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Back in 2010, Audi debuted the diminutive A1, and it's sold over half a million of them since. Now, more than four years later, the German automaker has given its smallest and most accessible model a facelift and some updated equipment.

The latest version of the A1 benefits from a range of updates, including a sharpened take on the company's familiar styling with a reshaped single-frame grille, new bumpers front and rear as well as new wheel and color choices. But the biggest news is the introduction of Audi's first three-cylinder gasoline engine.

The turbocharged, direct-injected 1.0-liter three-pot churns out just 94 horsepower, but that's still six more than the previous base 1.2-liter four offered, all the while returning better fuel economy and emissions figures. Of course, that turbo three is not the only engine on offer, joining the 1.4-liter turbo four in 123- and 148-hp states of tune and the 113-hp 1.6-liter TDI. And of course there's still the 228-hp S1 performance model. Depending on specification, the engines are mated to a five- or six-speed manual, but can all be optioned with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as well.

European buyers will also be able to choose between three-door and five-door Sportback models, but they all come with revised suspension and steering as well as upgraded interior equipment, details of which you can read all about in the press release accompanying the video below.Continue reading Refreshed A1 packs Audi's first three-cylinder gas engine [w/video]

Refreshed A1 packs Audi's first three-cylinder gas engine [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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