Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Audi Confirms Q9 SUV Launching in 2026
Audi is making a big new SUV called the Q9, coming out in 2026.
This is Audi's biggest SUV and will compete with other luxury SUVs like the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS.
The Q9 will use a new platform that can handle different types of engines, including gas, diesel, and hybrid versions.
This shows that Audi, and other luxury car makers, are not rushing to make only electric cars.
This is happening because the rules about gas and diesel cars are changing, and the car companies may need more time to adjust.
Audi is launching the Q9, its largest SUV, in 2026.
The Q9 will compete with the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS.
The Q9 will use the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform.
The PPC platform supports petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid engines.
This indicates a shift away from a full EV push for Audi.
- Who
- Audi
- What
- Is launching the Q9, its largest SUV
- When
- In 2026
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To meet customer demand for luxury SUVs
- Vehicle
- Audi Q9 SUV
- Launch Year
- 2026
- Rivals
- BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS
- Platform
- Premium Platform Combustion (PPC)
- Engine Types
- Petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid