In 1986, Audi made its first official contact with China and began to conduct a feasibility study on a technology in Changchun with FAW ***.

Over the next two years, technical development work on Audi sedans continued, and in 1988 a production license was granted to FAW.

*** assembled 499 cars that year.

In 1990, China FAW installed an Audi sedan assembly line with a daily production capacity of 50 vehicles.

In 1993, Audi joined the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture.

In 1995, FAW-Volkswagen began preparing to produce the Audi 200 V6 model specially developed for China.

The following year, the Audi 200 V6 rolled off the assembly line.

In 1996, Audi established an after-sales service department in Beijing.

Audi's technical staff are stationed at FAW's No. 1 service station. In addition to providing technical support, they also provide on-the-job training to Chinese employees.

In the same year, Audi established a team in Beijing composed of professionals in car sales, market development, public relations and after-sales service to promote Audi's development in the Chinese market.

In 1999, the Audi A6, jointly produced by Audi and its partner FAW Group, rolled off the production line at Changchun FAW-Volkswagen.

The Audi A6 fills the gap in China's high-end luxury car production.

That year, Audi sold 6,911 cars in China.

In 2000, the first Audi standard dealer showroom was completed in Beijing, and Audi introduced a globally unified and high-standard sales and service system to China.

That year, Audi's sales in China increased approximately 1.5 times compared with the previous year, reaching 17,451 units.

In 2001, the Audi A8 was officially launched on the Chinese market, marking the launch of the flagship product in the Audi series in China.

Subsequently, the new Audi A4 and Audi TT sports cars were also launched in China, providing Chinese consumers with more personalized choices.

In the same year, Audi introduced world-class technical equipment such as xenon lamps, parking heating and electric seats, which were equipped on the 2001 Audi A6 technology upgrade.

Audi's annual sales in China rose to 27,890 units that year.

In 2002, Audi equipped its unique multitronic?0?3 continuously variable/manual integrated transmission on the Audi A6.

Subsequently, the new Audi A6 was launched after 23 upgrades.

This year's two internationally synchronized upgrades have enabled Audi to continue to maintain its leading position in the Chinese luxury car market.

In the same year, Audi's all-round four-wheel drive off-road vehicle was launched in China. This true four-wheel drive vehicle for both on-road and off-road purposes further enhanced the competitive advantage of the Audi brand.

This year, Audi's sales in China reached 36,492 vehicles.

In 2003, the Audi A4 was put into production in China as the top product of the global luxury brand B-class car. Its production enabled Audi to expand its product line produced in China.

In July of the same year, the new Audi A8, which set a new standard for global high-end luxury cars, was also launched in China.

In October 2003, the Audi A6 executive and sports sedans were launched on the market, once again proving Audi's success in China.

In 2003, the overall sales volume of China's automobile market increased by 69.6%, reaching 2.27 million units, while the total sales volume of Audi cars reached 63,531 units, an increase of 71.5%.

In April 2004, Audi launched the new Audi A4 model. In addition to adding more color choices, it also provides some personalized optional configurations, including entertainment bags, sports bags, winter bags, leather bags, etc.

The new Audi A4 model has become an ideal choice for elites who pursue high-quality and personalized life.

In May of the same year, Audi's top flagship product, the Audi A8L extended 6.0 quattro full-time four-wheel drive sedan, was launched into the Chinese market.

This car is the most technologically advanced and high-performance premium luxury sedan on the global market today.

Its launch further consolidates Audi's leading position in China's high-end car market.

China is currently the fourth largest A8 market in the world.

In August, the domestically produced Audi A6 2.5 TDI diesel vehicle was also officially launched.

Despite the overall decline in China's auto market this year, Audi's full-year sales increased by 0.8% to 64,018 units (including 46,177 domestically produced Audi A6s and 15,841 domestically produced Audi A4s).

In April 2005, the all-new domestically produced Audi A6L was launched.

As the most luxurious, advanced and highly adaptable high-end car in China, the all-new Audi A6L inherits Audi's highest quality in the world, with its distinguished exterior design, excellent sports characteristics, spacious interior space and excellent safety performance.

It elevates the driving experience of convenience, dynamics and comfort to an unprecedented level for cars of its class.

In October, the launch of the new Audi A4 further strengthened and improved Audi's product series in China.

Faced with fierce market competition, Audi achieved excellent sales performance in China in 2005, with sales reaching 58,878 units (according to AAK statistics, that is, the number of final sales to users), an increase of 9.6%. China has become Audi's largest market outside Germany.

’s third largest market.