Audi Q9 Arrives as a True Flagship Full-Size SUV, with a High-Performance SQ9 Variant

Audi finally introduces the Q9 as its first true full-size SUV, available in standard and SQ9 flavors, with a 123.5-inch wheelbase, three-row seating (six or seven), and a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 delivering 429 hp and 442 lb-ft for 0-60 in 4.9 seconds; the SQ9 adds a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 591 hp and 590 lb-ft for 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, plus larger brakes, air suspension, and all-wheel drive. Notable tech includes adaptive Digital Matrix LED lighting and OLED taillights, with a premium interior and options like a panoramic roof; pricing starts around $89,095 for the Q9 and about $119,395 for the SQ9, with deliveries in Q4 2026.