Python Yellow with a Mythos Black contrast roof and black styling pack: this Audi A1 Sportback S line Contrast Edition 35 TFSI doesn’t so much arrive as announce itself. It’s a small hatchback with real attitude, sitting low on 18 7?,spoke rotor alloys in gloss anthracite black, diamond?,cut to catch the light. Darkened LED headlights and rear lights, privacy glass and black rings complete a look that’s far closer to mini?,RS than mere supermini. Under the bonnet, the 35 TFSI 1.5?,litre turbo petrol delivers 150 PS through Audi’s quick?,shifting S tronic dual?,clutch gearbox. It’s a fantastic everyday set?,up: eager off the line, smooth in traffic and genuinely punchy when you work it, yet still efficient enough to keep running costs in check. The S tronic’s seamless shifts mean you’re always in the meat of the power without having to think about it. Inside, the S line cabin feels properly premium. Frequency Alcantara and leatherette upholstery in black with fine silver stitching, a dark headlining and focused driving position give it a junior?,hot?,hatch vibe, while still being comfortable enough for daily commuting. The contrast pack and launch edition details add that extra layer of visual drama that makes every glance back at the car worthwhile. Folding door mirrors add a dose of practicality for tight streets and car parks, and the A1’s compact footprint makes it ideal for urban life. Yet it never feels compromised on a fast A?,road, where the taut chassis and precise steering come alive. This A1 Sportback S line Contrast Edition is the sweet spot for drivers who want serious style and big?,car refinement in a small footprint, with a drivetrain that’s as happy nipping through town as it is devouring a favourite back road.