Audi Q9 Revealed - The Big Luxury Family SUV

German luxury car manufacturer Audi has unveiled the Q9, its largest and most expensive SUV yet. The Audi Q9 marks the brand's first use of the '9' nameplate and the new SUV is positioned above the Q7 as Audi's second three-row SUV.

International deliveries will begin in November 2026, with the SUV built at Audi's Bratislava plant in Slovakia. The Audi Q9 will arrive in India in 2027 and it is expected to be a locally assembled model that will rival the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS.

Audi Q9 Revealed: Dimensions & Powertrain

Audi claims that the Q9 is the largest passenger vehicle it has ever built. The Q9 is a three-row 7-seater SUV that measures 5,310mm long, 2,210mm wide and 1,810mm tall. The Audi Q9 sports a 3,140mm long wheelbase

For international markets, the Audi Q9 uses a 3.0-litre V6 diesel producing 299hp and 630Nm, paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. A milder state of tune with 245hp and 500Nm will be offered in select European markets.

The US gets a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol making 429hp and 599Nm. A performance-focused SQ9 variant will be offered in the US with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 591hp and 800Nm, which allows for a 0-100km/h time of 4 seconds.

Both diesel states of tune get a mild-hybrid system adding 24hp for stronger low-speed response, along with an electrically powered compressor that builds 3.6 bar of boost in 1.2 seconds. Adaptive air suspension is standard and adjustable by up to 90mm, working alongside all-wheel steering for a tighter turning circle at low speeds. Braking duties are handled by 400mm front and 350mm rear composite discs.

Audi Q9 Revealed: Design & Features

Up front, the all-new Q9 gets a split-headlight layout with Digital Matrix LED headlights featuring micro-LED modules that can project warning symbols onto the road. The grille dominates the front of the Q9 with illuminated vertical slats on the standard advanced line, while advanced turn signals project directional indicators onto the road at night.

The Q9's curved digital OLED rear lights are a world-first application in a production car and they use 512 segments across six panels connected by a lightbar with an illuminated Audi logo.

The alloy wheels on the Audi Q9 range from 20 to 23 inches, with the 22 and 23-inch options getting acoustic foam inserts to cut tyre noise. Automatic doors with obstacle detection and a soft-close function are offered for the first time on any Audi. A sportier SQ9 variant is also sold internationally, with a reworked grille, unique alloy wheels and quad exhaust tips.

The Audi Q9's cabin seats seven as standard, with sport seats up front and power adjustment across all three rows. A six-seat configuration with captain's chairs in the second row is offered at extra cost, along with ventilated and massaging front seats.

The dashboard of the Q9 features a three-screen layout: a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, a 14.5-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch passenger display with a privacy mode. The infotainment runs on Android Automotive OS and supports built-in apps without a paired smartphone. The Q9 gets Audi's largest-ever panoramic sunroof as standard, while a 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen 4D sound system with headrest speakers and seat actuators is offered as well.

The Q9 also features dual wireless phone chargers and USB Type-C ports across all three rows. Optional extras include heated door and centre armrests, along with a sunroof that gets switchable transparency and ambient-synced illumination.

The safety kit on the new Q9 includes Level 2 driver assistance, a 360-degree camera, automated park assist and Adaptive Driving Assistant Plus, which permits hands-free driving on approved highways at speeds up to 130kph. Audi says this hands-free system is a first for any model in its range.