Audi Q9

Summary

The Audi Q9 is a large upmarket six- or seven-seat SUV and the new flagship of Audi’s ICE-powered range. The SUV is now available to order, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for November.

This is Audi’s biggest SUV to date, exclusively powered by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine paired with 48V of mild-hybrid assistance, producing 299hp. Seven seats are fitted as standard, but buyers can also opt for a six-seat layout that replaces the second-row bench with two individual captain’s chairs.

Inside, the Q9 comes with several features new to the BMW range, namely power-operated doors which can open and close automatically using sensors to detect obstacles, and the largest panoramic sunroof ever fitted to an Audi.

As of the time of writing, there aren’t any Q9 reviews published by the British motoring media. Once more reviews have been published closer to the SUV’s arrival in the coming few weeks, and when we have collected running cost estimations for the model, we will update this page with an Expert Rating score. Check back soon!

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Key specifications

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media.

There are no reviews on the Audi Q9 – foreign or UK-based test drives – to display here currently. Once reviews from the UK automotive media are published, we will update this section.

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of October 2026, the Audi Q9 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of October 2026, the Audi Q9 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

No data yet

As of October 2026, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Audi Q9. Check back again soon.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Audi Q9

Audi’s new car warranty is fairly basic, and worse than several rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Q9.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Audi Q9

As of October 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Audi Q9. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Audi dealer.

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