Audi A1 Towbars

Audi A1 Towing Specifics

The Audi A1 was first introduced in 2010 by the German manufacturer as a supermini, designed with strong towing abilities. The range currently includes hatchback and Sportback models. We will cover the towing specifics of each model below.

Audi A1 Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to an Audi A1 are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Audi A1 hatchback towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Audi warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Audi A1 hatchback will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Audi A1 vehicles made from 2010 will require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Audi A1 hatchback vehicles will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar. You have a choice of visible, non-visible and no bumper cuts with the Audi A1 hatchback range.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For any Audi A1 vehicle manufactured from 2010, the lowest nose weight is 50kg and the highest nose weight is 86kg. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that an Audi A1 hatchback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For the Audi A1 towbars, the towing weight capacity is 1000kg up to 1200kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your A1 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Audi A1 Sportback Towbars

The Audi A1 Sportback was launched into the market in 2011. If you have a 2011 Audi A1 it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Audi A1 Sportback Towbar Electric Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to an Audi A1 vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.

Although universal electrics kits are available for the Audi A1 Sportback towbars, these could invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have and will also require a bypass relay.

Check your Audi warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All towbars for Audi A1 vehicles that are fitted using a universal electrics kit will require a bypass relay.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Audi A1 vehicles manufactured from 2011 will require coding.

Bumper cuts

Depending on the towbar, Audi A1 Sportback vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar. There are visible, non-visible and no bumper cuts available for the tow bars offered with the Audi A1 range.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball. It is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the individual tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Any Audi A1 vehicles manufactured from 2011, have a low nose weight of 50kg and a high nose weight of 86kg. The tow bar selected will determine your vehicles nose weight.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Audi A1 Sportback can tow safely without damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

The towing weight capacity is 1000kg up to 1200kg for the Audi A1 Sportback towbars.

You will need to check the towing limit for your A1 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.