Comments on: Your Take: the Audi A1 Concept http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: didi http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-340169 didi Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:56:52 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-340169 <p>I meant A3, cool car</p> I meant A3, cool car

]]> By: didi http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-340168 didi Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:55:34 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-340168 <p>This car does not come close to the mini cooper. not even the volvo mini does. audi 3 look much better than this car. the front is also very weird. This is if you have a lot of money to waste, my mini 's still a beauty.</p> This car does not come close to the mini cooper. not even the volvo mini does. audi 3 look much better than this car. the front is also very weird. This is if you have a lot of money to waste, my mini ‘s still a beauty.

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-174930 lavardera Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:00:27 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-174930 <p>more sword rattling from the Audi people:</p> <p>http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071107/FREE/71107001/1530/FREE</p> <p>"Audi CEO Rupert Stadler says he is considering the upcoming A1 for the U.S. market despite the cool reception to the compact A3 sport wagon in the market."</p> more sword rattling from the Audi people:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071107/FREE/71107001/1530/FREE

“Audi CEO Rupert Stadler says he is considering the upcoming A1 for the U.S. market despite the cool reception to the compact A3 sport wagon in the market.”

]]> By: greylight http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172372 greylight Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:02:32 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172372 <p>Hey! Is that an R56 speedo on the front of that thing? :)</p> <p>(Note: I drive an R56 and actually don't mind the speedo.)</p> <p>gl</p> Hey! Is that an R56 speedo on the front of that thing? :)

(Note: I drive an R56 and actually don’t mind the speedo.)

gl

]]> By: Pete http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172157 Pete Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:39:34 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172157 <p>Where would the front plate go? I have an answer. Just place it somewhere on the grill, like a hamburger..</p> Where would the front plate go? I have an answer. Just place it somewhere on the grill, like a hamburger..

]]> By: Dan http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172156 Dan Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:35:30 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172156 <p>If they fixed that fugly front grill, they might have something!</p> <p>That said, I couldn't see paying more than $30K for that car, no matter how many options it came with. That's a a bit low for something on Audi's lot!</p> If they fixed that fugly front grill, they might have something!

That said, I couldn’t see paying more than $30K for that car, no matter how many options it came with. That’s a a bit low for something on Audi’s lot!

]]> By: Ian F http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172128 Ian F Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:18:33 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172128 <p>...the MINI would have the same problem if it weren't for the plastic trim pieces. And even when they've been painted the body color, they still visually break up the lines enough to make the car look more agressive.</p> <p>This is really the first time I've thought about it, but the arches are a piece of styling genius and really help make the car, visually.</p> …the MINI would have the same problem if it weren’t for the plastic trim pieces. And even when they’ve been painted the body color, they still visually break up the lines enough to make the car look more agressive.

This is really the first time I’ve thought about it, but the arches are a piece of styling genius and really help make the car, visually.

]]> By: Ian F http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172126 Ian F Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:13:40 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172126 <p>Maybe it's just me, but it looks like the proportions are a bit "off". The wheels & wheel wells look too small. Sort of the same problem Pontiac's GTO had.</p> <p>There's too much sheet metal between the top of the rear wheel arch and the belt line - it makes you think 'econo-box' in a subliminal way... Like the GTO, the casual observer won't like the car and will have trouble figuring out why.</p> Maybe it’s just me, but it looks like the proportions are a bit “off”. The wheels & wheel wells look too small. Sort of the same problem Pontiac’s GTO had.

There’s too much sheet metal between the top of the rear wheel arch and the belt line – it makes you think ‘econo-box’ in a subliminal way… Like the GTO, the casual observer won’t like the car and will have trouble figuring out why.

]]> By: DCMotorer http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172088 DCMotorer Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:17:35 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172088 <p>With this type of question I should have guessed that, for the most part, it would be a bunch of fanboys flaming the Audi and going on about how nothing is or ever will be anywhere near as good as a MINI.</p> <p>First, the car pictured above is a CONCEPT, which means it will most likely be different than the production model. The question posed was not whether you like the design, but rather whether it is a "threat to MINI sales or just another entry into a diversified and growing small car market?" Considering that the premium small car market is growing, it makes sense to assume that there will be increasing demand for other options in the segment. Some buyers will prefer MINI, while others will prefer the offerings from Volvo, Audi, VW, etc. If the segment continues to expand, I don't think the Audi A1 will be a major threat to MINI sales, but it will be a competitor. It will take away some sales from MINI but Audi will also bring its own customers who previously may not have considered a premium small car because they didn't like the previous small car offerings.</p> <p>I welcome new MINI competitors because it will give consumers more choices. It will also force MINI to stay on its game and continue to build great cars in order to remain a leader in the segment. We should embrace more competition because it ultimately benefits us as car buyers.</p> With this type of question I should have guessed that, for the most part, it would be a bunch of fanboys flaming the Audi and going on about how nothing is or ever will be anywhere near as good as a MINI.

First, the car pictured above is a CONCEPT, which means it will most likely be different than the production model. The question posed was not whether you like the design, but rather whether it is a “threat to MINI sales or just another entry into a diversified and growing small car market?” Considering that the premium small car market is growing, it makes sense to assume that there will be increasing demand for other options in the segment. Some buyers will prefer MINI, while others will prefer the offerings from Volvo, Audi, VW, etc. If the segment continues to expand, I don’t think the Audi A1 will be a major threat to MINI sales, but it will be a competitor. It will take away some sales from MINI but Audi will also bring its own customers who previously may not have considered a premium small car because they didn’t like the previous small car offerings.

I welcome new MINI competitors because it will give consumers more choices. It will also force MINI to stay on its game and continue to build great cars in order to remain a leader in the segment. We should embrace more competition because it ultimately benefits us as car buyers.

]]> By: PaulGraz http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172067 PaulGraz Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:31:12 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172067 <p>The Audi fans will love it, as I'm sure they've been wanting a smaller car. But MINI-killer? Um, no.</p> <p>However, since they went with a grill that's interchangable with a Peterbuilt truck, that should save them some development costs...</p> <p>And that silver roofline band is stolen right off the Saturn Ion, which begs the question: What were they thinking?</p> <p>And what is that silly window thing in the boot floor?</p> <p>But I feel I should say SOMETHING positive: Good choice of tires!</p> The Audi fans will love it, as I’m sure they’ve been wanting a smaller car. But MINI-killer? Um, no.

However, since they went with a grill that’s interchangable with a Peterbuilt truck, that should save them some development costs…

And that silver roofline band is stolen right off the Saturn Ion, which begs the question: What were they thinking?

And what is that silly window thing in the boot floor?

But I feel I should say SOMETHING positive: Good choice of tires!

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172064 James Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:25:12 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172064 <p>Uggo!</p> Uggo!

]]> By: michael http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-172060 michael Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:15:48 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-172060 <p>Well, BMW's 1 Series with the 300hp twin turbo is a no-brainer when comparing it to say a well fitted JCW Mini. My 2005 JCW cost just over 30K with very few additional options. Another 3-4K for a 300hp rear wheel driver is an easy choice. The point here is that the JCW power output should be part of the base model line-up given the hp figures found in other competitors. Mini is very expensive to buy and own and is a marginal value. Great moves for sure, but many others also posses great moves for less.</p> Well, BMW’s 1 Series with the 300hp twin turbo is a no-brainer when comparing it to say a well fitted JCW Mini. My 2005 JCW cost just over 30K with very few additional options. Another 3-4K for a 300hp rear wheel driver is an easy choice. The point here is that the JCW power output should be part of the base model line-up given the hp figures found in other competitors. Mini is very expensive to buy and own and is a marginal value. Great moves for sure, but many others also posses great moves for less.

]]> By: O(=^=)OCapn http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171956 O(=^=)OCapn Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:43:40 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171956 <p>What happened to everyone? this was posted on the 19th and nothing new has been posted since the 21st?</p> What happened to everyone? this was posted on the 19th and nothing new has been posted since the 21st?

]]> By: TT http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171886 TT Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:23:42 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171886 <p>I kinda like the way it looks. I would love to see one in person. Either way I won't be in line to trade my MINI for one when they come out : )</p> I kinda like the way it looks. I would love to see one in person. Either way I won’t be in line to trade my MINI for one when they come out : )

]]> By: ahamos http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171871 ahamos Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:36:14 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171871 <p>My first thought was that the bottom half looks like a vicious bull that's about to eat your face. I like that. But the top half is way too tall, and I just can't get excited about that aluminum arch.</p> <p>Quattro & DSG will make this car a beast if (and only if) Audi can keep the weight down.</p> My first thought was that the bottom half looks like a vicious bull that’s about to eat your face. I like that. But the top half is way too tall, and I just can’t get excited about that aluminum arch.

Quattro & DSG will make this car a beast if (and only if) Audi can keep the weight down.

]]> By: Brian http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171849 Brian Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:42:42 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171849 <p>Looks good.</p> Looks good.

]]> By: RB http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171836 RB Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:34:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171836 <p>Lotta fun inventive comments, especially you VANWALL. Down with bad cold, you made my morning. Some strange links though. Back to bed..... oh yeah.... FUGLY!</p> Lotta fun inventive comments, especially you VANWALL. Down with bad cold, you made my morning. Some strange links though. Back to bed….. oh yeah…. FUGLY!

]]> By: Hoover http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171749 Hoover Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:57:48 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171749 <blockquote>PS: where does your front number plate go?</blockquote> <p>Good point. This design won't fly in those states that require the front plate (e.g., CA). I would guess that we are not seeing the final version of this front end.</p> PS: where does your front number plate go?

Good point. This design won’t fly in those states that require the front plate (e.g., CA). I would guess that we are not seeing the final version of this front end.

]]> By: Hoover http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171710 Hoover Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:35:28 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171710 <p>Interesting--but I would pass. Good to see the MINI effect on other car makers.</p> <p>I know some Audi faithful, and they might go for it--even if the thing will shake itself apart in short order. Should do well in other markets.</p> Interesting–but I would pass. Good to see the MINI effect on other car makers.

I know some Audi faithful, and they might go for it–even if the thing will shake itself apart in short order. Should do well in other markets.

]]> By: Ozbone http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/comment-page-2/#comment-171705 Ozbone Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:15:22 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/19/your-take-the-audi-a1-concept/#comment-171705 <p>The first few images, featuring the front and the roofline, show some character. BUT the side and rear views are just awful. The interior is boring. Audi's drivetrains "might" save this concept but I personally would stay away.</p> The first few images, featuring the front and the roofline, show some character. BUT the side and rear views are just awful. The interior is boring. Audi’s drivetrains “might” save this concept but I personally would stay away.

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