What we came to know as the Audi Q3 Vail Concept at this year’s Detroit Motor Show was presented in a different shade and with a new name at this week’s Auto China 2012 in Beijing.
The Chinese version of the Q3 Vail is named the Jinlong Yufeng, which is Chinese for “Golden Dragon in the Wind”. The only other difference over the Detroit concept is the luminous monochrome Liuli Yellow color for the exterior with matching interior trim accents.
The Q3 crossover concept was designed around a sports theme and is fitted with relevant accessories such as the two kiteboards made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).
As with the Vail study, the Jinlong Yufeng employs Audi’s 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five delivering 306hp (310PS). The five-pot is matched to a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and a quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
Audi says the Q3 jinlong yufeng goes from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds and can keep accelerating to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
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