Audi hatches family-minded A1 Sportback

Audi showed off a few examples of the company's new A1 Sportback Five-Door at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The German automaker has already said that the larger hatchback will be available with the same six engine options as its three-door sibling. That means buyers will be able to lay their hands on an A1 Sportback Five Door with a 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder good for 185 horsepower. There are also three diesel engine options available for those who require a little extra fuel economy.

The base model will land with an MSRP just shy of €17,000 in Europe, or $27,000 USD based on current exchange rates.

While we're plenty partial to the orange A1 in the lead gallery above, Audi also showed off a unique Samurai Blue version of the vehicle that could only exist in Japan. Here's hoping you like bizarre wheel color options.