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Audi Reveals Q9 Interior, Framing First Full‑Size SUV as New Flagship

The preview signals Audi’s pivot to a comfort‑led flagship for markets that favor large SUVs.

Overview

  • Audi released production interior images Monday for the Q9, its first full‑size SUV and next flagship, with a July 29 global debut and U.S. sales planned later this year.
  • The cabin can be set up with six or seven seats, and the six‑seat layout adds two power second‑row chairs with ventilation for lounge‑like comfort.
  • Fully electric doors debut for Audi, opening via the key, the touchscreen, brake‑ or seat‑belt triggers, with sensors to avoid obstacles and a 90‑degree swing for easier entry.
  • A 1.5‑square‑meter panoramic roof uses switchable glass to turn opaque and block over 99.5% of UV, with an optional array of 84 LEDs for built‑in ambient lighting.
  • The interior leans on immersive tech and upscale finishes, with Bang & Olufsen 4D audio, a dashboard interaction light and curved displays, plus matte woods, wool and Nappa leather to take on the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7.