Is there an extended version of the Audi Q5?

[SanIsabela]

Audi Q5 has an extended version, which is the Audi Q5L. Overview of the Audi Q5L: The all-new Audi Q5L is the world's first long-wheelbase premium mid-size SUV, with a wheelbase extended by 101 mm compared to the previous generation Audi Q5 and 88 mm longer than the overseas standard-wheelbase version, resulting in a total body length of 4765 mm. Relevant data of the Audi Q5L: The dimensions of the all-new Q5 standard-wheelbase version are 4660/1890/1660 mm (length/width/height), with a wheelbase of 2820 mm. The horizontal length of the rear doors of the Audi Q5L is significantly increased compared to the overseas version. The latest generation MMI premium navigation system offers diverse infotainment functions and an in-car air circulation system.

[LaIsabela]

A while ago, I accompanied a friend to a 4S dealership to look at cars. The salesperson mentioned that all domestic Audi Q5 models are extended versions, officially named Q5L. During its 2018 redesign, the wheelbase was specifically lengthened for the Chinese market, making the rear seating much more spacious than the overseas version. The salesperson even had us compare the older imported model with the current one—the distance from the knees to the front seats was a full fist and a half longer. During the test drive, we noticed that despite the longer body, the steering remained quite agile, with no noticeable heaviness when cornering. This car is very common on the roads, as Chinese consumers prefer spacious interiors, and the manufacturer has clearly tapped into this preference, even naming it directly as Q5L. However, you can still occasionally find some older stock of the imported version, though the rear seating is noticeably tighter.

[VonSamantha]

As a seasoned automotive journalist, I've attended several Audi new car launches. The fact that the Q5 has a long-wheelbase version in China is indisputable, with an 88mm longer wheelbase than the European version. While the numbers might not seem impressive, you can immediately feel the extra legroom when you sit inside. This long-wheelbase version is the main domestic model. Two years ago, during dinner with the manufacturer's engineers, they mentioned that this decision was based on their research into Chinese consumers' strong preference for rear seat space. Now, with the standard panoramic sunroof and extended roofline, the car visually appears even more elongated. The trunk capacity hasn't changed much, as most of the space has been allocated to the passengers.

[StEmiliano]

Last time at the car club, I heard a tuning shop owner complaining that all the Q5s they receive now are long-wheelbase versions. Most owners who modified extended suspensions chose the car for its practical space, making family road trips effortless. Three adults can sit in the back without their legs touching the front seats, and there's even extra space on either side of the child safety seat. But the owner mentioned that with the extended wheelbase, the chassis tuning is softer, making it noticeably more comfortable over speed bumps.

[Austin]

Recently, while browsing Audi's yearbook, I discovered that the decision to produce long-wheelbase versions was set as early as 2016, specifically catering to Chinese consumers' preference for spacious interiors. The manufacturer's approach of moving the B-pillar backward is quite clever, maintaining the car's proportional harmony while expanding the passenger area. At the auto show, I saw a cutaway model of the long-wheelbase version, where even the exhaust pipe layout under the floor was redesigned. A salesperson at the dealership mentioned that the domestic production line now exclusively manufactures long-wheelbase models, and imported quotas have almost disappeared.

[VanCharlie]

When I changed my car the year before last, I test drove both the standard wheelbase and long wheelbase versions at the 4S dealership. The main difference lies in the rear legroom. In the long wheelbase version, when sitting upright, there's at least three fist-widths of space between the knees and the front seat backrest, while the standard wheelbase version barely offers two fist-widths. The trunk depth is basically the same for both, but the long wheelbase version has rear doors that open at a wider angle. The maintenance technician mentioned that the extended version has larger underbody protection coverage, though there's no significant difference in ground clearance.