Audi Introduces 5-door A1 Hatchback

We still can't get one in the US, and now there's another reason to be sad about that:  Audi will be introducing the production version of the A1 5-door (Sportback) at the Tokyo Auto Show at the end of November.

Audi previewed the 5-door A1 with the A1 Sportback Concept at the '08 Paris show, and the real thing isn't especially surprising.  Dimensions will be nearly identical to the 3-door A3, riding on the same 97.2" wheelbase, and an overall length within 5mm of the 3-door as well.  The 5 door will come with an optional color-contrasting roof and pillars (while the normal one just has the pillars in a contrasting color.)  It's  mostly the same inside as well, meaning small but high-quality.

Engine choices will include the 1.2L and 1.4L gas-turbo (TFSI) engines, as well as the 1.6L TDI diesel.  The 185 horsepower high-performance 1.4 TFSI as well as the new 141bhp 2.0L TDI will likely be offered as well, with a choice of manual or DSG transmissions.

Look for the A1 5-door at the Tokyo Show at the end of this month, with sales to begin in Europe early next year.