Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024): The pint-size crossover that loves a cobbled shortcut

I didn’t expect to like the Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024) as much as I did. The badge says “city,” but a week threading it through potholes, speed humps, and a rain-lashed B-road showed me it’s more than a styling package. It’s a premium supermini that grew a slight hiking boot—useful in the real world, not just on the brochure.

Is the Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024) discontinued?

Short answer: the name, largely yes; the car, it depends on your market. Audi introduced the A1 Citycarver in 2019 as the tougher-looking, slightly taller sibling to the A1 Sportback. From 2022 in many regions, it was renamed “A1 Allstreet.” What about the future? Audi has publicly said there won’t be a next-generation A1, reflecting its shift upmarket and toward electrification. So if you want this flavor of premium supermini-crossover, shop the 2019–2024 window while stock (and good used examples) last.

Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024) vs A1 Sportback: what’s really different?

They share the same MQB-A0 bones, but the Citycarver isn’t just an outfit change.

• Ride height: roughly 40 mm taller than a standard A1 (raised suspension and chunkier tyres). Handy for kerbs, ferry ramps, or that questionable gravel car park at the farm shop.
• Look and aero: octagonal Singleframe grille, beefier bumper inserts, wheel-arch cladding, and skid-plate styling. You will spot it in a rear-view mirror.
• Wheels and tyres: typically larger wheels but with a touch more sidewall than the Sportback on the same diameter, which saves your fillings on rough city streets.
• Feel: slightly softer initial damping and a calmer gait over broken tarmac. On a gnarly route I know—manhole covers every six feet—the Citycarver stayed tidier than the Sportback on sporty rubber.

Cabin and packaging? Much the same: smart design, configurable trims, decent tech. The A1 Sportback still looks lower, sleeker, a touch more “hot hatch.” The Citycarver looks like it brings boots to a loafers party—and that’s the point.

Do Audi A1 models have five doors?

Yes. Both the A1 Sportback and the Citycarver/Allstreet are five-door hatchbacks. That rear pair of handles matters on the school run and when your friends inevitably bring too many bags.

Engines and economy: what to expect in an Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024)

You’ll mostly find three familiar petrols, each with a different vibe:

• 1.0 TFSI (95–116 hp): light, thrifty, and perfectly fine in town. 0–62 mph between roughly 10.8 and 9.5 seconds. Expect real-world economy in the high 40s mpg UK if you’re gentle.
• 1.5 TFSI (150 hp): the sweet spot. Punchy mid-range, 0–62 mph in about 8.2 seconds, and still good for mid-40s mpg UK on a mixed run.

On a lumpy B-road the 1.5 feels right—strong enough for a quick overtake without waking the neighbors. The three-cylinder 1.0 has more character than numbers suggest; when I tried it on rough roads, the extra ride height and softer edge made it less skittish than I expected.

Living with the Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024)

• Space: 335 liters of boot is plenty for the weekly shop or a weekend bag for two. Rear room is “fine” for adults under six feet; teenagers will grumble, but teenagers grumble about everything.
• Tech: crisp digital dials, an easy-to-like infotainment screen, and the usual Audi clean-logic menu structure. Wireless charging and smartphone mirroring are straightforward.
• Noise: quieter than most superminis on the motorway—quiet enough to hear your kids arguing in the back about who ate the last gummy bear.
• Quirks: the seating position is a touch high (by design), and on some trims the infotainment can take an extra beat to wake up on frosty mornings. Hardly a deal-breaker, just… noted.

Floor mats and interior accessories: protect your premium supermini

City life is messy: rain, grit, coffee, the odd sandy boot after a coastal weekend. Good mats pay for themselves by keeping the carpets fresh and resale values happy. If you want properly tailored pieces, the sets at AutoWin are made to fit the car’s footwells and OE anchors.

• Audi floor mats: a full brand overview.
• Audi A1 floor mats: A1-specific options.
• Audi A1 Citycarver/Allstreet mats: custom-fit for this exact variant.

Highlights when choosing:

• Custom-fit edges that don’t bunch under the pedals.
• All-weather materials that shrug off slush and sand.
• Premium finishes that match the A1’s upmarket vibe.

How the Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024) stacks up

Figures are typical ranges; exact specs vary by market and model year.

Buying used: what I’d check on a Citycarver

• Wheels and tyres: big wheels look great, but check for kerb rash and uneven wear.
• Infotainment: ensure smartphone mirroring and navigation work cleanly; update software if needed.
• Suspension: listen for knocks over speed humps—city cars live hard lives.
• Body cladding: inspect the arch trims for scuffs; they can hide marks you’ll notice later.

Verdict on the Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024)

It’s a small car that behaves like a premium one—less boy-racer, more grown-up—and the raised stance is genuinely useful day to day. If you like the idea of an Audi that’s easy to park, calm on bad roads, and tidy on a weekend away, the Audi A1 - 5-door Citycarver (2019–2024) is a sweet spot. Just pick the engine that matches your life, and protect the cabin with proper mats so it still feels new on year three.

FAQ: Audi A1 Citycarver

• Is the Audi A1 Citycarver discontinued? The Citycarver name largely gave way to “Allstreet” from 2022. The A1 range is winding down with no direct successor planned.
• What engines are best? The 1.0 TFSI is efficient for urban duty; the 1.5 TFSI 150 is the sweet spot if you do motorways.
• Does it really feel different from the A1 Sportback? Yes—calmer over rough roads, slightly higher view out, tougher styling.
• Where can I get custom-fit mats? Try AutoWin for Audi and A1-specific sets, including the Citycarver.
• Is it good for long trips? Surprisingly, yes. It’s quiet, stable, and economical. Think Edinburgh to York without a backache.