Opinion and fact on the Audi A1 "the new Super Mini"?

Posh frock indeed. The BMW mini has used a Peugeot engine just like the Jaguar uses one ! The comparison with a Polo or a Fabia or SEAT Ibiza is far removed and I have owned the Polo and Ibiza. Sometimes it is a waste of time coming on this forum for "such" advice because too many people have too many prejudices. The truth of the matter is that at this time the A1 will be an excellent choice as your residual value will be very high up to 3 years (just like the BM Mini). The car has only just started to be sold and so will not have any major changes during the first 3 years of its life. It really is a case of you driving and making your own choice in the matter, most cars are actually very good these days and so it boils down to personal choice.