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A few days ago, Audi officially released the official picture of the new A5 basic version. Compared with the previous high-end version, the entry version is more "bony". Including headlight sets, central control co-driver screens and wheels, seats are more simple configuration or design, perhaps this configuration model is the most domestic version in the future.

Combined with previous reports, Audi's latest release of A5 is not the previous A5, but changed its name from A4 and introduced it to the market as a new generation of A4. It is understood that Audi's subsequent models will be renamed, its odd-numbered product series will be equipped with internal combustion engines, and the even-numbered series will turn to electrification. In the future, A6 will change its name to A7 Magi. A8 will change its name to A9.

Audi's newly released A5 basic version is a station wagon version, and its front face design remains largely the same, continuing to use hexagonal black grille, but many changes can also be seen in it, such as the redesign of the internal structure of headlights, the elimination of matrix LED headlights and the lack of programming function. The new car still has a hexagonal black grille, while the basic model has a smaller size of black vents on both sides, making it look more plastic.

The side of the body is basically the same as the high-end model, but only offers 17-inch rims, which is worse than the S LINE version, and its windowline lights are decorated in silver and blend well with the white body. In the rear part, the A5 basic version also uses a new style of through-through taillight group, but it does not have the function of missing programming light language, and the rear enclosure bumper area removes some decoration compared with the S LINE version, and the overall movement effect is slightly worse.

In terms of interior, the A5 basic version also has a lot of adjustments, its instrument and central control screen use dual screen style, the size is 11.9 inches and 14.9 inches, respectively, the S LINE version of the 10.9 inch passenger screen has been removed, but the overall look is not obtrusive. In addition, the new car uses a new steering wheel style, and the shift mechanism has been changed from an electronic gear to a smaller electronic slider style, making the sub-instrument look more concise and consistent with the S LINE version.

In terms of power, the new A5 fuel version is equipped with a 2.0T engine, low-power version of the maximum power 110kW (150hp), high-power version of the maximum power 150kW (204hp). In terms of transmission, the new Audi A5 will be equipped with a seven-gear double-clutch automatic gearbox and provide front-drive and four-wheel drive power layouts.

It is understood that FAW-Audi first introduced the A4L Magi A4L on January 5, 2009. it is a new car launched by Audi only in Chinese mainland, which is similar to the relationship with A6-A6L. It is also a model derived from the configuration changes and market demand after overseas models are made in China. In April 2020, FAW-Audi launched the new A4L, which is the mid-term modification of the fifth generation model codenamed B9. Four years have passed now, and with the release of the new Audi A5 family, the naming of FAW-Audi A4L will also change. It may be renamed A5L.

It is worth mentioning that Audi A4L will no longer be the exclusive property of FAW-Audi. According to media reports, Audi will produce the new Audi A5 at the same time in North and South Audi, and not just Audi A5. After that, Audi will launch the same model in North and South Audi, but both companies will be encouraged to localize their products and freely get sales of new cars through internal competition. Industry insiders said that Audi's change is mainly due to the profit trend. Audi holds a 10% stake in FAW-Audi and 50% in SAIC Audi, which is also the driving force behind Audi's continuous transfer of products.

Market speculation, after the domestic Audi A5 will cancel 2.0T low-power version, directly replaced with the latest 1.5T engine. In the future, the domestic version of the Audi A5 will be divided into two versions: FAW Audi and SAIC Audi, in which FAW Audi will produce a sedan version and SAIC Audi will produce an extended hatchback version.

According to the espionage photos from the market, the appearance of SAIC Audi A5L basically continues the overseas version of A5 Sedan design style, using a three-car body, the length and wheelbase are visible to the naked eye, quite a bit of A7L vision, showing a strong business style. As for FAW Audi A5L, it uses different design styles, with a great sense of movement in the design of large slip back + hatchback tail door.

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