Audi at Auto Shanghai 2025: Five Major Premieres Lead the Charge into the Future
Audi Showcases 19 Models at Auto Shanghai 2025, Headlined by Five All-New Premieres
Shanghai/Ingolstadt, April 23, 2025 – Audi is making a powerful statement at Auto Shanghai 2025 by revealing five all-new models and showcasing a total of 19 vehicles in collaboration with its local partners FAW and SAIC. With China leading the global shift to electric mobility, Audi aims to reinforce its position with a dual focus on electric and combustion-powered vehicles tailored for the Chinese market.
Gernot Döllner, CEO of Audi AG, stated:
“With brand-new battery-electric and combustion-powered models launched in Shanghai, we are actively shaping the premium e-mobility and conventional vehicle markets in China.”
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Next-Gen Innovation: Audi’s Bold China-Exclusive Lineup
Audi is updating and expanding its China-specific portfolio from mid-2025. The new vehicles feature advanced platforms such as:
- Premium Platform Electric (PPE)
- Premium Platform Combustion (PPC)
- Advanced Digitized Platform, co-developed with SAIC
These platforms deliver not just power and efficiency, but also best-in-class ADAS features, intelligent cockpits, and a fully personalized digital user experience, making the most of the new Audi MMI panoramic display and passenger screen.
Meet the Five World Premieres at Auto Shanghai 2025
Audi A5L
A redesigned mid-size sedan, produced by FAW-Audi, with an extended wheelbase (+77 mm) offering more cabin space. Powered by advanced 48V mild-hybrid combustion engines, it combines luxury, space, and efficiency. It comes standard with a human-centric digital cockpit featuring the new Audi MMI panoramic display.
Audi A5L Sportback
This SAIC-exclusive version of the A5 features dynamic Sportback styling and cutting-edge powertrains. Built on the Premium Platform Combustion, it blends performance, efficiency, and a unique rear design that reflects Audi’s sporty DNA.
Audi Q5L
A long-wheelbase version of the global Q5 (+125 mm), with 48V mild-hybrid technology and a spacious interior. Built on the PPC platform, it is engineered for both power and passenger comfort, addressing the growing demand for premium SUVs in China.
Audi A6L e-tron
A new, fully electric luxury sedan built locally by Audi FAW NEV in Changchun. With an extended wheelbase (+132 mm), a 107 kWh battery, 800V architecture, and a range of up to 770 km, this EV sets a benchmark for performance, efficiency, and ultra-fast charging in the executive segment.
AUDI E5 Sportback
The first production model from Audi’s new sub-brand “AUDI”, developed with SAIC. A fully electric Sportback offering quattro all-wheel drive, up to 579 kW of power, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. It blends Audi’s dynamic heritage with China’s rapid innovation and digital ecosystem.
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Bold Design, Unified Brand Identity, and a Digital Future
Marco Schubert, Audi Board Member for Sales and Marketing, emphasized the importance of digitalization:
“We are positioning Audi in China with a portfolio that excites both loyal customers and new audiences. Our new models offer the best of premium mobility and a tailored digital experience.”
Johannes Roscheck, President of Audi China, added:
“With FAW and SAIC, we’re proving that one plus one is more than two. Our dual-brand strategy accelerates innovation in both EVs and combustion vehicles. At Auto Shanghai, we’re unveiling our shared vision through a refreshed brand identity and a fully immersive experience.”
The Audi booth features an interactive brand experience, allowing visitors to explore the cars and the technology behind them through AR, personalized interfaces, and social sharing tools.
réalisée par : SALMA BATTAOUI
