Last month Audi revealed the Metroproject Quattro Concept at the Tokyo Auto Show. The concept may provide hints of Audi's upcoming A1.
Now sources are stating that Audi is discussing the idea of bringing the small car to the US when it is released sometime in 2009. Compact and sub-compact cars are usually not viewed very highly in the US. But with rising gas prices and the overwhelming success of the MINI in the US has prompted automakers to think smaller.
Rupert Stadler, Audi’s CEO, stated "There is absolutely a potential for that kind of vehicle in America."
Let's hope they do decide to bring it here.
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Comments (7)
That's a real bitch! Give me
Posted by Dan | November 8, 2007 11:01 AM
Posted on November 8, 2007 11:01
Schweet. I hope they bring it. This could be my next little commuter car.
Posted by Kell | November 8, 2007 1:45 PM
Posted on November 8, 2007 13:45
To: Audi Corporation of America
From: Allen Markin, Independent Contractor on Consumer Relations
Subject: Re: Audi A1
Text
It's come to my intention that it is not in writing that the A1 will arrive on US shores.
In an era where a barrel of Oil is in the triple digits, I now recommend firing any executive who does not see the purpose in delivering this vehicle to US shores, and then replacing them with Inuit tribesmen. For although the Tribesmen willingly lives in a place just this side of hell, they still have more sense than those executives.
Due to added research and time, as per contract my fee is double that of normal. Please mail your first born to the previously disclosed account in the Caymens.
Thank You.
Posted by Allen | November 8, 2007 3:44 PM
Posted on November 8, 2007 15:44
@Allen:
Spot on as always!
Posted by longdxcommuter | November 8, 2007 4:32 PM
Posted on November 8, 2007 16:32
and make it suitable for 'Metro' ie small diesel/otto engine, and no more than Eu15k (whatever that will be in US when it comes)
Posted by rene | November 9, 2007 8:16 AM
Posted on November 9, 2007 08:16
bring it! i fell in love the first picture i saw on the wiki site. 48 mpg hybrid awd with a dual clutch and 150 hp on a MINI??? YES please.
believe it or not, some of us US'ens LOVE small cars.
Posted by Tony | November 30, 2007 9:59 PM
Posted on November 30, 2007 21:59
I'll pass on the putt putt design, bring on the Shooting Break!
Posted by Chris | April 25, 2008 10:07 AM
Posted on April 25, 2008 10:07