Beijing  - Audi is building a long-wheelbase version of the upper, mid-sized A4 model which is 60 mm longer than the standard version with more space for rear-seat passengers and is targeting the Chinese market.

Manufactured at the Audi factory in Changchun, China, the new Audi A4L will be launched only on the Chinese market and is to be delivered to dealerships from January 2009.

The chassis of the A4L was tailored to Chinese road conditions with special suspension comfort.

Two engine versions will be available for the Audi A4L on the Chinese market - the 2.0 TFSI with 132 kW/180 hp and the six-cylinder 3.2 FSI with 195 kW/265 hp.

Since 2000, Audi has offered a long-wheelbase version of the A6 in China. (dpa)