Comments on: New Audi team serious about rivaling Mini with A1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ElSparquito http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296618 ElSparquito Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:36:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296618 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. 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.

]]> By: theshadow http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296514 theshadow Sat, 03 Feb 2007 20:07:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296514 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. 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.

]]> By: Aston_ http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296470 Aston_ Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:19:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296470 Too many models from Audi...its giving me a headache everytime i c an Audi on the road guessing which "A" model it is Too many models from Audi…its giving me a headache everytime i c an Audi on the road guessing which “A” model it is

]]> By: minione2006 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296347 minione2006 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:47:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296347 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. 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.

]]> By: XeroBlue http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296126 XeroBlue Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:23:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296126 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! 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!

]]> By: PrimeGTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296117 PrimeGTP Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:08:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296117 Looks like it'll be a performer, but it's nearly as ugly as the Mini. Looks like it’ll be a performer, but it’s nearly as ugly as the Mini.

]]> By: Saud http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296102 Saud Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:04:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296102 Sweet but there's something about the Mini that's missing. Sweet but there’s something about the Mini that’s missing.

]]> By: 55amg http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296094 55amg Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:18:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296094 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. 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.

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296081 autonutt Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:22:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296081 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! 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!

]]> By: ironpony42 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296077 ironpony42 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 02:25:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296077 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? 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?

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296071 Veda Thu, 01 Feb 2007 01:59:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296071 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... 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…

]]> By: Kaizen http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296066 Kaizen Thu, 01 Feb 2007 01:45:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296066 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). 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).

]]> By: ironpony42 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296050 ironpony42 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:52:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296050 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. 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.

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296044 1952 MG TD Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:32:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296044 FREAKIN' Awesome dudes, for $22k i'd have this over a shitty Caliber or Compass any day. FREAKIN’ Awesome dudes, for $22k i’d have this over a shitty Caliber or Compass any day.

]]> By: Tine http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-296022 Tine Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:35:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-296022 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. 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.

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295995 deutschetouring1337 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:37:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295995 The Mini will never be AWD so just ignore any reports or blogs about that. The Mini will never be AWD so just ignore any reports or blogs about that.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295988 Blakkarr Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:14:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295988 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. 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.

]]> By: felix1805 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295985 felix1805 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:02:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295985 can any one else see the z4 line in the side and the subaru imprza fenders, maybe its just in the early illustrations. . can any one else see the z4 line in the side and the subaru imprza fenders, maybe its just in the early illustrations. .

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295983 meanpants555 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:34:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295983 And if you don't take back what you said, my dad will beat you up. And if you don’t take back what you said, my dad will beat you up.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295982 meanpants555 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:33:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295982 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. 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.

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295980 TomF Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:21:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295980 You are completely wrong and I know it for a fact. You are completely wrong and I know it for a fact.

]]> By: leozug http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295972 leozug Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:50:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295972 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? 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?

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295969 A4 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:29:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295969 oh and just about everything from audi is cheaper than their competition so deal with it oh and just about everything from audi is cheaper than their competition so deal with it

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295968 A4 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:28:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295968 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. 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.

]]> By: norsairius http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295966 norsairius Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:20:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295966 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. 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.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295962 meanpants555 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:53:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295962 Whether the Audi will be good or not will be determined by how far over the front axle they hang the engine. Whether the Audi will be good or not will be determined by how far over the front axle they hang the engine.

]]> By: edgarp http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295956 edgarp Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:43:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295956 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. 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.

]]> By: heycasey http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295955 heycasey Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:43:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295955 Will it come with a case of steak sauce? Will it come with a case of steak sauce?

]]> By: slider5634 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295954 slider5634 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:33:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295954 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. 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.

]]> By: GarbageMotorsCo http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295952 GarbageMotorsCo Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:17:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295952 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 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.

]]> By: imageWIS http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295950 imageWIS Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:09:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295950 Madcapp, which car would you consider under priced then? Audi is better priced than BMW and Mercedes. Jon. Madcapp, which car would you consider under priced then? Audi is better priced than BMW and Mercedes.

Jon.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295949 meanpants555 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:07:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295949 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. 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.

]]> By: Brendino http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295946 Brendino Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:50:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295946 @ GarbageMotorsCo: Would it? I thought the C30 was more Focus-coupe sized, while this would be more Yaris-hatch sized. @ GarbageMotorsCo: Would it? I thought the C30 was more Focus-coupe sized, while this would be more Yaris-hatch sized.

]]> By: GarbageMotorsCo http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295944 GarbageMotorsCo Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:46:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295944 Cool looking. Would make for a nice cross-shop against the C30 Volvo. Cool looking. Would make for a nice cross-shop against the C30 Volvo.

]]> By: Ray http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295943 Ray Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:45:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295943 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. 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.

]]> By: Kenny W http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295940 Kenny W Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:31:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295940 Yay, another over-priced, unreliable, small car that will cannibalize VWoA sales. What are these people thinking? Yay, another over-priced, unreliable, small car that will cannibalize VWoA sales. What are these people thinking?

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295939 F451 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:27:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295939 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. 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.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295938 meanpants555 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:25:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295938 What's the difference between a hatchback and a shooting brake if it's a two door? What’s the difference between a hatchback and a shooting brake if it’s a two door?

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295937 meanpants555 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:24:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295937 So this will be smaller than a GTI and cost Mini money? So this will be smaller than a GTI and cost Mini money?

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295936 deutschetouring1337 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:24:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295936 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. 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.

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295935 deutschetouring1337 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:18:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295935 Heh, everyone wanting to jump into a German car now has a better option other than the A3 Fatback. Heh, everyone wanting to jump into a German car now has a better option other than the A3 Fatback.

]]> By: GARY http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295934 GARY Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:13:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295934 So far, it looks much more substantial and sportier than the Mini Cooper. If Audi can price it competitively, it could be a hit. So far, it looks much more substantial and sportier than the Mini Cooper. If Audi can price it competitively, it could be a hit.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295933 Madcapp Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:08:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295933 That's a no-brainer Renton, everything from Audi is overpriced. That’s a no-brainer Renton, everything from Audi is overpriced.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295932 Renton Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:59:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295932 Nice, but then Audi will either not sell it in US, or they will overprice it. Nice, but then Audi will either not sell it in US, or they will overprice it.

]]> By: Bush http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1.html#comment-295931 Bush Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:53:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/31/new-audi-team-serious-about-rivaling-mini-with-a1/#comment-295931 What next - AWD Audi motorcycle? What next – AWD Audi motorcycle?

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