Three Audi milestone models to be made in China

Shanghai, June 6 (Gasgoo.com) In 2007, Audi sold 100,888 vehicles in China, which has become Audi's second largest market in the world. As one of the three luxury German brands, Audi has overtaken its two rivals and topped the list of 100,000-unit annual sales.

However, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have launched various new models in recent years, competing with Audi for market share in China. Now Audi also listed three new models as locally made versions for the Chinese market.

Audi A3:

The all-new Audi A3, to be priced between 250,000 yuan ($35,971) and 350,000 yuan, targets to rival BMW 1-Series and the future Mercedes-Benz B-class.

A3

The upgraded A3 features a body styling similar to the latest-generation A4. New visual details abound both in the interior and exterior. The front and rear of the body are restyled, with the new front grill and headlamps, and distinctive tail lamps.

Audi A4:

The all-new A4 aims to rival the fifth-generation BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-class, to be priced between 300,000 yuan and 500,000 yuan. To be produced in the FAW-VW joint venture, the latest-generation Audi A4 will come up early in 2009.

A4

Similar to the A5 both in the front and the rear, the A4 uses an impressive all-new design of the exterior and chassis. Though the A4 couldn’t rank among luxury cars under the Audi brand, it features a front design of the premium sport car in the Audi lineup. Longer and wider than its immediate predecessor, the new model measures 4703mm (length), 1826mm (width) and 1427mm (height). More importantly, a 2808mm-long wheelbase offers more space in the cabin, particularly for rear passengers.

Audi Q5:

At an emerging SUV market, the mid- and small- SUVs take a big market share in China. Thus Audi brings the medium SUV Q5 to China. Audi Q5, to rival BMW X3 and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK, is expected to be priced between 300,000 yuan and 500,000 yuan. The Q5 measures 4630mm x 1880mm x 1650mm. As the sportiest SUV, the new Audi Q5 is more dynamic than other cars in its category.

Q5

A strong and efficient 2.0 FSI engine can accelerate to 100 km/h within 7.2 seconds. The top speed reaches 222km/h. The Q5 lineup is available in both diesel and V6 engines.