If you're mad about the fact that Audi won't be bringing its new A1 to the United States, you'll want to look away – our spies have captured the hotter
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/s...ruit-thing-go/
S1 version of Audi's pint-sized hatch. This prototype may only look like an A1 in S-Line trim, but our spies point out that the larger tailpipes and heartier exhaust note are a dead giveaway of this car's heightened sporting intentions.

A five-door A1 is reportedly in the works, but the S1 will likely only be available in the three-door body style. Power is expected to come from a turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine which will be tuned to crank out around 180 horsepower, and Audi's seven-speed S-tronic gearbox will send that power to the front two wheels. That's right, folks – no Quattro versions of the A1 (or S1) are planned, so front-wheel drive it is.

This shiny red prototype looks to be nearing the final stages of development, which means we could see the production car as early as this year's Paris Motor Show. The S1 will certainly be a hot little number, and you can see the high-res spy shots for yourself in the gallery below.

 

If I were in the market for an Audi, it definitely wouldn't be this one, but it is interesting nonetheless

 

Talk about ugly.

 

^ That is one UGLY car.

 

sigh........ 1 series, and now this......

 

no thanks. glad it's not coming to the states...

 

People seem to love it elsewhere, but then crack on the new Lexus. haha, so biased some sites are.

 

I'm seeing a trending opinion here... FAIL

 

Although it's interesting that the front and back are somewhat interchangeable, both are not attractive. Ugggg.

 

Remember this is a car below the A3 and CT...literally a Mini Cooper and super hatch type car. Reviews thus far have been average at best in Europe.

 

i would choose the mini over this any time though

 

Agreed... and for me, I'd choose a MINI over a 1-series