Audi has revealed the all-new Q9, the largest and most luxurious SUV the brand has ever produced. Positioned as the new flagship of Audi’s lineup, the three-row SUV combines generous interior space, advanced technology and premium comfort with a range of sophisticated driver assistance systems and mild-hybrid powertrains. The Q9 will be available to order in Europe from the end of August 2026, with deliveries expected before the end of the year.
Audi’s biggest SUV yet
The Q9 is the first Audi SUV to wear the ‘9’ badge and measures 5.31 metres in length, making it the largest production Audi to date.
Exterior highlights include:
- New upright Singleframe grille
- Digital Matrix LED headlights
- World-first curved digital OLED tail-lights
- Illuminated Audi rings at the rear
- Alloy wheels up to 23 inches
- Largest panoramic sunroof ever fitted to an Audi
Audi has also introduced advanced turn signals that project indicators onto the road surface at night, improving visibility for other road users.
Luxury-focused cabin
The Q9 comes as a seven-seater as standard, while buyers can opt for a six-seat configuration featuring individual electrically adjustable second-row seats.
Other cabin highlights include:
- Automatic power doors with obstacle detection
- Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
- Largest panoramic sunroof in an Audi
- Bang & Olufsen 4D sound system with 22 speakers
- Ambient lighting with dynamic interaction strip
- 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.5-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch passenger display
- ChatGPT integration via the Audi assistant
The panoramic roof can also feature switchable transparency and integrated illumination linked to the ambient lighting system.
Powertrain and safety
At launch, the Q9 will be offered with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine producing 295 hp and 630 Nm. The engine is paired with an MHEV Plus mild-hybrid system that provides an additional 24 hp boost when required, along with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive.
Standard equipment includes adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and a comprehensive suite of safety features such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, park assist, trailer assist, exit warning and a new emergency assist system capable of bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop if the driver becomes unresponsive.
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Final Take
The Q9 marks Audi’s entry into the full-size luxury SUV segment with a strong emphasis on space, comfort and technology. Featuring a premium seven-seat cabin, innovative lighting technology and an efficient mild-hybrid powertrain, the new flagship is designed to rival established luxury SUVs while showcasing Audi’s latest advancements in design and digital innovation.
