Best new Audis coming soon
Audi has been launching new model after new model recently, and there’s plenty more still to come
Audi had an incredibly busy 2025, launching about half a dozen new models in rapid succession, and this year is no different. For starters, the German giant joined the Formula One grid in 2026 and is competing in the pinnacle of motorsport for the very first time.
Meanwhile, when it comes to cars with licence plates, this year will see Audi revive an oddball hatchback from the noughties, launch a new flagship SUV to rival the Range Rover, and complete work on its jaw-dropping V8-powered supercar that makes a Ferrari 296 look bland. With so much going on, here’s everything we know so far about all the new Audi models coming soon to a showroom near you.
Audi A2 e-tron
The original Audi A2 was one of the most outlandish cars of the noughties, and considered by many to have been way ahead of its time – but it was also a commercial flop. Hopefully, second time’s the charm, because the brand’s long-awaited, entry-level electric car is not just going to be inspired by the oddball hatchback, it will be called the Audi A2 e-tron.
Despite Audi’s best efforts with the camouflage on the prototype we spotted, there’s no disguising the cab-forward silhouette and a roofline that arcs aggressively near the rear, just as it did on the original A2.
Underneath, the new car will sit on an updated version of the MEB architecture that already underpins about a dozen EVs, including the Volkswagen ID.3, Skoda Elroq and Ford Capri. Thanks to its aerodynamic design, we suspect the A2 e-tron could offer up to around 400 miles of range.
Audi electric sports car
The stunning Audi Concept C not only previewed the look and feel of the brand’s forthcoming creations from new chief design officer Massimo Frascella, it announced to the world that Audi will be making an all-electric sports car. The clean-sheet design draws inspiration from the firm’s illustrious history – specifically the Type C racer from the thirties, and the iconic TT.
Best of all, the Concept C wasn’t some pie-in-the-sky concept. A production version is coming and it will hit the road in 2027, potentially based on the same architecture as the next Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster. We have our fingers crossed that Audi’s designers don't have to make any changes to turn the Concept C into reality.
Audi Nuvolari
Behold, the successor to the legendary Audi R8 supercar: the plug-in hybrid, nearly-1,000bhp Nuvolari. This is the first road car to feature the marque’s new design language, showcased on the Concept C, but it also takes inspiration from its Formula One program and has more movable aero parts to help deliver up to 400kg of downforce.
Underneath it’s based on the Lamborghini Temerario, and uses the same powertrain which sees a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine that can rev to an astonishing 10,000rpm paired with three electric motors. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 2.6 seconds and 0-124mph 6.8 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 217mph.
Unfortunately, while some 45,000 examples of the Audi R8 were produced throughout its life, just 499 units of the Nuvolari will be made, and each will cost around £500,000.
Audi Q7
The all-new, third-generation Audi Q7 has finally arrived and it’s more spacious, feels more luxurious and features more innovations than the last model. Audi wanted its BMW X5 rival to look big, bold and very commanding, as befits a premium SUV, but a bit sporty at the same time. Inside, instead of the usual fingerprint-prone black plastic the brand has been using a lot recently, here there’s a lot of wood trim, fabric textiles and leathers to create a more sophisticated and inviting environment.
In the UK, the new Audi Q7 will be available with a choice of five-seat and seven-seat layouts, and there’s a huge amount of space inside this car. At launch, the only engine option will be a good old-fashioned diesel, with petrol and plug-in hybrid versions coming later. An extra-powerful SQ7 should join the line-up at some point, too, likely packing a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
Audi Q9
The all-new Audi Q9 is a jumbo-sized luxury seven-seat SUV to rival the BMW X7, Mercedes GLS and the mighty Range Rover. The brand’s new luxury flagship is aimed primarily at the US and China, plus Middle Eastern markets, but Auto Express has confirmed it is coming to the UK.
Space is the defining feature of the Q9, says Audi, which is hardly surprising given the sheer size of this car that has the added benefit of making it very imposing. Meanwhile, the interior is supposed to feel like an executive lounge and “a sanctuary for family, business, and long journeys.” Under the bonnet there should be a choice of diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid power, and there’s going to be a high-performance SQ9 version.
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