Audi unveils little beauty ready to roar in hot hatch market

[Leongsam]

Audi unveils little beauty ready to roar in hot hatch market

5:30 AM Monday Feb 17, 2014


Cars


Audi have released details of its new S1 before its Geneva debut.

At last, the long-awaited Audi S1 hot hatch has been unveiled before its official debut at next month's Geneva Auto Show.

Available as three-door and five-door Sportback variants, as is its regular A1 counterpart, the S1 is expected to make its presence known in the fiercely competitive small hot hatch market.

The S1 will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to Audi's proven quattro all-wheel-drive system. The combination of both drivetrain and engine (sourced from the VW Golf GTi) will allow the S1 to rocket from zero to 100km/h in a claimed 5.8 seconds and producing 170kW and 370Nm of torque.

Reports from overseas claim the S1 will have a six-speed-manual gearbox as standard. While rumours of Audi's seven-speed dual clutch S-Tronic have yet to be confirmed.

Packing a more chiselled front and rear, the S1 borrows cues from the 2011 A1 clubsport quattro concept like a bootlid black strip, diffuser and cap-on-backwards spoiler.

New LED headlights with red detailing and a wider mesh grill complete the aggressive ensemble.

The interior is carried over from the A1 with the addition of 'S' emblems, red-rimmed air vents and colour accents below the centre consol.

More will be revealed after the car's official launch at Geneva.

 

[MasterYoda]

mmmph..

no lightspeed again?

 

[Ash007]

I thought you hated European cars?

 

[Leongsam]

I thought you hated European cars?

Huh??? Are you saying I can't post an interesting article unless I'm a fan of the content matter??? :*:

 

[enterprise2]

look like a girly car!!

 

[syed putra]

I'd for for the original polo 4 R with 4 motion and turbo. But then the GLA and Macan turbo is coming. It's time to downgrade to a more Eco friendly unit.

 

[exobay]

Once I was contemplating the VW Golf R32 but kids were still too young. So I went for the larger VW Phaeton with same engine capacity. No regrets whatsoever. The recent DSG furore has hurt VW's image somewhat but my next car will still be one of the badge owned by the group.

 

[Leongsam]

Once I was contemplating the VW Golf R32 but kids were still too young. So I went for the larger VW Phaeton with same engine capacity. No regrets whatsoever. The recent DSG furore has hurt VW's image somewhat but my next car will still be one of the badge owned by the group.

Why risk your wallet and your safety. When it comes to cars, stick to the reliable brands and save yourself a bucketload of trouble.

I wouldn't touch European shit with a bargepole.

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/honda-tops-reliability-survey/1202107

Most reliable used car brands

Listed below are the most reliable used car brands based on claim data from Warranty Direct. Due to the huge differences between the best and worst performers, cars with average reliability and better are placed 12th and above.

1. Honda
2. Suzuki
3. Hyundai
4. Subaru
5. Toyota
6. Lexus
7. Chevrolet
8. Mitsubishi
9. Ford
10. Mazda
11. Nissan
12. Fiat
13. Citroen
14. Skoda
15. Peugeot
16. Daewoo
17. Smart
18. Kia
19. Seat
20. Vauxhall
21. Volkswagen
22. Mini
23. Renault
24. Rover
25. Saab
26. BMW
27. Volvo
28. MG
29. Jaguar
30. Mercedes-Benz
31. Audi
32. Jeep
33. Chrysler
34. SsangYong
35. Alfa Romeo
36. Porsche
37. Land Rover
38. Bentley

 

[Leongsam]

[h=3]http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2377617/Most-reliable-cars-2013-Honda-tops-league-Bentley-comes-last.html

WHATCAR? RELIABILITY RATING OF ALL MANUFACTURERS[/h]

Position	Make	Ave Mileage	RI	Average Cost
1	Honda	43,916	39	£356.46
2	Suzuki	36,094	46	£258.03
3=	Hyundai	48,162	63	£252.95
3=	Subaru	50,803	63	£300.40
5	Toyota	44,231	70	£392.40
6	Lexus	47,610	81	£432.47
7	Chevrolet	33,590	88	£259.20
8	Mitsubishi	46,543	89	£422.56
9=	Ford	47,298	94	£296.49
9=	Mazda	42,831	94	£441.33
11	Nissan	44,702	96	£369.80
12	Fiat	39,141	97	£272.67
13=	Citroen	43,954	101	£308.64
13=	Skoda	45,134	101	£319.29
15	Peugeot	44,730	105	£285.96
16	Daewoo	34,847	117	£337.40
17	Smart	32,804	118	£300.32
18	Kia	44,134	119	£389.96
19	Seat	47,256	126	£293.58
20	Vauxhall	47,208	127	£310.24
21	Volkswagen	49,192	135	£336.30
22	Mini	38,094	138	£385.57
23	Renault	44,276	142	£266.32
24	Rover	40,281	151	£379.23
25	Saab	51,370	168	£319.70
26=	BMW	51,521	173	£427.32
26=	Volvo	54,597	173	£403.85
28	MG	34,301	183	£406.46
29	Jaguar	45,876	185	£436.19
30	Mercedes-Benz	48,961	219	£468.32
31	Audi	52,963	230	£525.49
32	Jeep	47,357	232	£430.02
33	Chrysler	49,367	246	£403.15
34	Ssangyong	43,782	247	£387.78
35	Alfa Romeo	47,095	251	£385.54
36	Porsche	36,654	270	£616.22
37	Land Rover	52,733	325	£437.91
38	Bentley	35,494	482	£560.27

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[JiuHuKia]

Sissy looking car meant for women and metro sexuals like selfie bay.

 

[LeMans2011]

Why risk your wallet and your safety. When it comes to cars, stick to the reliable brands and save yourself a bucketload of trouble.

I wouldn't touch European shit with a bargepole.

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/honda-tops-reliability-survey/1202107

Most reliable used car brands

Listed below are the most reliable used car brands based on claim data from Warranty Direct. Due to the huge differences between the best and worst performers, cars with average reliability and better are placed 12th and above.

1. Honda
2. Suzuki
3. Hyundai
4. Subaru
5. Toyota
6. Lexus
7. Chevrolet
8. Mitsubishi
9. Ford
10. Mazda
11. Nissan
12. Fiat
13. Citroen
14. Skoda
15. Peugeot
16. Daewoo
17. Smart
18. Kia
19. Seat
20. Vauxhall
21. Volkswagen
22. Mini
23. Renault
24. Rover
25. Saab
26. BMW
27. Volvo
28. MG
29. Jaguar
30. Mercedes-Benz
31. Audi
32. Jeep
33. Chrysler
34. SsangYong
35. Alfa Romeo
36. Porsche
37. Land Rover
38. Bentley

Don't understand why anyone will believe in a paid survey.

 

[exobay]

Why risk your wallet and your safety. When it comes to cars, stick to the reliable brands and save yourself a bucketload of trouble.

I wouldn't touch European shit with a bargepole.

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/honda-tops-reliability-survey/1202107

Most reliable used car brands

Listed below are the most reliable used car brands based on claim data from Warranty Direct. Due to the huge differences between the best and worst performers, cars with average reliability and better are placed 12th and above.

1. Honda
2. Suzuki
3. Hyundai
4. Subaru
5. Toyota
6. Lexus
7. Chevrolet
8. Mitsubishi
9. Ford
10. Mazda
11. Nissan
12. Fiat
13. Citroen
14. Skoda
15. Peugeot
16. Daewoo
17. Smart
18. Kia
19. Seat
20. Vauxhall
21. Volkswagen
22. Mini
23. Renault
24. Rover
25. Saab
26. BMW
27. Volvo
28. MG
29. Jaguar
30. Mercedes-Benz
31. Audi
32. Jeep
33. Chrysler
34. SsangYong
35. Alfa Romeo
36. Porsche
37. Land Rover
38. Bentley

Since the day I took the car until today, touch wood, only had minor issues and the car is very safe and comfortable. Most who can afford it will buy a European make if cost and reliability are not their main concern.

 

[LeMans2011]

Fair enough that the slow Japanese cars are generally more reliable because they run like turtle. Slow car, low combustion, low heat, low motion, low damage => common sense.

Putting SAAB at #25 ahead of the other cars listed is a joke.

 

[Leongsam]

Since the day I took the car until today, touch wood, only had minor issues and the car is very safe and comfortable. Most who can afford it will buy a European make if cost and reliability are not their main concern.

My Toyota pickup has done 230,000 km over 13 years with no issues whatsoever.

Cost is not an issue. I could afford a Merc or a Beemer easily especially in NZ when they're so much cheaper in comparison. However, I fail to see why I should reward shoddy design and manufacturing with my custom.

A car is for getting from one point to another. Don't be seduced by slick marketing campaigns. They mean nothing.

 

[Leongsam]

Fair enough that the slow Japanese cars are generally more reliable because they run like turtle. Slow car, low combustion, low heat, low motion, low damage => common sense.

Putting SAAB at #25 ahead of the other cars listed is a joke.

Japanese manufacturers know what matters. What does 0-100km in 3.9 seconds do for you when the speed limit is 80 kph.

My Toyota takes 15 seconds to reach 100kph but when I drive from Auckland to Hamilton, a distance of 110 km, it takes me the same time as my good friend who drives a Merc AMG V8.

 

[Equalisation]

macham musang atau harimau ?

 

[Leongsam]

Don't understand why anyone will believe in a paid survey.

Consumer magazine (no advertising or paid surveys) shows the same pattern... japs on top... the euros at the bottom.

 

[exobay]

My Toyota pickup has done 230,000 km over 13 years with no issues whatsoever.

Cost is not an issue. I could afford a Merc or a Beemer easily especially in NZ when they're so much cheaper in comparison. However, I fail to see why I should reward shoddy design and manufacturing with my custom.

A car is for getting from one point to another. Don't be seduced by slick marketing campaigns. They mean nothing.

Pfft....shoddy? That is purely your view whereas I think otherwise.

 

[exobay]

Japanese manufacturers know what matters. What does 0-100km in 3.9 seconds do for you when the speed limit is 80 kph.

My Toyota takes 15 seconds to reach 100kph but when I drive from Auckland to Hamilton, a distance of 110 km, it takes me the same time as my good friend who drives a Merc AMG V8.

It is not about when you get there but how.

 

[LeMans2011]

My Toyota pickup has done 230,000 km over 13 years with no issues whatsoever.

Cost is not an issue. I could afford a Merc or a Beemer easily especially in NZ when they're so much cheaper in comparison. However, I fail to see why I should reward shoddy design and manufacturing with my custom.

A car is for getting from one point to another. Don't be seduced by slick marketing campaigns. They mean nothing.

Not true. If i take a Comfort taxi from home to office, i usually get a headache from the bumpy and jerky ride and foul smell in the taxi. If i drive a nice and comfy car to office, i arrive fresh and sharp and could walk straight into a meeting. Nothing to do with marketing.

Furthermore i get prettier chicks as lunch company compared to my colleague who drives a Kia.