SAIC-made Audi A5L revealed core specs in China as it’s ready for the sales start
The Audi A5L stretched four-door sedan from the German automaker’s joint venture with SAIC revealed core specs in China with the 5-gen EA888 engine. This vehicle will make its market debut in mid-2025 in China, replacing the A4L. The Audi A5L’s wheelbase is just 2 mm shorter than the one of the Audi A6 C8.
The Audi A5L was first shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2024 in November last year. That car was a pre-production variant as the A5L was set for launch in mid-2025. On February 19, the SAIC-Audi joint venture applied for a sales license for the mass-produced Audi A5L.
Briefly on Audi A5L
The Audi A5L adopts a sleek outline with a long curved bonnet, a slanted roofline, and a low beltline. The vehicle has a wide body, thanks to sculpted fenders. From the back, the A5L adopts an LED taillight unit and a ducktail spoiler. Here, we have to mention that the A5L is an actual sedan, unlike the A5 for global markets. The Chinese variant has a conventional trunk lid instead of a sportback tailgate.
The front end of the new model aligns with Audi’s distinguishing design language. The new A5L has a large grille and sharp LED headlights, creating a recognizable look. Another feature of the car is electric door handles. The Audi A5L will be available with three front & rear bumper variants.
The Audi A5L boasts dimensions of 4903/1883/1427 mm. Its wheelbase stretches to 2922 mm. So, the China-made sedan is 74 mm longer, 23 mm wider, and 17 mm lower than its global sibling. Moreover, the A5L’s wheelbase is just 2 mm shorter than the one of the Audi A6 C8.
The SAIC-Audi-made car rides on 18-, 19-, and 20-inch wheels. Its approach and departure angles are 13 and 14 degrees, respectively. The FWD Audi A5L has a curb weight of 1810 kg while the AWD variant weighs 1875 kilos.
Audi A5L powertrain
The Audi A5L adopts the DXF 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder made by SAIC-Volkswagen Power Battery. It is the fifth-gen EA888 engine with a peak power output of 150 kW (201 hp). It features a 48V belt starter generator. There is no information about the gearbox at the moment.
The Audi A5L comes standard with front-wheel drive and a top speed of 240 km/h. The heavier all-wheel drive variant can speed up to 238 km/h.
