The Audi A1 (internally designated Typ 8X) is a supermini sized launched by Audi at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Sales of the initial three door A1 model started in Germany in August 2010, with the United Kingdom following in November 2010.[3] A five-door version, called Sportback, was launched in November 2011, with sales starting in export markets during spring 2012. The A1 was produced at Audi's Belgian factory in Forest, near Brussels.[31] The A1 is based on the Volkswagen Group PQ25 platform, the same platform used in the SEAT Ibiza Mk4 and the VW Polo Mk5,[32] and in its development Audi has collaborated with SEAT. A version of 2011 Audi A1 painted by Damien Hirst was sold for £350,000.As of 23 June 2011, the 100,000th A1 was produced at Audi Brussels plant. A version of 2011 Audi A1 painted by Damien Hirst was sold for £350,000. As of 23 June 2011, the 100,000th A1 was produced at Audi Brussels plant.
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