WATCH: Here's what the new SA-bound Audi A1 Sportback is all about

The new Audi A1 Sportback, also dubbed the 'Supermini', is packed with the latest features and boasts impressive styling cues.

It also shares a platform with the likes of the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza - keeping things close knit and in the family.

Audi South Africa says the second-generation A1 Sportback will arrive locally during the second quarter of 2019. 

Ticking all the boxes

This is no ordinary car with a number of features that can be customised, as the new version aims to build on the success of its predecessor.

WATCH: Audi reveals new A1 Sportback supermini

Ever since its introduction to the market 8 years ago, the model, also dubbed the 'Supermini', has been a success with well over 830 000 units sold to date.

Everything from the RS inspired front grille to the revised taillights shows that the car means business.

It also comes in a range of petrol engines each producing power outputs from 70 to 146kW.