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Audi A1: Long Test. Feel comfortable

Our long test Audi A1 took an unexpected turn. In the midst of the operation of the blue hatchback, a call from the representative office of the brand was heard: a red car was released, will you take? Of course! After all, initially we wanted to get A1 Misano Red A1. Why? Firstly, for photography, it seems to us more preferable. And, secondly, too strict for its class A1 in bright color is literally transformed.


LED strips are only in bixenon headlights. For the style and excellent head light will have to pay extra 48 347 rubles

The real truth. The blue hatchback, even with contrasting racks of the roof, could not boast of the increased attention of others. But the red A1 unequivocally attracts eyes, although on the roads the car comes across more and more often and had to become familiar. Effective! True, judging by the reaction of most people, they expect to see a lady behind the wheel. Well, for a long time we will have stereotypes. Red and small, then only for women? Hell no!


But those 48 thousand also include rear LED lights. Although, probably, this is weak comfort ...

The idea of \u200b\u200bsmall and bright hatchbacks collapses, you just have to cling to some adult at a traffic light. Under the evil roar of a double -barreled muffler A1, it easily breaks down and takes forward. It’s hard to believe, but even a 122-horsepower engine provides it with a very good dynamics of 8.9 seconds to hundreds. Most of the machines of similar power with automata have such a agility and never dreamed of. All the more funny to answer the questions how much the engine is. Yes, there are only 1.4!

The engine, of course, with turbocharged and develops very good 200 nm. And this, by the way, is an indicator of a good two -liter atmosphere. In addition, 1.4 TFSI gives such a traction in the range of 1,500-4000 rpm. Add here a quick seven -speed robot of SRONIC with double clutch and modest weight (1200 kg) and you will get a very effective weapon for laid -back movement around the city.

Therefore, I definitely want to nimble on the Audi A1. The machine literally sews a sluggish transport stream, you just want to. Fortunately, with her modest dimensions and excellent visibility to do this is a pleasure. By the way, fans of traveling with open windows are waiting for another small bonus of a groovy turbine whistle. And the exhaust system sounds very pleasant, despite the tiny volume of the engine.

True, it is better to ignite on good roads shakes in A1 pretty. Fortunately, Mini did not reach the stool, but on 16-inch wheels (and in Europe for A1 dealers offer even 18-inch!) You need to closely monitor the coating and avoid harsh joints and pardy. However, the suspension is moderately energy -intensive and did not reach the breaks. And in uneven turns, one does not jump from side to side. So the claims are addressed exclusively to the smoothness of the move from Audi subconsciously waiting for comfort.


The interior of the Red Audi A1 differs from the blue car that has been our car, so we decided to shoot in the evening. By the way, interior lighting is made using LEDs that give almost white light. Both spectacular and effective. In addition, the red hatchback is richer than the engine start button, the MMI Navigation Plus navigation system and the drivers of gearboxes

I am glad that the Germans did not stint on sound insulation inside quietly (of course, by the standards of this class) even at high speeds, and the engine does not annoy its roar. The seven steps of S Tronic not only allow you to effectively use the capabilities of the motor during acceleration, but also help save fuel crankshaft speeds in the seventh gear even by 140 km/h do not exceed 3 thousand. And this takes not only the ears of passengers, but also has a beneficial effect on appetite A1!

A couple of words about the consumption. Even with very intense traffic jam + gas pedal in the A1 floor consumes no more than 9 l/100 km. And if you don’t rush anywhere and go calmly and measuredly (although it is difficult on A1), then the on -board computer displays will demonstrate a modest 8 liters. What can I say about the highway once with a leisurely (90-100 km/h) movement, I easily achieved an average of 5.5 l/100 km!

By the way, all Audi A1 are equipped with a Start-Stop system, which dramatizes the engine when stopping. Moreover, for this it is not necessary to perform any manipulations: it is turned on by default after each engine start, and everything that needs to be only stopped from the driver and keep the leg on the brake. But, I admit, getting used to Start-Stop is not so easy. The constantly stalling motor does not allow to relax in the head immediately the question arises: what happened? And its subsequent start is accompanied by vibrations. Although there are no questions to the Start-Stop settings even if you need to touch it quickly (for example, from a traffic light), the delay is very small, the Start-Stop is operational.


The Audi A1 trunk is not so small for the B 270 liters segment, and the volume can be increased to 920 liters, folding the seat. In the underground is hidden a dock. Interesting detail: if you open the trunk door, you can find duplicate rear lights with even rear sections

It’s also nice that Start-Stop in the summer heat collaborates with climate control if the cabin begins to heat up, it lets off the engine so that the compressor, chasing the refrigerant. However, with all the advantages of the system, I caught myself thinking that more and more often I click the button of its disconnect in order to decide myself when and why should I jam the motor. And how much can it save gasoline in our traffic jams, where you touch and stop every few seconds? I tried to detect the difference in the consumption, but I never saw any real changes.

In general, the Audi A1 delivered a lot of positive emotions blue, and then the red peanter quickly became the favorite of the editorial office. Indeed, it is very pleasant to travel on it, despite the relatively rigid suspension. However, there is another knot that evokes contradictory feelings in our country. This is a gearbox. When accelerating into the floor, everything perfectly shoots its seven programs perfectly, and if you do not choose a sports regime, it will also remain at the highest stage for a long time, allowing you to save fuel. Having reduced the pace, it is surprised to find that in the seventh gear, the car rides even at a speed of 60 km/h!

But what if then you need to quickly accelerate? It was then that S Tronic begins to think, what kind of program is he to stick the fifth, fourth, and maybe the third? While the robot rustles with my brain, the moment is often lost. There is a DS mode, skeptics will object. And they will be right in their own way! The box immediately ceases to abuse the seventh step and often holds the current gear, maintaining the motor in good shape. But then prepare for the fact that for each pressing of the right pedal A1 will be torn forward. Yes, and do not always want to listen to the constant growl of the exhaust.


If you continue the conversation about the options that this red Audi is literally stuffed, then you can’t keep silent about contactless access with the engine start button instead of the ignition lock. Not to say that a lot of 15,586 rubles are taken for this. However, there is a nuance without taking out the key from your pocket, you can open either the trunk or the driver's door. Why the passenger was deprived, it is incomprehensible. That is, if you need, for example, to plant a child, you will first go around the car and pull the handle of the left door, or ... take out the key. Strange logic. And this is not a malfunction, the instruction confirmed our experience

In addition, in traffic jams in D mode, the box goes too early to second gear, forcing the engine to work at too low speeds. And if you push the lever to the left, in DS, then the back of SRONIC remains at the first stage, so the A1 responds very nervously to the work of the gas pedal. In general, you need to get used to it and certainly do not wait for the smoothness of movement, like traditional machine guns with a hydrotransformer.


As a result, our car pulls a pocket already 1,349,167 rubles 91 thousand more than blue. And this is far from the final of the Bose Surround Sound audio system, an electric hatch, a leather interior, an aerodynamic body kit, an increased rear spoiler and interior decoration Audi Exclusive infuriate the price tag up to 1.6 million! However, the set of options available to such a small car is impressive. Wealthy lovers of compact cars have a full -fledged Mini alternative

However, getting used to the behavior of S Tronic in traffic jams is not so difficult. And on the go, helps out what the blue car did not have steering gearboxes! Fortunately, they work in any mode even in D, even in DS, even in manual. That is, you can safely go in the seventh gear in D, and then independently throw a couple of steps on your own, if you need to accelerate sharply. The box will remain in manual mode for a while, but if then no action follows, it will return to the machine. Or you can do it yourself, pulling both petals over yourself.

In general, if you want to combine the comfort of an automatic box with the advantages of manual selection of gears, when necessary, then you definitely need to pay 12,333 rubles behind the wheel with petals. True, it is worth noting that this does not add a tribute to the convenience of driving a car. Moreover, the box reacts to the commands of the petals quickly and smoothly, making extensions when moving down.

By the way, we were so imbued with the abilities of this red baby that we did not hesitate to roll it on the track. Moreover, for a longer and more high -speed than a platform in Mytishchi, where we studied the controllability of the Mazda3 sedan and tested the two latest Ford Focus III and Citroen C4 hatchbacks. And, running ahead, let's say that the Audi A1 did not disappoint, despite the lack of sports claims. Soon we will tell you in detail.

Vadim Gagarin
Photo: Rustem Tagirov and Vitaly Kabyshev


 

Source: Auto.mail.ru