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Audi A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic

Looks the business and engaging to drive. Transmission a mixed bag Gareth Dean

The 35 TFSI is arguably the sweet spot in the A1 range Marius Boonzaier

On balance, just pips the Mini, but the interior’s obvious downgrade in quality is disappointing Terence Steenkamp

Price: R429 900 0-100 km/h: 9,21 seconds Top speed: 222 km/h Power: 110 kW Torque: 250 N.m CAR fuel index: 6,12 L/100 km CO2 : 127 g/km

Having served as the stepping stone into Audi ownership for close to 10 years, the original A1 has now bowed out. It’s made way for a striking successor that will tap into the previously niche, young well-to-do urbanite

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