[REVISION HISTORY]
Audi Q9 flagship SUV and curved OLED technology debut
1 recorded revision of this situation.
What changed
2026-10-27 06:10 UTC → 2026-10-28 10:25 UTC ·
added
removed
Audi Q9 flagship SUV and curved OLED taillight technology debut
Audi has introduced unveiled the Q9, the largest SUV in the company’s history and the new flagship of its Q range. The vehicle features a world premiere in automotive lighting: third-generation digital OLED technology on its flagship Q9 SUV, marking the industry’s first use of utilizing three-dimensionally curved digital OLED panels in a production vehicle. that follow the bodywork’s curvature. The lighting system utilizes employs six ultra-thin glass panels, each only 0.1mm thick, that wrap around the vehicle’s rear quarter panels which can bend with a radius of up to follow the bodywork's curvature. 200mm. These panels consist of 512 independently controllable lighting segments or zones. Designed zones designed to enhance safety, the system improves visibility for motorists approaching from various side angles. safety and communication through active light signatures and expanded turn signals. The technology system can display warning symbols to following drivers during accidents or malfunctions and offers up to eight distinct digital light signatures. Additionally, the system integrates with digital Digital Matrix LED headlights headlights, which utilize micro-LED technology, to project direction indicators onto the road surface. Produced in Bratislava, the Q9 offers seven seats across three rows. The interior includes a 14.5-inch MMI display, a 12.3-inch driver display, and a passenger screen, with an infotainment system based on Android Automotive featuring a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant. Initial engine options include a 3.0 V6 TDI diesel with MHEV plus technology, producing either 245 hp or 299 hp. Orders are currently open, with the first deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Versions
- 2026-10-28 10:25 UTC Audi Q9 flagship SUV and curved OLED technology debut
- 2026-10-27 06:10 UTC Audi Q9 curved OLED taillight technology debut
Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.