Only China will have the long-wheelbase model.

China’s consumers are known for their desire to have rear legroom. Automakers have responded by making long-wheelbase versions. Audi has already entered the LWB market with many models that cater to the Chinese market. Soon, it will offer another model – the long-wheelbase Audi A7. New spy photos confirm that the report that Audi was developing such a model was accurate.

Audi is not content with just adding inches to the wheel. The model’s steep fastback roofline will be gone from the A7L. It will instead transform into a more traditional-looking sedan. Although the camouflage is almost complete, it doesn’t cover the modified rear end. Even the grille, taillights, headlights, as well as taillights are covered. The styling isn’t affected by the extra coverage. The taillights and lower front fascia look identical.

The Audi A7L will only be made and sold in China. Production takes place at SAIC-VW, Shanghai. The A7L will be the first China-made car that uses Audi’s MLB Evo platform. The older MLB platform is used by the A6L. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder will power the luxury saloon. It produces between 190 to 240 horsepower (141 – 178 kilowatts). It is possible to make a hybrid later.

The rear should see the biggest changes, with the increased wheelbase increasing the rear legroom. Audi may offer rear-seat passengers some extra amenities but they shouldn’t expect an extravagant rear-seat experience. Customers can choose to upgrade to the more expensive and more luxurious Audi A8L if they desire something more extravagant. In China, the Audi A7L will debut in the first half 2021.