At present, most TV screens sold in the market are 16:9, but the signal of most TV stations is still 4:3. If you look at it in full screen, the image will be squashed. If you display it in normal proportion, a black screen will be left and right, both of which are unpleasant. Similarly, the longer wheelbase of the model will certainly improve the seating space, but will it not match with various performances? The new Audi A4L gives us a chance to prove it.
The sales performance of the previous generation Audi A4 tells us that it is a "chicken rib" model. Look at the development history of Audi A4. According to the intergenerational timetable of Audi in Germany, the seventh generation is the shortest-lived, with only three years of production. In terms of performance alone, compared with competitors, the handling of the previous generation Audi A4 has also been criticized, such as the obvious phenomenon of braking nod and the poor grip of tires. Obviously, in today’s competitive automobile market environment, even the best packaging and publicity will not get satisfactory sales performance without excellent performance as the foundation.
I was shocked to hear that the wheelbase of the new generation Audi A4L is 61mm longer than that of the German version, reaching 2869mm, and the rear legroom is 969mm. It should be said that Audi A4 should be sagitar according to the size of the car. As an A-class car, it doesn’t pay much attention to the rear space, because there are not many opportunities to sit in the back, even if there are, it is a cute baby or pet. I have a sagitar car from the previous generation. When my children were young, it was not bad to sit in the back with three grandparents. As the saying goes, there is no shortage of seedlings. The child’s head rushes around, and it is indeed a bit reluctant to sit in the back row for three people. In addition, the body shape of the old man is not as thin and straight as that of the young man. The longer the wheelbase, the longer the door will make it easier for them to get on and off. As a family of five, I really hope to have a spacious back row space.
However, simple lengthening will change the technical parameters of the prototype, and it will be more negative than positive for performance, so I oppose simple lengthening. An Tiecheng, general manager of FAW-Volkswagen, stressed: "With the concerted efforts of more than 2,000 R&D personnel from China and Germany, the China version and the European version were developed simultaneously, which lasted for three years. Road tests with a cumulative journey of more than 3 million km were carried out nationwide, and as many as 70 specially produced test vehicles were subjected to hundreds of crashes and related tests. On the basis of fully extending the sports performance of the European version, the new Audi A4L has superior rear space and comfort. "
It is indeed a wise move for FAW-Volkswagen to put the domestic Audi A4L on the market one year later than the German version. Through one year’s market test, the domestic Audi A4L can be made more perfect and the quality is more stable. According to Yu Qiutao, senior manager of FAW-Volkswagen, the Audi index of FAW-Volkswagen Audi is only 1.5 at present, and the product quality is excellent.
The listing ceremony of Audi A4L, which was supported by Maggie Cheung, showed the firm confidence of the manufacturers to win the market. The media test run organized by the manufacturer allows professional media to observe and experience the new Audi A4L at close range.
Since Audi A5, the design style of Audi has changed obviously, and you will find the influence of Italian car lines. Audi’s overall image is younger and more energetic, like a young and fashionable new human being, showing a radiant side. The design of Audi A4L is concise. The combination of daytime running lights and low beam lights is like holding a pearl in one hand. The daytime running lights composed of 14 LED lights will remind you of the Big Dipper and show you the way.
Compared with Audi A6L, Audi A6L’s big mouth shape conveys Audi’s DNA. When you open the car door, the beige light interior makes people feel relaxed. The wooden decorative strip of huanghuali highlights the grade of the vehicle, and the electroplating treatment is not obvious, which also makes it present a young technology side.
In fact, the extension of the wheelbase of the new generation China Audi A4L can be divided into two parts. One is that the new generation German version is 166mm longer than the previous generation, and the other is that the China version is 61mm longer than the German version, reaching the level of 2869 mm. The lengthening of the first part actually moves the front axle forward by 154mm, which changes the position of the front axle differential and torque converter and the load ratio of the front axle. This adjustment has eliminated the phenomenon of the previous generation’s brake nodding, and made little contribution to the improvement of the rear seat space. The China version’s 61mm extension has really improved the rear seat space.
Sitting in the back row is really spacious, but it is not as exaggerated as I thought. You won’t be surprised if someone doesn’t particularly emphasize that it is an extended version. Because it is nothing more than jumping from a-class car to b-class car.
Audi A4L does attract a lot of buyers’ attention. The most shocking thing in the car is that it is equipped with the top B&O stereo from Denmark, which is more upscale than the Audi A6L. It is said that this system alone will cost 80,000 yuan, which is somewhat incredible. I can’t decide whether this is a change based on the results of market research. If so, the manufacturer wants to explain that the owners of Audi A4L are more eager for high-quality audio than those of Audi A6L.
The lateral auxiliary system increases the safety when driving at high speed.
Another innovation that is easy to attract attention is the Audi lateral assist system. Turn on the switch on the A-pillar. This system can help the driver to know the situation of coming cars on the left and right rear. If you turn on the left turn signal, you try to merge into the left lane. You may not find any coming cars in the blind area. At this time, if you force the line to merge, the yellow warning light on the left rearview mirror will flash frequently. The same applies to the right lane, when the light on the right rearview mirror flashes frequently. If you turn on this function, there is no intention of merging lines. If there is a car coming within 50 meters behind you, the indicator light will always be on to remind you.
During driving, the driver can switch driving modes at any time.
The most touching thing is the Audi A4L, which claims to be a car with three functions. It has three driving modes to choose from, namely, comfortable, automatic and dynamic. The switch key is located behind the shift lever, which is very easy to operate.
The whole test drive experience is 100km, and there are four road conditions: mountain road, country road, city road and expressway. This is a test drive experience full of driving pleasure.
AUTOHOLD key and parking key are arranged in front and back, which is compact.
This flagship car in my hand is a combination of V6 engine and 6-speed automatic manual transmission. There is nothing to say about the powertrain. Let’s take a look at its actual performance.
Find the driving position that suits you, and you will find that the shift lever is so close to you that it is very easy to operate. It arranges the AUTOHOLD key and the electronic parking key together in front of the ignition button.
On the flat urban road, it is ideal to put it in comfort mode. You will obviously feel that the engine speed is relatively low, and always when the speed is relatively low, it will shift into a higher gear. At the speed of 80km/h, it may be in the highest gear, and the engine speed is also very low. You can hardly notice the sound of the engine, and the steering wheel is very light. Everything is quiet and gentle in this mode. Of course, no matter what mode, the braking will never be soft, because the friction surface of the brake disc has increased by 20% compared with the previous generation, and the braking efficiency has been further improved. On Panshan Road, it is wise to adjust the driving mode to dynamic. At this time, you obviously find that the transmission does not shift gears, and the engine seems to be more willing to work in the same gear. On the downhill road, even if the throttle is given, the engine has already roared, but it is still in the second gear, and the steering force of the steering wheel is obviously increased. At this time, its driving style is really tough like BMW. If you want to change gears, the shift paddle on the steering wheel can help.
The 3.2 L engine is exquisitely shaped, just like a handicraft.
After the front axle moves forward and the wheelbase is adjusted, the front-rear specific gravity of the new Audi A4L3.2FSI model reaches a balanced ratio of 50:50. The front-rear balanced body specific gravity distribution brings very neutral steering performance to A4L, and at the same time, it can make the wear of its four tires more even.
Audi A4L has proved that it is not lengthening for the sake of lengthening with actual performance. Among luxury brands, Audi A4L has taken the lead in filling a market gap, which has been delayed by Audi for BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The newly announced price of BMW’s new 3 Series seems to be advertising Audi A4L, and the performance of Mercedes-Benz in China is needless to say. So, it’s strange that Audi A4L can’t sell well. On the way back, I was thinking that FAW-Audi and its luxury cars are getting closer and closer to people. The sunshine outside the car hits the face and the warmth stays in the heart.
