What years was the Audi Q9 produced?

ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2026.

How many Audi Q9 examples are documented on ScanRacer?

8 published scans from 1 member, with the latest photo added in July 2026.

Audi

Q9

2026

Revealed in July 2026, the Audi Q9 is the brand’s first full-size SUV and its new portfolio flagship. Measuring 5.31 metres in length with a 3.14-metre wheelbase, it occupies the top of Audi’s SUV range with a focus on interior space, long-distance comfort and digital technology. The Q9 can carry up to seven occupants, while a six-seat layout with individual second-row seats is also available. Distinguishing equipment includes electrically operated doors, a large switchable-transparency panoramic roof and curved digital OLED rear lighting. In Germany, the initial launch version uses a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine with MHEV plus assistance, an eight-speed automatic transmission and permanent quattro all-wheel drive. Market equipment and powertrains may differ, so specifications should be checked against the relevant national Audi announcement. (audi.co.uk)

Variants by year

1 versions

2026

Model summary

Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.

1referenced versions

2026covered years

8published scans

1contributing members

July 2026latest photo

Raredominant rarity

Model introduction

History

The Audi Q9 arrives in 2026 as part of a major renewal of Audi’s model range. Before its introduction, the Q7 was the largest regular-production SUV in the brand’s lineup; assigning the number 9 therefore expands Audi’s range into a higher class. Audi describes the Q9 as its first full-size SUV and the new top model in its portfolio. The vehicle was developed with North American expectations for space, comfort, technology and safety in mind, although Audi also plans to introduce it in Europe. (audi.com) Audi first previewed parts of the interior in May 2026, before completing the vehicle’s presentation in July. That early release highlighted easier access to the third row, electrically operated doors, flexible seating and a switchable-transparency panoramic roof. The official launch information later confirmed the Q9’s large dimensions, premium positioning and flagship role. Audi has announced North American and European market introductions for the fourth quarter of 2026. At present, the Q9 is a new model line: Audi has not documented an earlier series-production Q9 generation. (audi.com)

Generations

The Audi Q9 currently has one known generation, introduced for the 2026 model year. Audi did not revive an existing nameplate: the Q9 is a new extension of the brand’s SUV family and the first series-production Audi to use the number 9 in its model designation. It should therefore not be described as a continuation of an earlier Q9 or as the official replacement for a previous Q9 generation. (audi.co.uk) This first generation is larger than the Q7, with launch information listing a length of 5.31 metres, a width of 2.21 metres, a height of 1.81 metres and a 3.14-metre wheelbase. The cabin is structured around two principal layouts: seven seats for family practicality or six seats with greater individual comfort. Announced equipment includes automatic doors, a switchable-transparency panoramic roof, curved digital OLED rear lights, Digital Matrix LED headlights and a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 4D sound. The 299-hp V6 diesel engine published for the German launch should be treated as market-specific rather than assumed for every Q9 sold worldwide. (audi.co.uk)

Key differences

In the ScanRacer data, the Audi Q9 is represented by one version only: Base, for the 2026 model year. No technical differences between multiple Q9 trims are therefore established in this context. The ScanRacer version should also be distinguished from Audi’s announced cabin layouts: choosing between six and seven seats concerns interior configuration and does not necessarily represent a separate trim level. (audi-mediacenter.com) Market variation is currently more significant than any documented trim variation. Audi has published a German launch specification using a 3.0-litre V6 diesel, while the available U.S. introduction material remains broader and warns that specifications may vary. Engine choices, standard equipment, pricing and commercial designations should therefore be checked country by country. No SQ9 or other performance derivative should be added to the 2026 model history without a confirmed official source for the relevant market and model year.

Photo recognition

The Q9’s size is its clearest identifying feature. Audi lists a 5.31-metre overall length, placing it above the Q7 in the brand’s SUV hierarchy. Its extended profile, 3.14-metre wheelbase and three-row cabin help separate it from the Q7 and Q8. Electrically operated doors are another useful visual clue when they are seen in operation. (audi.co.uk) At the rear, the curved digital OLED lights provide a distinctive lighting signature. Up front, Digital Matrix LED headlights and projected turn signals are among the announced features, although their availability may depend on specification and market. The panoramic roof, described by Audi as its largest to date and equipped with adjustable transparency, can also help identify highly equipped examples. To avoid confusing a pre-production vehicle with a customer car, identification should rely on equipment confirmed after the official July 2026 presentation rather than on early prototypes or promotional images.

Important versions

For the 2026 model year, the ScanRacer context lists only one Audi Q9 version: Base. That label identifies the variant held in the library and does not establish a complete worldwide list of commercial trims. Audi has also announced two interior arrangements, with six or seven seats. The seven-seat layout emphasizes family carrying capacity, while the six-seat version uses two individual second-row seats for a more comfort-focused configuration. (audi-mediacenter.com) For Germany, Audi has announced a launch powertrain consisting of a 299-hp, 3.0-litre V6 diesel producing 630 Nm, supported by MHEV plus technology and paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive. This specification should remain linked to the relevant market until a complete international range is officially published.

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What years was the Audi Q9 produced?: ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2026.
How many Audi Q9 examples are documented on ScanRacer?: 8 published scans from 1 member, with the latest photo added in July 2026.