Audi Hints That More Wagons Could Be Coming to America

[Source: Road & Track]

Audi enthusiasts love their wagons. In fact, we will do whatever it takes to get more of them here in America. While the fate of the RS 5 Avant remains to be seen, the company says there could be more wagons headed to the United States. Speaking with Road & Track, Filip Brabec, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Audi of America, said the brand continues to evaluate opportunities to expand its lineup of long-roof models beyond the current RS 6 Avant and A6 Allroad. While no additional models have been confirmed, Brabec made it clear that wagons remain an important part of Audi’s identity.

“Part of the Audi brand at times is to have the right sort of offering for the enthusiast,” Brabec said. “We’re not the vanilla brand that will just have three or four SUVs and a couple sedans and call it a day. We want to be that brand that really pushes the envelope and has something for its enthusiasts.”

Business Case

That philosophy has helped Audi become one of the few manufacturers still committed to selling station wagons in the U.S. The RS 6 Avant has earned a loyal following among enthusiasts ever since it landed here. Earlier this year, Audi also confirmed that the next-generation A6 Allroad will arrive in the U.S. as a 2028 model.

Of course, bringing additional wagons across the Atlantic isn’t simply a matter of enthusiasm. Brabec acknowledged that every new model must make financial sense before it reaches American showrooms. “At the end of the day, it’s always a little bit the business case,” he explained, adding that Audi is continually looking for opportunities where another wagon could succeed.

Unexpected Benefit

One of the more surprising reasons wagons continue to perform well comes from an unlikely place, Manhattan. According to Brabec, the A6 Allroad has developed a following in New York City because it delivers much of the practicality of an SUV without incurring the oversized vehicle fees charged by many parking garages. Owners get generous cargo space and a higher driving position while often paying lower monthly parking rates than drivers of larger crossovers and SUVs.

For Audi enthusiasts, the bigger takeaway is simple. The company still believes in wagons. Whether it’s an RS model, an Avant, or another Allroad, Audi appears committed to keeping the long-roof tradition alive. While there’s no guarantee additional wagons are on the way, it’s encouraging to hear that Ingolstadt is still looking for ways to give enthusiasts more choices rather than fewer.