Audi A1 concept pics -- "Metroproject Quattro" -- Mini fighter

Jason · 10-18-2007, 11:59 AM

No more guesses. No more renderings. We have obtained the first official photos of the Audi Metroproject Quattro concept, believed to be the first version of the Audi A1.

In an earlier interview, Audi Technical Development chief Michael Dick said the A1 would be "manlier and sportier" than the MINI Cooper.

And he was right. This car has a sleek, shapely front-end that seems to form a menacing grin, and rear tail-lights that virtually stare down trailing motorists. This car rides on classy, lightweight, ten-spoke wheels. Inside the cabin, the Metroproject has impressively clean lines, what appears to be paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, and a built-in MP3 player. On top of everything else, you can seemingly keep track of this car's status on your mobile phone!

The Audi Metroproject Quattro, has a battery pack in visibly mounted in the boot, and lit in tranquil blue lights with a charge indicator on the side. We had heard rumor that this concept would be a hybrid, and it certainly seems that way.

The supermini Audi A1 should be available with a turbocharged gas engine, turbocharged diesel engine, ranging in size from 1.2 litres to 2.0 litres. A base model with an 80 horsepower, naturally aspirated 1.4 litre engine is also expected to hit showroom floors.

With a base price at-or-below $25,500, Audi hopes their MINI-killer will sell between 80,000 and 100,000 per year. Audi has done such a good job with the design of this car, that sales of the Fiat 500 might also be affected. Although previously expected at the Frankfurt show last September, the Audi Metroproject Quattro concept will be revealed to the public in person at 10:30 a.m. Tokyo time on October 24th, at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Production on the Audi A1 is scheduled for 2009.

Dick also said, "When a father sits gladly in his daughter's car, then we've got it spot on."

Congratulations, Mr. Dick. We think you have it spot on

ArmyBimmerDude · 10-18-2007, 01:15 PM

Wow, that looks really good!

ChineseGuy · 10-18-2007, 02:26 PM

and i thought mini was ugly....

SpecC · 10-18-2007, 02:28 PM

my god that looks awful!

Epacy · 10-18-2007, 02:31 PM

Car looks terrible. The see-through in the cabin is cool and so is the fob. Bout it.

nmulax · 10-18-2007, 03:09 PM

I dig the front end, but the rest just looks like a bubbly car for your girl.
The interior looks terrible, especially for an Audi.

MnK6 · 10-18-2007, 03:10 PM

"Mini_Fighter"

Audi, always following/copying, never leading.
That's why its an Audi.

enwhykiid · 10-18-2007, 03:24 PM

idk what to call it...maybe a chode

but technology wise it gets a

from me

retrodrive · 10-18-2007, 03:46 PM

It looks very Vdub-ish. I like all the technology though!

Slke46 · 10-18-2007, 04:04 PM

Looks pretty cool... but wouldn't that take away from the sales of the A3?

boymonkey · 10-18-2007, 04:35 PM

The first picture made me think goomba.

BK · 10-18-2007, 04:40 PM

It looks HOT to me!

ejazbmw · 10-18-2007, 04:41 PM

woah the front looks so aggressive looks 100x's better then the crappy 1 series bmw needs a new car designer.

ahnh77 · 10-18-2007, 04:51 PM

they should have made it into a 2 passenger coupe/hatchback....or slope down the rear much more...it looks like a "bubble" from the side....

BMW F22 · 10-18-2007, 05:17 PM

hmmm...it's kinda weird looking. Then again it's a concept so hopefully the production car will look better than that.

!Xoible · 10-18-2007, 05:21 PM

looks so cute.. a little angry kid

ejazbmw · 10-18-2007, 05:22 PM

i wonder where the license plate would go for states that require them, since the grill is so big, but then again its just a concept

FirstClass · 10-18-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

hmmm...it's kinda weird looking. Then again it's a concept so hopefully the production car will look better than that.

It has some distinctive line starts, but they all fade to shapelessness. It needs some more defined lines and less bubbly-ness.

Sedan_Clan · 10-18-2007, 05:27 PM

Ummm, it's okay.

ALPINE6SPD · 10-18-2007, 05:31 PM

Looks great to me but when it comes out it will look nothing like that. Thats what SUX

Fzara2000 · 10-18-2007, 05:38 PM

Wow the back looks MEAN, like it just beat you up, took your lunch money, and is laughing at you

the front's grill looks huge, but makes the front aggressive with the LED front lights.

whats up with the "check the status of the car" on your PDA? as in check if the car is being stolen or what? Sounds like something out of knight rider or james bond lol

ska///235i · 10-18-2007, 05:40 PM

i just like the interior....thats it

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Jason Administrator 43708 Rep 21,325 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Audi A1 concept pics -- "Metroproject Quattro" -- Mini fighter No more guesses. No more renderings. We have obtained the first official photos of the Audi Metroproject Quattro concept, believed to be the first version of the Audi A1. In an earlier interview, Audi Technical Development chief Michael Dick said the A1 would be "manlier and sportier" than the MINI Cooper. And he was right. This car has a sleek, shapely front-end that seems to form a menacing grin, and rear tail-lights that virtually stare down trailing motorists. This car rides on classy, lightweight, ten-spoke wheels. Inside the cabin, the Metroproject has impressively clean lines, what appears to be paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, and a built-in MP3 player. On top of everything else, you can seemingly keep track of this car's status on your mobile phone! The Audi Metroproject Quattro, has a battery pack in visibly mounted in the boot, and lit in tranquil blue lights with a charge indicator on the side. We had heard rumor that this concept would be a hybrid, and it certainly seems that way. The supermini Audi A1 should be available with a turbocharged gas engine, turbocharged diesel engine, ranging in size from 1.2 litres to 2.0 litres. A base model with an 80 horsepower, naturally aspirated 1.4 litre engine is also expected to hit showroom floors. With a base price at-or-below $25,500, Audi hopes their MINI-killer will sell between 80,000 and 100,000 per year. Audi has done such a good job with the design of this car, that sales of the Fiat 500 might also be affected. Although previously expected at the Frankfurt show last September, the Audi Metroproject Quattro concept will be revealed to the public in person at 10:30 a.m. Tokyo time on October 24th, at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Production on the Audi A1 is scheduled for 2009. Dick also said, "When a father sits gladly in his daughter's car, then we've got it spot on." Congratulations, Mr. Dick. We think you have it spot on
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enwhykiid Captain 101 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '06 titanium 330XI Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	idk what to call it...maybe a chode but technology wise it gets a from me __________________
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ejazbmw blahhh 316 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	woah the front looks so aggressive looks 100x's better then the crappy 1 series bmw needs a new car designer.
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ahnh77 chichen 6 Rep 233 Posts Drives: e90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san francisco (south beach), ca iTrader: (0)	they should have made it into a 2 passenger coupe/hatchback....or slope down the rear much more...it looks like a "bubble" from the side.... __________________ ......... ............ ..........
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BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	hmmm...it's kinda weird looking. Then again it's a concept so hopefully the production car will look better than that.
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ejazbmw blahhh 316 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	i wonder where the license plate would go for states that require them, since the grill is so big, but then again its just a concept
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Fzara2000 Lieutenant 38 Rep 493 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Driver's Seat iTrader: (1)	Wow the back looks MEAN, like it just beat you up, took your lunch money, and is laughing at you the front's grill looks huge, but makes the front aggressive with the LED front lights. whats up with the "check the status of the car" on your PDA? as in check if the car is being stolen or what? Sounds like something out of knight rider or james bond lol __________________ '13 E92 335is
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