audi a1 sedan 2019 1.0-litre three-cylinder

This includes an instrument panel that will feature the latest 'virtual cockpit' customisable digital display.

Based on Volkswagen Group's latest MQB AO platform, the new Audi A1 will be both lighter and stiffer than the current car, and available with both front- and all-wheel drive.

Under the bonnet there will be the choice of a turbocharged range of engines that will include a little 1.0-litre three-cylinder, a larger 1.5-litre four-cylinder and a punchy 2.0-litre unit with 230kW that will power the next-gen Audi S1.

Set to feature chunkier styling and a more aggressive front-end design, Ingolstadt hopes its next-gen A1 will pack more visual clout despite its diminutive dimensions.

On sale in Europe later this year, the A1 is expected to arrive in Australia during the first half of 2019.

Audi launches extra-value A1, A3 and S3 editions

More equipment or reduced pricing offered for A1 hatch, A3 and S3 sedans

Audi has announced three new limited editions based on the A1 hatch and the A3 and S3 sedans.

Although the Audi S3 Limited Edition sedan is no different in specification from the standard S3 with S tronic dual-clutch transmission, it is being offered in short term with metallic paint at no extra cost, and a price reduction of $2600. The standard car with S tronic currently costs $65,500, but the Audi S3 Limited Edition is being rolled out the door for $62,900.

The Limited Edition variants of the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Sport and Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S Line are priced the same, but come equipped with Audi's usually optional Technik Package, Assistance Package and metallic paint for no extra cost. The Technik Package comprises MMI Navigation Plus, Virtual Cockpit and a multi-function sports steering wheel with shift paddles.

Features incorporated in the Assistance Package include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, forward collision warning, high-beam assist, lane assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and auto-hold. Prices remain at $48,000 for the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Sport and $51,600 for the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S Line.

The Audi A1 Style Edition is based on the A1 1.4 TFSI Sport, but with xenon headlights, headlight washers, LED tail lights, 17-inch alloy wheels (up from 16-inch alloys on the standard car), keyless entry/start and front/rear parking sensors with guidelines in the display. Only rear parking sensors are fitted as standard to the A1 Sport donor model. Audi claims that the A1 Style Edition, priced at $31,800, offers $3240 of extra value for just $1000 more.