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The 2021 Audi A1 is the Affordable Option You’re Forgetting About

When it comes to buying luxury on the every-day car market, brands like Audi and BMW usually come to mind. If you’ve been on the hunt for your next car, chances are you’ve looked at the more standard, popular options from each brand, like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series, but if you’re …

When it comes to buying luxury on the every-day car market, brands like Audi and BMW usually come to mind. If you’ve been on the hunt for your next car, chances are you’ve looked at the more standard, popular options from each brand, like the Audi A4 or the BMW 3 Series, but if you’re looking for something a bit more unique, but still practical, the Audi A1 might be just what you’ve been looking for.

The Audi A1

Audi is much more well-known for their entry-level cars like the A4, or even their lineup of SUVs. It’s easy to forget about their less common cars, like their two-door sports car, the TT, so it makes sense that the lesser-seen Audi A1 probably slid under your radar of cars you’re considering taking for a test drive. It shouldn’t, however, because it offers a lot of great qualities at a surprisingly affordable price.

Audi A1 Sportback | Audi

Is the Audi A1 a good car?

Asking if any vehicle is a ‘good car’ usually yields pretty arbitrary results. Of course, you have to look at what it is you want from a vehicle, but the Audi A1 does, in fact, have a lot to offer. As a commuter car, daily driver, or happy compromise between sporty and practical, the A1 juggles cargo capacity, seating space, and aggressive styling with surprising gusto. No longer do consumers have to pick between having a car that provides them what they need while also offering a fun driving experience — the Audi A1 does just that.

Audi A1 Sportback | Audi

Pricing and trim options

At its base trim level, you can expect to buy this sporty hot hatch brand new for around $32,000 without being too disappointed. Of course, if you want all of the bells and whistles of the higher trim levels you can expect to pay quite a bit more. You can expect to get different power levels and fuel economy from each trim, all of which offer responsible yet enjoyable driving experiences.

Audi A1 Sportback | Audi

The sporty hot hatch Audi A1 may not have been on your list of new cars to take on a test drive, but it definitely should be. It has so much to offer for the price, and combined with the Audi ring logo there is no way you’ll forget to take one last look back at it after you park.

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