Audi Q9

Audi Q9 at a glance

Confirmed, announced and not yet known

The Q9 was brand new when this page was written in October 2026, so it helps to separate what is already fixed from what is only announced.

Engines and drivetrain

The European launch engine is a 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 220 kW (299 PS) and 630 Nm. A 48-volt starter-generator adds up to 18 kW and 370 Nm for short bursts of acceleration. An electrically driven compressor builds up to 3.6 bar of absolute boost pressure within 1.2 seconds. Power goes through an eight-speed torque-converter automatic to permanent quattro all-wheel drive. CARS24 quotes 7.4–8.0 l/100 km combined.

Audi's July 2026 release describes the Q9 as a full-size SUV developed for US customers, which fits the petrol V6 and V8 for North America and the diesel-first launch in Europe.

Size, seats and doors

The Q9 is 5.31 m long and 2.21 m wide. CARS24 reports that it is almost 25 cm longer than the Q7, with 15 cm more between the axles. All seven seats in three rows are electrically adjustable. The six-seat layout replaces the middle bench with two individual electric seats; in the UK it is a £5,000 option (September 2026, about €5,800) called the Lounge package on the Vorsprung.

The doors open and close electrically, up to 90 degrees, with obstacle detection and a soft-close function, and they can be operated from an app. Audi says it is the first time it has fitted such doors. Above the cabin is a glass roof of more than 1.5 m², the largest Audi has used, with optional switchable tint in nine segments.

Chassis

Adaptive air suspension is standard, with variable damping and 90 mm of height adjustment. For getting in and out, the body lowers by 62 mm. Rear-axle steering with up to 5 degrees is optional, and a sportier air-suspension setup is also offered. The brakes use internally ventilated discs of 400 mm at the front and 350 mm at the rear, and wheel sizes run from 20 to 23 inches. Foam inserts in the 22- and 23-inch tyres reduce road noise.

Cabin, screens and assistance

The driver faces a curved OLED panel that combines an 11.9-inch instrument display and a 14.5-inch touchscreen. A 12.3-inch passenger display with a privacy mode is standard. The software is based on Android Automotive OS, adapted by Audi. Bang & Olufsen sound is available; the top system has 22 speakers. CARS24 reports curved OLED tail lights with 512 segments, which Audi calls a first for a production car.

Among the assistance systems, the emergency assistant can now steer the car onto the hard shoulder on motorways and call for help. Audi has also announced hands-free driving at up to 130 km/h on approved roads in the United States, Canada and Germany.

Prices and equipment

The UK Edition 1 brings 22-inch wheels, the S line body kit, the panoramic roof and power doors and tailgate. It also has matrix LED lights, Nappa leather with heated second and third rows, four-zone climate control and Bang & Olufsen sound. The Vorsprung adds 23-inch wheels, digital matrix LED headlights, OLED tail lights with eight selectable signatures and the 22-speaker system.

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