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Audi Launches Biggest SUV, the Q9
29 Jul
Summary
- Audi's new Q9 SUV is its flagship US model.
- The Q9 boasts large cupholders and available V6 or V8 engines.
- New features include ChatGPT voice assistant and adaptive headlights.
Audi has officially launched its new Q9 SUV, a full-size, three-row model positioned as the brand's flagship vehicle for the U.S. market. This introduction marks Audi's latest effort to bolster its presence in America, where the brand has faced challenges in recent quarters.
The Q9 and its performance-oriented SQ9 variant are designed with American consumers' preferences at their core. Features include ample cupholders and a choice between potent V6 and V8 engines. Filip Brabec, Audi of America's senior vice president of product management, noted that the SUV segment remains strong in the U.S.
With a starting price of $89,095 for the Q9 and $119,395 for the SQ9, these models enter a highly competitive segment. The Q9 measures 209 inches in length and 86.8 inches in width, offering substantial passenger space, including adult-friendly third-row seating.
Performance is a key focus, with the Q9 offering a 429-horsepower V6 and the SQ9 boasting a 591-horsepower V8. The vehicle also incorporates advanced technology such as matrix adaptive beam headlights, a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant, and a hands-free driver assist system, alongside Audi's largest moonroof to date.
