If you need to get your family to school at high speeds, the 2027 Audi SQ9 might be the speedy family transport you're looking for. A twin-turbocharged V-8 engine powers this full-size SUV, and it makes a whopping 591 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard, but the SQ9 is meant for the streets rather than the trails.
A racy appearance inside and out differentiates the SQ9 from its more luxury-oriented Q9 sibling; so does its price tag, which starts well north of $100,000 and goes up from there with options. All three rows of seats appear to be relatively accommodating, although third-row legroom is at a premium with the second-row seats in their rearmost position.
View Price on AmazonNonetheless, the SQ9 joins rivals such as the BMW X7 M60i and the Mercedes-AMG GLS63 in the large, luxury SUV race. Expert Tip: If you like the idea of a V-8–powered performance luxury SUV but the SQ9 is too big for your garage, consider the mid-size SQ7. It gets the same 591-hp V-8 but comes in a tidier mid-size package.
The SQ9 joins the standard Q9 as a new addition to Audi's lineup for 2027. Under the hood of the SQ9 is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine that makes 591 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are both standard, as is an electronically controlled locking rear differential and a staggered tire fitment on either 22- or 23-inch wheels.
In comparison, the BMW X7 M60i managed to hit 60 mph at our test track in the same 3.8 seconds that Audi is quoting for the SQ9, which should make for an interesting acceleration shootout once we get a chance to test it for ourselves. Car and Driver calculates your car's value in three free and easy steps - using the same Black Book data dealers use to appraise vehicles.
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