2027 Audi Q9 Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

An entirely new model for 2027, the Q9 is the new flagship of the Audi fleet, a full-size three-row SUV with unrivaled luxury and impressive performance. The styling is restrained, with an undeniable presence. The standard twin-turbo V6 in the new Audi Q9 produces enough power to easily outrun its rivals, and of course, quattro® all-wheel drive comes standard. The new Q9 continues with the next generation of an Audi signature feature - innovative exterior lighting that leads the industry. The interior is the most spacious of any Audi model, including a third row designed for adults. In typical Audi fashion, the interior is well-appointed, made of premium materials and trademark Audi attention to detail, and is packed full of cutting-edge technology.

The Q9 comes with Audi’s latest and most advanced gasoline engine, a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces 429 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough power for the Q9, despite its considerable size, to get from 0 to 60 in just 4.9 seconds, a number that was only achievable by sports cars not that long ago. The engine is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic® transmission that is robust enough to give the Q9 an impressive towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. As befits an Audi flagship, quattro® all-wheel drive comes standard, as does adaptive air suspension, and the combination makes for exceptional ride comfort and traction in all sorts of conditions. And when it’s time to stop, the massive 15.7-inch brake rotors and six-piston fixed calipers make quick work of it.

Vorsprung durch Technik (Progress Through Technology) is a pillar of the Audi brand, and as a flagship model, the Q9 is positively brimming with the latest tech. Audi gave the Q9 a lot of standard tech features that are optional on competitors, things like adaptive cruise control with lane departure warning, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera. But the most impressive features are the ones competitors don’t offer at all. This includes features like curved OLED taillights, an industry first. The Digital Matrix LED headlights let you choose a specific pattern for the headlight pixels, and the adaptive high beams provide maximum illumination without blinding other drivers. Even the turn signals are the most advanced in the world, projecting arrows onto the ground next to the vehicle when activated, in addition to the usual LEDs. The Q9 is also offered with hands-free driving on select roads, so you can relax and enjoy the luxurious interior.