Official Audi A1/S1 Thread
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However, the Polo cars we have here are dirt-cheap in quality.........because the ones we have are Made in India.
Compared to VW cars made in Germany, rest of Europe or Mexico, the Indian-made Polo cars have doors so flimsy..........that it feels like a paperweight.
However, the Polo cars we have here are dirt-cheap in quality.........because the ones we have are Made in India.
Compared to VW cars made in Germany, rest of Europe or Mexico, the Indian-made Polo cars have doors so flimsy..........that it feels like a paperweight.
They incentivise them heavily in Germany, lease rates are amazing.
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Come to think of it, our VW Polo Notch isn't that bad. It's the cheapest European car that you can get in the Philippines. (at 999,999 Philippine Pesos)
I guess it's not that bad
HOWEVER, in my humble opinion, a similarly-priced Hyundai Accent Hatchback with Diesel Engine seems to have slightly more equipment..........and afaik, parts and labor should be cheaper.
Also, Hyundai (here) has tons of dealerships and service centers...............but for VW (since they're a new brand here), they only have one 3S showroom and service centre in the country......
Audi S1 upgraded to 310 PS by ABT
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Torque bumped by 70 Nm
ABT Sportsline has revealed a massive power hike for the 2014 Audi S1 Sportback.
As if the standard Audi S1 wasn't already a little monster with its 231 PS (170 kW) output in such a small package, ABT is raising the stakes with a power bump for the four-cylinder 2.0-liter TFSI engine. After ABT applied its know-how, the engine is now capable of developing no less than 310 PS (228 kW) and 440 Nm (324 lb-ft).
Besides the added oomph, the S1 Sportback seen here has custom springs lowering the ride height by 30mm while for shoes the tuner went for an 18-inch gun metal set wrapped around in 225/50 R18 sports tires. Other changes include fender inserts along with built-in entrance lights and bespoke floor mats.
Performance details have not been released but this tuned S1 should be a tad quicker than the standard version which needs 5.9 seconds until 62 mph (100 km/h) before hitting an electronically-capped top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Needless to say, ABT is offering this upgrade package also for the three-door S1.
ABT Sportsline has revealed a massive power hike for the 2014 Audi S1 Sportback.
As if the standard Audi S1 wasn't already a little monster with its 231 PS (170 kW) output in such a small package, ABT is raising the stakes with a power bump for the four-cylinder 2.0-liter TFSI engine. After ABT applied its know-how, the engine is now capable of developing no less than 310 PS (228 kW) and 440 Nm (324 lb-ft).
Besides the added oomph, the S1 Sportback seen here has custom springs lowering the ride height by 30mm while for shoes the tuner went for an 18-inch gun metal set wrapped around in 225/50 R18 sports tires. Other changes include fender inserts along with built-in entrance lights and bespoke floor mats.
Performance details have not been released but this tuned S1 should be a tad quicker than the standard version which needs 5.9 seconds until 62 mph (100 km/h) before hitting an electronically-capped top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Needless to say, ABT is offering this upgrade package also for the three-door S1.
XCAR Says the Audi S1 Is a Hyperhatch
While 228 hp (231PS) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque on a small city car like the Audi A1 may seem crazy, fortunately it’s very real.
I’m talking about the Audi S1, the all-wheel drive hot-hatch that the folks from XCAR like to call a hyperhatch.
Why a hyperhatch? Well, for starters, the car’s performance figures are superior to average hot-hatches. The Audi S1 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.8 seconds (5.9 seconds for the S1 Sportback), and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Then there’s the winning combination of a small, light body with a powerful engine – one can never get it wrong with that.
But the Audi S1 also owes a lot to the A1 Quattro, the limited-series bombshell built as a tribute to the Audi Quattro. To its credit, Audi has managed to retain most of the A1 Quattro’s character with the S1, as you will find out from the following review.
I’m talking about the Audi S1, the all-wheel drive hot-hatch that the folks from XCAR like to call a hyperhatch.
Why a hyperhatch? Well, for starters, the car’s performance figures are superior to average hot-hatches. The Audi S1 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.8 seconds (5.9 seconds for the S1 Sportback), and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Then there’s the winning combination of a small, light body with a powerful engine – one can never get it wrong with that.
But the Audi S1 also owes a lot to the A1 Quattro, the limited-series bombshell built as a tribute to the Audi Quattro. To its credit, Audi has managed to retain most of the A1 Quattro’s character with the S1, as you will find out from the following review.
Facelifted Audi A1 Gets Active Kit treatment
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Visual packages aren’t anything new for Audi. You can always configure one with their sporty looking s line trim. That didn’t stop the german luxury automaker from coming up with new ideas in order to improve their models’ images, especially from a fun perspective.
Arguably, the most fun looking model in their lineup is the quite small but delightful A1, which just recently received a refreshing facelift.
The 2015 Audi A1 will now come with an optional Active Kit that includes changes to the front spoiler, the wheel arch trims, side sills and rear apron – now dressed in platinum grey. The side mirror caps are also dressed the same while the 17” and 18” rims come with a 5-spoke design and a hefty $1.620 (1.300 euro) price tag, respectively $2.240 (1.800 euro).
The mirrors and apron will cost you $485 (390 euro) while the $1.865 (1.500 euro) will get you the modified spoiler, wheel arches and side sills.
Arguably, the most fun looking model in their lineup is the quite small but delightful A1, which just recently received a refreshing facelift.
The 2015 Audi A1 will now come with an optional Active Kit that includes changes to the front spoiler, the wheel arch trims, side sills and rear apron – now dressed in platinum grey. The side mirror caps are also dressed the same while the 17” and 18” rims come with a 5-spoke design and a hefty $1.620 (1.300 euro) price tag, respectively $2.240 (1.800 euro).
The mirrors and apron will cost you $485 (390 euro) while the $1.865 (1.500 euro) will get you the modified spoiler, wheel arches and side sills.
Review Says Audi S1 is Pricey but Worth It
The Audi S1 is unquestionably the fastest and most advanced supermini-sized hot hatch. It’s the only one with all-wheel drive and it’s considerably more powerful than anything else its size – all this plus the posh badge do make it a bit expensive, though.
CarAdvice had a go in it around a smooth racing track, and its qualities and character immediately shone thorough. With 228 hp on tap and a hefty 370 Nm it shoots out of any corner and is very hard to unsettle – its 60/40 split power split means there are no tail-out tendencies here.
The reviewer does manage to get it to four-wheel drift, but it’s only really noticeable when the video is slowed down.
So yes, it’s another highly positive review of the S1, a car that seems to be consistently impressive.
CarAdvice had a go in it around a smooth racing track, and its qualities and character immediately shone thorough. With 228 hp on tap and a hefty 370 Nm it shoots out of any corner and is very hard to unsettle – its 60/40 split power split means there are no tail-out tendencies here.
The reviewer does manage to get it to four-wheel drift, but it’s only really noticeable when the video is slowed down.
So yes, it’s another highly positive review of the S1, a car that seems to be consistently impressive.
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