All-new Audi Q5L with Huawei ADAS and dual lidars starts pre-sale at 44,500 USD in China
The all-new Audi Q5L under the FAW–Audi joint venture is now available for pre-order in China, with four trims offered at prices ranging from 313,000 to 385,000 yuan (44,500 to 54,700 USD). The new car is built based on Audi’s latest PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) architecture and features Huawei’s Qiankun ADS technology on the high-end trims. The official launch is scheduled for early 2026.
The Audi Q5 was first introduced in 2008. In March 2010, the Audi Q5 was officially manufactured in China. The second-generation model was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show and introduced to the Chinese market in 2018 as a long-wheelbase version named “Q5L”. At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the Audi Q5L underwent a mid-cycle refresh and has been on sale ever since. The version now available for pre-order is the third-generation long-wheelbase version of the Audi Q5.
The all-new Audi Q5L has dimensions of 4842/1900/1660 mm (l/w/h), with a wheelbase of 2945 mm. Compared to the previous generation model, the length has increased by 72 mm, the width by 7 mm, the height has decreased by 7 mm, and the wheelbase has increased by 38 mm.
The vehicle also features semi-hidden door handles for the first time and is equipped with a projection-type high-mounted brake light exclusive to the Chinese market.
The exterior paints are available in black, green, white, silver, and brown.
In terms of advanced driving assistance functions, the all-new Audi Q5L is integrated with Huawei’s Qiankun technology that ultilizes dual lidars to realize map-free Level 2 driving assistance capabilities.
Power comes from an EA888 Evo5 2.0TFSI engine, same as on the Audi A5L, and has a maximum power of 200 kW (high-power version) or 150 kW (lower-power version). The transmission system is a 7-speed DCT paired with a quattro all-wheel-drive system.
A five-link independent suspension system at both the front and rear axles is present.
The interior design is carried over from the overseas version, featuring an 11.9-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch central touchscreen display. A 10.9-inch entertainment screen is located in front of the co-pilot seat, and a 13.1-inch HUD system is available as optional. It also includes features such as Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity and wireless charging.
In the first 11 months of this year, the Audi Q5L had cumulative sales of 119,600 units. For comparison, the Mercedes-Benz GLC sold 117,200 units and the BMW X3 sold 69,500 units.
Source: FAW-Audi, Yiche
