My First Drive in the 2019 Audi A1!

Having owned the previous generation Audi A1 for 2 years, I've been dying to get behind the wheel of the new model! The real question is, is it a worthy successor?
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[@hampshirephoto]

What are your thoughts on the new 2019 Audi A1? Better than the previous generation? I must say, for me, it was really cool to experience as I owned a 2014 A1 for around 2 years before my Golf R! A huge thanks goes to Southampton Audi for lending me the car, check them out in the link in the description!

[@sirchickenfood8561]

Lovely beautiful video again! I've been a fan of yours for a while from your old a1 videos. You'll definitely get big in the KZbin car community!

[@liamgell]

Excellent video mate. Really enjoying them as of late, and this one has made me change my mind on this car!

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks so much Liam!! Glad you’re enjoying them

[@SM347YT]

Great video and great review as always Luke! Keep it up buddy

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks mate

[@jonathanbishop6996]

Mines arriving this week. Opted for the Sport level spec to allow for the 1.5ltr 35 TFSI engine size within my budget. Wasn’t really a fan of all the extra pointy fake vents on the S-Line either. Read a lot of mixed reviews but I don’t see the issue. I test drove a Fabia, Ibiza and Polo and kept coming back to the A1. Good review, this is the first time I’ve watched one of your vids! Will be watching more 👍🏻

[@SegerGiesbers]

High quality video as always

[@mamafarrow7953]

Great review!! I hear what you mean about the virtual cockpit...it’s great! I’ve got the same car as yours-Golf R 7.5, took delivery in July and am loving it!!! One of my fav car!! Thinking of forthcoming A35 AMG, but might go for something more thunderous instead! Russell

[@davidmg7058]

The back pillar is actually a C pillar, they go in order from front to back "A" "B" and "C" pillars, with the added "D" pillar in the Estate models. Keep up the great work! You got yourself a new subscriber! I also own a Mk 7.5 Golf R and actually fitted the Res delete thanks to your video, you should look forward to a cold air intake, I got mine from ECS Tuning with the carbon fiber cover, look it up, it really makes a huge difference when it comes down to turbo noises and a more driver focused experience. Cheers mate!

[@hampshirephoto]

Hey David, yeah I noticed that whilst editing! Silly me... :) Thanks so much for subscribing, I really appreciate it!! That's epic, I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@Djuul999]

This review needed to be Made :D i am thinking about tuning my A1

[@Intodivinepie]

great review dude! i also like the influence of carwow in your terminology:)

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks Michele!

[@LiamOverton]

Quality vid mate 👌🏼

[@ariframzan8602]

Is it any good when going on motorways and dual carriageways? Or is it just okay for city local driving

[@MrVoayer]

I wasn't expecting allowances to be made for an S-line Audi ! However, it should not come as a surprise that this second generation A1 is way better than the previous one. It is a completely new car: new engines, new gearboxes, new suspension... New platform, generally ! Lovely car, undoubtedly ! It remains to be seen whether it high price tag will attract enough buyers !

[@raheem_._681]

Hi did you do an apprenticeship. Sorry for being nosy, I’m just asking because I am thinking of doing one so if you did could you tell me how it was. Thanks

[@CarlWiganerUK]

That's a beautiful car. I've appointment tomorrow to test drive the Competition model of this car.. It's certainly not cheapest, but just like with say Omega watches, I wouldn't expect it to be.

[@Emma-cq4tr]

Is keyless entry an option for this car?

[@tasbb6189]

Ok..I'd like to test drive as I own an Audi A1 old model for 3years and currently use it for teaching learners . It's a fantastic car specially with the biting point so assuming this new version would be same ? That is my main concern

[@ariframzan8602]

What’s better overall - the vw golf gti, the Audi A1 ? I prefer the vw golf gti inside look with storage and you could have a sunroof on them

[@justrelax8348]

Do b&o sound come standard or is it optional??

[@carl9184]

I have a touch screen on my beamer and only used once, then found my self trying to remove my finger prints 😀 I find it easier to use the toggle dial than try and stretch across the car . Interesting to hear what others think of these touch screens

[@Clingan1234]

Have to agree with you, touchscreen in my golf which is too impractical to use when driving. Got in an Audi and used the dial and found it a lot easier while driving

[@shadowgaming6660]

When's the new S1 going to be released

[@Joshkemponcars]

The front slits are reminiscent of the Audi Quattro from the 80's very cool! Nice review man, keep it up! 👍

[@hampshirephoto]

That's what it reminded me of too! Thanks Josh, glad you enjoyed!

[@itsjoel]

Nice video mate, do like that virtual cockpit too! Bet it’s a little slower than your Golf R tho! 😂

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks mate! To be honest, I was surprised how pokey it was given it's a 1.0L!

[@CertainlySpooky]

Top video dude, you've gained a Sub. I prefer my A1 though :)

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks dude!

[@neillgowans4350]

Nice vid. I prefer the old styling though. As it gets bigger, it feels like it’s not a small car anymore and has moved into A3 territory.

[@Jamesduce]

Yeah I like this new shape. Personally not a massive fan of the wheels on this car but may look better in black. But yeah looks nice but stick with the R!

[@jamesoneill5810]

Also the upgraded virtual Cockpit with the larger touchscreen is over £1600 and the S-line model is one off the top of the range only beaten in price by the launch edition its a very very expensive car

[@danielmfraser]

Love the cluster gauge

[@hampshirephoto]

Really good isn't it!

[@VioUk]

Great job. 👌👏

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks!

[@danielanderson2331]

Great review honestly the cars like a mini A3!!

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks!

[@henryhealy]

It's quite a nice improvement over the last model. I'm not a fan of all the fake vents on the outside.The three vents above the grill (which I like to be honest) don't do anything and the front and rear bumpers are over-designed if you ask me. Other than that, it's quite a good, little car.

[@hampshirephoto]

I agree, I think it looks really cool! Yes, I imagine in the more sporty models they will have a purpose...hopefully!

[@agustabrutale4465]

nice video as always

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it

[@agustabrutale4465]

@@hampshirephoto thanks for the reply

[@editiorabhishekkumbhare3524]

What is price in India ??

[@sofianefianso316]

Love IT From ALGERIA😍🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@BROWITT2010]

Seems to be a lot of road noise, but love the styling.

[@leeoliver391]

Nice video. Just a quick FYI though.......car pillars are designated A, B and C from front to back. So there is no large A pillar towards the back - that's a C pillar :-)

[@Keisha7612]

Love it

[@marcushezel5014]

It’s not a twin turbo 4 pot mate.... think about it. That’d make it rapid. It’s got a single turbo 3 pot

[@willpark7483]

Marcus Hezel no audi make 1.0 4 cylinder turbos

[@pt020]

@@willpark7483 It is the UP 3C engine. postimg.cc/TKNpjXq0

[@marcushezel5014]

will park there no such thing as a 1.0 4 pot, it’s impossible to make a 4 cycliser that small

[@willpark7483]

Marcus Hezel you are clueless aren’t you lol so what about a yamaha r6 ? 600cc 4cylinder dosent seem impossible to me. btw my friends dad has an audi a3 1.0t 4cylinder.

[@mikesear482]

Will Park.its a 3 cylinder you moron

[@smoothflying]

Good video! Sad Audi desided to scrap the audi S1 :(

[@lucasnauta5144]

Love it😍

[@hampshirephoto]

Cool isn't it! I think they'll be really popular :)

[@lucasnauta5144]

@@hampshirephoto yeah i really want one, but in 13 so in need to save for some time🤣

[@jamiewest3787]

Personally I think there is a bit too much going on. It's looks good and aggressive but a bit ott. Hats off to Audi though, they certainly know how to make an interior!

[@hampshirephoto]

I do see you point, but in person it looks a lot better (in my opinion anyway!) Corrr yes, the interior is very nice!

[@TheEryk03]

You can configurate it less beasy/sporty and more sleek.

[@Elias_g1]

The interior is pretty much the same as the polo if I am not mistaken

[@jonathanbishop6996]

Jamie West The Sport level spec, in my opinion anyway, is a lot nicer. Less fuss, a little less gauche. That’s the one I went for anyway :)

[@indiana146]

Good review im looking to get one on mobility now im cabbaged with pain this will help the pain as my daughter will b second driver shes chuffed to bits so when im too poorly to drive she will either take me or nick the car lol

[@Romif_SK]

So this is basically VW Polo with Audi branding and with Audi pricing. My thoughts were like "Okey at least it will have more premium interior, but no. I see hard plastic all the way around".

[@andrethomas7075]

Audi really needs to release a 3 door version. The previous generation 3 door was a obvious sales success, despite the perceived lack of practicality typical 3 door cars hold. The aggressive styling would suit a 3 door variant.

[@kevinmicallef2968]

It's not strange that the keys are identical. VW owns Audi, even the buttons and control knobs inside are usually the same hahaha same with the seat ibiza, it has a polo engine and transmission

[@ariframzan8602]

Would the bigger upcoming engines in the new A1 be any different feature wise ? A1 does look impressive.

[@liamsandie]

Arif Ramzan about to order the competition edition myself

[@ariframzan8602]

Liam Sandie the competition edition ? Is that the new 1.5 a1 version ?

[@liamsandie]

@@ariframzan8602 2.0 200bhp version

[@Elias_g1]

Nice video.Now regarding the car,it looks so fake to me...It also doesn't have a lot of curves.I personally prefer the older one looks wise.

[@ballysohal9770]

Skoda springs to mind

[@alexanderolsson6632]

Same springs in all VAG cars 😂

[@Leefryyinc]

Fabia same chassis, engine, springs, gear box lol

[@kevinyoung2469]

Scratchy plastics on the S line model. That is not the base model.

[@simontaylor3211]

I’ve heard that due to the production costs, Audi aren’t going to do a new S1.

[@hampshirephoto]

Oh really! Interesting

[@simontaylor3211]

@@hampshirephoto at least it means my S1 should hold its value 😊

[@xanthuumnihyr5319]

The Audi A1 not very light, in fact, it's quite heavy when compared to other cars of the same segment

[@forza223bowe5]

Wow, it has a manual handbrake!

[@rovamota]

Metal showing on the inside door frames 3:32 - definite sign of cheapness, built to a price but with a premium price tag.

[@abdulwahaab9026]

Very similar to aygo 😂😂

[@DassRoc]

plus the scratchy plastics other youtubers have talked about.... hmmm, cmon audi... I like you, but this isn't gonna sell it to me

[@JohnnyZenith]

Wait, it's not keyless ignition?

[@JMB1891]

Think it looks a bit naff with all the fake vents, each to their own.

[@Nordkapp65]

1 litre 3 pot, 35 TFSI is the 1.5 litre. Nice but too expensive. Scratchy plastic does not disappear unfortunately, no twin tail pipes unless you get the top of the range petrol, 45 TFSI, no bonnet strut for ease of access around the R engine bay. Will keep my previous generation

[@jsouto77]

@2:51 ... There is no twin turbo.

[@jsouto77]

and its 3 cylinder not 4.... 1.5 4 cylinder just came out last week.

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks for letting me know, my apologies for the mistake.

[@jsouto77]

@6:24 Your golf R key is missing the silver metal insert.... Im starting to get pedantic at this point.

[@hampshirephoto]

I noticed that too... very strange

[@HIXNN]

damn i thought it was a 3.0 tfsi lol

[@forza223bowe5]

Looks like a posh polo, which is probably what it’s based on

[@Rodrigo8]

The volume in a dashboard is for the passager dude. The driver uses the steering wheel radio controls.

[@MrFreebieJeebs]

Anyone else think the back lights look like a mix of the 1 Series and the new A class? Or is it just me? Lol

[@user-lh8ql5zr5e]

No, it looks like an i20 with four rings.

[@MrFreebieJeebs]

@@user-lh8ql5zr5e not really... Think you need to go to Specsavers g

[@motorrecon200]

Good review covered everything but I don’t like the A1s how they get so little power out of the engine is beyond me Ford have had 125hp for years for their 1.0 and now 140hp. Also 35mpg is dreadful for a mix of driving I get 50mpg driving a mix of scenarios in the fiesta and it’s more fun to drive than this and it’s ridiculously expensive for not much car.

[@td8552]

It´s a nice car and from the design i must say i like this one better. The old one was nice too but this new one idk appeals more to me :) and it´s great you like the classic handbrake... you know what that means? Gymkhana A1-style :D

[@epamskoutas]

Surely better than previous model... and better looking. but way too expensive... and at this price not even the option for an electric handbrake and ignition. We are heading for the third decade of the 21st century Audi.

[@gr72652]

As a longtime Audi customer and an owner of the previous generation I have to say, while I like the front-end the rear C-blade looks way too much like the Fabia and the interior, while okay rips too many cues from the VW parts bin. The real let down for me though is the use of poorer materials. It has also moved production to Spain, alongside the Seat Ibiza. To me, this doesn't feel like an Audi but then maybe new Audi buyers will still be convinced. I'd personally step-up to an A3 or Q2, both are significantly nicer inside in regards to overall build/fit and finish. I really wanted to like this car, but I'm not sold. I will also say that the old generation was a competent gymnast and could handle limit driving well, but the new model feels a little weighty and seems to turn in less sharp. The previous generation also had brake based torque vectoring, no idea if the new one does, but I didn't find it as reassuring as the previous gen.

[@JackKing12.]

1.0ltr lol...1.5ltr at least

[@willpark7483]

Jack The Lad no audi make 1.0t 4 cylinders

[@mattymrj01]

will park no they don’t. 30 TFSI is 3 cylinder, 1 litre turbo

[@willpark7483]

M T E iam telling you audi make 1.0t with 4 cylinders

[@MJPercy]

will park they don’t 😂

[@jonathanbishop6996]

will park 1.0ltr is 3-cyl, 1.5ltr is 4-cyl

[@SYmotgang]

it gives me a cheapy feel.. it just looks way overstated for what it actually is. If it was a RS1, fine. but 1.0L engine? come on.. I have the old one, and i most def would not buy the new version the day I go for an upgrade. It just looks like a tryhard toycar. :(

[@Civicky]

I still prefer the older shape 😶

[@user-uy3ti3nj5u]

Do you like hoola hoops cheese n onion

[@jamesoneill5810]

Scratchy cheap plastics in a Audi isn't acceptable the previous A1 doesn't have cheap scratchy plastics and door cards in every model are the cheap junk.... To sum up l ain't a fan of Audi's new design language too Korean like

[@CyAn-S]

This car was on my shortlist for lease this Q2. But while I think it is one of the nicest looking smaller cars out right now, the price just doesn't justify the interior quality, equipment and engines. I can get a very well equipped 2019 Mazda 3 for the same money as a moderately equipped A1 with a 1.0 TSI. While the Mazda has the Skyactiv X engine, more room, probably more silent and comfortable ride and an interior quality maybe even exceeding even the Audi A3. So yeah I just can't justify leasing this. I of course also love how the Mazda looks, hence the comparison.

[@DanielLearbuch]

The interior looks really cheap for a expensive car in its class, you pay for the Audi brand.

[@Andy-zi1wj]

I think the new A1 could have been so much better the interior quality is very poor with cheap feeling plastics Not what you expect for a Audi. Save your money and get the seat ibiza

[@ZGeminy]

LoL you can’t compare it with the ibiza. total different interiors and quality

[@woutervanes3533]

Way way way too expensive.....for only few pieces of plastic and gloss trim....Audi does not sell well and this is the reason why...

[@woutervanes3533]

Here in Holland figures of Audi are way behind Mercedes and BMW....I think Audi has gone a step too far with their dashboard designs. Additionally, all Audi cars look the same and the touch screens are not practical....people don't like that.

[@johndearn9457]

Not a fan, sorry

[@HellaMeiste]

you speak like my grandfa ! and audi will be going down hill soon or later cuz those cheaper aggresive looks plus electro screen nut in it! you know you cannot repair

[@Mike-jo4cc]

i want to see the car wheel and dash when you make the review not your face , you are not a hot blonde reviewer , what were you thinking?

[@jayjay378378]

looks horrible looks like a toyota older one looks better hope he next a3 dont follow this design

[@robertoneill883]

Carwow wannabe