In view of its official unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show in December, Audi released an official video starring the new A1 Sportback, the 5-door version of its successful hatchback that will go on sale worldwide in early 2012. The footage shows many interior and exterior details of the upcoming model, which is not really different from its 3-door sister.

As previously reported, the A1 Sportback will use exactly the same engine range as the ‘regular’ A1: the 1.2 TFSI in power steps of 86 and 122 hp, the turbocharged 1.4 TFSI delivering 185 hp and the 1.6-liter TDI diesel, in power steps of 90 and 105 hp. A more powerful 141 hp 2.0-litre diesel unit will also join the fold at a later time.

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Audi released details and a large photo gallery of the upcoming Audi A1 Sportback, its new 5-door hatchback that will be officially unveiled in December at the Tokyo Motor Show. Following a number of concept versions, the definitive model will enter the global market in early 2012.

The A1 Sportback will use the same engine range as its 3-door counterpart: the 1.2 TFSI (in power steps of 86 and 122 hp) and 1.4 TFSI (185 hp) turbocharged petrol engines and the 1.6-liter TDI diesel (90 and 105 hp), all of which will be offered in various configurations. A more powerful 141 hp 2.0-litre diesel engine will be added to the A1 line-up in the middle of next year, allowing the diesel A1 to hit the 100 km/h mark in 8.5 seconds whereas the 1.4 TFSI will push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds topping out at 227 km/h.

The dimensions of the Sportback remain almost the same as in the three-door model: 3.95 m long, 1.42 m tall and 1.75 m wide with a wheelbase of 2.47 m. The bodywork will be available in 12 different colors in contrast with the roof line – the roof arch, the roof and the roof spoiler – which will come in 3 different colors. Standard equipment will feature air conditioning, split rear seat, remote-controlled central locking system, power-adjustable side mirrors, power windows, chorus radio and a driver’s seat adjustable in height.

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