Is the Audi TTRS available for purchase in China?
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This model is currently not available for purchase domestically, but it can be purchased through an agent. Here is some relevant information about Audi: 1. Brand introduction of Audi: Audi (Audi), a German luxury car brand, is symbolized by four interlocking rings. It is now a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, with branches in many countries including China. 2. Audi's product lineup: Audi focuses on the mid-to-high-end car market, primarily producing sedans and SUVs. In 2021, CEO Markus Duesmann stated in an interview with Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that Audi plans to halt the development of new internal combustion engine projects.
Honestly, buying a brand-new Audi TT RS now relies on parallel imports. I remember the China-spec version was discontinued after the implementation of China VI emission standards, and the ones on the road now are all pre-2019 models. If you insist on a new car, Tianjin Port dealers occasionally import European or American-spec versions, but the price is over 300,000 RMB more expensive than the original China-spec version, starting at 800,000 RMB for the bare car, and you'll have to handle the registration yourself. A heads-up: European-spec cars have mile-based instrument clusters, and the infotainment system's Chinese localization can also be an issue. There are quite a few in the used car market, but most have modified ECU programs. When searching for one, be sure to check the chassis number and maintenance records—there are quite a few of these feisty little steel donkeys that have blown their cylinders.
Last month, I accompanied a friend to visit several Audi 4S stores, and the sales staff clearly stated that the manufacturer had long discontinued supplying the TTRS. Currently, the stores are mainly promoting electric vehicles, and even the regular TT models have been cleared out. If you want to buy one, you can only look for specialized used car dealers that deal with performance vehicles. They usually have a few nearly new inventory cars in stock, but they are mostly 2017-2019 models. Pay special attention to the manufacturing date on the nameplate; cars older than two and a half years will likely need battery and tire replacements. The current market for RS versions is quite surreal—stock cars with 30,000 kilometers dare to list for 680,000 RMB, while those modified with suspension and wheels are 50,000 to 60,000 RMB cheaper. After all, in the car enthusiast circle, heavily modified cars always raise concerns about being driven hard.
