On September 16, 2025, SAIC AUDI officially launched its first strategic model, the E5 Sportback. Built on the advanced digitized platform jointly developed by SAIC and AUDI, the vehicle offers both two-wheel and four-wheel drive options. With a price range of 235,900 to 319,900 RMB (after a 10,000 RMB insurance discount, the price falls into the 220,000 RMB segment), it has caused a stir in the market. Within 30 minutes of its launch, over 10,153 orders were received. All models come standard with lifetime free panoramic assisted driving service, and deliveries have begun.
Vanguard: 235,900 RMB;
Vanguard Plus: 269,900 RMB;
Vanguard Quattro: 269,900 RMB;
Flagship Quattro: 319,900 RMB.
Exterior: Adopts AUDI's new electric vehicle design language, combining the dynamic lines of a sports car with the practical space of a wagon, with a drag coefficient of 0.252cd. The iconic "Star-Diamond" grille integrates 942 LED lights, along with dynamic welcome lighting (composed of nearly 2000 triangular elements). Hidden door handles and frameless doors enhance the sense of technology.
Dimensions: Length, width, and height are 4881×1960×1479mm, with a wheelbase of 2950mm, positioning it as a mid-size electric SUV.
Hardware: 59-inch panoramic screen + smart touch control panel (integrating 50+ functions), powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip.
System: AUDI OS operating system supports 3D transition effects, CarLog driving recording, and a "gesture-activated selfie mode."
Voice Assistant: Based on Volcano Engine's "Doubao" large language model, it enables four-zone voice recognition, voice cloning, and multi-round deep conversation. 4. Performance and Driving Dynamics
Powertrain: Available with a single motor (220kW/300kW) or dual motor (386kW/579kW) configuration. The top-of-the-line model delivers 787 horsepower and 800 N·m of torque, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.4 seconds.
Chassis: CDC variable damping suspension + Continental air suspension (45mm adjustable), featuring Bosch progressive steering and the widest rear tires in its class (285mm).
Range: 800V platform + CATL 100kWh battery, offering a maximum range of 773km. A heat pump system is standard across the entire range.
Hardware: 27 sensors (including 1 LiDAR and 11 cameras) + NVIDIA Orin-X chip.
System: Developed in collaboration with Momenta, the system utilizes "German DNA + end-to-end flywheel large model" technology, covering urban, highway, and parking scenarios, and offering three driving assistance modes: gentle, agile, and standard.
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