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2019 Audi A1 Teases Virtual Cockpit, Huge MMI Screen Ahead of Barcelona Debut

SEAT Ibiza and VW Polo not doing it for you? The all-new Audi A1 is yet another supermini with advanced tech, and it's going to debut soon in Barcelona.
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Audi just released this short teaser video that shows the new Virtual Cockpit dash and what's probably a 10-inch or even 12-inch MMI infotainment system. We're not calling it that; they are.

In any case, the A1 is a mix of familiar parts, which is not to say that it's not surprising. Even though this is a supermini, the infotainment looks at least as good as what's on the Golf 7.5.

Bright yellow with green lighting, the trim around the air vents suggests there will be some nice customization options here, just like in the Q2 crossover. Meanwhile, the climate controller is an identical two-zone setup to that of the A3, but with a bit of industrial aluminum accenting over the top.

We've known that the A1 was going to debut this year for quite some time, even suggesting that it would come after the Q8. If Audi's roadmap is correct, the Q3 and SQ2 are next.

Why show it in Barcelona? Production of the A1 supermini has been moved from Belgium to Spain, making room for the e-tron and e-tron Sportback. Also, only the 5-door body style will be available.

Mechanically, the A1 will be similar to the Polo and Ibiza, riding on the same MQB A0 platform. However, we expect the Audi model to have superior suspension for a more comfortable ride.

Compared to its predecessor, the new four-ring supermini should have a longer wheelbase, wider body, and bigger trunk, making a cheaper A3 option. The engine range will also be about the same, including a 1.0-liter TSI with 95 and 115 HP, a 1.5 TSI with 150 HP and a 1.6 TDI... at least for now.

Spain is also a huge buyer of gas-powered cars, and the A1 will have a 90 HP 1.0 TGI version with two fuel tanks and a huge range. But they probably won't mention something so lack-luster during the launch.

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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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