Less Expensive, More Powerful: These "Prohibited" Audis in Europe Still Land

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Driven by the very special expectations of Chinese motorists, the manufacturer has created a separate range. Under the capital letters brand AUDI, it relies on its local partner SAIC. These models, designed on 800 and 900 volt architectures, rely on embedded technologies and interiors that look more like a cinema than a traditional car. Today, the Audi E5 Sportback and Audi E7X, officially thought "for China and not for Europe", start to arrive …

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The Chinese automotive market follows its own rules: heavy-duty on-board technology, tight prices and a hint of accessible luxury. In response, Audi has for some time relied on its joint venture with SAIC and a local brand, AUDI (in capital letters, without rings), to produce two models designed solely for the Middle Empire: the E5 Sportback sedan and the SUV E7X. Platforms 800 and 900 volts, cabins intended to be spectacular: on paper, these ca…