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A few days ago, we learned from overseas media that Audi's new flagship SUV is expected to be released in 2026. The car will be in the same class as Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7, and foreign media said that the main markets for this car will be the United States and China.
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Audi Australia Director Jeff Mannering (Jeff Mannering) recently said in an interview with foreign media CarSales that a flagship SUV may come out in 2026. When asked about the name of the model, Jeff Mannalin agreed that the "Q9" was a catchy name.
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Although it is not strictly an "official announcement", the attitude of Audi's top management seems to indicate that a new Audi flagship SUV is on the way. From the release of the Mercedes-Benz GL (currently known as the Mercedes-Benz GLS) in 2006 and the release of the X7 by BMW in 2018, speculation about the Audi Q9 has been going on for years. A previous report revealed that the Audi Q9 will be a true seven-seater SUV with plenty of legroom for third-row passengers, and its main markets are expected to be the United States and China.
According to foreign media reports, North American Audi dealers have received the news that the new flagship SUV will be launched more than a year ago. The Audi Q9 is expected to be the brand's last new car with an internal combustion engine, and after 2026, Audi will launch all new models with electric models. In the long term, Audi aims to stop production of internal combustion engine models by 2032. In the face of Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7, do you think Audi has a big advantage in the luxury brand flagship large SUV market?