Audi A1 Sport

[pologti18t]

For those who can't wait for a GTI....

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport Australian Pricing And Specifications | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

$10K more (on road) than a GTI

[Puffy]

Wow... not bad at all and if you plan to option up your polo then the price gap would be very minimal given the standard equipment.

"Standard features include xenon-plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and LED interior lighting, along with a 6.5 inch full-colour screen, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and light and rain sensors"

[DoggieHowser]

Isn't a fully kitted out Polo abt 40k OTR? This is 42k before.

[GTI JOE]

As expected, another overpriced Audi. The Polo GTI is just about the best bang for buck car out there at the moment....then again I'm biased

[pologti18t]

What is worrying is that it is priced similar to a 3 door GOLF gti with DSG

[sVWatt]

For those who can't wait for a GTI....

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport Australian Pricing And Specifications | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

$10K more (on road) than a GTI

Nice - but Audi have slipped up - I think the Polo is the better looking - especially inside - around the heater controls and ICE head unit - the Audi looks messy and cheap - the Polo looks superb - and has the ability to accept the RNS510...

[mr_bzr]

Not bad at all looking at the standard options it comes with! .... this is strange though as when I went to test drive the A1s before ordering my gti. the Ambition and Attraction models were already 38 thousand and 40 thousandish depending on options... this seems very cheap compared to the basic models in the A1 range.

[noone]

Audi has always been more than VW, why do people expect something different here? There are many people who would buy the A1 and not consider the Polo.

[Frostee]

I've got a couple of friends who had Audi's and they both took a bath on resale price when changing over the car.

[Corey_R]

As others have said, Audi are a more "premium brand" than Volkswagen. It's always been that way. I've been in both the Audi A1 (90kw ambition) and the Polo GTI and I must say that the Audi has a decent offering.

I'm actually surprised at the price of this. It's about where I thought it'd be $42k (I guessed at $40). Yet it comes with a decent wack of standard features which I didn't guess on:
"Standard features include xenon-plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and LED interior lighting, along with a 6.5 inch full-colour screen, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and light and rain sensors"

The simple fact of it is, that Polo GTI whilst comparable in performance etc, just doesn't have the options and luxuries that this Audi A1 does. There is no factory navigation, no factory audio package, no factory leather package (well, vinyl and alcantara, but not real leather), no factory led taillights, no keyless entry and start etc etc...

Also keep in mind that this article only includes "major noteworthy items", thus until we see the full specifications we don't know what other standard inclusions make the cut which also increase the value of this.

Oh, another thing about Audi's... they have a larger margin and you can often get a much better discount.
This is not to say that this will EVER be had for the Polo GTI's price - because that's just not reasonable - this is a far more luxurious car. But I don't feel that this price is as outrageous as some of you seem to be claiming.

Btw... this undercuts the the Mini Cooper S Chilli by $2,100, despite including more "notable features" as standard. Therefore, verse a "true" competitor, it's great value.

[way]

Is keyless entry/start an option? That is almost enough to get me to switch!

[Corey_R]

It's already an option on the lower model A1's. Whilst Audi haven't published a specs document on their site for the A1 Sport yet (that I can find), I'd guess it'd at least be an option too. As would be things like 14 speaker Bose stereos, a host of leather colours and styles, and all the other luxuries that you'd expect from Audi...

[way]

It's already an option on the lower model A1's. Whilst Audi haven't published a specs document on their site for the A1 Sport yet (that I can find), I'd guess it'd at least be an option too. As would be things like 14 speaker Bose stereos, a host of leather colours and styles, and all the other luxuries that you'd expect from Audi...

Problem for me is that our Polo is the missus' city car, and her long overdue replacement for her Mk5 Golf GTI. She loves her GTI and the tartan and the GTI grilles, and doesn't care for all the luxuries. Besides, she has the luxuries in her other car anyway. Also, with a S1 releasing in the next year or so (I am assuming here), I rather save up the credit and talk her into that instead lol.

[pologti18t]

Since this thread is about Polo GTI alternatives... I test drove a Clio RS 200 today.

Dealer (sydney) gave me the keys to the car, set me out alone and said take it as long as you like.

I was back in the dealers within 10 mins handing the keys back. Why? The ride of the thing is absolutely appalling. I dont care how well the thing handles it just doesn't cut it on sydney roads. The constant fidgeting and pounding, not to mention head shake, made me feel a tad car sick. No wonder the dealership had 6 of these things hanging around.
The power delivery as well is rather pointless. Like a civic type R you have to rev it to move. Not even in the same league as my APR'd Polo which I found surprising.

[way]

Since this thread is about Polo GTI alternatives... I test drove a Clio RS 200 today.

Dealer (sydney) gave me the keys to the car, set me out alone and said take it as long as you like.

I was back in the dealers within 10 mins handing the keys back. Why? The ride of the thing is absolutely appalling. I dont care how well the thing handles it just doesn't cut it on sydney roads. The constant fidgeting and pounding, not to mention head shake, made me feel a tad car sick. No wonder the dealership had 6 of these things hanging around.
The power delivery as well is rather pointless. Like a civic type R you have to rev it to move. Not even in the same league as my APR'd Polo which I found surprising.

Oh no, the Renault Clio RS isn't really a car for the city if speed is what you are after. On mountain roads though, I just love it. The lack of torque makes it a frustrating car to drive if you are used to turbo or fast cars.