On the commute to work, you’ll need to keep yourself entertained.
You know that a car advertisement, whether online, in print or on TV, often has a starting price that is a hoax. The car’s price starting at the lowest possible level is not arbitrary. The starting price is correct. It is not easy to find a basic model. These trims often lack advanced infotainment technology and power windows, as well as alloy wheels. Audi is serious about the concept of entry-level. The base Audi A1 Sportback is the most affordable trim available in the region where the automaker is based. It’s now a skeleton.
The A1 doesn’t have a radio. The A1 doesn’t have a basic headunit and four speakers. There is no radio. Nothing. It’s not, at least in the traditional sense. It’s instead integrated into the instrument cluster. The gaping hole would have been filled by a slab of cheap black plastic and a cubby if the automaker had not included the feature. The German luxury automaker saved a few dollars on a cubby made of black plastic. It is crazy to believe that you can purchase a car, even an entry-level trim, without a traditional radio. Plastic is also used to cover the space occupied by speakers at the bottoms of doors. The A-pillars are where speakers are installed.
The trim’s fleeting-lot ambitions can also be seen from the outside. The front is covered in simple design elements and black plastic. These headlights look straight out of a VW parts bin. These cost-cutting measures don’t make the car any less expensive. They’re just more interesting coming from a luxury manufacturer. Look closely at the A1’s side profile and you will see the steel wheels peeking out from beneath the simple spoked hubcaps.
The A1 Sportback is a cheap vehicle that can be difficult to find at the dealer. It may be a good choice for someone looking to buy a new car. The base A1 isn’t as affordable as you might think, or hope, because it doesn’t have a radio or alloy wheels. Base trim starts at $25.122 (EUR21.700). This is enough money to buy a basic vehicle from another automaker, with some options for comfort and convenience. You could also opt for a base model, such as the VW Polo. This car is closely related to the A1. You can get it just as basic and for about $10,000 (EUR10,000) less. If you don’t have the budget for an Audi, this is your chance.