The 2026 Audi Q9 not too long ago surfaced on public roads, however the automaker’s already begun testing a warmer model.
A prototype for the full-size 2026 Audi SQ9 was noticed on with slight, however necessary, tweaks in comparison with the milder mannequin.
Anticipated to be a full-size three-row crossover SUV set to rival the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, the SQ9 would give the Q9 lineup a extra highly effective mannequin to tackle the AMG-badged GLS and M-badged X7.
The closely camouflaged physique seems to be almost similar to the beforehand noticed Q9 prototype. Regardless of preliminary prototypes SQ9s sharing their entrance finish with the Q9 we are able to see two intercoolers, one on either side, behind the decrease grille. These, together with further plumbing, can be to chill presumably a twin-turbo V-8 at present discovered different Audi S and RS fashions such because the SQ8 crossover. Within the SQ8 this engine produces 500 hp.
On the again. Audi’s trademark quad exhaust ideas might be seen as with different S fashions. Manufacturing fashions will function chrome finishers.
Like different S-badged Audi crossover SUVs, the SQ9 will possible experience on air suspension with adaptive dampers. Prototypes had been geared up with S-specific wheel designs that seemed a little bit bigger than the Q9 prototype wheels.
There’s nonetheless no clear shot of the inside, however one picture reveals there shall be a big touchscreen on the dashboard augmented by what’s possible a digital gauge cluster. The steering wheel on the SQ9 would not look like spherical, moderately it both has a flat backside or extra squircle form comparable to what’s discovered within the electrical This fall E-Tron.
It is attainable the Q9 lineup shall be Audi’s final new gas-powered mannequin introduction. The automaker’s already dedicated to with to promoting EVs solely and hinted its final mannequin with a gasoline engine might launch as quickly as 2026.
