At the Paris Auto Show Audi will get a step closer to the production version of the A1 hatchback with the unveiling of the A1 Sportback Concept. The Concept is an evolution of the A1 Metroproject Quattro Concept that was unveiled in Tokyo last year.

Under the hood Audi placed a 150hp 1.4-liter TFSI engine which is combined with a 20Kw (27hp) hybrid unit. The engine is mated to a dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox.

The A1 Sportback Concept makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 7.9 seconds, while the fuel consumption is just 3.9 liters per 100km. Although Audi has announced that they are looking at the A1 in North America, it is unlikely to come here and cannibalize the already small sales of the A3.

The Pairs Motor Show begins this weekend, so more details will follow soon.

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