On November 21, 2025, at the 23rd Guangzhou International Auto Show, SAIC Audi announced the imminent delivery of the world’s first fuel vehicle equipped with Huawei Qian Kun Intelligent Driving ® technology — the new SAIC Audi A5L Sportback Flagship Zhiyao model. This vehicle is built on Audi’s new PPC luxury fuel vehicle platform, benefiting from the high integration and flexible iteration capabilities of the E³ 1.2 electronic architecture, enabling it to carry Huawei Qian Kun Intelligent Driving ® technology. This technology integrates with Audi’s global standard active safety technology to achieve advanced combined driving assistance capabilities. 
In terms of performance, the new SAIC Audi A5L Sportback Flagship Zhiyao model features the fifth-generation EA888 engine and MHEV plus super light hybrid system, offering a maximum power of 200kW and a peak torque of 400N・m, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.6 seconds. In design, this car inherits the hatchback coupe stance and frameless doors of the A5, continuing the 0.59 golden axle length ratio of previous A5 generations, combined with a five-door hatchback design, enhancing the cargo capacity of the trunk.
The new SAIC Audi A5L Sportback Flagship Zhiyao model is the result of collaboration between Audi and Huawei Qian Kun Intelligent Driving ® technology. This cooperation model effectively leverages the advantages of a mature fuel platform in terms of performance, reliability, and supply chain, while introducing intelligent solutions from technology companies.
From an industry perspective, the new SAIC Audi A5L Sportback Flagship Zhiyao model provides new insights for the entire fuel vehicle industry. Amid increasing penetration of electric vehicles, the traditional fuel vehicle market is under pressure to transform. SAIC Audi and Huawei Qian Kun Intelligent Driving have jointly demonstrated a feasible path for traditional car companies to achieve a leap in intelligent capabilities through deep cross-industry collaboration.
To date, the new SAIC Audi A5L Sportback series has launched six configuration models: Luxury, Prestige quattro, Zhilin, Zhilin quattro, Flagship, and Flagship Zhiyao, with a starting limited-time enjoyable price of 259,900 yuan. 
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