2026 Audi SUVs Lineup: A New Q3, the All-Electric Q6 E-Tron, and Standard Warranties
Audi continues to redesign its model range and introduces a new Q3 sporting the latest design language.
As Audi continues to introduce new all-electric models to its lineup, the luxury automaker keeps its gas-only vehicles fresh, as well. In fact, Audi is pushing hard to redesign all its offerings, having already launched next-generation versions of the A5 and Q5 alongside the new A6 E-Tron and Q6 E-Tron EVs.
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The 2026 Audi SUVs lineup is here, spearheaded by a redesigned Q3, which continues to serve as the automaker’s entry-level crossover. Additionally, Audi’s Signature Care service, including maintenance every year for three years or every 10,000 miles until 30,000 miles, a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty, a 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation, and four years of roadside assistance coverage, becomes standard across the model range.
For the full story on the changes made to the 2026 Audi SUVs lineup, read on.
2026 Audi Q3
Audi’s entry-level SUV gets a full redesign for 2026. Sharing styling cues with the compact Q5, the 2026 Audi Q3 wears sleek bodywork with more muscular fender bulges than the model it replaces. Despite its far more substantial appearance, the new-generation Q3 is only slightly larger than its predecessor.
Although the 2026 Q3 destined for our market has yet to be announced, we can make some safe predictions based on the gas-only version revealed for German customers. Like the Q5 and Q6 E-Tron, the new Q3 receives a split running light/headlight treatment, but this smaller SUV is differentiated with teardrop-shaped elements at either side of the rear lightbar, evoking the E-Tron GT.
Four powertrains are available for Germany, but the U.S.-market Q3 is more likely to receive a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four and an eight-speed automatic transmission. FWD should be standard, with Quattro AWD available. The 2026 Audi Q3’s power output has yet to be determined for our market but expect the 2.0-liter engine to make at least 228 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque.
Audi has made sure the Q3’s interior doesn’t look out of place in an increasingly digital world by equipping an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen. Unlike other models in Audi’s lineup, the Q3 has a new shifter mechanism located on two fixed wings positioned on either side of the steering wheel. These fixed paddles also serve as the home for other controls including the wipers, lights, and turn signals.
The new Q3 is expected to arrive in the United States early next year. Pricing is up in the air as Audi navigates the ever-changing status of tariffs, but we suspect that the automaker will aim to only marginally increase the starting price of its entry-level SUV.
MotorTrend Ranked: #10 in Subcompact Luxury SUVs (2025 model)
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2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron
The 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback return as the most affordable EVs in the automaker’s portfolio. Available as a conventional SUV and as a swoopy Sportback, the Q4 E-Tron once again receives a smattering of updates.
Changes for 2026 include Audi’s Park Assist Plus, a 360-degree camera view, and a Sonos sound system as standard equipment for the Premium Plus trim level. Available for the higher-output Q4 55 E-Tron and Q4 55 E-Tron Sportback is a new Vision package that bundles a head-up display, Audi’s matrix-design LED headlights and daytime running lights, and headlight washers. Q4 55 E-Tron variants outfitted with the Black Optic package also receive black badging in addition to the rest of the existing package’s dark trim.
MotorTrend Ranked: #7 in Electric Compact Luxury SUVs (2025 model)
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2026 Audi Q5 and SQ5
The 2026 Audi Q5 is one of the most important SUVs in the automaker’s lineup. Accordingly, it’s one of the first models that has been redesigned as part of the brand’s latest overhaul. Riding on Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion architecture, the new Q5’s exterior is distinguished by its clean surfacing, configurable daytime running lights with eight signature patterns, and wide taillight bar. Audi outfits both Q5 and SQ5 models with real exhaust tips. The Q5 rolls on 18- to 20-inch wheels while the SQ5 receives 20- or 21-inch wheels.
Audi equips the Q5 with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 268 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The SQ5 gets a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 producing 368 hp. Both variants receive all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Q5 gets standard passive frequency selective adaptive dampers or optional sport adaptive air suspension setup, which is standard on the SQ5.
Inside Q5 and SQ5’s cabin you’ll find a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen and an 11.9-inch fully digital instrument cluster. A 10.9-inch passenger-side touchscreen is available. Up to four USB-C ports are available in addition to a wireless charger. A 10-speaker sound system is standard, and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen upgrade is available. Audi equips the Q5 with high-beam assistance, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The 2026 Audi Q5 and SQ5 are available now, starting at $54,090 for the Q5 and $66,095 for the SQ5. Audi offers the Q5 and SQ5 in conventional SUV and swoopy Sportback body styles.
Read Our Experts’ Full Audi Q5 Review
2026 Audi Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron
Arriving just last year, the 2026 Audi Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron are expected to carry over without any changes. The midsize SUV rides on Audi’s Premium Platform Electric architecture and can charge at a rate of up to 270 kW.
Audi offers the Q6 E-Tron with a single motor and rear-wheel drive or dual motors and all-wheel drive. Single-motor variants develop 322 hp, and dual-motor models produce a maximum of 456 hp. The SQ6 E-Tron is exclusively equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive, good for up to 510 hp.
Read Our Experts’ Full Audi Q6 E-Tron Review
2026 Audi Q7 and SQ7
The redesigned versions of the smaller models in the Audi SUV lineup have already been shown, but we’re still waiting to see what the next-generation Q7 and SQ7 will look like. Audi has already announced that the 2026 Q7 and SQ7 are to receive minor updates for the new model year, however, including standard traffic sign recognition.
Audi equips the 2026 Q7 55 Prestige trim with standard all-wheel steering and OLED taillights. A new Sport Plus package is available with a choice of Chili Red metallic or Daytona Gray pearl effect paint colors, 21-inch wheels or available 22-inch wheels, sport-tuned adaptive air suspension, Anthracite badging, black exterior trim and roof rails, red brake calipers, and dark exhaust tips.
Inside the cabin, Q7 55 Prestige models equipped with the Sport Plus package receive a Valcona leather interior with carbon twill matte inlays, Crimson Red stitching and seat belts, and stainless-steel pedal caps. The package’s sport seats receive ventilation and massaging functionality.
MotorTrend Ranked: #3 in Three-Row Luxury SUVs (2025 model)
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2026 Audi Q8, SQ8, and RS Q8
We suspect the flagship Q8, S8, and RS Q8 Performance SUVs won’t be available for much longer unless Audi opts to overhaul them as part of the Q7’s redesign. For now, the 2026 Audi Q8 carries over into the new model year with only a few tweaks.
The Q8 Prestige is the focus of Audi’s updates, receiving standard all-wheel steering, OLED taillights, and a new Sport Plug package.
Audi outfits 2026 Q8 Prestige models equipped with the Sport Plus package with 23-inch wheels, sport-tuned adaptive air suspension, Anthracite badging, black exterior trim and roof rails, red brake calipers, and dark exhaust tips.
Inside the cabin, the Q8 Prestige Sport Plus package is decked out with Valcona leather, sport seats with ventilation and massaging functionality, carbon twill matte inlays, Crimson Red stitching and seat belts, and stainless-steel pedal caps.
The sporty SQ8 and high-performance RS Q8 carry over without any changes.
MotorTrend Ranked: #4 in Midsize Luxury Fastback SUVs (2025 model)
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Audi Q8 E-Tron: Discontinued
First introduced as the E-Tron, the Audi Q8 E-Tron has been discontinued after the 2025 model year. The all-electric SUV received a standard garage door opener integrated into its rearview mirror, remote parking functionality, an updated Black Optic package, and a new Magnesium package before being retired.
MotorTrend Ranked: #6 in Electric Midsize Luxury SUVs (2025 model)
Read Our Experts’ Full Audi Q8 E-Tron Review
2026 Audi SUVs Lineup
- 2026 Audi Q3: Redesigned
- 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron: Minor update
- 2026 Audi Q5 and SQ5: Redesigned
- 2026 Audi Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron: Carryover
- 2026 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Minor update
- 2026 Audi Q8: Minor update
- 2026 Audi SQ8, and RS Q8: Carryover
- Audi Q8 E-Tron: Discontinued
Billy Rehbock's passion for cars started with his dad's Volkswagen Jetta GLX, his mom's Cabriolet, and his own Hot Wheels collection. A USC graduate with a Master of Science in journalism, he's an associate editor for the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide and covers everything from sports cars to SUVs.
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