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Audi Launches Chinese-Exclusive Long-Wheelbase A6L

Made-in-China A6L Wont Be Sold in North America or Europe

As hard as it is to believe, one of Audis biggest markets is the Peoples Republic of China, and the company sells more 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

Audi sells more A6s in China than anywhere else in the world. (Photo: Audi of America)

via the A8 W12 because Chinese buyers felt the regular A8s nose wasnt individual enough.

It comes as no surprise then, that as one of the leaders in Chinas premium luxury sedan market, Audi has brought out a unique, long-wheelbase A6L for the Chinese market. Upon its introduction, Professor Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman

As one of the leaders in Chinas premium luxury sedan market, Audi has brought out a unique, long-wheelbase A6L for the Chinese market. (Photo: Audi of America)

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

It is expected that the optional adaptive air suspension will be one of the more common orders on the A6L. (Photo: Audi of America)

trials in the country, offers convincing proof of our market leadership in the Chinese premium segment."

Through its first year of production the latest A6 has been well received by the public, and has brought home several trophies for Audis corporate mantelpiece. This past February, the A6 was awarded "World Car of the Year" at the Canadian International Auto Show, and it has also achieved the prestigious "Auto1" award, and the status of "Best Car of 2005" in

To increase the already expansive rear legroom, the A6s wheelbase has been elongated by 3.9 inches for a total length of 115.9 inches. (Photo: Audi of America)

Germany. Also, according to the design-frenzied Italians, it is the "Worlds Most Beautiful Large Saloon". The announcement of the L variant takes the A6s merits of an artistic, well-crafted, all-weather luxury sedan and adds additional comfort, spaciousness and an air of sophistication.

Mechanically, Chinese-built A6s are identical to their German-built counterparts, but there are a handful of modifications made to suit the cars local markets. To provide comfort on the less-than-perfect Chinese highways as well as the countrys unpaved rural roadways, special attention

The A6L is the first Audi to be built in China with a V8 motor. (Photo: Audi of America)

has been paid to the springs, dampers and bushings. Its expected that the optional adaptive air suspension will be one of the more common orders on the A6L which surpasses the competition for ride quality and comfort without sacrificing body control.

The major difference between the A6 and the A6L, as you might have guessed, is its longer wheelbase. To increase the already expansive rear legroom, the A6s wheelbase has been elongated by 3.9 inches for a total length of 115.9 inches. The additional length puts the A6L within millimetres of the A8s wheelbase and makes it the most spacious vehicle in its class. Its probably the only vehicle this side of a Rolls Royce Phantom that 76"-tall basketball

The A6L comes equipped with front, side and head airbags to ensure that passengers are safe in any situation. (Photo: Audi of America)

star Yao Ming could stretch out in.

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