Is the new Audi Q9 more luxurious than an A8?!
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Mat’s flown over to Utah to get his hands on the Audi SQ9!
It’s the first generation of the Audi Q9 & SQ9, and it sits right at the top of the Audi range. What’s more, it’s also the largest Audi ever produced!
So with that in mind, should you choose it over class-leading 7-seaters like the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS? Let’s take a closer look, starting with the design…
From the outside, there’s no denying the all-new Q9 is a super large & imposing beast. Up front, there are similarities between the entry-level Q9 and this SQ9, although the latter has a more aggressive look to it, thanks to a different bumper and grille design. The large grille is flanked on either side by Audi’s class-leading DRLs, and the main headlights sit in a separate unit on the front end. Around the side, the SQ9 is given more definition thanks to chrome surrounds on the windows, chrome roof rails and creases along the doors. At the back, Audi has fitted the SQ9 with 100% real quad tailpipes, as well as wraparound OLED taillights!
On the inside, the SQ9 looks largely similar to all other recent Audis – but that’s no bad thing! The dashboard comes absolutely covered in screens, with the wraparound digital dial and infotainment screen, coupled with a passenger screen. There are little to no physical buttons, so everything is controlled through the screen. The materials are nice throughout the entire cabin, and the seats are large and comfortable.
In the back, the SQ7 is available in a 6- or 7-seat configuration. The car we have here has the six seats, and the captain’s chairs are large, comfortable, and come with a high amount of movement. Simply put, the SQ9 is cavernous for passengers in the back!
The Q9 series is available with a choice of either a V6 petrol or diesel, and a plug-in hybrid will also be available. However, in the range-topping SQ9 you’ll find a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet, and this delivers a huge 600hp and 800Nm of torque!
As for price, the Q9 range starts from £103,900, rising to around £130,000 for this SQ9. But does it offer enough to sway you away from BMW or Mercedes? Let us know which you’d choose in the comments!
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Chapters
00:00 Audi SQ9 Review & Overview
00:23 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Engine & 0-60mph Test
01:54 60 – 0 mph Emergency Brake Test
02:38 Exterior Design, Grille & Styling
04:02 Interior Quality, Screens & MMI Infotainment
07:35 Rear Passenger Comfort, Captain’s Chairs & 3rd Row Space
10:05 Boot Capacity & Practicality Test
11:16 Motorway Cruising & Adaptive Air Suspension
14:34 Cabin Noise & Sound Insulation Test
15:17 Town Driving & Low-Speed Agility
16:47 B-Road Handling & Quattro Performance
20:04 Matrix LED Headlights & OLED Light Tech
23:03 Audi SQ9 UK Price & Optional Extras
23:56 Mat’s Final Verdict: Buy, Shortlist, Consider, or Avoid?
