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China Daily | Updated: 2016-04-26 08:02

All-New Audi A4L

The new Audi A4L made its global premiere at the Beijing auto show, continuing the automaker's line of legendary models in the premium B-class car market.

With an innovative design, dynamic driving, high efficiency, fuel-saving engines and an upgraded infotainment system, the car presents consumers with an exciting vehicle full of technological charms.

It adopts a completely new family design language and has a more elegant, sporty appearance. The dimensions of its body are greatly increased compared with other models with the standard wheelbase.

Smooth body lines add a greater sense of dynamism, while prolonging the visual effects of the body.

The adoption of matrix LED headlight technology gives a sharper look to the car. The car has undergone new upgrades to deliver a more dynamic driving experience.

Models with the 2.0 TFSI engine have a maximum power output of 185 kW (higher output) and 140 kW (lower output). The seven-gear S tronic transmission elevates driving pleasure to a new level.

The newly designed front and rear five-link suspensions works with an electric power steering system to give agile handling flexibility and driving comfort to the car.

In addition, the range driver assist system offers powerful and comprehensive safety for every outing with the model.

The adaptive cruise control was especially adapted to Chinese customers' driving behavior.

Equipped with a start-stop system 2.0, the engine of the new Audi A4L reaches the most advanced level of energy consumption.

Thanks to the aerodynamic optimization and noise control, the overall drag coefficient stands at 0.23.

The infotainment system is equipped with a 12.3-inch TFT screen and the Audi virtual cockpit brings a more convenient, pleasant driving experience.

New Audi Q3

The Q3 has been one of the most popular premium SUVs in China and the new 2016 version is expected to enhance its popularity with its sporty design and more personalized experience for customers.

The latest member of the Q series, the new Q3 takes home Audi's sporty and fashionable features.

The model is 4,398 mm in length, 1,841 mm in width and 1,591 mm in height. The proportions and smooth lines showcase a sporty coupe design unique to the Q series.

As a premium SUV, the new Q3 has a strongly built body. Its engine cover and trunk cover are made of aluminum alloy while other parts are built with ultra-strong steel. This ensures that key parts are stronger than before while the overall weight remains the same.

The model has several variants, sporting either the latest EA211 family's 1.4-liter TFSI engine or the award-winning 2.0-liter TFSI engine, with its maximum output ranging from 110 kW to 162 kW.

The model with a 2.0-liter engine has a top torque of 350 Nm while the 1.4-liter engine, 250 Nm.

The latest 1.4-liter engine enables the Q3 to finish the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds. It also boasts more efficient air mixture and burning, with carbon dioxide emissions as low as 138 grams per kilometer.

Models with a 1.4-liter engine go with a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission while those sporting a 2.0-liter engine a seven-speed clutch transmission.

The transmissions offer two driving modes - Mode D features better fuel economy and Mode S enables a sportier ride.

As Audi's first compact SUV, the model currently has more than 10 variants in the Chinese market.

New TT RS

The model measures 4.19 meters in length, 1.83 meters in width and 1.34 meters in height.

It sports a five-cylinder aluminum engine that has a maximum output of 294 kW, a 17 percent increase in performance at an unchanged capacity of 2,480 cubic centimeters compared with the previous model. The maximum torque of 480 Nm is available between 1,700 and 5,850 rpm.

It ensures fantastic pulling power that has an unmistakable sound, with the cylinders firing in alternation, that has a unique rhythm to it.

The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, corresponding to the level of a supercar.

The seven-speed S tronic with lightning-speed shifting comes standard. The dual-clutch transmission impresses with high efficiency and a large spread - its lower gears are short and the seventh gear has a long transmission ratio to reduce consumption.

The driver controls the seven-speed S tronic with the selector lever and the standard shift paddles on the leather steering wheel. When starting, a launch control system manages the maximum acceleration with minimum tire slip.

In terms of its exterior, the model boasts large air inlets, a single-frame grille with a newly designed honeycomb grille and quattro logo, a fixed rear wing and two large and oval exhaust tailpipes. The model comes standard with LED rear lights.

Inside, the model has an extremely sporty appearance, with aluminum or carbon trim elements and RS logos. As in the Audi R8, the driver starts the engine directly from the steering wheel, a feature inspired by car racing.