2011 Audi A1 : A initial reward vehicle in a tiny compress shred
By Audi Michael Dick, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG, talks about a Audi A1:We are venturing into new turf with the A1: It defines an entirely new indication series and will be the initial premium vehicle in the tiny compress segment. To bring reward – or better nonetheless – a loyal Audi to this class was an exciting plea for us in Development. We did, of march, have clever make use of of the really good intensity offering by a Group’s modular system – that is one of a strengths of the Group. Though one thing is particularly important: With the A1, a whole is greater than the sum of its tools.
As well as this extra bit is wh at makes an Audi an Audi, as well as is what the A1 additionally stands for. Michael Dick, AUDI AG Board Member for Technical Growth This also puts the A1 good in front of its competitors in the series of aspects. We have interpreted as well as implemented innovative technologies very privately. A A1 has all of a genes and characteristics that have been important to us. All of us, my team as well as WE, have grown very lustful of the A1. Our newest Audi is romantic and complicated; it is a lot of fun, as well as which at initial sight. Just demeanour during a singular, powerful design with a particular rooftiles physical condition and the LED headlights. A cabin also features top-level peculiarity. You have provided many opportunities for a customer to put his or her own personal hold on the A1, and no alternative manufacturer offers high-end infotainment systems in the form which you do. A A1 is a grown up compact car. The framework is sporty and agile, that is a prerequisite for the automobile that is a lot of fun to expostulate. The weight distribution, the very direct steering and the perfected cessation setup additionally minister to the fun cause. And technologies such as a ESP electronic stabilization program with electronic differential lock have a doing even more precise and sporty. The A1 also sets new efficiency standards. 4 dissimilar engines will be accessible – two TDI as well as dual gasoline units. All follow the downsizing element – compress, nonetheless powerful and highly fit. They substitute forced initiation for banishment, and all make use of direct injection with t urbocharging to produce in between 86 as well as 122 hp. All versions of the A1 feature strong opening with low fuel consumption trimming between 3.8 as well as 5.4 liters per 100 kilometers (43.56 and 61.90 US mpg). The engine with the best fuel economy is a 1.6 TDI with 90 hp and manual transmission. It emits only 99 grams of CO2 per k ilometer (159.33 grams per mile). All of the engines have been versed with a recuperation complement, with that they redeem energy while braking, and are additionally coupled with a start-stop system. A new thermal management complement in the 1.2 TFSI helps to serve reduce expenditure. For Audi, efficiency always equatesto high-tech, which is why we offer the seven-speed S tronic delivery as an option. A dual-clutch transmission changes gears smoothly nonetheless sportily as well as quickly. It can be operated as an automatic or manually, with shift paddles on the steering circle accessible as an option. It is a lot of fun and reduces fuel consumption even over. We cruise potency to be a sum vehicle issue. With the A1, a low body weight, the electrohydraulic steering, as well as a on-board computer with efficiency program additionally play critical parts. The bundled use of modern technologies is what creates the A1 unique in the compress category.
