As the most affordable and attainable car Audi makes, the A1 is a very appealing prospect. That?s helped in no small part by sharp looks, decent practicality, nimble handling, punchy engines and impressive economy. This is a good small car that fashion-conscious buyers will be very happy with. All versions of the Audi A1 come with the same basic roster of standard safety kit, and it?s pretty comprehensive. You have six airbags (front, side and curtain), plus a suite of electronic traction aids including stability control, along with hill hold assist (to stop you rolling backwards during hill starts), a speed limiter and lane departure warning. Importantly, the standard roster also includes an emergency city braking system that slams on the anchors automatically if you fail to respond to a warning about an impending collision with another car, a pedestrian or cyclist. And, if a smash can?t be avoided, the car calls the emergency services automatically. Even the entry-level Technik version of the Audi A1 comes with full LED headlights and rear lights, plus alloy wheels, air-conditioning, electric windows and DAB radio, and the wheels get bigger and bigger as you progress up the range. Sport versions have a few more bits of sparkly exterior trim, as well as cruise control and rear parking sensors.