The A1 is available with three turbo engines – 1.2- and 1.4-litre petrol units and a 1.6 diesel. The 1.2 is best as a town car, but the 1.4 and the diesel are fast and flexible, and make excellent cruisers. They all have a long top gear to keep the revs down - and the economy up - at higher speed. The 1.4 is available with a twin-clutch semi-auto gearbox. There are three trim levels, each one bringing firmer suspension and bigger wheels as you step up the range. The standard car is firm-ish, and while Sport models are edgier, they’re still comfortable. S line models take it a little far, though. True, the A1 isn’t as alert in corners as a Mini, but it's still great fun. The A1 is the quietest premium supermini there is. The diesel engine can rattle when pulling away, but the petrols are always smooth and quiet, and you’re always well insulated from wind- and road noise. An engine stop-start system is standard across the range and it works quickly and unobtrusively.
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