LexFather

Starting January 2009, Audi will offer the Chinese market an A4 that is 60 millimeters (2.36 inches) longer. The 2009 Audi A4L will be the first long-wheelbase premium B-segment car measuring a total of 4.76 meter (15.62 feet) with extra space that offers spacious legroom that is comparable to a full-size sedan.

Power comes from a 2.0 TFSI engine that makes 180-hp or a 3.2 FSI that makes 265-hp. The chassis was reworked to Chinese road conditions to provide more suspension comfort.

Production of the Audi A4L takes place at Changchun, China. The car made its debut yesterday and will be shown at the Guangzhou Motor Show on November 18. Sales of the Audi A4L will begin in January 2009.


http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/11/17...e-a4-for-china

TRDFantasy

Very interesting model variation from Audi. Kudos to them for offering this.

TrendyTodd

iTrader: (6)

Wish they would come up with a different model for Hawaii's road conditions

TwiBlueG35

After a lengthened 5-series, now a longer A4?

Stage3

iTrader: (3)

Why would something like this be offered in China?

GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

They probably want to test to see if Chinese production quality on their cars can match their Euro-produced models before shipping them outside of China.

TripleL

Props to Audi!

To me it's a nice blend of an A4 with closer to A6 legroom. I think it will do well.

kyang91

iTrader: (5)

hmm.......very interesting mix, I am not sure how to think of this.

RXSF

this is great. i mean if the IS came in long version...im sure it would increase a lot of sale since almost everyone says leg room is horrendous

Mbenz528i

This is a great idea. I always founf the rear of the A4 to be useless, less so than a 3 or an IS. About time.

blacksc400

iTrader: (4)

China always get LWB version of cars.
5L
A6L
now A4L.

Faymester

This seems silly to me, just buy a bigger car if that's what you really want.

FKL

Many automakers offer long wheel-base cars in the Chinese market.

The new 09 A4 has a large rear-seat in standard form.