Audi unveils five new models for the Chinese market

Shanghai Long Cars and the First China-Audi

2025-05-08 Source: sp-x | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Audi aims to make a comeback in China and regain lost ground. Five new cars will be presented in Shanghai, which might fill German customers with envy.

At Auto Shanghai, Audi celebrates the new China brand AUDI with the premiere of the E5 E-tron.

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At Auto Shanghai, Audi is showcasing five new models primarily tailored to the tastes of Chinese customers. In addition to several long versions of well-known series, the newly founded sister brand AUDI is debuting at the show with the E5 Sportback, which Audi developed in collaboration with joint venture partner SAIC.

The E5 is a purely electric crossover model in the upper performance class. With up to 579 kW in combination with the all-wheel drive obligatory in the top version, it is expected to accelerate to 100 km/h (approx. 62 mph) in 3.4 seconds. The range is specified as over 770 kilometers (approx. 478 miles). The E5 is characterized by high comfort, including an air suspension, and a fundamentally newly conceptualized design approach. This will influence further models of the sub-brand. Two more models will soon follow the E5.

Audi's China Models: Focus on Comfort

An equally all-electric and true Audi is the A6L e-tron, the long version of the eponymous electric sedan, also offered in Germany. However, the version manufactured at Audi FAW NEV Company in Changchun, 13 centimeters longer (approx. 5.1 inches), is equipped with a particularly large battery of 107 kWh. A range of 770 kilometers (approx. 478 miles) is specified here.

In addition, the technically closely related models A5, A5 Sportback, and Q5 are presented as long versions, with an extended wheelbase of eight to 13 centimeters (approx. 3.1 to 5.1 inches) depending on the model. The basis for all three is the Premium Platform Combustion, which relies on combustion engines in combination with 48-volt mild hybrid technology.

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Audi customers will also need to adapt to the interior of the new AUDI.(Image: Audi)

The A6 E-tron celebrates its premiere in Shanghai with a long version, which is said to achieve a range of 770 kilometers (approx. 478 miles) thanks to a large 107 kWh battery.(Image: Audi)

The E5 E-tron doesn't look like a typical Audi. It's no wonder, as it is built by joint venture partner SAIC.(Image: Audi)

In addition, Audi showcases some new long versions specifically designed for China in Shanghai.(Image: Audi)

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Specifically for China, the focus is on comfort. In addition to extra legroom in the rear, for example, the front passenger display, which is a paid option in Germany, and thus a third screen in the dashboard, is standard equipment in the A5L.

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