I just saw the upcoming 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 — and they project turn signals onto the road

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Audi has impressed me in more ways than one over the last couple of years while testing out some of the best electric cars. From the Tony Stark-worthy Audi RS e-tron GT to the sport-tuned Audi RS Q8, there’s no shortage of impressive vehicles in its stable that balance performance and high-tech features.While lighting has always been a key pillar of Audi’s identity, the German automaker is taking it to a new level with the 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9. Not only are they the first three-row, full-size SUVs in the brand's lineup, but they also feature the most comprehensive lighting setup I’ve ever seen in a production vehicle.From adaptive headlights that selectively block glare for oncoming traffic, to customizable curved OLED taillights and ground-projected turn signals, the Audi Q9 and SQ9 prove that exterior lights aren't just for style anymore — they're active safety tools.The turn signal finally gets a next-gen upgrade

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2027 Audi Q9.

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