Next week at the Tokyo Motor Show, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen will debut concepts of feature models.

Audi will debut its first concept version of the A1, a car that will be slotted below the A3. The concept will outline the size and design theme of the production car that is due in 2009.

Volkswagen will debut a five-door minivan version of it’s Up! concept. The minivan Up! will be based on the three-door Up! concept that made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the rear-wheel-drive, rear-engine Up! will begin in September 2010.

Finally, BMW will debut a concept based on the 1-Series. Rumors suggest that the concept will be a small SUV named the X1. BMW spokesperson declined to comment on exactly what the concept will be.

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