Audi said to roll out 8 new models in China for the second half of 2019

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Audi is ready to roll out 8 new models into China's market in the second half of 2019, including the e-tron all-electric SUV, the Q8 crossover SUV coupe, the Q2L e-tron, the all-new A4 Avant, the all-new A6 Avant, the all-new A6 Allroad, the all-new S6 and the all-new S7, according to a local media outlet who got the source from a slideshow about Audi China's product launching plan.

The Audi e-tron and the Audi Q8 are set to go on sale in the third quarter of the year.

Audi e-tron

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The automaker has already started accepting orders of the Audi e-tron with presale prices ranging between RMB700,000 and RMB830,000. Based on Volkswagen Group’s MLP (Modular Longitudinal Platform), the e-tron will be offered in four variants.

Two electric motors at the front and rear axles mobilize 300kW of system power and 664N·m of peak torque in the all-electric model. Under the Boost mode, it accelerates from zero to 100km/h within in just 5.5 seconds.

Powered by a 95kWh ternary-lithium battery pack, the e-tron boasts a range of over 400km (WLTP). In about half an hour, the vehicle can be recharged to 80% of its battery capacity via a fast charging system with 150kW (DC).

Audi Q8

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The Audi Q8 celebrated its world premiere at the Audi Brand Summit 2018 in Shenzhen.

The flagship SUV measures 4,986mm long, 1,995mm wide and 1,705mm tall with a wheelbase spanning 2,987mm.

The vehicle is powered by a 2.0-litre or a 3.0-litre turbocharged engine—the latter is able to pump out 250kW and peak torque of 500N·m—paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Besides, the Quattro all-wheel drive will be added as standard equipment.

All-new Audi A6 Avant

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The all-new Audi A6 Avant measures 4,940mm long, 1,890mm wide and 1,470mm tall, compared with 4,947mm/1,874mm/1,459mm for the existing model. Wheelbase for the new model spans 2,924mm, a bit longer than that of the outgoing A6 Avant.

Under the hood, there is a 2.0-litre or a 3.0-litre turbocharged engine assisted by a 12-volt or a 48-volt mild hybrid system producing a combine 165kW/350N·m or 250kW/500N·m respectively.

Mated to the engine is a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.