FAW-Volkswagen Launches New Models of Audi A6L
Three new models of year 2007 Audi A6L, including 3.2 FSI (front-wheel drive), 3.2 FSI quattro and 4.2 FSI quattro, were put into market in Sanya city, Hainan Island in China on Nov, 5. Powered by top-level FSI direct injection engines, brand new Audi A6Ls maintain superior performance both at dynamic and fuel economy.
The 3.2 FSI, which gains 188 kW (255 bhp) at 6,500 rpm and generates a constant torque of 330 Nm at 3,250 rpm. The V8 4.2 FSI engine, as the top quality and superior performance unit for home grown sedans, even gains 257kW (350 bhp) at 6,800 rpm and generates a constant torque of 440 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The two new engines will further strengthen Audi's top position of high dynamic and operation at China domestic market. The base price range of Audi A6L 3.2 FSI (front-wheel drive) will come from 573,900 to 647,200 Yuan (RMB). 3.2 FSI quattro and 4.2 FSI quattro will be sold 701,300 and 856,300 Yuan (RMB) respectively.
Mr. An Tiecheng, general manager of FAW-Volkswagen, introduced 2007 new models of Audi A6L to the attendees, "FAW Volkswagen has long experienced developments and tests for the components matching and Audi A6L road test so as to be sure of the high performance and quality of the three new models".
Werner Eichhorn, executive director of FAW-Volkswagen's Audi Sales Division, said "as a high end luxury auto brand in the world, Audi has established eleventh successive yearly top sales record so far. FAW-Volkswagen's Audi Sales Division has extended Audi's long-running global mission and sold 65,950 units at China domestic market from January to October, an increase of 60 percent compared with the same period of last year", Werner Eichhorn also added, "We are full of confidence facing the market challenge in the future and will be satisfy the increasingly diverse needs of customers in China."
With the launch of 2007 new models of Audi A6L, the full line of Audi products including A4, A6L, A8L and Q7 are all entered into China domestic market with yearly brand new models.
FAW-Volkswagen, a joint venture between FAW Group and Volkswagen AG, produces a wide range of premium passenger and commercial vehicles. Current products include the Volkswagen Bora, Caddy MPV, Golf, Jetta, and Sagitar; and Audi A4, A6L, A8L, Q7, and TT.
FAW Group is a leading global manufacturer of quality passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Established in 1953, the company is the oldest and largest automotive group in China. Annual sales exceed one million units.
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