The Audi SQ9 lighthouse arrives for the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS

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Audi works on a crossover Q9 at the head of the range and the spy photographers caught the upcoming S variant. It is a three -row crossing focused on performance, which will likely fight the high -end versions of the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS.

ESPIED During the test in Europe, the prototype has a large net grille which is flanked by divided lighting units. They are joined by a large lower contribution which extends over almost the entire width of the vehicle.

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Returning further, we can see the short but generic body. The designers also gave the model a vast greenhouse and Mustang Mach-E Ford Mustang style door handles, which reside on the balayage belt upwards. Elsewhere, there are important wheels and a relatively flat roof.

The rear is not particularly interesting, but it has an exhaust system with four tails as well as a small diffuser. They are joined by large reflectors, a modest spoiler and what seems to be rear boomerang -shaped lights.

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Unfortunately, the model echoes Q7 and it makes it difficult to distinguish them. However, a more in -depth inspection reveals a certain number of differences, including longer rear doors and a larger third quarter glass. In particular, the Q7 has a hollow of the license plate mounted on the tailgate while the Q9 are located on the rear bumper. It is hardly a nocturnal difference and day, but I hope there are more changes that are hidden under camouflage.

Audi was tight on the Q9 range, but we would not be surprised if the model is rolling on the combustion of premium platform and has a 4.0-liter double turbo V8 engine in the form of S. We can also expect hybrid plug-in variants as well as a price to correspond to its flagship status.