While many rivals are trimming their lineups or stretching existing models through longer lifecycles, Audi is doing the opposite. Some of these vehicles have already been revealed publicly, others remain largely under wraps, and a handful won’t reach showrooms until late in the year.
The breadth of this expansion is worth noting. It touches nearly every segment Audi competes in, compact EVs, performance wagons, three-row family SUVs, and China-specific electric models developed through a local joint venture. Here is everything the brand has confirmed so far.
A Revived Icon and a New Flagship Bracket
Two nameplates at opposite ends of the size spectrum anchor the 2026 offensive. First, there’s the A2, a name European drivers will likely remember fondly. The original launched in 2000, built a quiet but loyal following around its efficient, compact design, and ended production in 2005.
According to Motor1, the new version returns under the E-Tron banner as a compact electric vehicle, with design cues inspired by the original. It’s expected to ride on Volkswagen Group’s MEB or MEB+ platform, with battery options ranging from around 58.0 to 79.0 kilowatt-hours. Like its predecessor, the new A2 is positioned as a Europe-focused product, with a fall 2026 arrival targeted and no US launch in sight.
Then there’s the Q9, an entirely new nameplate that will sit above the Q7 as the brand’s flagship SUV. Audi has confirmed its existence and placement in the lineup, with engine options expected to include V6 and possibly V8 choices, reflecting the broader Volkswagen Group’s continued commitment to larger combustion engines. A debut is planned for later this year.
Performance, Power, and Two Body Styles Each
The RS5 is already out, and it’s a significant step up from the standard S5. The new model features a plug-in hybrid setup pairing a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with a 25.9-kilowatt-hour battery, combining for 603 horsepower and 608 pound-feet of torque. It comes in two body styles, a sedan and a wagon, though whether the wagon reaches the US market remains unconfirmed. Sales are expected to begin within a few months, with pricing yet to be announced.
The RS6 is coming too, even after an unfortunate prototype crash during Nürburgring testing. The next-generation model is expected to retain the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, likely paired with some form of hybrid assistance, with output potentially exceeding 700 horsepower. Multiple body styles may be offered, possibly including a sedan, particularly with the S7 and RS7 being phased out of the lineup.
China, Compact EVs, and a Long-Overdue Q7
In China, Audi is operating under its locally branded “AUDI” identity through a joint venture with SAIC. After launching its first EV there last year, the E5 Sportback, a second model is following. The E7X is a fully electric SUV sharing design language and powertrain with the E5, built around an advanced 900-volt system producing up to 670 horsepower and roughly 750 kilometers of range on China’s CLTC cycle, which works out to approximately 466 miles. The E7X debuted in April and is expected to hit Chinese showrooms before the end of the year.
Back in Europe, the Q4 E-Tron is being updated for the 2027 model year with a larger 185.0-kilowatt-hour battery and faster charging, going from 10 to 80 percent in about 27 minutes. Both the standard and Sportback versions receive the refresh, with European sales beginning later this month.
Rounding out the list is the Q7, one of Audi’s most commercially important models in the United States, now preparing for its first proper generational overhaul since 2015. The next Q7 is expected to preserve its successful formula, multiple engine choices, clean styling, and a three-row layout, in a significantly more modern package. Full specifications haven’t been released, but an arrival is planned for later this year.
Beyond 2026: A TT Successor, a Potential A8, and Supercar Rumors
Audi’s ambitions don’t stop at this year’s seven models. As early as 2027, according to Motor1, a production version of what the brand is calling its “TT successor” could arrive, previewed by the Concept C. That model is expected to use an 800-volt architecture shared with the upcoming electric Porsche 718.
Further down the road, Audi hasn’t ruled out a true successor to the A8 sedan before the end of the decade. There are also ongoing rumors of a potential new supercar somewhere down the line. Nothing has been confirmed yet on either front, but the direction of travel is clear enough.
