The most exciting Audi models coming in 2026 and beyond
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Audi has lots of new and exciting models coming in the next few months, including a successor to the R8 and a small electric hatchback.
So far in 2026, Audi has brought us the new RS5, the Q7 and an updated version of the Q4 e-tron, and there’s plenty more to come over the next year or so. Here are some of the most exciting new Audi models to look forward to.
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New Audi models coming in 2026
New Audi Nuvolari
Just as we were done mourning the loss of the Audi R8, a successor has been revealed. The new Audi Nuvolari won’t be built in anything like the same numbers as the R8 though, with only 499 being made.
Underneath the angular bodywork lies the engine and hybrid system from the Lamborghini Temerario, meaning it has a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 paired with three electric motors. With 1,000hp on tap, it’s got 80hp more than the Lambo, and it’ll do 0-60mph slightly quicker as well. The Nuvolari completes the sprint in 2.6 seconds.
Deliveries of the Nuvolari are expected to start in early 2027, and they’ll cost around £500,000 each.
New Audi A2 e-tron
This is the new Audi A2 e-tron and, in stark contrast to the V8-powered Nuvolari, it’s an entry-level electric car which will go up against the Kia EV3, Cupra Born and the Volvo EX30.
It’s been styled to look like the old A2 hatchback from the late ‘90s, and it also features an all-new interior design which Mat Watson was pretty impressed with when he went to look at the car. It’s also really spacious in the rear seats, and the boot is a decent size as well.
It’ll have up to 401 miles of range from an 84kWh battery pack, which is around 25 miles more than the Kia EV3 has to offer. Prices are competitive as well, starting from £32,200.
New Audi Q9
This is the new Audi Q9, and it’s the first large SUV from Audi to take on cars such as the BMW X7 and the Mercedes GLS. Mat went to go and see this car in person, and he was taken aback by the sheer size of it.
The Q9 is the largest Audi model ever made, which translates to a cavernous interior with plenty of passenger space and a big boot. It also feels really posh inside, if not quite as solid as a BMW X5.
Power comes courtesy of a 2.9-litre diesel engine, or a 4.0-litre V8 if you live in the United States. Order books will open later this year, with prices starting from around £100,000.
New Audi RS6 Avant
The A5 isn’t the only estate car receiving the full RS treatment – there’s also the RS6 Avant to look forward to. We’ve made some exclusive renders to show you what this firebreathing estate car could look like, and it’ll also have the power to match its looks.
While there are no official details around this car yet, we expect to see a plug-in hybrid V8 setup under the bonnet of this car. It could be the same setup which you’ll find in the new Bentley Continental GT, which uses a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine with 782hp and 1,000Nm of torque.
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