Why The Audi S1 Prevails As A Pocket-Sized Quattro

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This week, Alex takes the Audi S1 quattro out for a rally-spec country road blast. This little thing really does fly!
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[@davidjolliffe9622]

I know this review is old now, but here is someone who actually gets what this car was about. Great review from one of only a handful of reviewers who don’t lament the absence of an automatic box. I only recently found out they even existed & went out & bought one & was blown away with how quick & nimble this is. Anyone who knocks the performance hasn’t really driven one. Even with a stage 1 tune it easily does 0-100 kph in the low 4’s without even trying, but it’s the cornering speed where they’re untouchable. You’d have to buy a TTS or TTRS to match the corner entry & exit speed these little rockets have which makes it one of the greatest little modern trackable cars you can find on the 2nd hand market.

[@derekchisholm972]

Definitely a distinctly different vibe in these older videos. This video makes me FEEL like it’s 2014 again. Good review.

[@jamescutter8760]

Love this little Audi. Imagine the RS1 though :o that would be awesome

[@647killa]

They have a working rs1 concept. Google it. Its to die for.

[@jamescutter8760]

Oh thanks. I'll have a look

[@Mike-bt3ki]

RS1 never happened because this car didn’t sell well enough

[@xMilkyyy]

5:09

[@DatCarguy]

one of the best reviews I have ever seen!!! great job

[@alexkersten1964]

Thanks :D

[@PumpkinSpicedShart]

2:15 looks like he's doing 200 mph

[@DomV123]

Yellow = 15 hp

[@Kaisuke971]

Blue = 50hp + i can prove it /watch?v=VTB8BGQGmZQ

[@Get4Instinct]

Kaisuke971 Michelin stickers + 250-300hp i can prove it /watch?v=cDRkHXMHqFo

[@mrHighLifex]

is it true?

[@p_mishev]

@@mrHighLifex Yes.

[@longtailgt]

Very nice review! Very watchable! I liked it! But I liked the background music even more! A big thumbs up to Tom for creating this cool song!

[@The_Flying_Yeti]

Quality review! Better than some car shows! Im looking at you 5th gear. Did not even know you where capable of taking thing seriously, love your work. KEEP IT UP!

[@massimolettuce]

It's been a while, but these guys have dominated the car community by 2022. Hard work truly has paid off for them.

[@The_Flying_Yeti]

@@massimolettuce Replying to a comment over 8 years ago. What a blast from the past. Still an avid supporter of these guys!

[@647killa]

Awesome review and awesome car. Wish we could smuggle one of these here in Canada, as I've neither seen an A1 or S1 of any shape and form. I'm a sucker for drivers cars and Audi has been impressive lately.

[@sunsetgarage755]

Still one of the best & most honest reviews on the S1.

[@Mason94Harrison]

Great review!

[@Spendarellaa]

Great review. Going to look at one tomorrow 😈

[@nathanmehlman694]

Did you buy it?

[@connorbamber8001]

Love this S1

[@gothychris]

This video made me go out and buy one lol.

[@pepsiman9840]

this is one of the coolest hothatches (cant find em, im 'murican), you guys got me interested in hot hatches, by the way could you guys do a review on either the scirroco, polo gti, golf gti, or golf r?

[@jakepocock1616]

In the UK Audi and VW hit hatches aren't know to be the best. The renaultsport megane 265/trophy is renown to be one of, if not the best hot hatch available currently. It's an epic car!

[@pepsiman9840]

Renault has recently made quite a few track focused hatchbacks with more power, im not surprised they've gained even more popularity.

[@jakepocock1616]

Because they don't have a German badge on the nose.

[@jakepocock1616]

When you get your license, try one, and find out.

[@McMicGera]

Audi S1 is not bad, but the Polo R WRC (Street) is much more exciting in my opinion! The Volkswagen engineers have put so much effort in every detail. And that car is challenging in not breaking the speed limits. :D As a German driver it is such a great thing to get on the Autobahn, put the pedal to the metal and turn on the left overtaking lane and cruise along with 200 km/h. =D Love it!

[@clemensm5639]

Man i apreciate that! :D

[@miguelferrandisperez5705]

i think after the lancia evo this is the second car that really looks amazing in yellow in the last years

[@kilove1]

i really love this little car...and to me it looks the business..

[@gastoncalfin7421]

Can't wait to see this Audi on the WRC ! ! !

[@McMicGera]

Will not happen as long as the Polo is taking part on the WRC...

[@Danielevans2]

This is my dream 😱

[@annuvynarawn392]

Great. I can save 10 grand & not buy a TT.

[@lolzorsPwnage]

Finally an exciting car from audi

[@ocdetailsautomotivedetaili1781]

Love mine, been running at 445hp and 440 ft lbs for the last 4 years of ownership :D

[@jamescort1027]

Was it reliable tho at that spec? Thinking of buying one,James.

[@ocdetailsautomotivedetaili1781]

@@jamescort1027 been running mine hard on track for 4 years so far not a single issue so I dunno 🤷🏻‍♂️. Service them well and they run for years. It’s when you abuse them without looking after them they become unreliable as to be expected

[@JagoTFC]

Manual transmission wasn't really a choice. It was either DSG FWD or MT Haldex. Also going Haldex means 4 individual suspension

[@mitchell0297]

I need that car!

[@jondonnelly4831]

RIP Car Throttle, this was back when CT was good.

[@Zerocontroler]

Audi for life!

[@soundseeker63]

So is it a better hot hatch than the S3? Basically the same package, shrunken a bit and 6k off the price.

[@komentierer]

I think the audi s3 has a bit more body roll.

[@samvrs]

Looks mega😍

[@SG-D]

comparing the S1 to the S3, same cc, but the S1 surely will be lighter, but seems significantly less HP, that the S3, what's the difference with the tuning?

[@polipochilegge]

what about the 2 series? how is it compared to this?

[@turboshottho]

That competes with the A3 not the A1

[@ledmk2]

Nice S1

[@Spaceman2484]

People stood IN FRONT OF the rally cars to take pics?! The whole thing looked so dangerous haha. (And wickedly fun).

[@shivu1996]

Wgat about the audi a1 competition line

[@Josh_0579]

'An Audi that need no introduction': proceeds to give introduction

[@tigerbalm666]

I still like the TT a bit more...but this is a great looking car!

[@melvyncox3361]

I'd love one❤😎👍!!

[@Black__Rider]

The mtm one is insane

[@mustachos1993]

Uhh, someone's had German lesson! Pronounced Walter Röhrl perfectly :)

[@Danial0152]

finally a hot hatch worth buying

[@jamesavickers5961]

Hot hatch fun love it

[@DJzSith]

How does this cars bigger brother compare to the A45 AMG?

[@syedomarnorth2561]

Have to wait until the RS3 turns up :)

[@nathanherbertson8987]

They have an A3 Clubsport that will eat the A45 AMG alive, might not be properly produced but they say if they do then it would be out in 2016 i think. 520bhp 0-62 in 3.6 seconds.

[@Noodlezreynolds]

God i love that car such a wicked hot hatch would love one 25k doesn't actually seem to much for a 4 wheeldrive car

[@MRTY323]

Does any one knows what's he saying in the last bit about 6:06? The subtitle say's it's "releas your inner fucked up mood" but I'm pretty sure it's something else.

[@niklaspilot]

Release your inner "Walter Röhrl". He was/is a famous German rally driver.... :)

[@MRTY323]

n.stoeterau Thank you!!

[@niklaspilot]

No worries! :)

[@ScottZ370]

Then add a revo package to it and it will easiliy we be kicking out 300+ bhp, possibibly leading to a sub 5 second 0-60 and even possibly a sub 4

[@993ts]

Or the APR stage 3 turbo upgrade, 450hp

[@topquark6919]

I really the Audi S1. I'm thinking of selling my JCW Mini and purchasing one.

[@M4DVILLAIN]

isn't the mini in its class? it also offers 4wd

[@647killa]

No no my friend. Mini coopers are strictly FWD.

[@NeilMagill]

647killa LOL! www.mini.co.uk/model-range/newcountryman/

[@ryoc1]

Neil Magill Countryman tho

[@komentierer]

There is nothing from mini that even comes close to the s1.. except for the price, of course

[@komentierer]

There is nothing from mini that even comes close to the s1.. except for the price, of course

[@sheikraehani2947]

AWD im impressed :) and its yellow bro

[@Kaisuke971]

That's pretty obvious that an S Audi has AWD...

[@SaolaHD]

"Quattro" = AWD...

[@sheikraehani2947]

Kaisuke971 yeah ur right

[@mrbetamax1969]

Bigger than a integrale more torque. Clutch foot a bit tight..lhd wud have more. Still takes miles off my lancia.

[@troster_dylan9087]

I rather have a a1 Quatro than a A45AMG

[@H-SportPerformance]

but is it worth £9k more than a fiesta ST?

[@user-ef7qh6qm5w]

Ask it’s taillights!

[@jamessheehy4895]

Flat steering wheel impress' the ladies

[@JamezE36]

the A1 quattro looks amazing but i have to say im in the group that doesn't like the S1. its very feminine to my eyes but the yellow might not be helping haha

[@Mike-bt3ki]

The E36 Loon S1 comes only in Manual so it can’t really be that feminine can it?

[@devilskullBEL]

This looks good, I like the simple dash and I love that there's finally a car again that is a car, not a full automatic electronic box on wheels. I do still prefer RWD though, because, well, I'm sure you all know why :p Still not a fan of the outside, all cars look the same. But each to their own, you all go buy new cars, I'll have my fun with older ones ^^ (as in: late 80's, early 90's)

[@647killa]

Amen to that brother. The S1 and A1 are properly good and for some reason, hatches should either be fwd or awd. Rwd is the best layout, but it just doesn't suit hatches.

[@devilskullBEL]

647killa I think it's also out of safety. A short chassis would spin out too easily.

[@spitymaeh]

seems like you like yellow cars :D

[@riccardosecchi1184]

Might this car be a cheaper alternative to the A45 AMG?

[@Kaisuke971]

Not the same class. The A45 is more like the opponent of 1/2 series and audi RS3

[@komentierer]

I think it is a lot more fun, you cannot use the power of the a45, but you could really use the small weight of the s1.

[@Kaisuke971]

Kommentator You cannot use the power of the A45 mate ? The car is 360 (now 381) hp not 1500... It is very usable.

[@komentierer]

Kaisuke971 Have you ever floored a car with 381hp on a road with a 60 mph speed limit?

[@Kaisuke971]

Kommentator Have you ever heard of country roads, or canyons ? All roads are not straight/Highways dude. The A45 is an uphill mountain road killer.

[@johnnyhun1]

Just 1 quattro exist! The S1 !!!!!!!4444

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

wasn't 15hp extra with orange? sorry, watched to much DM

[@mthonde4950]

Great car. But this quad tips trend is a bit too much.

[@billasohyeah]

with 15k you can add some wheels, spoiler, exhaust and flash the ecu, and you'd still have money left in your pocket.

[@merdzhanmehmedov4957]

Audi s1 or bmw 525d f10

[@EUpmAgent47]

I believe that British are made for automotive entertainment shows

[@nfschido]

I understand taxis now

[@privaternutzer9433]

I don't like what they do to the exhaust pipes.. Same as r golf.. And why are you driving on those small roads, its shaky as during an earthquake

[@robertbidochon7949]

I don't like the German reliability, but this car is my fantasy...

[@seinsmeld13]

left hand is the only way to drive!!!

[@iantownsend5480]

Good but I'd save 10 grand & buy the Fiesta ST

[@XplodingTurtle]

Adam Finan what's wrong with its design?

[@Faintpumpkin916]

The most beautiful car audi has ever made is the b7 audi rs4 that's a real audi this looks like a fiat whats with the designer was he cross eyed.

[@Nxthxnxel]

I guess pigs do fly!

[@ThePaintballa80]

It must be could there lol

[@BFirewood]

This S1 looks like your regular A1 tbh..

[@jcooper_]

Yeah, the A1 1.6TDi totally has quad exhausts...

[@Kaisuke971]

Nice car, but doesn't really deserve the S1 badge i think. They should have done like BMW did with the 1M. On the other hand i'm sure that they really don't want to be compared with BMW saying that "They just did like BMW calling it 1S and not S1" so they called it S1.

[@RobinVerhulstZ]

look an audi S isn´t a rival to an M,whilst the RS and the M are rivals (and in RS6 avant,gotta love that 300plus kp/h station wagon tough)

[@noname-wb5cv]

Well the S1 has been around for longer and as history with Audi naming they always have 'RS' and then a number to match the stock car in it's series (RS66=A6,RS always first). And also, 1S sound very strange.

[@RobinVerhulstZ]

it might have a sound enhancer wich makes the car sound louder,but it has an unnatural sound tough

[@colinmason92]

Kaisuke971 That's a stupid comment

[@trevgev]

Now that he said that ... it does kinda of look like an Angry Birds pig ...

[@Nxthxnxel]

3:13 Well, who doesnt love a nice Zonda??

[@asork]

the front of the car is good looking, but the back - oh no no noo

[@LewibooitheWaffle]

much prefer alex as he was back then

[@samuelrivard2113]

And how was he back then?

[@Dreadzedan]

One man's pig is another man's Prince.? You mean Princess right? lmao.

[@clemensm5639]

Oh my god! You tryed so Hard to pronounce 'Walter röhrl' the German Way and as a Ger

[@alexkersten1964]

Bin ja auch selbst Deutsch ;)

[@mistrBurnz]

Understeer everywhere...

[@hananas2]

i'd much much rather have an A45 AMG

[@nightarrow7473]

That's RS3 territory dumbass

[@harryburroughs]

I’ve had both, a45 rides horrible

[@delboy2596]

The styling looks too soft. My A1 S-Line TSFi looks for sporty. I'm disappointed with the styling. Although I don't doubt it will go well.

[@joaosoares3719]

Some people are into more than looks...

[@thainaaier]

Fully agree with Joao ... I care more about how this thing drive ... don't care much for looks (unless it's a woman, then only i care about the looks).

[@delboy2596]

João Soares I'm into more than just looks. But as I have not driven it yet. My comment was based on first impressions.

[@delboy2596]

thainaaier Such a He-man.

[@thainaaier]

Del Johnson ... correction, not a He-man.... a Horny-man!!!

[@Dreadzedan]

A little cutesy for me. Not too bad overall. The white one is more like it.

[@party_boy69]

probably drinks oil like all audi 2.0 litres. still i can't make up my mind between this and a 2015 sti....german looks and refinement OR more room and performance?

[@alexanderwood4379]

Depending on where you live one car could be better than the other. If you live in a place with very small roads and only spaces to park small cars get Audi. if you live in a place where the roads are big and you can park any car anywhere definitely get the STI

[@TheLeGeNdPvE]

Yea 252 bhp and you forgot the 3800 pounds on a 6x6 ft car lol ... Ughh idk the exact weight but that would of been an amazing number 10 yes ago on such a small car nowadays with all the federal safety requirements it ain't shit..

[@Kaisuke971]

The AM Vanquish has three time the cylinders and half the exhaust heads... Wtf Audi, this one should have 2 exhaust pipes, it's enough.

[@COSECCO]

it doesnt matter ! look , its just a for its design , not for efficiency . you might think its stupid , but S1 must look more aggresive than A1 . i mean you cant just lay here completly same design from A1 . making car look better doesnt make it good car , but it makes different car .

[@Kaisuke971]

COSECCO The old RS3 was sexy as f*ck, with "only" 2 exhaust tips, and 1 cylinder more.

[@COSECCO]

Kaisuke971 and so ? i guess S1 just looks good with 4 exhaust pipes . it looks more like sports car . race car ! amount of pipes really doestn matter ! look . old R8 V8 has actually 4 pipes and new V10 has only 2 . the result ? they just look different !

[@Kaisuke971]

COSECCO It actually makes sense, as you have to keep an overall balance, for the look. I personally think that 4 is too much for a so little car, as it is for the golf R. It's just weird and cheap/useless looking...

[@COSECCO]

Kaisuke971 well , now i personally think 4 exhaust pipes are the best amount for the actuall design . if you will just look at the car ... just imagine how it will look just with 2 exhaust pipes . the design will be unbalanced . i mean that car has alot SMALL aggresive details like : in front bumper there down 5 small holes . well so in rear bumper there must be something familiar . you cant just make car look different in front and different in rear . every car has own basic design style . this is a model S of an A1 . S must make that car look aggresive (like every sports car)

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

Suspension, judging by shaky cam, looks bone hard. Typical audi.

[@komentierer]

Wait.. since when are audis known for bonehard suspensions.. I have had one of those and they are comfy as f*ck. I would have fallen asleep if the exhaust wouldn't have been so sexy.

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

+Kommentator are you in the UK? Audi sport lines plus our crap roads = bad ride. soft boat like Volvo's are best here. for some reason everyone wants sporty and sporty means hard suspension with no suppleness.

[@autofiras]

Come on Alex 😂😂😂 your performance as a reviewer wasn’t much back then

[@vladimirsergoyan8719]

First comment

[@Stefuu_]

Im so proud for you son, the first comment, so wow, much go away

[@krecik2336]

Did you even watch the video?

[@DatCarguy]

go hide in your prius

[@vladimirsergoyan8719]

go hide in your cardboard car

[@krecik2336]

Go hide in your cardboard Prius :P

[@BreakItLikeItsHot]

If you put it besides the A1 quattro, it just looks soooooooo extremely boring.

[@komentierer]

You are one of those, aren't you?

[@upernoob]

need to be lower

[@jurijstorozuk6170]

1390 kg? that is freking heavy

[@florianlm6256]

quattro weighs

[@MonteiroM]

Great petrolheads car but those 4 exhaust exits is too much, was not necessary.....

[@ridingwithsam]

I'd still rather have the ST

[@frage-zeichen]

Go ahead and buy it. I hate its design.

[@XplodingTurtle]

Adam Finan am I the only one that doesn't care about (hard) plastics in a car?

[@ridingwithsam]

Adam Finan I for one like the fiesta interior. And the A1 and the S1 look like hair dresser cars.

[@helipeek2736]

Yellow = 🤢🤮