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2027 Audi Q9

SQ9 AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $118,000Compare this trim against anything →

What the SQ9 adds over the Q9 quattro (+$30,300)

Spec	Q9 quattro	SQ9
Front brake diameter	400 mm	420 mm
Rear brake diameter	350 mm	380 mm
Curb weight (maximum)	5302 lbs	5556 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	5302 lbs	5556 lbs
Cylinder count	6	8
Engine displacement	2894 cc	3996 cc
Horsepower	429 hp	591 hp
Torque	442 lb-ft	590 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	2.9L TFSI twin turbo V6	4.0L TFSI twin turbo V8
Valve configuration	DOHC 24-Valve	DOHC
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$87,700	$118,000
Overall height	71.4 in	71.3 in
Overall length	209 in	208.9 in
Tire size	285/45 R21 113H XL all-season run flat	Front: 285/40 R22 110H XL; Rear: 305/35 R22 110H XL all-season run flat
Final drive ratio	3.5	3.2
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	43.6 ft	40.7 ft
Wheel diameter	21 in	22 in

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	420 mm
Front brake type	6-piston fixed caliper, ventilated steel discs
Rear brake diameter	380 mm
Rear brake type	Single-piston floating caliper, ventilated steel discs
Parking brake type	Electro-mechanical

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	87.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	50 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	19.3 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	Audi connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)	36 months

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	71.3 in
Overall length	208.9 in
Overall width	86.8 in
Wheelbase	123.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	8
Engine displacement	3996 cc
Fuel injection system	TFSI
Engine type (full description)	4.0L TFSI twin turbo V8
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	591 hp
Torque	590 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	91
Fuel tank capacity	21.1 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	39.1 in
Second-row headroom	40 in
Third-row headroom	39.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.5 in
Second-row legroom	41.6 in
Third-row legroom	29.1 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$118,000

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	59.5 in
Second-row shoulder room	58.2 in
Third-row shoulder room	48.9 in

Steering

Steering type	Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-sensitive power assist
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	40.7 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	Five-link independent with adaptive air suspension
Rear suspension type	Five-link independent with adaptive air suspension

Tires

Tire size

Front: 285/40 R22 110H XL; Rear: 305/35 R22 110H XL all-season run flat

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.2
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	8-speed Tiptronic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	5556 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	5556 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	22 in
Wheel material	forged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety15 std · 2 opt

Automatic emergency brake system: standard forward and available rearward collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Standard 360-degree camera system: surround-view cameras with multiple viewing angles for parking and maneuvering
Standard rear cross-traffic assist: warns of approaching vehicles when backing out of parking spaces
Lane departure warning with reduced and normal modes
LATCH-compliant mounting points for child seats in second and third rows
Standard trailer stability control: detects trailer sway and stabilizes it by applying targeted braking to individual wheels
Adaptive cruise assist plus with hands-free highway driving (Level 2+) standard on SQ9 and Q9 Premium Plus and Prestige, up to 85 mph
Anti-Lock Braking System, all four wheels, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Driver monitoring camera on steering column (tracks eye position and head movement)
Emergency assist: brings vehicle to controlled stop if driver is unresponsive
Exit warning: radar sensors detect approaching cyclists/vehicles when occupants open doors, prevents door opening
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard blind spot monitoring: visual alerts when vehicles are in adjacent lanes
Standard park assist plus: automated parallel and perpendicular parking with control of steering, acceleration, and braking
Available trailer maneuvering assist: takes over steering when reversing with trailer; controlled via MMI display optional
Communication light with hazard triangle warning symbol in optional digital OLED taillights optional
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment5 std · 3 opt

Dual wireless charger for two smartphones compliant with the Qi2.2 standard
12.3-inch front passenger display with distraction-free dynamic privacy mode (standard)
Android Automotive OS infotainment with Audi Application Store
Audi assistant AI-powered voice assistant with ChatGPT integration (requires Audi connect NAV subscription)
MMI panoramic display with curved OLED design: 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and 14.5-inch MMI touch display
Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 4D sound, 22 speakers, 2 seat actuators, 1,360W total output optional
Optional factory-integrated dashcam system optional
USB-C Power Delivery charging across all three rows, 45–100W (optional) optional

Convenience0 std · 1 opt

Automatic power doors with obstacle detection and electric soft-close mechanism optional

Seating5 std · 5 opt

Front seat heating
Front seat ventilation function (optional with sports seat plus) optional
Second-row seat heating (available as additional option) optional
Leather and leatherette blend seating
Outer seat in second-row slides forward electrically and can tilt forward for easier access to third row
Second-row power-adjustable seats fore and aft
Third-row seatbacks fold down individually at the push of a button
Fine Nappa leather seating optional
Front seat massage function (sports seat plus option, with heating, ventilation, and massage) optional
Optional six-passenger layout with power-adjustable second-row captain's chair seats optional

Interior2 std · 3 opt

11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit (part of MMI panoramic display)
Ambient lighting package with colored contour lighting and dynamic interaction light (IAL) (standard)
Almond Beige Audi exclusive design package (optional) optional
Ambient lighting plus package with backlit door card surfaces (standard on Q9 Prestige and SQ9) optional
Heated door armrests and center armrests (front and rear), optional optional

Exterior3 std · 6 opt

Advanced line exterior trim (standard)
Digital Matrix LED headlights with micro-LED module and adaptive beam functionality (Digital Matrix Light)
Standard panoramic sunroof (largest ever in an Audi, >16 sq ft glass surface, opens and tilts)
Advanced turn signals: project stylized indicator onto ground in sync with dynamic turn signals (available with digital OLED taillights and Digital Matrix LED headlights) optional
Illuminated Singleframe grille with LED technology (optional) optional
Projection light in door sills (LED module projecting rhombus onto ground) standard on Q9 Prestige optional
S line exterior trim (optional on launch edition models) optional
Switchable transparency (PDLC) panoramic sunroof with 9 individually controllable segments optional
Third-generation curved digital OLED taillights (standard on Q9 Prestige; available on other trims) optional

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

quattro all-wheel drive
8-speed Tiptronic transmission
Audi drive select system: balanced, comfort, dynamic, offroad, individual, and assistant modes

Chassis2 std · 2 opt

Adaptive air suspension with continuously variable damping and adjustable ride height (standard)
Electro-mechanical parking brake
All-wheel steering standard on Q9 Prestige trim models (rear wheels up to 5 degrees) optional
Sport adaptive air suspension (optional on SQ9) optional

Cargo2 std · 1 opt

Optional trailer hitch optional
Aluminum rail system integrated into trunk sides with sliding hooks and adjustable anchors (standard)
Roof rack for roof rails (included standard)

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Q9. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SQ9

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Audi Q9 SQ9?

The manufacturer lists $118,000 for the 2027 Audi Q9 SQ9. That is $30,300 above the Q9 quattro, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2027 Audi Q9 SQ9 add over the Q9 quattro?

Against the Q9 quattro, 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.