The most important Audi models coming in 2026 and beyond
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Audi has lots of new and exciting cars to look forward to over the next few years, with everything from small electric hatchbacks to massive V8-powered wagons on the cards.
The first half of 2026 has been very busy for Audi. It launched the long-awaited RS5, the hardcore RS3 Competition and an updated version of the Q4 e-tron SUV.
And things are showing no signs of slowing down as we head towards the second half of the year either, so here are the most important new cars coming from Audi over the coming months and years.
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New Audi models coming in 2026
New Audi RS5 Avant
This is the new Audi RS5, and it replaces both the old RS5 Sportback and the Audi RS4 Avant. You can choose hatchback or estate bodystyles, and under the bonnet there’s a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, and it’s boosted by a plug-in hybrid system.
The result is a combined 639hp, 189hp more than the old RS5, but it’s also 600kg heavier than that car. The result is 0-60mph takes 3.6 seconds, almost exactly the same as before.
The suspension has been suitably beefed-up to handle all that weight though, so it should still be as fun to drive as an RS car should be. We’ll be driving it in the UK soon to find out if it is.
New Audi A3 e-tron
Audi will be launching an entry-level electric car this year called the A3 e-tron, and it looks as though it’ll share styling cues with the quirky A2 hatchback from the mid-2000s.
It’ll also share parts with other electric cars from the Volkswagen group, most likely the new ID3 Neo. That car uses a 79kWh battery with around 400 miles of range, and the upcoming ID3 Neo GTI could also be the basis of a sporty S3 e-tron as well.
New Audi Q9
This is the new Audi Q9, and it’s the first large SUV from Audi to take on cars like the BMW X7 and the Mercedes GLS. The interior has already been revealed, and it’s packed with new technology and high-end materials.
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You’ll be able to choose between a seven-seater, or a six-seat version with two captains chairs in the back. A full reveal is coming in the summer of 2026, and prices are likely to start from around £90,000.
New Audi models coming in 2027 and beyond
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.
New Audi Concept C – the TT reborn
In 2025 Audi showed us the Concept C, a stunning-looking show car which previews a future electric coupe. There’s no doubt that this car is drop-dead gorgeous, and it has an equally stylish interior.
That cabin is also beautifully built with solid metal switchgear, and Audi has put real emphasis on making sure every button operates with a satisfying click.
The Concept C is just a design study for now – a preview of what Audis of the future will look like. A sports car based on this design is coming though, possibly in late 2027.
The one that got away: Audi RS6 e-tron
We end not on a car which is coming, but one which has recently been canned. Audi has been working on a hot RS version of the A6 e-tron for some time now, but the lack of demand for performance EVs has led it to pull the plug.
We actually spotted the RS6 e-tron testing a few times, and it was rumoured that this car could have upwards of 800hp. We’ll never know what the reality was though.
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