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Audi Q9
Technical description:
Model: Q9
Body Type: SUV
Seating Capacity: 6 or 7
Panoramic Roof: 1.5 m²
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The 2027 Audi Q9 will make its full debut on July 29, 2026, and the first official interior images already position it as the largest and most luxurious SUV in Audi's range. The headline feature is a set of electrically operated doors that open up to 90 degrees and can be triggered by the key fob or a smartphone. The system also responds to brake pedal and seatbelt status, so it is presented as convenience hardware rather than a simple showpiece.
This is Audi's first proper three-row luxury SUV. The Q7 did offer a third row, but the Q9 is aimed at the full-size luxury SUV field occupied by the Mercedes GLS and carved out by the BMW X7 in 2018. Timing is part of the story, because the next BMW X7, codenamed G67, is not expected until 2027 and has also been teased with powered doors.
The cabin shown in the official images combines a triple-screen cockpit with richer materials and fewer glossy black surfaces. Audi is leaning on textured and matte finishes instead, which should reduce the fingerprint-prone look that has become common in some premium interiors. New cabin colors include tamarind brown and stone beige, both described as never having appeared in an Audi before.
Specifications and technology
Cabin layout and controls
The six-seat configuration uses individually adjustable and ventilated second-row chairs. The seven-seat layout switches to a three-person bench that can accommodate child seats. Front occupants get cooled and massaging seats, a detail that supports the Q9's role as Audi's top luxury vehicle while the A8 sedan is being retired.
Audi has kept some physical controls in the interior. A volume knob sits on the center console, while real switches are placed on the steering wheel and door panels. That decision matters because the triple-screen cockpit does not remove every tactile control from the cabin.
- Electrically operated doors opening up to 90 degrees.
- Door operation via key fob or smartphone.
- Panoramic roof measuring 1.5 square meters.
- Nine separately controllable glass segments.
- Top trim lighting: 84 LEDs and 30 colors.
- Material choices include wool, leather, wood and carbon fiber.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Seating | 6 or 7 |
| Door opening angle | up to 90 degrees |
| Panoramic roof area | 1.5 square meters |
| Glass segments | 9 |
| Interior lighting | 84 LEDs, 30 colors |
The panoramic roof uses switchable glass that can change between transparent and opaque states. Its nine segments can be controlled individually, so different occupants are not forced into one setting for the entire panel. The highest trim adds an extensive ambient-lighting package with 84 LEDs and 30 available colors.
Markets, prices and availability
Reveal timing, sales plans and named rivals
The full reveal is scheduled for July 29, 2026. The Q9 is due to reach U.S. dealers later in 2026, with global expansion following in 2027. Pricing has not been announced, and Audi has not provided output figures, performance numbers or a complete version structure in the information given.
The material states that both Audi and BMW will offer six- and eight-cylinder powertrains for their respective flagship SUVs. Their approaches diverge on electrification, because BMW has confirmed an iX7 while a battery-electric Q9 appears unlikely according to the information presented. With the A8 sedan being retired this year and no direct successor due until near the end of the decade, the Q9 becomes Audi's de facto flagship.
- Mercedes GLS as the long-running reference in the segment.
- BMW X7, introduced in 2018.
- Next-generation BMW X7 G67 expected in 2027.
- BMW iX7 confirmed as a future electric model.
Verdict
The Q9 arrives late to a class already shaped by Mercedes and BMW, but Audi is bringing a clear set of talking points: three usable rows, powered doors, a high-grade cabin and a full reveal date of July 29. Its bigger task is internal as much as external, because it becomes the brand's flagship while the A8 leaves the range.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Audi Q9 reveal?
The full Audi Q9 reveal took place on 29 July 2026.
When will the Audi Q9 go on sale in the UK?
A UK on-sale date for the Audi Q9 has not been announced. It is due to reach U.S. dealers later in 2026, with global expansion following in 2027.
How much will the Audi Q9 cost?
Audi has not announced pricing for the Q9 in any market. It has also not provided the full version structure.
Should I wait for the Audi Q9 or buy the current model now?
The Q9 is Audi’s first proper three-row luxury SUV; the Q7 did offer a third row, but the Q9 is aimed at the full-size luxury SUV class. Waiting brings known features such as three usable rows, powered doors opening up to 90 degrees, a triple-screen cockpit and a higher-grade cabin, but without prices or performance figures a full comparison with models available now is not possible yet.
How many seats does the Audi Q9 have?
The Audi Q9 is an SUV with 6 or 7 seats. The six-seat version uses individually adjustable and ventilated second-row chairs, while the seven-seat layout has a three-person bench that can accommodate child seats.
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