Audi A4L: A long-wheelbase A4 for China

Audi had the A6L before BMW introduced the 5 LWB in China.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 12:18:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

?

You said it as if BMW started the trend. Nope, Audi started it. BMW copied them.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 12:34:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

I don't think he was going for firsties...just commenting that in general it's kinda ridiculous to have these long wheel base models when they should just get the next bigger model. IMO, only the 7L, A8L, and S class makes sense.

— budfrogS4 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 1:14:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

china sells most of their cars to business. the big cars sell better in the German imports. They have their own small brands.

— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 4:07:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Sailor, maybe I just don't get what was funny. There is huge demand in China for these cars. The A6L is why Audi is so successful there. For some reason the Chinese LOVE the thing, it's the ultimate status symbol.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 6:49:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Audi actually makes the A6L exclusively for China after they built a plant there...it's rather big on the inside, considering that it's FWD with the engine pushed foward in the usual Audi fashion.

The A6L and 5 series LWB models make perfect sense for China. These are the vehicles for the people who prefer a large car with a good engine over a higher-scale car with a smaller engine that costs the same amount. This idea sells in China, and that's that.

Of course...when it comes to a LWB A4, then it gets stupid. Even in China's currency, the prices of lower-level cars get so close that the customers are simply left dumbfounded. I think everyone knows that.

— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 8:24:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

You perhaps would be disppointed again that Volve will stretch its S80 this year for China though the model's long enough already. haha

— mohnmm (View Profile)

Posted on 2/8/2009 10:30:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

110.6(in) normal wheelbase to 113.0(in) inch Long wheel base does not seem like that much of a stretch for this car LOL.

— BimmerGuyFL78 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 12:37:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

One would think a long wheel based sedan would be a good choice for Americans that don't really need an SUV or crossover.

— mercuryguy (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 12:56:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Maybe they should call it the A6 ;)

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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 1:35:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I agree with you Agent001. The new A4L could be called an A6. LOL

— BimmerGuyFL78 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 1:57:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Let me guess. 265hp V6?

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 3:40:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

The regular A4 already is nearly the same size as A6. and now A4L, then what's the use of A6. A4 costs nearly the same, can get same options and engines and it looks better too than the A6. A4 killed A6.

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— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 11/18/2008 11:07:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

VW introduced trend Passat B5 to China in 2000.she is originator.Then Audi A6L,BMW 5series L,Audi A4L...

— jasonwill (View Profile)

Posted on 1/7/2009 2:57:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1