Set for official debut on July 29: Spy shots of the Audi Q9 Horch edition revealed, featuring exclusive styling and a V8 engine.

The Audi Q9 family is set to officially debut on July 29. As the brand's new flagship SUV, the Q9 lineup will be extensive, featuring not only the standard Q9 but also the SQ9 and the Q9 Horch edition. Recently, we obtained spy shots of the Audi Q9 Horch edition undergoing testing; the vehicle will boast an exclusive exterior design and be powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

Spy shots reveal that the vehicle's most distinctive exterior feature is a large grille adorned with vertical slats; in contrast, the standard Audi Q9 will sport a dot-matrix grille, while the Audi SQ9 will feature a honeycomb design. The lower bumper retains a full-width air intake design, visually lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. Additionally, the new model is expected to offer options such as a two-tone paint scheme and solid-disc-style wheels, further enhancing its flagship presence.

Audi has previously revealed the interior of the Q9, which features a three-screen setup—comprising an 11.9-inch instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch central touchscreen, and a 10.9-inch front-passenger entertainment screen—along with a head-up display (HUD); the vehicle will be available in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations. As the flagship SUV, the Audi Q9 Horch edition is expected to offer a 4-seat layout, featuring even more luxurious interior materials and enhanced equipment.

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In terms of powertrain, the new vehicle is built on the PPC platform and will be equipped with a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. It delivers a maximum output of 460 horsepower (338 kW) and 660 Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. We will continue to monitor and report on further details regarding the new vehicle.