Audi is produced in China by two joint ventures, FAW Audi and SAIC Audi.
FAW Audi
Founded: 1988.
Production models: Audi A4L, Audi A6L, Audi Q5, etc.
Joint venture: FAW Group and Volkswagen AG of Germany.
Market positioning: traditional luxury.
SAIC Audi
Founded: 2021.
Production models: Audi A7L, Audi Q5 e-tron
Joint ventures: SAIC, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group China
Market positioning: younger, more technological.
The main differences between the two companies:
Founded: **FAW Audi was founded in 1988, 33 years before SAIC Audi.
Production models: **FAW Audi produces mainly fuel vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, while SAIC Audi currently has only two models, namely the sedan Audi A7L and the pure electric SUV Audi Q5 e-tron.
Joint Ventures: FAW Audi's FAW Group is one of the largest automotive groups in China, while SAIC Audi's SAIC Motor Group is the second largest automotive group in China.
Market positioning: **FAW Audi's market positioning is biased towards traditional luxury, while SAIC Audi is more youthful and technological.
Summary:
Audi is both FAW and SAIC in China. There is no difference in quality and technology in the Audi models produced by the two companies, but there are differences in models, market positioning and sales models. Consumers can choose according to their needs.