Audi A1 to be launched in India by this year end

Audi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany based Volkswagen group has decided roll out its small car Audi A1 in India. After a lot of speculation, the company has officially showcased Audi A1 pictures. At the time when many major auto makers are entering into compact car segment the Luxury car maker Audi is also planning to launch a small car here to capitalize on vast opportunity exists here. The Audi A1 was first showcased in Tokyo Motor show in October 2007 as a metro-project quattro concept. Company has premiered the Audi A1 model at ongoing Geneva auto show.

The mini luxury car would be available for sale in the UK market by mid 2010. The Audi A1 model is basically a small hatchback model and it is expected to be launched in India by the end of this year. The company is claiming that The upcoming Audi A1 would be much sportier and luxurious in its segment. In starting, Audi is reported to launch the compact car in four variants viz 1.2L TFSI, 1.4L TFSI, 2.0 TDI and 1.6L TDI engine. The first two are petrol and last two are diesel engine. All the power-plants are smaller, turbocharged and has direct fuel injection system.

However, there is no official conformation regarding the launch date of the Audi A1. Audi A1 is based on its parent firm's car Volkswagen Polo and is to be shorter than the Audi A3, has been a largest selling car model, but will have more length, width and height than the Mini Cooper. BMW 1 series's size would be more appropriate example for Audi A1. The car has three doors and five door hatchback is also speculated in near future followed by the former.

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