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Audi Launches Chinese-Exclusive Long-Wheelbase A6L

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Khatir Soltani

Made-in-China A6L Won't Be Sold in North America or Europe

As hard as it is to believe, one of Audi's biggest markets is the People's Republic of China, and the company sells more

Audi sells more A6s in China than anywhere else in the world. (Photo: Audi of America)
A6s there than anywhere else. In Asia, Audi ranks amongst the most popular in the luxury vehicle segment, and holds similar if not greater prestige value than equivalent BMW and Mercedes-Benz models.

The oriental influence on Audi is so great that the quattro brand is now produced in China, alongside other Volkswagens at the FAW-VW plant. Rumor even has it that the single-frame 'Nuvolari Nose' was pushed into production via the A8 W12 because Chinese buyers felt the regular A8's nose wasn't individual enough.

It comes as no surprise then, that as one of the leaders in China's premium luxury sedan market, Audi has brought out a

As one of the leaders in China's premium luxury sedan market, Audi has brought out a unique, long-wheelbase A6L for the Chinese market. (Photo: Audi of America)
unique, long-wheelbase A6L for the Chinese market. Upon its introduction, Professor Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG said, "The Audi A6L will be built exclusively as a long-wheelbase version in China for the Chinese market. This premium product, which is wholly orientated to our Chinese customers, thus enables us to go one step further in China than in the rest of the world." Winterkorn also said, "The special Chinese version of the A6L, which has undergone extensive trials in the country, offers convincing proof of our market leadership in the Chinese premium segment."

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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