Audi Sending 19 Examples of the 252bhp A1 Quattro to the UK, all of which are LHD

There's good news and bad news for UK buyers enticed by the new Audi A1 Quattro hot hatchback.

Starting with the good news, the limited production model will be offered for sale in Britain with the company taking orders in March. And now for the bad news. For one, only 19 out of a total of 333 examples worldwide will be imported to the UK, all of which are left-hand-drive.

Then there's the steep price that comes to £41,020 (equal to US$64,600 or €49,500), which makes it £1,000+ more expensive than 340PS (335bhp) RS3 Sportback.

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