The online car market learned that in 2022, FAW Audi will launch at least 7 new cars in China, including the mid-term revamped A6L, the mid-term revamped Q3 family, the Q4 e-tron 3 domestic models, and the mid-term revamped A8 family, e-tron GT family, mid-term revamped S8L, and new S4 Avant 4 imported models. Among them, the mid-term redesign of A6L should be one of the most concerned models, the new car will adopt the latest design, is expected to be adjusted in the configuration, for consumers who intend to buy a car this year, may wish to hold the coin for a period of time.
Mid-term redesign of the A6L
According to overseas media reports, Audi's mid-term modification of A6 is expected to debut in the first quarter, and the domestic medium-term modification of A6L has also begun road tests last year and is expected to be listed within the year. As a mid-term redesign, the Audi A6L has adjusted the design of the exterior details, including the front and rear LED light groups, bumper shapes, etc., which is expected to be closer to the A8, and the interior of the new car will most likely be consistent with the current model. In terms of power, the mid-term modification of the A6L will continue to use 2.0T and 3.0T engines, the transmission system is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and some models will also provide a quattro four-wheel drive system.
Mid-term revamp of the Q3 family
The mid-term modification of the Q3 and Q3 coupes is undergoing technical transformation work, and the new car is expected to be released and listed this year. The mid-term modification of the Q3 and Q3 coupes has mainly been optimized and adjusted in the details of the front face and interior, further enhancing the sporty sense of the exterior and the luxurious sense of the interior. The new car will improve the distinction between the S-line and Design line, adjusting the position of the air intakes on both sides and chrome elements, bumpers and door handles. The interior is covered with an upgraded leather and stitching treatment. In terms of power, the mid-term revamped Q3 family does not rule out that it will be equipped with a 1.5T engine, and a 2.0T engine is available.
Q4 e-tron
As FAW Audi's first pure electric vehicle model based on the MEB platform, the Q4 e-tron is positioned as an A+ SUV, and the overall size is closer to the Volkswagen ID.4 series. The new car adopts the design language of the e-tron family, the interior layout is simple and has a good sense of technology, equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument, 11.6-inch central control screen. In terms of power and endurance, the Q4 e-tron will provide three power and range versions of the model, and the main competitor in the future is the Tesla Model Y.
Mid-term revamp to the A8 family
Audi's mid-term redesign of the A8 family focused on the adjustment of the exterior design, especially the front of the car is more powerful than the current model, the new car interior basically continues the design of the current model, and the Hoch version of the model launched for the Chinese market further enhances the luxury of the vehicle. In terms of power, the Audi A8L continues to be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of 3.0T (high and low power) + 48V mixing system, 4.0T + 48V light mixing system engine and 3.0T + electric motor, while the A8L Horch is equipped with a 3.0T + 48V light hybrid system, and the new car transmission system is matched with 8AT gearbox and equipped with quattro four-wheel drive system as standard.
The e-tron GT family
The Audi e-tron GT is positioned as a medium- to large-sized pure electric sports car, based on the same J1 platform as the Porsche Taycan, and the body shape and size are also very close. Audi is expected to launch two models in China, the e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT, with slightly different exterior and interior details. In terms of power, the e-tron GT quattro is equipped with dual motors in front and rear, with a combined maximum power of 350kW, 4.1 seconds of acceleration per 100 kilometers, and a WLTP cruising range of 488km; RS e-tron GT has a combined maximum power of 440kW, a 100-kilometer acceleration of 3.3 seconds, and a WLTP cruising range of 472km.
Mid-term redesign of the S8L
Like the mid-term modification of the A8 family, the mid-term redesign of the S8L mainly replaced the exterior design, and the overall visual effect was more sporty, continuing the title of suit thug. In terms of power, the medium-term modification of the S8L follows the 4.0T+48V light hybrid engine, the maximum power is 420kW, the peak torque is as high as 800N·m, the transmission is matched with the 8AT transmission, and equipped with the quattro four-wheel drive system, and the acceleration of 100 kilometers only takes 3.8s.
New S4 Avant
According to previous news, Audi will introduce a new S4 Avant in the second half of this year, and the first batch of cars will be delivered as soon as the end of the year, but the current sedan S4 may be replaced by this. The appearance and interior of the new S4 Avant are basically the same as the S4 currently on sale, the most obvious difference is its body shape, the new car is equipped with a 3.0T engine, the maximum power is expected to be 260kW, the peak torque is 500N·m, the transmission system matches the 8AT gearbox, equipped with the quattro four-wheel drive system.