Audi A1 hybrid city car concept leaked
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 22 October 2007
Images of the new Audi A1 small car concept have been launched ahead of its official debut at the Tokyo Show next week.
Known as the Metroproject Quattro, the concept measures 3.91m in length and 1.75m in height and will seat four people with luggage. The car will be aimed at the same sector as the MINI.
Powering the A1 is a 148bhp 1.4 TFSI through an S-tronic dual clutch gearbox, while an electric motor with an extra 40bhp can drive the car in the city.
Audi says the A1 can manage 60 miles (100km) on electric power only, while fuel economy is 57mpg and carbon emissions a low 112g/km.
Last but not least the Metroproject features an Audi mobile, which quadruples up as phone, MP3 player, satnav and car key.
The mobile slots into the dash and interacts with the A1´s multimedia system, enabling it to take photos with the car ´s onboard camera and track your car in case it´s stolen.
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