INGOLSTADT: The Audi Q9 full-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) is unapologetically high status.
Measuring 5.31-metre long, 2.21-metre wide, and 1.81-metre tall, with a wheelbase of 3.14-metre, it is the largest Audi of all time.
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.
At launch, the Q9 will be with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine delivering 299PS and 630Nm of torque.
The engine also 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 18kW (24PS) of extra power and up to 370Nm of additional torque.
The Q9 is equipped with a eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive as standard.
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.
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.
“In the future, ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ will increasingly be 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.
"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 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 with standard heating function.
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.
The largest-ever panoramic sunroof in an Audi, fitted as standard, features a glass surface of more than 1.5 square metres that can be opened wide or tilted.
Optional features include switchable transparency, and, for the first time, illumination of the glass roof whose colour adapts to the personalised ambient lighting.
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 a stylized turn signal 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, precise illumination, and high contrast.
Their expanded light guidance functions ensure added safety on the road.
