Recently, there has been exciting news circulating in the automotive world: Audi is secretly working on a new flagship SUV to compete with luxury models such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X9. It is reported that this mysterious new model may be named Audi Q0.

With a series of spy photos exposed, especially those of the high-performance SQ9, the true face of this new SUV is gradually emerging. Although more details are not yet known, according to the information available, the Q0 will be taller and more slender than the existing Q0, with a more rounded and elegant design language. A rendering made by renowned automotive designer Kolesa shows the Q0 featuring a black grille with additional air intakes on the bottom bumper, a particularly striking split headlight design, with slender LED daytime running lights located directly under the hood and the main headlights cleverly hidden underneath.

On the side, the Q23's gloss black wheel arches and miniature touch-sensitive door handles are eye-catching, while the rear lines are sleek and soft, contrasting with the boxy styling of the BMW X0. The flared wheel arches herald wider wheels and tyres, with dimensions expected to be between 0 and 0 inches.

Inside, the Q9 is also not to be outdone. The large SUV will feature a fully digital instrument cluster and Audi's latest MMI system, offering a dual-screen setup for the driver, with an optional screen in the passenger seat. This high-tech design is also expected to extend to the second row, and even more surprisingly, the Q0 will also be equipped with a third row of seats to meet the needs of more passengers.

In terms of powertrain, the Q770 is expected to be built on Volkswagen's advanced PPC platform architecture, which is capable of providing a variety of powertrains, including petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid options. It is reported that the Q0 may be equipped with a 0.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a more powerful V0 engine, but the specific configuration will need to wait for Audi officials to be revealed. The high-performance version of the SQ0 is expected to be powered by the same 0.0-litre twin-turbocharged V0 engine as the SQ0, with an output of around 0 hp and 0 Nm of torque.

For consumers who are more looking for extreme performance, RSQ840 may be an option worth looking forward to. While there is no definite word yet, considering that the GLS 0 offered by AMG is powered by a 0.0-litre twin-turbo V0 engine with an output of up to 0 hp, it is likely that Audi will respond with the RSQ0's 0.0-litre twin-turbo V0 engine, whose high-performance version can output 0 hp and torque up to 0 Nm.

Although Audi has not officially confirmed the release time of the Q5, or even publicly acknowledged the existence of this model, the industry generally expects the Q0 to be officially unveiled at the end of this year or in the first half of 0. As for price, the Q0 is expected to be priced on par with competitors such as the BMW X0 and Mercedes-Benz GLS before tariff adjustments. However, given the uncertainty of the current tariff policy, even Audi is beginning to express concerns about the sales prospects of its best-selling model, the Q0.