In the past year, although Audi ranked behind BMW and Mercedes-Benz in sales in China, its Audi A4L won the domestic B-class luxury car market sales champion with 168,5 vehicles. Looking at the whole contemporary automobile market, there are not many "legendary" models, and Audi A4L is definitely one of them.
In p>23, the domestic Audi A4L was officially introduced, and its annual sales volume was less than 7,. By 219, the annual sales volume has exceeded 17,. It not only created the sales legend of Audi family, but also achieved the most appealing model in the domestic B-class luxury car market, and has gained more than 1.26 million users so far.
As the best-selling star model of Audi, Audi A4L has long been regarded as the benchmark in the B-class luxury car market, with almost no rivals. No wonder it was held on April 3, 22 at "All? 4? In the "live" cloud workshop, the slogan "Be stronger" was shouted. The implication is that the brand-new Audi A4L, which will be officially launched on April 1th, is so powerful that it is no longer necessary to compete with the competing products, as long as it surpasses itself.
Today, Audi A4 has gone through days of our lives for 48 years, and has undergone nine generations of changes, and has become the highest-selling model of Audi in the world. Each generation of its models is equipped with the most cutting-edge technological achievements and manufacturing processes of each era. Past lives? King reappears
In p>1972, the pioneering Audi 8 was launched on the B1 platform, which was the predecessor of Audi A4. From its introduction in 1972 to its discontinuation in 1978, the Audi 8 produced 1.1 million vehicles in six years. At the same time, this car is the first one of its kind equipped with an inertial drum automatic seat belt by adopting the self-stabilizing steering roller radius technology.
in p>1978, the second generation Audi 8 was officially launched, and Audi Coupe, Audi quattro and Audi Sport were derived. Quattro and other models. Audi quattro, in particular, set off a revolution in automobile technology, which not only opened a new chapter in the history of car four-wheel drive, but also was the world's first mass-produced car with quattro full-time four-wheel drive technology. ?
in p>1984, the second generation Audi 8? The quattro was changed to Audi 9. In the eight-year product cycle, the second generation Audi 8 and Audi 9*** produced 1.68 million vehicles, becoming one of the best-selling entry-level luxury cars at that time.
in September, 1986, Audi released the third generation Audi 8, which was the first application of all-plating body design, and provided an innovative technology-procon-ten (serial safety and defense system). Starting from the third generation Audi 8, the Audi series platform was officially separated from the Volkswagen B series platform, which was of historical significance. Until it was discontinued in 1991, the third generation Audi 8*** produced 1.297 million vehicles.
in p>1991, the 4th generation Audi 8 went on the market. After the evolution of the 3rd generation models, the 4th generation Audi 8 series was completely transformed. With longer wheelbase, stronger engine, safer equipment and more comfortable configuration, the 4th generation Audi 8 series successfully entered the entry-level luxury mid-size car market, and its 1.9L diesel direct injection supercharged engine completely changed people's understanding of the mechanical performance of diesel engines.
in p>1994, the "unified platform" strategy brought Audi back to Volkswagen again, and the Audi 8 series developed on the B5 platform of Volkswagen was officially renamed as Audi A4. This car was also regarded as a watershed of Audi product series, and it made great progress in manufacturing technology and mechanical design.
in p>1996, it was equipped with 5 valves per cylinder, 2.8L? Audi A4 with V6 engine was officially launched. In 1997, the slightly modified Audi A4 went on the market, which brought two major innovations: first, the four-bar front suspension replaced the previous double wishbone front suspension; The second is to become the first Volkswagen model equipped with a 5-valve 1.8L engine per cylinder, and its power level far exceeds that of the same displacement model.
in p>2, the second generation Audi A4 came out; On February 21st, 23, it was put into production in FAW-Volkswagen. As the first high-end B-class car produced in China, Audi A4 opened the curtain of China's "phenomenal" story. The 2.L engine with in-cylinder direct injection technology first appeared on the second generation Audi A4, thus becoming the first vehicle equipped with gasoline direct injection engine.
In p>25, the third generation Audi A4 went on the market, and this generation of cars has been greatly upgraded in suspension structure, handling performance, engine configuration and electronic auxiliary system. No matter in appearance or power, the third generation Audi A4 has become the undisputed king of the domestic high-end B-class car market.
in November, 28, FAW-Volkswagen Audi launched the well-known domestic Audi A4L (the fourth generation Audi A4), which is the first historical vehicle with extended wheelbase for the China market and an important milestone in the history of Audi A4. The wheelbase of 288mm is 166mm longer than that of the previous generation, even 6mm longer than that of the European version, and the clearance between mining and ground is 13 mm higher than that of the European version. At this point, Audi A4L leads the "L" trend in China auto market and continues to set a new sales record.
in p>216, based on MLB? The fifth generation Audi A4 built on the evo platform, the new domestic version of Audi A4, was officially launched, and with 1 major technologies and 4 innovations, it became the benchmark of the domestic B-class luxury car market. Compared with the previous generation, the new Audi A4 has increased the length by 23mm, the width by 24mm, the wheelbase by 12mm and the luggage space by 55L, which is an all-round overweight.
in 22, the brand-new Audi A4L has not only achieved a significant upgrade in terms of design, technology and control, but also advanced to a new height in the whole value chain system of R&D, production and quality assurance. With the gradual stabilization of the epidemic situation in COVID-19, the long-lost car buying tide is slowly coming. What kind of market offensive will the new Audi A4L launch? ?
The car that has been given every ounce of production details should start with stamping. The stamping workshop of FAW-Volkswagen Audi broke through the technical blockade and developed the unique patented technology of secondary edge sharpening, which reduced the sharpness of the car body to .1 mm, only equivalent to the size of two hairs.
The welding workshop of FAW-Volkswagen Audi adopts the recognized VASS electrical standard, and all of them use robots from international first-line suppliers for automatic production. It is worth mentioning that FAW-Volkswagen Audi is also the earliest automobile enterprise in China to apply laser welding technology on a large scale.
behind the quality commitment of FAW-Volkswagen Audi painting workshop to be rust-free for 3 years and rust-free for 12 years, it is the endorsement of 36 flip electrophoresis process, PVC process and cavity wax injection process. Among them, the precision of PVC gluing process is as high as .3 mm ~ .5 mm, which truly achieves a "seamless" high-quality process.
in addition, the new Audi A4L can not only be optional and exclusive to Audi? Sport models have a bright gray color scheme, and also have a gold-plated orange and matador red color scheme specially designed for the China market. At the same time, the new Audi A4L is also the first luxury car brand to launch a custom modified matte gray film.
Because the new Audi A4L, Audi Q8 and new Audi A6L*** use the same platform-MLB? Evo platform, in order to meet the production requirements of this platform, FAW-Volkswagen Audi assembly workshop adopts modular assembly technology and highly automated parts distribution, referring to the layout of "logistics supermarket", which shortens the logistics distance and effectively improves the production rhythm; And the tightening data of each bolt will form an "electronic file", which can be saved for up to 15 years, ensuring that all production details are traceable to the greatest extent. No compromise on strict standards?
besides the meticulous and rigorous control of the production process, the quality assurance system covering the whole product life cycle established by FAW-Volkswagen Audi is also the key.
It is reported that FAW-Volkswagen Audi is the only main engine factory that has obtained CNAS certification among luxury car brands in China, and has CNAS indoor air quality testing qualification, which is only 8 in China. In addition to the absolute superiority of equipment level, FAW-Volkswagen Audi also comes standard with the whole vehicle odor experimental cabin in five bases in China, and the odor management standards and inspection procedures adopted by it are more stringent than the national standard and even the European standard.
for this reason, faw-Volkswagen Audi set up a "three highs" team with polymer specialty, high education level and long working life, and made a rigorous "subjective evaluation" on the odor of its whole vehicle and parts, so as to ensure that every off-line vehicle meets the national standard and German Volkswagen standard.
in June last year, Audi A4L won the platinum certification of C-ECAP China eco-car evaluation, becoming the only luxury car to obtain this authoritative certification; In March of this year, Audi A4L won CN95 certification, the highest level certification for automobile air conditioner filter filtration, which is the only evaluation result issued by China Automotive Research Huacheng Certification Institute with CN95 air filter certification qualification in China at present, to prove the strength performance of Audi A4L in the field of in-vehicle health and safety.
persevere in driving pleasure
the new Audi A4L comes standard with a 7-speed s? Tronic automatic manual transmission, * * * launched four 2.T turbocharged engine models equipped with the third generation EA888 series, and provided three adjustment schemes: the high-power version has a maximum output of 185kW, a peak torque of 37Nm, a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.3l per 1km and an acceleration of 6.6s per 1km; The medium power version has a maximum output power of 14 kW and a peak torque of 32 Nm. The low-power version has a maximum output of 11 kW, a peak torque of 27 Nm, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.2 liters per 1 kilometers.
among them, the new Audi A4L is equipped with quattro for the first time on a 14kW power model. Ultra intelligent four-wheel drive system realizes the leap from passive to active of four-wheel drive system, and reduces the entry threshold of four-wheel drive. At the same time, the new Audi A4L is also equipped with ACC adaptive cruise assist system, equipped with basic version and city version of Audi integrated preventive safety system.
in order to further improve the comfort and fuel economy, all power versions of the new Audi A4L are equipped with a 12V light hybrid system, making it the only car in the same class that comes standard with a 12V light hybrid system, thus implementing Audi's "electrification" development strategy. Compared with the ordinary 12V electric system, the 12V light-mixed system equipped with 12V lithium-ion battery and belt starter has better braking and regeneration performance. Experiments show that the light-mixed system can reduce the fuel consumption by .3 liters per 1 kilometers.
The new Audi A4L can bring dynamic, smooth and comfortable handling experience no matter on urban roads, rural roads or expressways, thanks to its suspension component-front and rear five-bar independent suspension structure, users can choose standard suspension or sports suspension: the former is a comfortable suspension with shock absorber control; The latter is the first time to introduce domestic sports suspension, which is equipped with top models. Innovation for stronger brain intelligence?
For the first time, the new Audi A4L adopts the unique design elements of Audi RS series on B-class luxury cars, following the sports design genes of Audi's top sports cars; At the same time, it also follows the new generation design style of C/D class cars, and introduces double-faced versions-dynamic and elegant. Compared with the previous generation, the new Audi A4L has an increase of 14 mm /21 mm in length and 4 mm in width, and its body length and width are the best in its class.
The new Audi A4L adopts Audi's most forward-looking human-computer interaction system, which is the first Audi car equipped with the latest generation MMI system and the first luxury car with Android platform. Its super computing power and quick and flexible response are ten times that of the previous generation system. ?
The new Audi A4L introduces a number of application functions specially designed for the China market, such as pre-installed applications such as Kuwo Music, Himalayan, Smart Parking Payment and Premium Refueling Payment. In view of the "mobile phone dependence" of China users, a dedicated WeChat applet was developed to realize the integration of car and home through remote monitoring and control of various smart home devices by Tmall Elf. Cancel the original traditional center console knob, and adopt a 1.1-inch high-resolution MMI touch screen. All functional applications on the touch screen can be dragged and dropped freely, realizing highly personalized settings similar to smart phones.
at the same time, the new Audi A4L also achieves the top level of air acoustic performance, and the car is equipped with Bang? & ? Olufsen advanced sound system, 5.1 surround sound effect, 755W high-power amplifier composed of 19 high-performance speakers, minimizes distortion effect.
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