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On June 28, FAW-Volkswagen a group of brand-new Audi A6L real cars were exposed online. The new car can be regarded as a mid-term modified model of Audi A6L, which is expected to be officially launched in July. As a contrast, the guidance price of the current Audi A6L is 419,800 - 656,000 yuan, providing 2.0T and 3.0T engines.

The new car has appeared in the new car declaration catalogue of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology before. As a medium-term modified model, the new car has been adjusted and upgraded to different degrees in terms of appearance and interior. From the exposure of the real car, appearance, the biggest change of the new car is mainly reflected in the middle net modeling, the new car adopts a brand-new middle net modeling, the chrome decoration on the middle net is no longer a whole shape, instead is short banner chrome decoration, both sides are equipped with daytime light belt, making the new car look more exquisite. The lower bumper has also adopted a new style, adding more detail, and the new car looks younger than the current model.

The side of the car body and the rear part of the car body have not been greatly changed. From the pictures of the real car, the rear of the new car adopts a brand-new style of rear enclosure. The exhaust port modeling is outlined on both sides of the through-type decorative strip. In fact, it is a hidden layout. This design improves the visual effect of the tail. The rear bumper echoes the front bumper. The chrome decoration across the rear bumper makes the whole car look more layered.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5038(5050)/1886/1475mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3024mm, which is consistent with the current model. This time, according to the previous declaration information, the new car will provide matrix LED headlights, two styles of sunroof and 17,18,19-inch rims for users to choose from.

In the interior part, the overall layout of the new car is consistent with that of the current model. The steering wheel, center control screen and shift lever of the current style are still adopted. The classic triple screen will still appear on the new car. However, the center console and door trim panel of the new car have changes in details, such as integrating wood grain trim panel decoration, etc.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with 2.0T and 3.0T engines. The former is divided into 40 TFSI and 45 TFSI versions, with maximum power of 140 kW, 165 kW and peak torque of 320 N·m and 350 N·m respectively; The latter is a 55 TFSI model equipped with 48 V light hybrid technology, maximum power of 250 kW and peak torque of 500 N·m. After that, the new car also has quattro four-wheel drive system option. In terms of transmission, it is matched with a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox.

Audi A6L is the core product of Audi brand in China. According to the data, Audi A6L is the first Audi model to enter the domestic market. This car is a car series developed by FAW-Volkswagen Audi on the basis of the new A6 in Germany, and it is also the replacement product of A6.‍In June 2012, Audi replaced A6L officially launched; On August 26,2017, Audi A6L 30th anniversary model was officially launched at Chengdu Auto Show; The current Audi A6L was launched in January 2019. On the basis of keeping the overall model positioning unchanged, the appearance and interior technology configuration were greatly upgraded to become Audi's "walking volume" model, with a vehicle price range of 419,800 - 656,000 yuan.

As far as the current domestic BBA market is concerned, Audi A6L, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class are all "walking volume" models in the field of luxury medium and large cars. Therefore, in terms of market competition, the new car will continue to compete with BMW 5 Series (vehicle price is 43.39-55.19 million yuan) and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (vehicle price is 43.68-54.88 million yuan). According to public data, from January to May this year, BMW 5 Series cumulative sales of 69606 vehicles; Audi A6L cumulative sales of 41776 vehicles; Mercedes-Benz E-class cumulative sales of 44928 vehicles. According to the sales performance in the past five months, BMW 5 Series is ahead of Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6. As for whether the mid-term Audi A6L can overtake BMW 5 Series after its launch, we will wait and see.

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