2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9: first full-size three-row SUV with Level 2+ and Digital Matrix Lights

Audi has launched its first full-size three-row SUVs, the 2027 Q9 and SQ9. The Q9 uses a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with 429 hp, while the SQ9 gets a 4.0-liter V8 with 591 hp; both debut new Quattro systems, US-first Digital Matrix Lights and Volkswagen's first Level 2+ hands-free driving software.

• Q9: 2.9L V6, 429 hp and 442 lb-ft, eight-speed ZF and new Quattro
• SQ9: 4.0L V8, 591 hp and 590 lb-ft, rear-biased Quattro
• Cargo volume behind the third row is a class-leading 19.3 cubic feet
• Rear-axle steering up to five degrees, wheels up to 22 inches