Audi A5L Specs Confirmed for Chinese Market

[Source: Cars News China]

The Audi A5L stretched four-door sedan from the German automaker’s joint venture with SAIC revealed core specs in China. This vehicle will make its market debut in mid-2025 in China, replacing the outgoing A4L. The Audi A5L’s wheelbase is just 2 mm shorter than the current C8 Audi A6.

The Audi A5L was first shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2024 in November last year. That car was a pre-production variant as the A5L was set for launch in mid-2025. The Audi A5L adopts a sleek outline with a long curved bonnet, a slanted roofline, and a low beltline. The vehicle has a wide body, thanks to sculpted fenders. From the back, the A5L adopts an LED taillight unit and a ducktail spoiler. Notably, the A5L is an actual sedan, unlike the standard A5 for global markets. The Chinese A5L variant has a conventional trunk lid instead of a sportback tailgate.

The front end of the new model aligns with Audi’s distinguishing design language. The new A5L has a large grille and sharp LED headlights, creating a recognizable look. Another feature of the car is electric door handles. The Audi A5L will be available with three front & rear bumper variants.

The FWD Audi A5L has a curb weight of 1810 kg while the AWD variant weighs 1875 kilos. The Audi A5L adopts the DXF 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder made by SAIC-Volkswagen Power Battery. It is the fifth-gen EA888 engine with a peak power output of 150 kW (201 hp). The Audi A5L comes standard with front-wheel drive and a top speed of 240 km/h. The heavier all-wheel drive variant can speed up to 238 km/h.

Audi has a long history of selling extended wheelbase variants of its passenger vehicles in China, from the A8L all the way down to the A3L, so it’s no surprise to see the new B10 generation A5 receiving the same treatment.