Audi's New A5 and Q6 e-tron to Feature Huawei's Driver-Assist System
Audi is reportedly set to integrate Huawei’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) into its new A5 sedan and all-electric Q6 e-tron crossover, marking a significant milestone in their six-year collaboration. These models will be the first from the German automaker to utilize Huawei’s technology, enabling autonomous lane changes and overtaking in Chinese urban environments. The A5, built on the Premium Platform Combustion architecture, is expected to debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November, with a full launch planned for the Auto Shanghai Show in April 2025. Manufactured by Audi and its partner FAW Group, the vehicle will also include Huawei electronic control units. Meanwhile, the Q6 e-tron, utilizing Volkswagen’s PPE platform, is also speculated to feature Huawei’s ADAS. This move reflects Audi’s strategy to defend its market share in China against rising domestic competitors like Li Auto and NIO by enhancing intelligent driving capabilities. Huawei’s technology is gaining traction among major automakers, including Toyota, as demand for smart vehicle features grows in the world’s largest auto market.
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Audi's New A5 and Q6 e-tron to Feature Huawei's Driver-Assist System
Audi is reportedly set to integrate Huawei’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) into its new A5 sedan and all-electric Q6 e-tron crossover, marking a significant milestone in their six-year collaboration. These models will be the first from the German automaker to utilize Huawei’s technology, enabling autonomous lane changes and overtaking in Chinese urban environments. The A5, built on the Premium Platform Combustion architecture, is expected to debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November, with a full launch planned for the Auto Shanghai Show in April 2025. Manufactured by Audi and its partner FAW Group, the vehicle will also include Huawei electronic control units. Meanwhile, the Q6 e-tron, utilizing Volkswagen’s PPE platform, is also speculated to feature Huawei’s ADAS. This move reflects Audi’s strategy to defend its market share in China against rising domestic competitors like Li Auto and NIO by enhancing intelligent driving capabilities. Huawei’s technology is gaining traction among major automakers, including Toyota, as demand for smart vehicle features grows in the world’s largest auto market.
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