A Spiegel opinion piece titled “Why I wouldn’t want the €140,000 Audi Q9 even as a gift” recounts the author using Audi’s online configurator to build a luxury SUV. The chosen configuration came to €140,000, prompting the writer to say they would not want the vehicle even if it were free.
The piece frames that reaction as a broader criticism of Germany’s car industry, suggesting it has more in common with Donald Trump than it would like to admit. The available article text does not provide further details about the vehicle’s specifications or explain the comparison.
Sources: Der Spiegel.