The most affordable car in Audi lineup, the 2024 Audi A1 30 TFSI city hatchback, is being discontinued due to slow sales.
This decision marks another step toward the end of the A1 range, as Audi's headquarters in Germany has confirmed there will be no replacement for its smallest car.
The three-cylinder A1 30 TFSI will no longer be produced for Model Year 2025 (MY25), leaving only the pricier four-cylinder 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI variants in the lineup.
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Power and Performance Comparison
According to the magazine Drive, the discontinued 30 TFSI was powered by an 85kW/200Nm 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, shared with the Volkswagen Polo.
In contrast, the 35 TFSI features a 110kW/250Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
For 2025, the 40 TFSI will receive a mechanical upgrade, including increased power from its 2.0-litre turbo engine, a new transmission, and improved fuel efficiency.
Audi's Explanation
“We have removed the 30 [TFSI] from the range for Model Year 2025 because it was the lowest-selling variant, and really, most of the mix was in the 35 [TFSI] or the 40 [TFSI],” said Peter Strudwicke, Audi Australia’s product planning manager, in a statement to local media.
Audi has confirmed there will not be a next-generation A1 due to declining sales in the city car segment.
But an official end date for the vehicle has not yet been announced.
“It’ll definitely run at least a full model year,” Strudwicke stated. Asked whether there would be a Model Year 2026 A1, he responded, “I’ll leave it up to your speculation.”
Potential Life Extension
Typically, Audi vehicles have a seven- to eight-year lifecycle, which would mean the current-generation A1—launched in Europe in mid-2018—should be discontinued within 18 months.
However, its Volkswagen Polo sibling is expected to remain in production until close to 2030 due to slower-than-expected electric vehicle adoption.
The A1 may similarly see its life extended.
