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REPORT: Audi A1 production to start in October after Frankfurt debut

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Audi Metroproject quattro concept – click above for high-res image gallery

A report out of Belgium is saying that Audi will begin series production of its novel A1 mini-car in October following a public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October. Since 2007, we’ve seen brace concept versions of the A1 in three- and five-door variants. The three-door is expected to launch first. Both cars will be built at the Brussels, Belgium factory that Audi took over from parent Volkswagen last year. The factory will be shut down in August for a five week period to re-tool in the place of the new car. The Brussels plant currently builds the VW Polo and Audi A3. When lengthening of the A1 starts, Polo production order end at the Belgian plant. In typical Volkswagen/Audi fashion, the A1 resolution have an array of gas and diesel engines. Given that the A1 is something of a contestant to the MINI, an S1 may join the fray as well to challenge the John Cooper Works edition. Unfortunately, at this time it looks cognate the U.S. will again subsist left out of the fun. Surprise.

Gallery: Audi Metroproject quattro concept

Gallery: Audi A1 Sportback general

Source: www.autobloggreen.com