Audi has too many models. On another note, this one looks nice.

What next – AWD Audi motorcycle?

Nice, but then Audi will either not sell it in US, or they will overprice it.

That’s a no-brainer Renton, everything from Audi is overpriced.

So far, it looks much more substantial and sportier than the Mini Cooper. If Audi can price it competitively, it could be a hit.

Heh, everyone wanting to jump into a German car now has a better option other than the A3 Fatback.

This is gonna be an autocross champ, and if it comes with the 2.0T look out! Just slap some RS4 rims on it and your good to go.

So this will be smaller than a GTI and cost Mini money?

What’s the difference between a hatchback and a shooting brake if it’s a two door?

Perhaps due to pricepoints, they chose the two-door over the hatch, but I would like to see this in the flesh. Audi is doing a lot these days…flexing their muscles to say the least.

Yay, another over-priced, unreliable, small car that will cannibalize VWoA sales. What are these people thinking?

What i see is Audi is making a WRC winning car & it just going to defeat the all conquering Citroen team. Has all the basic, compact and most importantly, Audi’s renown Quattro.

Cool looking. Would make for a nice cross-shop against the C30 Volvo.

@ GarbageMotorsCo: Would it? I thought the C30 was more Focus-coupe sized, while this would be more Yaris-hatch sized.

This car will go head to head with the upcoming BMW 1-series and Volvo C-30. Premium hatches are all the rage Europe, so perhaps they can convince us Yanks that they are hot.

Madcapp, which car would you consider under priced then? Audi is better priced than BMW and Mercedes.

Jon.

I love the fact that this segment is starting up. Can’t let Mini have all the fun! The C30 is still the one I dig the most. The 1-series will probably be hit with the proverbial Bangle Baseball Bat that it won’t have the slick lines or agressive stance.

This coming from a BMW fan.

I dunno. The Mini is gonna be a tough design to beat. Look at the people that drive it. The Mini’s a fun car and it looks like a fun car. And considering the fresh redesign is probably going to make it even better. Audi’s gonna have to try hard if they plan on taking customers away from Mini.

Will it come with a case of steak sauce?

I say go for it.

they have the right drivetrain… they have, arguably, the best designers in the business… the smaller Audi’s are a lot of fun to drive.

I think it’ll be a really good car. Something I would seriously consider if I was in that market.

Whether the Audi will be good or not will be determined by how far over the front axle they hang the engine.

by itself that car just looks like it’ll be fun to drive! as long as it has the 2.0T engine, I think it’ll be amazing! I just hope it won’t cost TOO much.

the audi WILL be good but lets hope those awful rounded headlights in the autobild approximation arent accurate. They need to be sharp and aggressive, not rounded like those.

oh and just about everything from audi is cheaper than their competition so deal with it

the left lane news forums have the most know-it-alls i’ve ever come across. you guys are rediculous. you make claims with such cetrainty, it’s amazing. i’m willing to guess that none of you are market analysts. you guys make decisions based on you particular camp of fan boys, and that’s it. if you guys are so smart why don’t any of you work for these companies. i would love to know the average age of you KIDS. maybeeeeee…15?

You are completely wrong and I know it for a fact.

Leozug. My knowledge, proclamations and smarmy remarks are based on 30 years of feasting on cars (I am 38 years old). I admit, I am not in the industry, but voracious reading, driving and conversations have made me an outstanding automotive bonvivant.

And if you don’t take back what you said, my dad will beat you up.

can any one else see the z4 line in the side and the subaru imprza fenders, maybe its just in the early illustrations. .

They Civic used to be the same size as a Mini. It’s still a fan favorite. It also topped out at well under $20K not started at $20K. I’d be more thrilled if Honda or Hyundai said they’d be building a similar machine… I think most of us are in agreement, this is fascinating but not happy news. More like, “Ask me if I care next week” news.

The Mini will never be AWD so just ignore any reports or blogs about that.

AWD system for MINI is already developed (by Getrag).

Decision was made to wait with AWD offer till R56 platform is developed – to be able to offer another body variant with AWD, not Cooper hatch variant.

Whether AWD will be offered on Clubman sub-variant or other (completely new) body variant is still unknown to me.

FREAKIN’ Awesome dudes, for $22k i’d have this over a ****ty Caliber or Compass any day.

I like small Euro rides, and this one will be exceptional. I’m not a fan of the droopy taillights, but overall I like the car, and being an Audi, it’ll be a fun drive. America could use more quality small car choices.

VW should pull out of America at this rate VERY soon. (that is if it comes here, which I doubt. but they should pull out anyway and save some money).

Leozug, that’s a real factual stab to the heart. Yea gotta agree with ya. Even if they’re not under 20, they will defend whatever brand they currently own just to make them feel better. But why blame them, that’s human nature…

Hmm… Leozug, don’t like what you read? Move on. Plenty of auto forums on the web. But why take a swipe at everyone, with out providing a specific example of your gripe? I know vehicles, and the automotive industry. There’s always more to learn, like anything, however I’ve been in the industry 13 years now. I’m an ASE certified master tech and service consultant. While my automotive knowledge is pretty vast, and I’ve personally owned well over 20 different vehicles, I certainly don’t think I deserve to be labeled a “fanboy” for anything. So I turn the question to you wise one. How old are YOU, and where do YOU work?

Paging through the rest of the Auto Bild Audi illustrations, it looks like a safe bet that an Audi A1 would be a 3/4-scale TT Shooting Brake.. not a bad thing at all!

that pict looks ugly. i dont think audi should have do it. People who buys minis i think want the Mini badge because they liked the old Minis or something. and Leozung, im not making a claim, just my opinion. by the way, if u dont like these posts, wait until u see GMnumber1forever.

Sweet but there’s something about the Mini that’s missing.

Looks like it’ll be a performer, but it’s nearly as ugly as the Mini.

IF it looks like that picture. Its a HOT hatch. Perfect for around town civic driving. Heheh no pun intended. Ive always like the Audi brand. The only brand i know of that has the opportunity to be a true competitor to MB and BMW. Everyone here knows they have made huge progress in the last decade, and weather you like them or not you must acknowledge the fact they have done a great job turning themselves into an average luxury brand to one that is making BMW and MB sweat. Go Audi!

Comment by Bush :- “What next – AWD Audi motorcycle?” – (Kind of) already rumored over here in Europe, concepts by KTM (Motorbikes) in conjunction with Audi to build a Caterham/Atom style sports car. As for this A1 concept, its about time the MINI had some competition, may drive down prices a touch.

Too many models from Audi…its giving me a headache everytime i c an Audi on the road guessing which “A” model it is

So THAT’s why they’re killing the scIROCco. Shame, either way all they’re doing is spending money just to cannibalise GTI sales from themselves.

I like how Audi likes to entertain new ideas for models just about every other month. Why not, they get enough feedback from sites like these to get a feel on consumer based reaction for free.
This car is a good concept. Low starting price tag, wide stance, short overhangs, big wheels, big dual exhaust, large fog lamps – it’ll make an excellent addition to the Hot Wheels lineup, but won’t see production. Like the Shooting Brake, this one will cut into TT sales because it’ll probably use the 2.0L turbo with the DSG or 5 spd, just like the TT except for $10k less and in a lighter pkg.