Dress to impress
The Audi A1 isn’t just late to the party – it’s not even bothered with a costume. The first A1 arrived a yawning nine years after the reborn MINI basically invented the small, cool, posh car for the 21st century. Now it’s back, and the sequel has almost dabbled with the MINI’s sacred territory – retro. Look! Those three (fake) intakes under the bonnet – straight from the Sport Quattro. The A1 is that guy who turns up to a fancy-dress party still wearing his crumpled suit from the office, and tells everyone he’s come as James Bond.
In S line trim (bigger fake intakes, sportier seats, 17in wheels) it looks angular and downright angry. Bit plasticky, too. The MINI
