Audi carmaker has introduced a five – door compact B-segment variant which is called as Audi A1 Sportback, the car is expected to be sold in 2012. This compact B-segment car model will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show event which will be held from 3 December until 11 December 2011. This 5 – door will be produced in two seat layout variants, a four and five – seat configurations. This four – door model is designed with the similar length with Audi three – door sister variant, but with the increased width and height (6 mm), this way give the wider interior area to the rear passengers.
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Exterior Design
Audi A1 Sportback Design Sketch The Audi A1 Sportback is 3.95 meters (12.96 ft) long and has a wheelbase of 2.47 meters (8.10 ft), just like the three-door model. It is six millimeters (0.24 in) wider and taller than the three-door model, however, at 1.75 meters (5.74 ft) and 1.42 meters (4.66 ft), respectively. Its aerodynamics has been fine-tuned so that the base version boasts a coefficient of drag of just 0.32.
Audi A1 Sportback Design Sketch The engine hood and the rear hatch wrap around the body, the shoulder line encircles the entire car and the elegantly flowing roof with its integrated spoiler transitions to a steeply sloped C-pillar.
The front end is dominated by the large single-frame grille with its beveled upper corners. The headlights are also available with xenon plus lamps, and LEDs give the daytime running lights a homogenous appearance.
The sculpted tail lights are also equipped with light-emitting diodes – in this case SuperRed LEDs.
Upon request, Audi will paint the roof line – the roof arch, the roof and the roof spoiler – in one of three contrasting colors.
A choice of 12 paint finishes are available, including the new color Samoa Orange, which is exclusive to the A1 Sportback. Another option is the S line exterior package with its smart, sporty details. The accessories program for the A1 Sportback will later include kits with aerodynamic add-on parts and colorful decal sets.
Interior Design
The interior of the Audi A1 Sportback is spacious, bright and airy, with dramatically elegant lines. The instrument panel, whose front slopes gradually toward the cabin, resembles an airplane wing.
The center console is inclined slightly toward the driver; the four round air vents are reminiscent of jet engines. The console on the center tunnel is reminiscent of the rear of a sailing yacht.
The intuitively simple controls are a classic Audi strength, as is the high-quality workmanship. Numerous lovingly designed details, such as the precise click of the knobs for the air conditioner or the stitching on the leather steering wheel, illustrate the premium character of the A1 Sportback.
The A1 Sportback comes standard with four seats; a fifth seat is optional. They provide a sportily low seating position and good support.
Headroom and shoulder room have each been increased roughly one centimeter (0.39 in) compared with the three-door sister model. All four doors offer ample storage. Cup holders and a 12V outlet are standard, with a storage package available as an option.
The luggage compartment of the A1 Sportback has a capacity of 270 liters (9.53 cu ft). Folding down the split rear seat increases this to 920 liters (32.49 cu ft).
The L-shaped, deeply retractable head restraints do not have to be removed to do this. The loading lip is a comfortably low 66 centimeters (25.98 in).
The optional luggage compartment package makes loading even more practical, with usefully divided storage compartments under the loading floor and other amenities.
