Audi presents a dedicated variant from the Q6 e-tron family for its largest market, China, at Auto China in Beijing Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: "With the Q6L e-tron, we are bringing a tailor-made offering for our customers in China" The Q6L e-tron is the first PPE model to be built in the new factory in Changchun
The Audi Q6 e-tron series are the first production models on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), marking the next step in the company's transformation into a provider of premium electric mobility. At the Beijing Auto Show 2024, the brand with the four rings is presenting a tailored variant for the Chinese market - the Audi Q6L e-tron.
The electrically powered car will be shown as an exterior model at the spring motor show in the Chinese capital; the series version will then make its public debut in the fourth quarter of 2024. Like other PPE models for the Chinese market, the Audi Q6L e-tron will be locally produced in a new factory in Changchun. The first deliveries to customers will take place in 2025. The Audi Q6L e-tron is defined by impressive driving and charging performance, excellent efficiency, and an even greater range than the global model. The wheelbase, longer by 105 millimeters, also allows the installation of a larger battery. With it, CLTC ranges of more than 700 kilometers will be possible. The letter “L” in the name signals the long wheelbase, which is also becoming the hallmark of outstanding long-distance capability. Audi has been building “L” models with an extended wheelbase for the Chinese market for decades. The A6L and A4L are the best-known large-volume versions, alongside the Q5L, A8L, and A8L Horch. Now, Audi is adding the L model to the Q6 e-tron family - providing even more space, comfort, and everyday usability. Together with the new interior design philosophy, the Q6L e-tron is creating a very exclusive and generous space for passengers in the market.
However, not just the headlights’ extended range of functions is new, so is their design. The higher position of the daytime running lights gives the Q7 a wider appearance and more expressiveness. For the first time, the Q7 also features largely digitalized OLED rear lights (OLED = organic light emitting diode) as an optional extra, which also feature four digital light signatures. In addition – as in the Audi A8, Q8, and Q5 – the digital OLED rear lights have a proximity indication feature in conjunction with the assistance systems: When other road users approach the stationary Q7 from behind to within two meters (6.6 ft), the control units automatically activate all of the digital OLED segments. Additional functions include dynamic turn signals as well as various coming home and leaving home sequences that match each digital light signature. New decors, colors, and wheels expand the equipment range With the latest product upgrade, Audi has once again refined the equipment range for the Q7. The seams on the seat trim in the base model now come standard and in a contrasting gray color. There are also nine decorative inlays available to choose from. New in the equipment range: Natural Elm Burl Silver for the base model, Matte Carbon Twill, and Matte Brushed Aluminum with linear embossing in silver for the Q7 with the S line sport package, as well as for the SQ7 TFSI. Three new finishes are available that allow customers to further personalize the Q7. For a particularly sporty appearance, the range of metallic finishes now includes Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue, and Chili Red. But customers can look forward to more new features in more than just finishes: The wheel range offers a choice of five new 20” to 22” wheel designs.
DesertX, Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Panigale (Superbike), Scrambler, Streetfighter, SuperSport I 162,734 Neckarsulm, Germany AUDI AG, Audi Sport GmbH A4 Sedan A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet A6 allroad quattro A6 Avant, S6 Avant, RS 6 Avant A6 Sedan, S6 Sedan A7 Sportback, S7 Sportback, RS 7 Sportback A8, S8, A8 Le-tron GTquattro, RS e-tron GT R8 Coupé R8 Spyder C Key Vehicles produced in 2023 150,001 to 480,000 50,001 to 150,000 10,001 to 50,000 0 to 10,000 Strategy & Company Finance ESG Appendix 7 Audi Report 2023 Ill us tr at io n: C 3 V is ua lL ab A B C D E F G H Asia 676,243 Cars produced: 7,646 Motorcycles produced: 471,705 Changchun, China FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. A4 L Sedan A6 L Sedan e-tron Q5 L Q5 L Sportback A 63,713 Tianjin, China FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Q3 Q3 Sportback B 63,915 Qingdao, China FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. A3 L Sedan A3 Sportback C 40,630 Foshan, China FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Q2 L Q2 e-tronL Q4 e-tron F 24,788 Anting, China SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. A7 L Sedan Q5 Roadjet e-tron D 5,151 Ningbo, China SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Q6 Roadjet E 6,341 Aurangabad, India ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited A4 Sedan A6 Sedan Q3 Q3 Sportback Q5 Q7 H 7,646 Amphur Pluakdaeng, Thailand Ducati Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. DesertX, Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Panigale (Superbike), Scrambler, Streetfighter, SuperSport G Key Vehicles produced in 2023 150,001 to 480,000 50,001 to 150,000 10,001 to 50,000 0 to 10,000 Strategy & Company Finance ESG Appendix 8 Audi Report 2023 A B C D Ill us tr at io n: C 3 V is ua lL ab 5 Production of semi-knocked-down (SKD) vehicles. With this procedure, the cars are completely assembled to start with. Then they are partially dismantled and transported as kits to São José dos Pinhais.
To mark the 40th birthday of Audi Sport GmbH, which evolved from quattro GmbH founded in 1983, the company presents 40 exciting facts.
quattro and quattro GmbH: Audi registered the quattro brand in 1979. The term quattro (Italian for “four”) stands for the drivetrain of an automobile that transfers power to all four of its wheels. In March 1980, the brand with the four rings presented the quattro sports coupé, its first model with permanent all-wheel drive. This cutting-edge technology, which offers a particularly high level of dynamic handling, safety, and unique driving pleasure, is still the basic feature of all Audi RS models today. In 1983, Audi founded quattro GmbH as a wholly owned subsidiary. The original goals were to protect the quattro name and marketing rights internationally in a legal manner, and to supplement the Audi portfolio in a targeted way with sophisticated product and service ranges bearing the quattro logo. The original: Audi systematically extended the offering of vehicles with permanent all-wheel drive to all of its model ranges in the 1980s. To identify the forefather of all the brand’s all-wheel drive models, the first Audiquattro was later given the name “Ur-quattro” in German. With 147 kW (200 hp), the sports coupé was in the sports car league at the time. Thick cheeks: The characteristic fender flares – known as blisters – marked the first Audiquattro. This feature is at the core of Audi’s design DNA. “Making technology visible” is the name of this central design philosophy of the brand with the four rings. Audi also emphasizes the strong quattro character with this striking design feature on many of the current RS models. October 10, 1983: On this day, Audi founded quattro GmbH, which was renamed as Audi Sport GmbH in 2016. The name quattro GmbH unmistakably stands for the special note of individuality, sportiness, and exclusivity that Audi’s new corporate subsidiary delivers. Its first managing director was Jens Neumann.
Expressive appearance guarantees high recognition value for the flagship in Audi’s SUV range Individualization of headlights and rear lights through digitalization Equipment range with new exterior colors, wheels, and decorative inlays underscores dynamically elegant look
Audi is updating the flagship of the Q family with a pure design and upgraded technology. The revised exterior aesthetic with new front and rear aprons underscores the strong character of the SUV coupé. The optionally available S line exterior package caters to customers who desire more sportiness. For the first time, Audi is equipping the Q8 with HD Matrix LED headlights, including a laser as an additional high beam. These headlights feature digital daytime running lights and selectable light signatures. Digital OLED rear lights with four selectable rear light designs complete the expanded light offering. New wheels, colors, decorative inlays, and seats with contrast stitching highlight the car’s top position among the Q models. The new Audi Q8 starts at 86,700 euros.
Revised, generous, striking: the exterior design With its expressive design, the revised Q8 is a sporty, elegant SUV coupé from the brand with the four rings. With its clean shape, generous surfaces, and clear volumes, the Q8 paints a dynamic picture. The short overhangs and long wheelbase make for sporty, elegant proportions that can be accentuated with distinctive exterior colors and wheels. The unmistakably powerful and upright Audi Singleframe with an octagon design now impresses with vertical inlays. They are arranged in teardrop shape in the base exterior and designed in the shape of an L in the S line exterior package and the SQ8 TFSI.
Assembly is carried out in accordance with the technical and quality specifications of AUDI AG. ⁷ Production from January to March 2022. Against the background of the Russian attack on Ukraine, at the beginning of March the Volkswagen Group Board of Management decided to stop the production of vehicles in Russia until further notice. 13 countries 22 GRI 2-1 https://www.audi.com/content/dam/gbp2/en/company/investor-relations/reports-and-key-figures/interim-reports/audi-fact-pack-q4-2022.xlsx 3 4 2 1 5 7 8 9 10 11 6 5 Audi Report 2022 Products & Services Value Creation & Production Operations & Integrity Strategy Employees & Society Introduction Appendix Ill us tr at io n: C 3 V is ua lL ab Martorell, Spain (SEAT) Bologna, Italy (Ducati) Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy (Lamborghini) Győr, Hungary (Audi) Bratislava, Slovakia (Volkswagen) Ingolstadt, Germany (Audi) Zwickau, Germany (Volkswagen) Neckarsulm, Germany (Audi) Brussels, Belgium (Audi) Crewe, United Kingdom (Bentley) Europe 929,090 cars produced 57,380 motorcycles produced MEDITERRANEAN SEA Kaluga, Russia (Volkswagen) Ingolstadt, Germany AUDI AG 332,981 vehicles A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, RS 3 Sedan A3 Sportback, S3 Sportback, RS 3 Sportback A4 allroad quattro A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan A4 Avant, S4 Avant, RS 4 Avant A5 Coupé, S5 Coupé, RS 5 Coupé A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS 5 Sportback Q2, SQ2 5 Zwickau, Germany Volkswagen AG 51,685 vehicles Q4 e-tron Q4 Sportback e-tron 4 Bratislava, Slovakia VOLKSWAGEN SLOVAKIA, a.s. 89,208 vehicles Q7, SQ7 Q8, SQ8, RS Q8 7 Kaluga, Russia Volkswagen Group RUS 633 vehicles⁷ Q7,⁶ Q8,⁶ SQ7,⁶ SQ8⁶ 6 Neckarsulm, Germany AUDI AG, Audi Sport GmbH 149,127 vehicles A4 Sedan A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet A6 allroad quattro A6 Sedan, S6 Sedan, A6 Avant, S6 Avant, RS 6 Avant A7 Sportback, S7 Sportback, RS 7 Sportback A8, S8, A8 L, S8 Le-tron GTquattro, RS e-tron GT R8 Coupé, R8 Spyder 3 Brussels, Belgium AUDI BRUSSELS S.A.
Combination of pioneering performance and outstanding everyday usability have always been trademark features of an RS 6 The current RS 6 Avant – now available in the US for the first time – is the global market leader in its segment with a uniquely wide body From the C5 to the C8, Dynamic Ride Control suspension ensures first class driving dynamics
One car has been exciting Audi Sport GmbH and a worldwide fanbase like no other for 20 years: across four generations, the AudiRS 6 has set the tone for high-performance station wagons with impressive performance and outstanding everyday usability. It owes the success of its underlying concept from 2002 to its double-charged engine and all-wheel drive. The basic concept has been the same across every generation of the RS 6. Again and again, it sets new standards in its competitive environment as well. Technical Vorsprung also turns up in other places, such as Dynamic Ride Control suspension. It has been used in other RS models from Audi for a long time.
The C5: a desire for performance in the upper mid-range Shortly after the start of the new millennium, what was then quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) was faced with the question of which car the staff would give a sporty renovation to after the RS 4. It was an opportune moment for the Audi A6. The first generation (C5) underwent a product enhancement in 2001 and Audi also wanted to add more power under the hood in its upper mid-range. The brand was self-aware and motorsports were in high demand. Audi drove its way to the winners stand on the first try at its premiere in the legendary 24-hour Le Mans in 1999. The company with the four rings made history again in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
Combination of pioneering performance and outstanding everyday usability have always been trademark features of an RS 6 The current RS 6 Avant – now available in the US for the first time – is the global market leader in its segment with a uniquely wide body From the C5 to the C8, Dynamic Ride Control suspension ensures first class driving dynamics
One car has been exciting Audi Sport GmbH and a worldwide fanbase like no other for 20 years: across four generations, the AudiRS 6 has set the tone for high-performance station wagons with impressive performance and outstanding everyday usability. It owes the success of its underlying concept from 2002 to its double-charged engine and all-wheel drive. The basic concept has been the same across every generation of the RS 6. Again and again, it sets new standards in its competitive environment as well. Technical Vorsprung also turns up in other places, such as Dynamic Ride Control suspension. It has been used in other RS models from Audi for a long time.
The C5: a desire for performance in the upper mid-range Shortly after the start of the new millennium, what was then quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) was faced with the question of which car the staff would give a sporty renovation to after the RS 4. It was an opportune moment for the Audi A6. The first generation (C5) underwent a product enhancement in 2001 and Audi also wanted to add more power under the hood in its upper mid-range. The brand was self-aware and motorsports were in high demand. Audi drove its way to the winners stand on the first try at its premiere in the legendary 24-hour Le Mans in 1999. The company with the four rings made history again in 2000, 2001, and 2002.