New Audi Q9 SUV

Unique and unmissable design details set the new Q9 above and apart from the rest.

Ingolstadt, July 29, 2026 – With its largest SUV to date, Audi is assigning the number 9 for the first time and strategically expanding the top end of its model portfolio. The new Audi Q9 combines spaciousness, precise dynamics, and technological innovations in a single vehicle. Highlights include third-generation curved digital OLED rear lights, individual electric seats in the second row, power doors and the largest panoramic sunroof ever fitted to an Audi. Sophisticated suspension and quattro all-wheel drive, paired with highly efficient powertrains, guarantee remarkable performance and composure on the road. The SUV will be available to order from the end of August, with first UK deliveries due towards the end of the year.

In the future, ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ will be increasingly defined by the in-car experience - because cars are much more than just a means of transportation. For many of our customers, they are becoming mobile living spaces,” says Audi CEO Gernot Döllner. “That is exactly what the Audi Q9 represents as the new flagship of our portfolio. Premium materials, individual electric seats in the second row, and automatic doors underscore our commitment to quality in the interior. When combined with the latest driver assist systems and a holistic user experience, it becomes clear where we are taking the Audi brand.”
 
The interior of the new Q9, featuring premium materials and standout features, underscores Audi’s commitment to quality. The new Q9 seats seven passengers as standard. Large families will appreciate that all three seats in the second-row feature mounting points for child seats. The Q9 is optionally available with six seats – delivering extra space and a business-class atmosphere. All six seats are partially power-adjustable.
 
The two electrically adjustable individual seats in the second row are a particular highlight. In the third row, each seatback folds down individually at the push of a button. In the first row, the sports seat plus also adds ventilation and massage functions. For the first time, automatic doors offer increased comfort when entering and exiting the vehicle. Extensive surround sensors protect against collisions: an obstacle detection system stops the door if it cannot be opened fully. An electric soft-close mechanism ensures the doors shut gently. The power doors can be conveniently opened and closed from multiple control points and remotely via the myAudi app.
 
Another highlight of the Q9 interior is the largest-ever panoramic sunroof in an Audi, which is fitted as standard. It features a glass surface of more than 1.5 square metres that can be opened wide or tilted. It also features switchable transparency.
 
Measuring 5.31m long, 2.21m wide, and 1.81m tall, with a wheelbase of 3.14m, the Q9 is the largest Audi of all time. Its upright front gives the full-size SUV an assertive stance and unmistakable character. Alloy wheels of up to 23 inches amplify the presence of the new Q9, while design elements such as the roof rails, bold rear overhang, and upright cabin emphasise the utility and generous proportions of the SUV.
 
Advanced lighting technology adds to the Q9’s powerful presence – including a world premiere. The third-generation digital OLED rear lights set new standards for form, function, and safety. The outer digital OLED panels, a world first, are curved in three dimensions thanks to ultra-thin glass. This not only opens new design possibilities – allowing the panels to flow with the vehicle’s silhouette – but also increases visibility, as the light can be seen from a wider angle. A second innovation in lighting technology similarly boosts road safety: the advanced turn signals. At night, this feature projects turn signals onto the ground in sync with the dynamic signals at the front and rear, ensuring high visibility for other road users. Digital Matrix LED headlights with a micro-LED module provide excellent range and precise illumination.
 
At launch, the Q9 is offered with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine delivering 299 PS and 630 Nm of torque. The engine features MHEV plus technology with an electric-powered compressor for direct throttle response. The MHEV plus technology, including a next-generation powertrain generator, supports the drivetrain with up to 18 kW (24 PS) and up to 370 Nm of additional torque. An eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive are standard.

Dimensions

·       5.31m (L), 2.21m (W), and 1.81m (H)

·       3.14m (wheelbase)

Powertrain and performance

·       3.0 V6 TDI 299 PS / 630 Nm

·       quattro all-wheel drive

·       Eight-speed tiptroinic gearbox

·       MHEV plus technology with an electric-powered compressor

Practicality

·       Seven seats

·       Six-seat configuration available

·       Automatic doors

Technology

·       Audi largest ever switchable transparency panoramic roof

·       Third generation curved OLED rear lights

·       Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 4D sound

·       Digital Matrix LED lights and projection turn signals