Audi A1 Sportback 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

[@Jedz999]

I like how this guy covers every single detail he can think of about the car. Every car review should be as detailed as this one.

[@b0rme]

I have bought one of these, getting delivered in the next couple of weeks. Mythos Black, S1 line, 18” alloys, tech pack, comfort pack, reversing camera, flat bottomed steering wheel, tinted windows, £26k. I’m happy to pay a bit of extra money relative to a Polo, Ibiza, Fiesta etc because I’m an Audi fanboy and I think this car looks perfect (apart from the 3 front vents)

[@HG504X]

Almost £30k with options? Better off getting a lightly used/new A3 or A Class for that much. Which have better interiors and practicality.

[@pb7870]

HG504 insurance may be one thing but I’d genuinely rather have a Fiesta over this, much better looking car

[@HG504X]

@@pb7870 Same I'd rather have the Fiesta or Polo.

[@wheresthelambsauce8705]

I think I’d rather have a pink corsa than this £30k joke

[@Catalina._]

@Hagelslag Fiesta is WAYYYYY more reliable, this A1 thing would be worthless in 5 years anyway...

[@Nomad9657]

@@pb7870 fiesta? you mean lemon car?

[@VoloKinProject]

30k for a 1 litre 3 cylinder? Nah...

[@beatzplays3671]

prefer a 1.0 3 pot civic

[@docholliday4292]

Same here.

[@beatzplays3671]

@@docholliday4292 And its cheaper... got a 1.5 sport which i got for like £23k and would prefer to have 7k left over and a quicker car

[@fgsddsgf3058]

it‘s 3 cylinder?????? wtf

[@aleks718]

That's because the car they're reviewing has all the optional extras, without those it's more like 22k for the top S line trim or 19k for the entry level SE

[@rhw8567]

fake vents and exhausts should be banned by law

[@zino4030]

rhw like you Will hear this little engine’s sound

[@pb7870]

Couldn’t agree more

[@MrGreen_]

rhw +1

[@Steve30x]

@Dapdoi Ardon Theres other ways to make them different than putting those dumb fake vents on them. Before fake vents there was different types of stripes and the badge was different on the rear.

[@cinemenico]

Yeah... they could save on material actually making holes in them for air to come through or escape. Like... if you go through the trouble of adding them in the first place, atleast make it functional. Still, these cars are marketed towards plebs that don't know much about cars and actually thinks it looks alright.

[@RDB33]

i think the heated seats, upgraded sound system and parking sensors is great as a package, as thats what a lot of people getting these new cars really want anyway

[@aspiknf]

Meh, I don't care about parking sensors. Heated seats are nice though. Sound system isn't that important to me.

[@PlanetJeroen]

you forgot the adaptive cruise control

[@Murphy252000]

Is it just me or is everyone loaded these days, the price of entry cars just keeps going up and up yet I see no one in a wee banger anymore....

[@gravemind6536]

Nope people just lease them or get them on PCP, nobody ever ends up owning these things they just keep getting new ones every 3-5 years.

[@Murphy252000]

@@gravemind6536 awww right, cause even a fiesta starts at about 16,000 these days. Getting a bit ridiculous considering pay is not rising anywhere close.....

[@benjames5423]

@@Murphy252000 It is a shame for those of us that want to actually own our cars. I think its why the supermini class, which used to be the base/cheapest class, has been undercut with the city car class. But honestly replacing a Fiesta with a KA and a Polo with an Up! is just insane.

[@Murphy252000]

@@benjames5423 yeah it's mad, I don't know how people afford them working in a normal shop. I am just going to qualify as a psyche nurse in September, so half decent job. I will be lucky to have an UP :0

[@visionist7]

@@Murphy252000 just buy used. Do your homework and shop around. It's harder if you have very particular tastes like me but the alternative is spending 30k on a friggin' 1 litre 3 cylinder Polo in drag LMAO

[@Kromer0]

30k for 115hp, plastic and really tiny interior? Excuse me what?

[@gerritsteiner8273]

Nobody forces you to pay 30k lol. Its just this particular car because its pretty loaded with stuff that noone needs. You can also get one for 20

[@bubbarocks8888888888]

Honda Accord money 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻

[@hamzaHrv]

@@bubbarocks8888888888 Yea but its a honda .

[@forza223bowe5]

Most people probably will lease it

[@aalwynjacquesdariusopperma6046]

Exactly what I thought. Would rather buy a second hand A3 in this price class if I HAD to have an Audi.

[@jamesstrong2924]

Have had this car for months now. It’s brilliant. Great quality interior and a great spec overall as standard!

[@baronvonjo1929]

How is it 3 years later? Any complaints?

[@aggelosstam]

How is it 3years later?

[@baronvonjo1929]

@Aggelos Stm I didn't get an answer. I wonder if you will?

[@jamesstrong2924]

@@baronvonjo1929 hello, sorry didnt see the notification! I got rid of it in the end and changed to a Q3. The 1.0L 30tfsi manual I wouldnt go crazy about as the performance isnt really there when you need it. The automatic is probably much better as it has a kickdown etc. Id go for the 35tfsi automatic if you can! But read below first! Great car had it for 2 years. The Q3 was 35 tfsi auto but the gearbox was awful. Very slow to kick down. Im know its not a sports car or a fast car, but for a premium car, one of the worst gearboxes ive experienced. Check to see if the A1 uses the same gearbox as the newer 2018 onwards shape Q3. 150bhp version. Nice car overall, but for the price, honestly you can get a better spec car for your money. We now have a Hyundai Tucson Ultimate top of the range hybrid with 230bhp, panaromic roof, heat/cooling electric seats etc for the same price as the Q3 and honestly, not a lot in difference in price at all! But the A1 overall I think is good for a smaller car, just depends if the manual version is what you want. Definately test drive them for a few hours first!

[@jamesstrong2924]

@@aggelosstam hello, sorry didnt see the notification! I got rid of it in the end and changed to a Q3. The 1.0L 30tfsi manual I wouldnt go crazy about as the performance isnt really there when you need it. The automatic is probably much better as it has a kickdown etc. Id go for the 35tfsi automatic if you can! But read below first! Great car had it for 2 years. The Q3 was 35 tfsi auto but the gearbox was awful. Very slow to kick down. Im know its not a sports car or a fast car, but for a premium car, one of the worst gearboxes ive experienced. Check to see if the A1 uses the same gearbox as the newer 2018 onwards shape Q3. 150bhp version. Nice car overall, but for the price, honestly you can get a better spec car for your money. We now have a Hyundai Tucson Ultimate top of the range hybrid with 230bhp, panaromic roof, heat/cooling electric seats etc for the same price as the Q3 and honestly, not a lot in difference in price at all! But the A1 overall I think is good for a smaller car, just depends if the manual version is what you want. Definately test drive them for a few hours first!

[@anthonydayspring9923]

Ohhh, Burberry coat. Very posh!!

[@googleinc6033]

italian pattern

[@sbomorse]

I'd have this over the Polo purely down to how brilliant it looks! Sporty and really aggressive, makes the Polo look as interesting as a washing up bowl.

[@BabyDaks]

🤣

[@MJ-uk6lu]

It's the same car, different trim essentialy

[@TheBobes]

Overpriced and too small. Want better value? Polo (GTi). Want more sporty ride? Swift Sport.

[@visionist7]

Just get an MX5

[@TheBobes]

@@visionist7 RWD, 2 seats and basically 0 practicality. Great car but for completely different buyers.

[@C63Bez]

get a C63 AMG W204, 6.2x the engine size of this, 2.5x as many cylinders, much more power, and sounds 25000x better

[@marksapollo]

TheBobes ah good shout the Swift Sport, I also would consider the new Fiesta or Seat cars, or the Mini, but theSwift is fun and comes loads it’s extras. This car is typical Audi rip off.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

All 3 of these are crap for the money.

[@gabutman6144]

It's bit like... "Honey, I rebadge the Polo"

[@t_mandry]

Last car was seat Leon fr 2018. Just replaced it with an Audi a1 s-line 2019. First impressions are that the Audi feels nicer to drive and feels better built. Also the hard plastic you can’t notice it especially in the s-line. The a1 has better speakers and the infotainment system is the best I’ve ever used.

[@lore3098]

Isn't there a volume wheel on the steering wheel anyway?

[@darjanator]

Yes, there is. The other one is for the passenger.

[@lore3098]

@@darjanator Yeah, just pointing out cause he mentioned it can be annoying but he wouldn't actually need to use it

[@darjanator]

@@lore3098 Yeah, every Audi has been like that since they introduced the steering wheel controls. One for the driver on the wheel, one for the passenger near the gear lever.

[@lore3098]

@@darjanator Yeah I know, I drive a 2016 Q5

[@tatata1543]

Yes there is but he wanted to use his reach around line.

[@Sommerchan]

By far the funniest and most interesting cars review full stop, love Matt's sense of humor, and on top of it all, The Queen's English.

[@Jonathan_104]

3:46 the volume control next to the gear shifter is for the passenger! There’s a volume control on the steering wheel for the driver :) (At least in the old Audi A1 it was like that)

[@wendysremix]

@ToxicRakyat No it’s on the right side on lhd cars it isn’t anything to do with cost cutting

[@ARIES6181]

Here in Sweden, the new A1 in maximum configuration costs the same as new 508 GT 225 with almost all options. WTF Audi

[@pascalkrzeminski7341]

Exactly in France either

[@davidsouthern2153]

What's a 508 GT 225 ?

[@ARIES6181]

@@davidsouthern2153 Peugeot

[@davidsouthern2153]

Thanks for the reply thought 508 GT sounded a little like a Peugeot. Wasn't aware of this car and even checked out a U Tube review. The car had a fab interior but call me a badge snob but if I had a choice would go.for the Audi. Thought the Audi was better looking and the Peugeot didn't stand out from crowd.(nice car though).

[@frankkahlfus1296]

@@ARIES6181 what´s a peugeot?

[@brixtonmack10]

30k for this car is crazy

[@bingobongo1615]

M2_shellz On one hand yes - on the other hand luxurious hatchbacks seem to be somewhat successful. Fiesta Vignale and full-spec Polos also cost that much. Not saying it isnt riddiculous - just saying there is a market.

[@RobertCraven70]

Starts at 18k.

[@Philzifyy]

Vinnisl a they just dont

[@brixtonmack10]

Vinnisl a yea but if a fully loaded a1 cost 30k a fully loaded a3 would be unaffordable for the people it’s aimed at

[@motorworld2513]

M2_shellz Lets be honest, the average person doesn’t buy these cars brand new, that’s a waste of money. You’re best off being the second owner with around 20k miles on the clock with a discounted price tag of £15,000

[@nikhilnadasan6028]

Its a very good vehicle, its just that the price makes it unreasonable for the class it is in. Its too expensive compared to rivals but a good small car. If money is no issue then it would be a great run around for anyone.

[@Fred_P]

11:07 How do you see the side rearview mirror with a child seat there?

[@BobH809]

I would also add that seeing through that window at junctions would be extremely difficult at times. Not the way to protect one's child... stick them in the back where they ought to be safer.

[@Qrzychu92]

@@BobH809 I think he just wanted to show the possibility - in reality you would put a more horizontal seat there :P for smaller baby

[@FundierteForelle]

Its meant for babies, those kind of seats are way lower.

[@BobH809]

I understand your comments, and I was basing my comment on the baby seat he installed in this video. On a personal note, I would not like to have a baby seat right next to me as a driver. The temptation to reach over and do 'something' (reinstall dummy) with the baby is always going to be high in such a situation. We all know with the traffic levels and phone zombie pedestrians walking out into your path, it could very quickly become lethal. Of course, the same can be said for any distraction.

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

If people do put a child seat in the front they have to make sure they deactivate the passenger side airbag.

[@comahon2000]

Did a test drive yesterday and it was pretty nippy for a 1.0 engine. Love the tech. Though for an Audi I felt the cabin as a whole felt quite cheap. The lack of armrest as standard is a bit tight. It looks so empty without it. I decided it’s just too small a car for me. Plus price soon shots up when you add just some basic options. I’m going to save my cash and get a nearly new A3 1.5 S-line with technology pack. Which is pretty much the same price as this with the deals available out there due to new model coming soon.

[@ddrodwell1]

Sometimes entry level isn’t the cheapest option. I’ve got a new Audi TT and in reality it actually cost less than the new A1 with the deposit contribution they offered. The A1 is a stunning car but it’s worth checking out more expensive models first to see what the finance packages work out at. They may cost more but the gfv is higher and deposit contributions can be far larger so the actual amount you finance can be less. The irony that I’m going to struggle to pay less than I do now for a car further down the range. Worth noting :)

[@NewGoldStandard]

If money were no option, it would be a really fun car to build-out. That ambient lighting is a cool feature, too.

[@cristianorescu7401]

Can’t wait to pass my test and hopefully buy this car

[@Brissoboy4]

Interested to see if Audi take a similar approach for the a3’s interior in years to come

[@Snotroggel453]

Yep they did!

[@thejunior9497]

You jinxed it

[@alf7524]

£30K for a supermini?!

[@ariqnabil8063]

Its start 18k dude are u blind?

[@alf7524]

@@ariqnabil8063 I know the starting price. I meant in reference to this particularly car. Even though it's fully specced, £30k for a supermini is ridiculous. Especially when the A4 starts from just under £29k

[@JDMHaze]

and 115hp

[@docholliday4292]

@mipmipmipmipmip lol, they know people with more money then sence will just pay for them because it has an AUDI badge on it.

[@luk8652]

@@ariqnabil8063 Still way too much for car without armrest and 3 cilinder engine

[@UhtredRagnarsson1949]

A lot of the negatives that you point out are pretty well standard for most vehicles nowadays.

[@mountainman6172]

Love Mat's sense of fashion and style. Burberry looks so immaculate on you.

[@wizkidgizmo]

So glad the buyout on my 2015 A1 is £3k. Buying that and selling comfortably. Knew it would still hold value

[@appleaday3868]

All in all the car looks cheap for an Audi and is not a big step above the Polo or Ibiza meaning its not worth the money! Im disappointed Audi!

[@wenxz4541]

I'm 5'6 and gave this car a test drive. Im a pretty small frame dude and have to say. It felt super nice to drive.. I might just get one

[@JamesClimbs]

Despite the hideous styling, fake vents and bloated size, the thing that bothers me most is Audi's new badging system. Why oh why is there a "30 TFSI" badge on a 1 litre turbo, it's not a 3.0 turbo it makes 0 sense. Heck if it referred to the car having 130bhp it wouldn't even bother me that much, it's just such a meaningless number.

[@josejavieralvarezherrera6262]

True, I think that this new system is a total shit

[@visionist7]

LMAO exactly I saw "30 TFSI" on the back and assumed it had at least 200bhp

[@Pete762]

I agree 100% ,totally pointless.

[@gerritsteiner8273]

It is just as meaningless as the systems mercedes and bmw use. What the heck does 220d say? 220hp? No. 2.2l? No. And now bmw: 330i: 330hp? No. 3l engine? Not either. You see? Other than that i think this car looks really good. Without a doubt the best looking car in its class and you can clearly see its adressed to younger drivers

[@JamesClimbs]

@@gerritsteiner8273 I completely disagree with how BMW have butchered their naming convention too. It used to make sense, my old 325ci was a 3 series with a 2.5L engine and that's how it should have stayed imo. I'm a young driver and I can tell you for a fact that most younger drivers, even in good professions like mine, can't and won't want to spend £30k on a slow supermini. The old A1 was far from perfect, but as an overall package made a lot more sense.

[@JoshWaller]

Just bought mine so excited for it to come on hopefully Monday 🤩🤩

[@aribuwu]

How’s it after 2 years?

[@JoshWaller]

@@aribuwu Fantastic! Absolutely love the car, but will be upgrading to an S3 or similar at the end of the year. I have the A1 sport 30TFSI Manual, and it’s been a really lovely first car. Insurance on my first year at 17 wasn’t bad either (£724 with no black box, and I live in London so was expecting to pay much more). The car is a lot of fun to drive (especially in sport mode - dynamic as Audi calls it). But, I think it’s time for an upgrade soon as I want something a little faster, and with some upgrades that I couldn’t get on the A1. Overall, highly recommend it (especially the manual as the gearbox is great). Haven’t had any major issues with the car, just a few minor things like an issue with the tire pressure indicators, and I had to have the MMI replaced as CarPlay stopped working.

[@maxwastell1073]

Sat in the back with two other adults in my sister's previous gen A1 yesterday, safe to say it was my worst experience in a car EVER

[@smoketinytom]

Toyota Argo.... It’s really a 2 seater with +2 in the back. No headroom or legroom at all.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I seriously dont understand these types of cars. A car is meant to be transportation. Youd think manufactures would learn how to make food passenger space in a passenger vehicle. Plus I dont understand anything below a compact vehicle. Things get to small to be practical at all. I just parked next to a first gen beetle today in my 4runner and wa baffled how that was one of the best selling cars of all time. It is so tiny and looks so uncomfortable and too small to be a family car.

[@TA-uj7ez]

@@baronvonjo1929 Because we do need smaller cars. Its easier,cheaper and more economical to drive. And i never have people riding with me. I always drive alone. So i dont care about the backseats and boot.

[@Simonize41]

That always makes me chuckle. “Let’s make the dash super soft to touch, but we’ll leave the doors hard and uncomfortable. No one rests their arms on the doors anymore.” Hands up how many people actually spend their spare time fondling their dash? Hmmmmmm?🧐

[@reececollison5101]

Think it’s because the dash is always where you’re looking, those soft touch materials do look better too and makes the car look more premium.

[@samirav1137]

The dash needs to be in better quality than the door, for safety reasons in case of a frontal accident

[@baronvonjo1929]

@Reece Collison I think you could easily just make an interesting design out of the plastic. So many dashes are just solid slabs of boring plastic. I love it when they add some flair

[@mohammedimran9312]

I seriously don't know what I'm gonna do without carwow 😁..

[@jdur6753]

Just got mine cant wait for it to arrive

[@Matt-td9wx]

How you finding it ?

[@BM_PAZ]

Those are the exact 3 options I would want in a pack so I do think they go together.

[@sh286]

There are a lot of people posting negative comments about this car, mainly because of the price. It's important to remember that the one reviewed is very highly spec'd (tech pack £1,650, comfort pack £1k etc). I am looking at buying the 2 litre model (with a fair number of extras) and list price is 27k (on Carwow!). If you wanted to, you could spend £18k on this car.

[@dnzry2218]

What most of you don't realize is that this specific car is fully loaded for 30k. You can easily get this car for 20k with all the things that you need.

[@gencemosia9355]

The video that literally changed my life 😌

[@utubebroadcaster]

This car is poor value - way too small and overpriced

[@TheEryk03]

Mini costs the same and is much worse. It is the best small premium on the market.

[@TheEryk03]

it's not overpriced you idiot... For the best car in the class with wolrd class tech you have to pay a lot. If you poor busterd just buy Polo or Fabia.

[@Sherukka]

@@TheEryk03 Idiots are those who buy "premium" cars and believe they get value for their money. This is probably the most stupid car one could buy? It even looks old and cheap and most certainly comes with the crap VW Group quality.

[@TheEryk03]

@@Sherukka you know shit about cars. A1 is the best premium small car. Deal with it haters.

[@utubebroadcaster]

@@TheEryk03 I've owned both an Audi 1 and VW Polo, so can only talk about personal experience. The Audi 1 is far too compact, and you're paying for the brand. I prefer the Polo which is much better value. Hopefully you'll educate yourself more in future than go by fancy pics and clips ;)

[@FlightSimX007]

That is one menacing-looking front end!

[@shakeelabee5468]

Mat looks smart in the glasse!!

[@Elias_g1]

It's an illusion though

[@ferminmorales6564]

...and in the nice Burberry jacket ;)

[@lukewilson3893]

And those jeans, crickey!!😱😍

[@mattluxton]

Looks way better than the previous model

[@faisalleeds]

You can get a specced up Polo GTI for under £23K! dread to think how much the 2.0 litre version of the A1 will be.

[@AkarZaephyr]

Which is a pity, because that RS1 could be a nice little fun car. While the prices aren't released yet, one thing's certain - it's Audi. Naturally it'll be overpriced.

[@TheEryk03]

@@AkarZaephyr it's not overpriced you idiot... For the best car in the class with wolrd class tech you have to pay a lot. If you poor busterd just buy Polo or Fabia.

[@painauchocolate2395]

Very well put comment, this car does not epitomise best in class.

[@visionist7]

@@TheEryk03 that would be the Mini then. HUD and self park and it's a 5 year old design mind. The new one will be next level. Audi LMAO it's a VW

[@TheEryk03]

@@visionist7 mini is overpriced Citroen with shitty French engine. VW >citroen. Audi> mini. Mini is cheap shitcar for girls with Maltese dog.

[@faizizz4062]

Ambient lighting? What for? The RGB craze is real!

[@phoenixcoleman7777]

I love how in detail this is. U da man!

[@ahnafamin1699]

6:48 thanks for the demonstration of a tall man banging his head of a door mate 😂😂

[@FutureAllenNL]

It's funny that a lot of the features mentioned in this review are the same features I have on my current A1.

[@abayamangali]

This car might be overpriced, but I still love it

[@fredrikfalck2807]

In norway, this 1 liter, 3 sylinder car costs 41 000£. That’s madness...

[@Elliott2001]

That's socialism for ya.

[@mattattack03]

I know I am young and that I almost grew up with smart phones but who still uses in car built sat navs anymore. Your phone is infinitely better thanks to constant updates and well tech company's being better at software.

[@SPYCRABFAN]

Omg Matt pulled a red one out of the polos, does he know how lucky he is to get a red one. 😂😂

[@theforcer1762]

Best car reviewer on youtube. Love you Matt!

[@jeffreyderrick9822]

I miss the older Audi interiors with the swivel wheel controls in front of the gear selector and the infotainment screen that sits on top of the dash ☹️ these latest ones feel like a dollied up VW interior. That you pay triple for.

[@MavAuto-Pete]

Need to read up on their cars more. Because you can have the map display in the instrument cluster. When you are using Android Auto, you have to experiment. And that's in either the SEAT Skoda VW or Audi.

[@matthewgraham122]

Are the window wipers optional?! 😀

[@jl3165]

Everything about this review is so British I love it

[@tharan8069]

_Doug, the type of guy to..._ Oh sorry wrong channel

[@visionist7]

_... not spend 30k on a glorified 1 litre Polo_

[@tharan8069]

@@visionist7 Lol good one

[@Damocles178]

The Mini arguably does the job better as premium hatch even if's not particularly practical. From the get go it just has a lot of character whereas the A1 while nice doesn't really stand out and there's little to justify it over paying the same for a better equipped Polo. The Mini is the kind of thing that can at least be affordable provided people don't go nuts with the equipment; in a lot of cases you won't miss some of the extras anyway. Most would be happy enough with DAB radio, Air Con and Bluetooth. There's a lot of equipment cars have that people won't ever use.

[@luke-vg4cx]

yeah but you would have to drive a mini

[@ConsciousRobot]

I love the screen and controls angled towards the driver. I don't understand why that's not a more common feature.

[@aufwind7244]

Mat. I absolutely love your reviews👏

[@CylusHorny]

I love cars, and I need to learn English So I watch Mat talk about cars to learn English ! Two birds one stone mate !

[@RobertCraven70]

🦆🦆

[@alfiejackson399]

That’s really cool man your English in writing is great.

[@nidhinsp410]

Audi has outdone themselves again! The new design language is brilliant. Exciting times ahead for Audi for sure...

[@test1uci]

how on earth this car is so expensive?!

[@boomkingg]

Burberry jacket ... Matt is rolling in dosh👀😂

[@LENKRAD]

I am sorry Audi but that's just not working. You get way more for your money in every other small car from any other brand, even if the quality may not be as good as the Audis (Yet still plastics all round the car which usually causes the main reason for criticism with any other brand) I mean this is still the small car segment where people don't wanna spend loads of money, they just want a good looking practical city-car for everyday use and not pay a fortune. Absolutely way too expensive for a small car or any car this size. For 30k you get the next bigger car from any other brand with almost the same equipment. But I think thats just the badge people are paying for whatever reason.

[@wheresthelambsauce8705]

Lenkrad you can get an A3 for this kind of money, the a1 has never been excellent but this one is a let down

[@benjames5423]

Exactly. I think Audi forgot that the A1 is in the same class as the Fiesta, Fabia and Polo.

[@brian_mwaura]

It might be Audi's response to the Mini, but what works for that car is the value it gives, you get so much compared to this overpriced box that sadly will still be sold.

[@wheresthelambsauce8705]

I just can’t see it selling to people with a healthy budget because the competition in luxury hatchbacks is fierce anyway but when you can buy a low mileage and 6-12 month old TT or a Jaguar XE and the list goes on. It makes people rethink

[@Enforcer_WJDE]

@@wheresthelambsauce8705 An A3 is expensive for it's class and not really offering that much more nowadays compared to Asian manufacturers. You pay the difference because it's a *premium brand* .

[@abigailwaring4720]

This is really funny and the best one I've seen please keep doing these

[@joelbielecki3501]

save your money and get a seat ibiza. you get basically the same car, it looks more sporty, and you will save thousands.

[@pascalkrzeminski7341]

Yes this A1 is made in Spain in the same Ibiza's factory.

[@YonePepe]

the interior looks incredible!

[@danielshirazi6636]

Your dangling hood on the shoulder was disturbing me a bit. Really wanted to flick it back 🤣

[@christophermaloney8119]

I love the audi a1 so much

[@DaveWestMedia]

That centre display looks offset to the rest of the controls - looks just odd 🤔 Nice looking little car but crazy price 👀👀👀 Great job as always Mat 👍

[@archechme]

There are better value cars out there but in all honesty I'm very impressed to see big car equipment in a tiny car like this.

[@multitaskingdjjaberansari3101]

Mat can you do a video on the best first cars

[@bingobongo1615]

multitasking DJ Jaberansari Best first car is what you can afford... I would advise for a leasing car though or using the car of the parents. Also use rentals on vacations. You should know what you are looking for when you actually decide to buy a car one day and you only get that knowledge from driving around in different cars and experience visits at car repairs etc.

[@multitaskingdjjaberansari3101]

@@bingobongo1615 thanks for your advice

[@jdoreilly12]

dont lease a car, best having the ownership of the car

[@multitaskingdjjaberansari3101]

@@jdoreilly12 ok thanks

[@larry3462]

Nissan micra

[@confounded_feline]

Shame about the price. This is a solid wee car. I'd go for the S1 personally but I dread to think of it's price if the A series is this much.

[@Deuteross]

very disappointing cabin appointment for the price

[@Deuteross]

Quality, ambience, attention to detail

[@Deuteross]

It's not bad, but for 30k?

[@visionist7]

30k for cloth seats

[@oxcart4172]

Ive never sat in a car and thought it's great, but I just need different colours for the ambient lighting!

[@AnasElAbboud]

1:12 is that a Mercedes logo!

[@JohnDoe-wy1yd]

Another great car we don't get here in the States. This car would be perfect for the San Diego area.

[@sanderson9162]

audi is the luxury brand of vw. not sure why everyone is complaining about the price. its simple: with the audi you pay a little extra for the brand and overall luxury feel and look of the car.

[@spaceman_3194]

I have the 2019 S-Line model with the New 19 reg. It's the 2 litre, 200bhp, 40tfsi version and I have to say it's a bit of a pocket rocket. The clunky gear shifts at lower speeds are a bit of a nuisance but the sport dynamic mode will give you a gainly boost when you feel like flying. Plus, it was a mere 22K with all comfort pack but excluding the satnav. Pretty decent in the end, and looks like a mean-bean from the front, obviously ignoring the overdone plastics.

[@ericpickles9616]

£150 to change the ambient lighting colours 😲

[@gravemind6536]

You are basically paying for them to enable software built into the car, I know a guy who is good with computers and he was tinkering with an Audi and discovered some of the things you pay extra for can be enabled if its a software based thing.

[@philippsladek99]

@@gravemind6536 of course, because it cuts down costs. While other manufacturers use that opportunity to give the customer more features for less money, audi locks them away and let's you pay extra for it. It is kinda sad really, especially people out there still trying to justify the price.

[@confounded_feline]

Have to say, it's the first time I've liked the look of the A1. Shame about the price, cabin is very nice though.

[@Astke]

Cars in UK are dead cheap. In the NL it starts FROM 26K euro something like this would easily go over 35 maybe even hit 40 grand. I REALLY like this car, but the price is too much in NL. I'll wait for the Mazda 3.

[@Astke]

@iTz_Simo-_- I actually like Audi. It is probably my favorite brand at the moment (it wasn't even close a few years ago) But It is too damn expensive. I expected this to start from around 20-22 thousand Euros but 26 is just ridiculous.

[@Astke]

@iTz_Simo-_- Ah that can happen. Sad to hear. I currently got a 2016 VW Polo (facelift). Works really well and smooth. Not perfect but definitely good for a supermini. Drives even better than the 2016 Toyota Auris, that I had for a short while (Got some short time lease contracts). So first impressions of VW group are quite positive. That is why this Audi was so interesting. From 2019 I can finally get some long term lease contracts. So i will probably go for the new Mazda 3 hatch. What problems do you have with your A1? Honda Ckvic is a solid choice.

[@t-bone9239]

It Starts at 21k in Germany so just make a trip to Germany and buy there

[@absolutebollocks2258]

What's the average wage in the Netherlands?

[@aniketrajkumarsingh5063]

Where I live in mauritius, the Audi A1 costs like 2M rupees which is about 51000 euros.

[@s2artfraser]

Its more manly than the old one which is excellent. Nice vlog. Can you drag race an S3 2018 and RS3 2018 thanks Matt

[@giagia4631]

🤣Manly? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JJFHNREHJEDK]

@@giagia4631 Is it not? I love this car and want it as a first car (2nd hand obviuously) but my only concern is they have a reputation for being a hairdressers car - ie for girls or gays. Do you think this is the case or is it ok for a guy?

[@young-j731]

Love This -Volkswagen- Audi A1

[@chrisabbott683]

Top tip. Buy a top of the range Seat Ibiza, which has almost all the options shown here fitted as standard, for under £20k.

[@nothingmuch.3014]

30K for this washing machine?! Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but could you not buy a new MINI Hatch JCW for that?

[@philippsladek99]

You could buy a brand new mini and still save some money since mini often has great deals

[@jigrodrigues]

I don't see the advantage of the mini over this. Both suck for the price.

[@philippsladek99]

@@jigrodrigues There is no advantage, they are both overpriced. Just an example since the Mini is "equally premium" and you spend way less money on one.

[@wipeout456]

You could, but mini looks shit and is tiny

[@flipboi952]

Matt repping that Burberry

[@MrBfeboi]

From 11:25 the window seal by his head is not sitting properly. Cant be unseen during whole test drive ARGHH

[@joshuas3897]

Nice editing at 6:27

[@JDMHaze]

8:47 the car wow stick of truth lmaoo .... also known as... a STICK😂😂😂lmao

[@gooo1762]

Thanks really much for the video!

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

USB C, CarPlay, AndroidAuto and wireless charging. BMW - take note.

[@zuffweiss]

Thomas Harrison-Lord BMW has carplay and wireless charging since ages.

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

@@zuffweiss Not all four it doesn't

[@sbomorse]

The digital dials are standard, but you pay extra for the adjustable "digital cockpit"

[@shankarbalan3813]

Is it me or is Hyundai taking liberties with Audi’s design elements in terms of inspiration.

[@yianniskorres9894]

This adjustment audio is there for the co-driver.For the driver is on the wheel.