Audi Q9 Horch Caught Testing: Is This Audi’s Answer to the Mercedes-Maybach GLS?
A camouflaged prototype reveals the details about Audi’s luxury SUV
Big news for luxury SUV buyers! An extensively camouflaged prototype of the future Audi Q9 Horch was spotted on the road recently. Although the car was hidden under heavy camouflage, some details of the high-end Audi SUV were revealed.
If your eyes caught the “Horch” word for the first time, this is because Horch is a German luxury car brand that Audi owns. Releasing a Horch-branded product implies that Horch is something extraordinary and expensive.
Overview
Compared to the regular Audi Q9, the Q9 Horch test car has the following differences:
• The front part is wider and more athletic due to the redesigned radiator grille. The new front grille of Audi is quite wide and consists of several vertical bars. The upper part of the bar has the four-ring logo of Audi. The bar is painted black to give the car a sportier look.
• The front bumper has also been changed. The front bumper of the test car is designed in the same style as the sporty new grille. According to many sources, the position of the car’s ADAS radar sensor remained the same.
• The wheel design has also changed. The test car features multi-spoke black wheels. Unlike the regular Audi Q9, which has sporty wheels, the new Q9 Horch has a larger wheel size.
However, there is one detail that disappoints some car fans. According to prior information from Audi, the company has no plans to release a Horch version of the Q9. It seems that Audi has changed its mind about a Horch-branded Q9 because, recently, photos of the test car have appeared on the web.
Reason to Compete with Mercedes-Maybach
In the future, the Audi Q9 Horch is expected to be positioned as the ultimate luxury SUV. When the car is released, it will be the top model of the Q9 series. It will directly compete with the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS, which has recently joined the Maybach brand and is now positioned as the ultimate luxury full-size SUV. Thus, it may be said that by creating a luxury version of the Q9, Audi will enter the high-end SUV segment, dominated by Mercedes-Maybach. Moreover, the release of the Audi Q9 Horch will enable customers who are interested in ultra-luxury SUVs to choose between three car brands: Maybach, Bentley, and now also Audi.
What Remains Unknown?
Since the car was under a camouflage cover, several important details about the future Audi Q9 Horch remain unknown. These include:
• Interior design and equipment;
• Engines and drivetrains;
• The release date of the car;
• The final design of the car.
During the testing period, more photos of the car are expected to appear on the web.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, the future Audi Q9 Horch is presented as a high-end version of the popular Audi Q9. The car will have several differences from the regular Q9. Spy photos of the test car suggest that the new front grille, front bumper, and wheels will give the car a sportier look. Moreover, it was reported that the Audi Q9 Horch will be a competitor to the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS.
FAQs
Audi Q9 Horch: what is it?
The Audi Q9 Horch is expected to be the ultimate luxpury version of the popular Audi Q9 SUV.
Audi Q9 Horch vs. regular Q9: what is the difference?
According to the spy photos, the future Audi Q9 Horch will have a sportier front part. The redesigned front bumper and front grille will give the car a wider and more athletic look. The test car has also been spotted with a multi-spoke black wheel.
Who will Audi Q9 Horch compete with?
The Audi Q9 Horch will directly compete with the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS.
Will Audi release this car?
According to previous reports, Audi had no plans to release this car. However, according to the recent reports, Audi has changed its mind.
When will Audi Q9 Horch be released?
Unfortunately, the release date of the Audi Q9 Horch is unknown. This information, along with other details about the car, will be available when the car is officially released.
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