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Much of the speculation is now over as Audi’s just let loose some details and a slew of pictures on their new A1 concept car for the Tokyo Auto Show. It’s called the A1 Metroproject Quattro, and it’s the same A1 plug-in hybrid concept car we told you we were expecting to see in Japan just a month or so ago.

Under the hood is a 150 bhp 1.4-liter TFSI engine with power directed to the front wheels through an S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox. But wait, here’s the cool part. There’s a 41 HP electric motor right atop the rear axle delivering an additional load of torque on those rear wheels when you put the foot down. This A1 is a true plug-in hybrid, with the electric motor capable of powering the concept car on its own in urban areas for up to 62 miles in pure electric mode and the motor can be recharged from any power socket. On the interior you’ve got a radio system that looks very much like the radio from the Camaro concept car and a very interesting cell phone thing.