Audi S1 Sportback 2.0l TFSI quattro.

Audi now has all the bases and models firmly covered from A1 through to A8 in the sedan/hatch categories and all the Qs in the SUV arena. 
Each has it's own performance market leader.. This is the S1.. the hot version of the A1.. Audi's smallest offering.
The whole car has been tuned for performance, from the wheels and brakes, suspension and engine. And what an engine.
It will slam you back in your seat with ferocious acceleration.. Zero to 100 kmh in 5.9 seconds... accompanied by a delightful growl from its quad exhausts.First gear in the manual gearbox takes you to 60 kmh and there are five more ratios to go.
It's a slick smooth gearbox.The engine is so tractable, you can potter at urban speeds in sixth at around 60 kmh and with gentle pressure on the throttle, accelerate away without any driveline snatch.

The two litre turbo engine produces 170 kilowatts and 370 nm of torque, and thanks to Audi's all wheel drive quattro system, there's no torque steer when the go pedal is floored.

The speedometer reads up to 280 kmh but top speed is limited to 250.
Heated front seats are absent but the seats themselves are very comfortable and supportive..snug and sporty.
However there's no room in the rear if the front seat occupants are tallish. the rear of the front seats willl almost touch the squab of the rear seat...it's very tight.
A quality 10 speaker sound system caps off a generous level of equipment including bluetooth, satnav and super bright xenon headlights.

Ride comfort is quite good.. not too firm,even on 225/35/18 series tyres.
The steering in the S1 is very direct,but not twitchy and the car corners with an eager, stable and flat stance.Through twisting Adelaide hills roads, the S1 has tenacious, sensational grip.
It's great fun to drive.

The S1 on test here cost just under 55K.
In the realm of small hot hatches/light sporty cars, the S1 is right up at the top of the pack and one car I was reluctant to return. 
Peter Sellen