 0,5 Celsius each tick.
    I did also get parking sensors, although it is not visible on the infotainment screen (like the previous Audi version from 2010) what area of the car is bumping into something.
    Other than that, the cheap plastic mentioned here got replaced by more luxurious feeling versions that are colloured alongside the rest of the interior.
    Another nice addition is the arm rest above the handbreak that also hold more space to put small stuff inside. (Keys, chewing gum etc.).
    It does feel a wee bit slow in the early revs but holds up quite nice once the turbo kicks in.
    Fuel wise its a super nice car to maintain, i can easily cruise around 750km's. If i drive 80-100 km roads only that can extend to 780-800 km's per full tank.
    For the high price u pay for relatively no extra's i would not get this car new but a second hand option is highly recommandable

  • @chrisbarton8202
    @chrisbarton8202 Před 2 lety +27

    Loved the comment about successful beauty salon - so funny. Keep up the great work

  • @grantvickers6247
    @grantvickers6247 Před 2 lety +4

    This is a fantastic car. Got the 30TFSI Sport model. All these fannies that complain about looks and equipment are talking crap. The world is full of people who talk through their arse.

  • @CathodeRayNipplez
    @CathodeRayNipplez Před 2 lety +34

    It's very... well... 'sensible' shall we say. A way of getting from A to B that beats walking but no more exciting than the local bus.
    May feel quality but Audi's plummeting reliability survey ranking over the last five years is a bit of a worry.
    Here in Au used Audi's are attractive as they depreciate faster than a Mugabe Zimbabwe dollar.

    • @zlatanmorrison8182
      @zlatanmorrison8182 Před 2 lety +8

      Precisely, German 'quality' is a myth, as is their reliability. A thin veneer of soft touch materials to exude 'quality' is all you get.

    • @blazzz13
      @blazzz13 Před 2 lety +1

      When was the last time you were on the bus? It's not a pleasent experience as snobby as that sounds. In this- you atleast have the luxury of personal space. That alone is more exciting.

    • @zlatanmorrison8182
      @zlatanmorrison8182 Před 2 lety +3

      @@blazzz13 that does not make an ounce of sense? you could have the luxury of personal space in a 2 grand Fiesta?

    • @blazzz13
      @blazzz13 Před 2 lety +1

      @@zlatanmorrison8182 Which is still more exciting than getting a bus. Hence my original comment

  • @backy86
    @backy86 Před 2 lety +4

    The area you are in looks stunning, Matt. An early autumn morning shoot with the e46 m3 as the supporting act to a showcase of the High Peak area would be epic!

  • @hermanmunster3358
    @hermanmunster3358 Před 2 lety +16

    Love it, but I would defo go for the 4 pot 1.5, as I wouldn't want to be revving the bollocks off it everywhere I go.
    I love the interior too, and can forgive the little bits of scratchy plastic. The interior space is great, although I wish it was available in a 3 door.
    But all in all, it is typically German, and conservatively styled, which is right up my street. It is not trying to be something that it is not. So I would fefinitely have one.

    • @f1kwa399
      @f1kwa399 Před 2 lety +1

      If you’re serious about the 1.5 engine, can I suggest you research it first, the manual more than the auto has a dreadful history of hesitation on acceleration, check the forums, VAG will likely tell you they’ve rectified it, but have they?

  • @5ebra1
    @5ebra1 Před 2 lety +9

    I thought the 25 & 35 badges referred to the average price to the nearest thousand.

  • @williamfence566
    @williamfence566 Před 2 lety +12

    If you need that engine and a VAG product save your money and get the Polo. Looks better IMO.

    • @jankaratas7480
      @jankaratas7480 Před 2 lety +4

      Or even cheaper and go for a Fabia! Same engines, same interior quality, just the badge (which apparently matters to some?!)

    • @samildogansd
      @samildogansd Před 2 lety +2

      The audi looks so much better

  • @ttall3334
    @ttall3334 Před 2 lety +2

    My first car was a Ford Fiesta, 1982 model, I think it was a 1.1 litre. Foot to the floor all the time, brilliant fun. Some times less is more. Thanks for another great video and I would certainly consider one of these for my daughter who is just about to start driving. Kids are so lucky these days :)

  • @amcr3556
    @amcr3556 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the very interesting review of the Audi A1.
    I ordered mine in October of 2018 when there were only two models available, the SE which is effectively the Technic and the Sport. I chose the Sport as Cruise Control and Electric Folding Mirrors were included.
    Strangely enough I have found the safety equipment not to be up to the job. Lane Departure is a positive danger on B or poorly marked roads. Only useful on motorways. Tyre Pressure Monitoring is far too sensitive and can be set off due to potholes in the road while Main Beam Assist is too slow in its activation.
    The Digital Dashboard is first class with all the information you need and is fully digital, not like the Polo or Skoda equivalents which are digital with an analogue speedometer display. Driving with the sun in front causes the display to brighten considerably. Fabulous!
    The scratchy hard plastics don't bother me. Easy to clean if required.
    Compared with the MINI, I've had three MINIs - Mk1 2 & 3 going back to 2003 but to me MINI has now lost the plot. Before I bought the A1 I 'Designed my own MINI', a 5 door Cooper. Exciting colours? Two grey and a silver which looks grey in a certain light. Which younger generation are they appealing to, the deceased? Don't forget the greed in now charging for solid colours. I wanted a Spare Wheel & Tyre. No longer available - use Runflats. Why pay extra for a poorer ride? I also wanted Electric Folding Mirrors. That'll be an extra £1600. I know the pack includes other options but realistically if you cannot park a MINI without the self-park option, you really should give up driving. Yes, MINI is nippy with great handling and fun to drive. The Electrically Heated Windscreen option is fabulous at clearing the screen in summer and frost in winter. The wing mirrors are a good size too but the dipping rear view mirror is poor while the auto one doesn't work well in poor lighting and rain. The Mk3 gearbox is too easy to shift into reverse instead of 1st and of course the perennial problem of adding low profile tyres just ruins the ride.
    The A1 just feels like a grown up car. The Audi A1 is more fuel efficient while surprisingly quick during overtaking , quieter and at the end of three years will be worth more than the MINI.

  • @johnrowell3583
    @johnrowell3583 Před 2 lety +5

    I have the 1.5 L 2020 model and I would suggest it's the engine to go for - it's quick and you can get nearly 50mpg on the motorway. I'm loving it, although price wise they are expensive. I would also suggest the automatic is worth a try - the changes are very smooth - it's only a little jerky at very low speeds on rough paths.

    • @johnrowell3583
      @johnrowell3583 Před 5 měsíci

      @@kaferere 50,000km in and I'm not experiencing any issues

  • @Alexander_l322
    @Alexander_l322 Před 2 lety +18

    I don’t get the badging system on new the Audis either. I thought it might be an age limit 🤷‍♂️ 🤣

  • @bazzaclarky7445
    @bazzaclarky7445 Před 2 lety +2

    Never driven the mk2, but drove a few of the mk1's and I absolutely love them! Brilliant little car, and the earlier ones seem to be fantastic value for money these days!

  • @walthamwalker
    @walthamwalker Před 2 lety +8

    Great video as expected - burn a pedestrians retinas 'just watch yourself ' with that fantastic sense of humour 👍👍😂

  • @chrispenn715
    @chrispenn715 Před 2 lety +4

    The badging is simple - the '30' is 5 better than the '25' - or if you want to get technical its 20% more extra gooder :-)

  • @ifyouarefeelingsinister
    @ifyouarefeelingsinister Před 2 lety +2

    I got a courtesy Audi A1 last year and I genuinely thought I was in an A3 until I went to open the boot. They seem much bigger in and out than the previous gen

  • @mickymac6571
    @mickymac6571 Před 2 lety +5

    Push button headlights,counter intuitive to me, I favour the dial set-up.

  • @priteshchampaneri5101
    @priteshchampaneri5101 Před rokem +1

    I’d agree, when I first saw this model on the road I thought it was an A3. Definitely looks more grown up compared to the previous model

  • @parvinkukar1259
    @parvinkukar1259 Před 2 lety +1

    Great cars, like you say premium small car. Was in a bmw dealership yesterday and overheard a customer conversation with service advisor saying he was quoted one price over the phone and a different price online and a different price when bringing in the car to the dealership for a routine service and could not understand why he had 3 different prices. Service advisor did not give him a adequate answer. Feel they just make it up as they go with regards to pricing just like those guys that turn up at your door to give you a quote on paving your drive way. Great vid!

  • @viduransivakumar3192
    @viduransivakumar3192 Před 2 lety +11

    £20k and no rear parking sensors as standard? Inexcusable. That's one thing I hate about Audis: their stingy standard equipment list and expensive options. Also, I agree that the 25, 35, etc. badging is stupid. And the 1.0 TFSI, as insurance-friendly it may be, is a miserable little 3 cylinder engine that probably struggles to get the average economy it promises in the real world. On the upside, the interior looks and feels nice but that's really the only positive I have for it. Even so, at the end of the day, it's just a VW Polo for badge snobs who try too hard to impress others who more often than not don't care. A top spec Seat Ibiza and Skoda Fabia represent better value, have the same build quality and don't have the same sort of owners.
    Mini-rant over 😅

  • @Formulozza1
    @Formulozza1 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Matt, just to explain the servicing costs at main dealers, all the manufacturers I have worked for have incentivised dealers to offer significantly reduced rates for cars that are out of warranty to keep their business in the network. That's why older cars tend to have such competitive pricing for maintenance work and the newer stuff doesn't given it's likely to stay in the network anyway given the manufacturer's warranty. Great review as always though!

  • @johntheaccountant5594
    @johntheaccountant5594 Před 2 lety +1

    Totally agree with you about the handbrake.
    In the old days you would buy a new cable for £12 and change it yourself.
    For an Audi A6 you are looking at £600 plus for the kit, reprogramming the computer for it to talk to the other ECUs.

  • @paulsz6194
    @paulsz6194 Před 2 lety +4

    2.5 cup holders means one passenger has to draw the shortest straw & get a Macchiato, as opposed to a flat white or latte in a full sized cup. Or was Audi simply accomodating for the baby ‘cino that some parents buy for their child ?

  • @SuperLloyd84
    @SuperLloyd84 Před 2 lety +6

    The newest VAG cars leave me concerned. If they're willing to cut corners on cabin materials, what are they doing under the hood?

    • @bumfluffmcregor3730
      @bumfluffmcregor3730 Před 2 lety

      Don't be too concerned just try to get on with your life I've had many a sleepless night about this too

  • @iandeakin4503
    @iandeakin4503 Před 2 lety +4

    Hey mat ,another great review, not a bad little car .

  • @argentum3919
    @argentum3919 Před 2 lety

    I drove one of these and was very impressed as a Yaris owner. It felt like a mature but spicy saloon. The only thing stopping me from switching from the Yaris is reliability. Yaris are bullet proof, more or less. I don't know about these little Audis.
    The Start/Stop system on my Yaris 2009 is so smooth you barely notice it, it is so well engineered.

  • @kevinthornton4372
    @kevinthornton4372 Před rokem +1

    Really enjoyed the video
    Picking up mine in a few days can't wait

  • @shieldaigbencher
    @shieldaigbencher Před 2 lety +4

    Should you buy an Audi A1? No. Sorted.

  • @steveegginton535
    @steveegginton535 Před 2 lety +2

    For those who want a small car with an upmarket feel the A1 is a strong contender and like most Audi's it has a nice interior. I wonder how long a little engine like this will last if you have to rev its nuts off to get it to go! I would definitely want a larger engine. Audi's use of numbers makes no sense at all perhaps its some sort of enigma code 😂

    • @blacktaged
      @blacktaged Před 2 lety

      Its the same engine you can find in A3 1.0 and Q2 1.0. Plenty of power IMHO.

  • @magnuswalker7957
    @magnuswalker7957 Před 2 lety +3

    I concur with his view about main dealer services. My two years kuga service recently cost me well in excess of £400. Next year I will return to my reliable independent village garage.

  • @rimeoftheancientmariner
    @rimeoftheancientmariner Před 2 lety +1

    9:44 "It comes with 2 and a half cup holders". That's not a half cup, that's a special Red Bull holder.

  • @julianheritage6436
    @julianheritage6436 Před 2 lety +5

    Great review 👍I much prefer the 1st gen A1, this new version is so bland looks like every other small car

  • @piotr0290
    @piotr0290 Před 2 lety +1

    Badge Power
    25 Less than 100hp
    30 110-120hp
    35 150hp
    40 190-210hp
    45 230-270hp
    50 280-300hp
    55 360-385hp
    60 More than 400hp

  • @wass006
    @wass006 Před 2 lety +1

    Good observation about the beauty salon I think your right too

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound Před 2 lety +3

    Looks like a nice machine. Very good point about matching the car to your life : if you're in an office job starting out and want to be taken seriously, you could hold your own with this machine. I was with a friend in his bigger Audi station wagon here in Prague and the build quality is indeed impressive. Though I guess Tracey would have to own a beauty salon around the corner AND on the High Street to stretch to something that big :-)

  • @nuhachowdhury4311
    @nuhachowdhury4311 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm just about to get rid of my 1.6 tdi, which has been fairly nippy and a decent drive..crashes into bumps and a lot of road noise feedback into the cabin though. Going for an A1 1.5 s line 35 now. Defo feels much more luxurious and I feel way more fancy in it

  • @JoshWaller
    @JoshWaller Před 2 lety

    I have the MK2 Sport 30TFSI as my first car and it’s great. Couldn’t really ask for more at 17, drives great, looks great and truly is a fab car.

  • @sadiqyl
    @sadiqyl Před rokem +1

    Just ordered the 2022 version.

  • @gileshalliwell3591
    @gileshalliwell3591 Před 2 lety

    You’re right about the ubiquity of the SUV... went from practical option to universal curse..! It’s the problem you get when you ask customers what they want rather than being creative.

  • @kevinkoster8066
    @kevinkoster8066 Před 2 lety +1

    I own one and i broke my bumper so right now i have a new polo for couple of weeks and it NOT the same car at all plus youre just another poli driver the inside feels a lot cheaper and the seats are hard but in terms of driving its not so different to my a1 i think the new a1 looks so much better then the last model and of youre not a poor guy you can afford this no problems

  • @ThePorkypete51
    @ThePorkypete51 Před 2 lety +2

    I wouldn't buy any car without a central armrest.

  • @dfk09
    @dfk09 Před 2 lety +1

    Great work man! I live in the states and I drive a Golf. This car looks like a dressed up version of my car. I would go for that.

  • @Tom-eq6vo
    @Tom-eq6vo Před 2 lety +1

    Yes I don’t get Audi’s model rebranding system either. Prefer the older A1 with the “mini R8” headlights in S-Line trim.

  • @crbb3099
    @crbb3099 Před 2 lety +1

    I don’t typically disagree with your comments on cars but I just don’t get the point of the A1.
    You’re paying more for literally just a badge, it doesn’t even have a centre armrest! I rented a previous gen A1 in France and it was dismal in every way, and it was a “premium” upgrade. I would’ve preferred a Golf.
    Maybe the 2.0 litre would be worth something but I can’t fathom choosing a base model A1 over a more spec’d out Polo.

  • @Kelveron
    @Kelveron Před 2 lety +2

    I had no idea Audi isn't replacing the current A1! So many saloons and hatchback models are getting dropped by many manufacturers in favour of SUVs. Shame!

  • @richardshiggins704
    @richardshiggins704 Před 2 lety +2

    Possibly the 30TFSI (113hp) would possibly do the job nicely .

  • @jasbo7288
    @jasbo7288 Před rokem

    Great video Matt..Yes my missus has a 2016 VW polo 1.2 TSi and just had it serviced & MOT at local garage for £160 which is a good price, I hate main dealer prices and also £20 road tax so money she saves there goes towards the service..Also this a 4 cylinder unit and pulls alot better.. 😁👍

  • @andrewsteedman3960
    @andrewsteedman3960 Před 2 lety +1

    FYI the "half" cupholder is for energy drinks. Red bull cans and the like fit in there much better. PS looking forward to a review of a Skoda Octavia :)

    • @ondrej185
      @ondrej185 Před 2 lety

      That vRS is one sexy looking octy

  • @MrCRAIGJSTEVENS
    @MrCRAIGJSTEVENS Před 2 lety

    Sorry if its already been said but the new numbers on the boot refer to it's equivalent kWh rating, meant to make Audi's transition to all electric easier for the consumer ie: the badges will stay the same, but the power unit will have changed. Hope that helps

  • @dailyhunter3683
    @dailyhunter3683 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review. "Burning a pedestrians retina😭though?" 🤔 Bit harsh. I'm keeping my sunglasses😎 on just in case an audi A1 driver flashes💃 at me.

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review again , honest appraisal of a decent little city car , and your usual humerous lines, loved the salon joke, spot on

  • @scalecrawlnl
    @scalecrawlnl Před 2 lety

    A cool review, greatly enjoyed as always, thank you very much. Is a new Cupra to review something of interest, could be fun, a spirited drive around the countryside👍😎

  • @Chris-yc3mm
    @Chris-yc3mm Před 5 měsíci

    Wish more cars came with a manual handbrake these days. I much prefer them, especially if you need to move a car and the battery is flat

  • @athollmcnicoll256
    @athollmcnicoll256 Před 2 lety

    I never knew till you mentioned the fact that Audi A1 was classed as a Sportback, as I believed that was designated to the A3 onwards.
    So see Matt we learn something new every time we tune in - not that I liked the A1 but then I drove an A3 Petrol and a diesel 1.8 TDI, so that was my experience of Audi's as after that prices seem to rocket upwards at our local dealership.

  • @RobReynolds
    @RobReynolds Před 2 lety

    Took a drive to New Mills today and thought, this place looks really familiar. Then realised where I knew it from

  • @alextoft9199
    @alextoft9199 Před 2 lety

    There is something about a low spec powerless Audi in gray with cloth interior that screams class and shows you're at ease with yourself! At 28. I've had the old Fiestas and Minis, 2006 C220. This A1 says... I'm mature now, I buy sourdough bread from Booths and listen to The Archers. I'll drive at the speed limit thank you! I'm one of those tedious people that says to my younger Cousins and friends 'yeah when I was your age, I was crazy, but I'm much happier with my crippling mortgage and soulless job' I want one! The next stage is walking around a soggy field in socks and sandals looking at old Rovers and saying 'I'd preferred them days! Core! Silverstone Leather Interior just like my Dad's!' 👍🙂🤣

  • @collyb6054
    @collyb6054 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice shirt Matt, if that was Merch I’d have one

  • @jrice610
    @jrice610 Před 2 lety +5

    Expensive way to buy a Skoda. Badge snobbery at its worst.

  • @malcolmcog
    @malcolmcog Před 10 měsíci

    I had an A4, had it serviced at my Audi dealer in 2021, then had it serviced at an Audi approved dealer from 2022 . Sold my audi A4 to an Audi dealer last week and they had no details of the Audi approved dealer. That lost me a few hundred quid on my trade in price, as I'm downsizing to an A1.

  • @TheTommyPT
    @TheTommyPT Před 2 lety +1

    Having owned the MK1 A1 with the 1.6L TDI (105hp) in sport trim and 3 door this is the first time I cannot agree with you Mat. I thought of replacing the MK1 with the MK2 but they are FUGLY and not as well built as the previous one. Some of the bits you noticed such as the plastic on the doors and near the handbrake. But there are far more examples of Audi cheaping out such as the paint quality, the hand levers, rubbers overall, quality of the fabric and the design is just awful. The price also went considerably higher making it walk into A3s territory and those are the reasons why they aren't selling many of them. But I guess they need to compensate for the whole dieselgate scandal... On this gen Id rather go with the Ibiza or Polo. Still great video!

  • @hlwaters18
    @hlwaters18 Před 2 lety

    Great review as always! My girlfriend has the 2.0 (40 tfsi) competition spec, great car fun and engaging to drive. We test drove back to back with the Mini cooper S, they feel very similar power wise, the mini handles flatter but has a harsh ride whereas the A1 is a bit softer and easier to live with. I jump at any chance to drive her car over my A6 (40 tdi) as its much more fun than piloting my (what feels like) cruise ship size saloon

  • @themanipulator1
    @themanipulator1 Před 2 lety +2

    Imagine buying a car without parking sensors then telling yourself it's a premium car, for 20 grand if I was looking for a "premium small car" I'd buy a used Lexus IS with every luxury feature imaginable, unrivaled reliability and dealer network and a lexus relax 10 year warranty. Not to mention rock bottom running costs, reasonable poke and a genuine feeling of quality and solidity. Not to mention genuine exclusivity that none of the German manufacturers can boast since they cheapened themselves with cheap plastic hatchbacks

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety +2

      To be fair you can’t get a top spec IS for £20k. They’re also not exactly a small car. And the petrol/hybrid/CVT combo isn’t for everyone

    • @themanipulator1
      @themanipulator1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@HighPeakAutos that's fair, but a good used example is fantastic value with the Lexus relax warranty. Surely it's superior to a 5 spd manual

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety +2

      @@themanipulator1 I’m a big Lexus fan, I think they’re great. I just wish they made more fun cars

  • @kamseihra
    @kamseihra Před 2 lety

    Wife’s got one of these, the 30 version with 116bhp. More than enough power to drive around town

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety

      Is that the 1.5?

    • @kamseihra
      @kamseihra Před 2 lety

      @@HighPeakAutos no it’s still a 1 litre but 30 version has 116bhp where as your 25 has 94bhp. Same engine, different tune.
      35 has the 4 cylinder 1.5 litre engine making 148 bhp. Then you have the range topper 40 4 4 cylinder 2.0 litre engine making 197 bhp.
      Traded down from an A3 with a 1.4 TFSI engine and this 30 A1 with the 1.0 litre engine feels just as quick. We also have an SQ5 3.0 TFSI too - that’s a beast!

  • @SuperSkyRat
    @SuperSkyRat Před 2 lety +2

    Great videos, I enjoy watching them!
    Just a word on the engines... I've used this engine in a polo and a 1.5 tfsi in a Seat Ateca for some considerable time. I can honestly say they are not an economical engine. The polo I had to thrash everywhere as it had no torque or power so you ended up using loads of fuel so it was pointless.
    The Seat with the 1.5 engine is slightly better with a lot of low down torque off the mark. It's a 7 speed dsg which you would think is eco but I'm getting an average 38mpg over 9k miles of ownership. That's not great for something with cylinder deactivation also. I still think mid size Diesel engine is best for economy all round. These small petrol engines don't offer any economy gains in my opinion.

    • @elmarpodiebrad9570
      @elmarpodiebrad9570 Před rokem

      I had the older 1.4l in a Škoda Octavia and I managed to get around 50 mpg/ UK without even cylinder deactivation

  • @chris3490
    @chris3490 Před 2 lety +1

    what do you think of the corolla cross? not the car itself,but the move by toyota,how soon do you think will we start seeing a civic cross or a golf cross?

  • @ISITWORTHITUK
    @ISITWORTHITUK Před 2 lety

    Great review. It’s definitely a more mature drive than we first thought.

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Před 2 lety

    I hate those Audi rear indicators tbh - looks looks someone went to the chav section of Halfords

  • @tobylusher
    @tobylusher Před 2 lety +2

    Can you do one on the mk6 vw polo

  • @joytekb
    @joytekb Před 2 lety

    They don’t ad diesel to the line because Germany has ban diesel cars , in some cities almost totaly.

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker Před 2 lety

    One of my mates used to have the Ford Ka based on the Fiat 500. Now she has an A1.

  • @John.lakesrc
    @John.lakesrc Před 2 lety

    I love my 2015 S1, so underrated. Wish the boot was bigger though.

  • @lukeferguson9010
    @lukeferguson9010 Před 2 lety

    We all know that one beauty Salon owner haha. Love how we perceive drivers from their car choice

  • @romac9516
    @romac9516 Před 2 lety

    When I asked a well known youtuber what the heck am I supposed to do on my long trips in an electric car he replied "get to know the local charging area". Sorry but these electric things are being foisted on us against our will and even the enthusiasts don't seem to believe their BS. Great video, Audi drivers just seem to want to overtake everyone and appear to be more stressed than any other road users so I'll stick with my 2012 Focus and the disappointment my friends show towards me :(

  • @johnmccolgan2177
    @johnmccolgan2177 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks great from the front. Audi dress there car's well. Great video 👍

  • @baubau9571
    @baubau9571 Před 2 lety +4

    No, Honda jazz instead

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety +5

      Do you work for Honda? No young person wants to buy a Honda jazz. They’re all bought by OAP’s

    • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
      @TheAllMightyGodofCod Před 2 lety +2

      @@HighPeakAutos but they are great cars!
      When they first came out, a lot of young people used it here

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety +3

      @@TheAllMightyGodofCod they are very good but it’s a pensioners car in the UK

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker Před 2 lety +2

      @@HighPeakAutos So the Honda Jazz is uncool.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před 2 lety +1

      @@DaveDVideoMaker yes very uncool.

  • @VishalGupta-od5mf
    @VishalGupta-od5mf Před 2 lety

    I worked with Mercedes-Benz and cars over a certain age were cheaper to service because the labour rate was cheaper.

  • @davidgirvan6007
    @davidgirvan6007 Před 2 lety

    Btw, Audi 25=up to 106hp, 30=up to 127hp, 35=up to 159hp, 40=up to 198hp, 50=up to 304hp, 55=up to 363hp, 60=up to 449hp, 70=529hp and above. AUDI SMOKE and MIRRORS.

  • @bukshyrecording2448
    @bukshyrecording2448 Před 2 lety

    thanks for the vid! Is there any chance you could make a vid on the

  • @LG-kl3co
    @LG-kl3co Před 2 lety +3

    It actually looks dreadfully cheap inside and not much better than a Dacia, perhaps not a bad idea to discontinue the model ??

  • @joelsmith9922
    @joelsmith9922 Před 2 lety

    I don't get main dealer serving costs, I have a 5 year Volvo V40 q
    1.6 D2, full service on that and they quoted me £590.......local specialist £260!
    Great video again

  • @chrispenn715
    @chrispenn715 Před 2 lety

    Had the equivalent Ibiza as a loan car about 18 months ago - impressed with it for the size/price and think I'd go for that instead if I was looking for a car in this class.

  • @Glyn69
    @Glyn69 Před 2 lety

    quite good suprised haven't driven one as courtesy car for years , thanks for posting

  • @GeoZeppelin1979
    @GeoZeppelin1979 Před 2 lety +2

    No armrest?????????????? for a 2020 car? thats crazy

  • @ariframzan8602
    @ariframzan8602 Před 7 měsíci

    I have the Audi A1 20 plate , 35tfsi.
    Just done about 22,000 miles from new .
    I am in London .
    Is it worth me trading this for the 2024 plate ?
    Don’t the smaller engines feel slow ?

  • @colinwhite5355
    @colinwhite5355 Před 2 lety

    Audi A1. Better at lowering my pulse and blood pressure that the cocktail of tablets I take each morning. Like my German fridge, it’s excellent, but it’s still a fridge,

  • @fastasfox
    @fastasfox Před 2 lety

    Note to all car manufacturers...old school handbrake is good.....also let's have a place to put the key....i dunno lets try using an ignition barrel at the side of the steering column 😉👍

  • @davidbillberg2203
    @davidbillberg2203 Před 2 lety

    I've had mine for 2 years now. The blinkers had some oxidation in it, cost 450$ to fix. Another problem was something with the exhaust cam sensor, that's a problem for all the A1 atleast in Europe. Everything was paid by guarantee

  • @darrengerman5761
    @darrengerman5761 Před 2 lety

    Another great review, would love to see you do a review on a jaguar xf 260 3lt d s 👍

  • @GrrMeister
    @GrrMeister Před 2 lety

    *Check out underside - on 5 year olds corrosion and rust common faults !*

  • @kb9072
    @kb9072 Před 2 lety

    I believe that the new badging system was meant to confuse and not give away that you've bought an expensive premium car with only a tiny engine.
    Mercedes now do the same. A guy at work has a C200 which has a 1.5 litre engine. The list price was £49000. That's near enough 50 grand for a 1.5 litre engine ! Who would pay that and then advertise on the back that you got a 1.5 litre engine.
    So maybe the manufactures were right.

  • @antking8847
    @antking8847 Před 2 lety +1

    sweet looking - when compared to the Skoda Fabia I bought my Son (sadly he killed it when he tried reverse parking in a hedge at 65mph!! (twat!). I'd imagine it shares a similar platform. For me, the dash looks like Sylvester Stallone after 12 rounds in Rocky I-27 - somewhat dysmorphic!

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing Před 2 lety

    If you think this is slow try the non turbo version. I've had new polos as courtesy cars from vw when my car was in for a service. The 80bhp 1 litre non turbo was slow on a completely different level there absolutely no power whatsoever. The turbo one only had another 10bhp but thanks to the turbo it had soo much more torque about 70 ft lbs to about 130 ft lbs if I remember right. Not fast by any means but acceptable if you drive around town in a sensible matter. If I ever lost my mind and bought a 1 litre turbo I would book it in for a remap straight away

  • @WalterKoren
    @WalterKoren Před 2 lety

    Excellent presentation. I love the new boxi design of the 2. Gen. Audi A1. Much better. Congratulations.

  • @jeffmarshall482
    @jeffmarshall482 Před 2 lety

    Good content Matt. Could you do a review on a mk5 mondeo?

  • @alchapman1052
    @alchapman1052 Před 2 lety

    That was some price for an oil change and filter,must have put a gold sump plug on for that money. Excellent review as always.

  • @Andy-From-England
    @Andy-From-England Před 2 lety

    Hi great review matt