Audi station wagons could become more common on U.S. roads as the German automaker signals interest in expanding its longâroof lineup beyond the current RS6 Avant and A6 Allroad.
Current lineup and upcoming plans
At present, the RS6 Avant and the A6 Allroad are the only Audi wagons sold in the United States. Earlier this year, the brand confirmed to RoadâŻ&âŻTrack that a newâgeneration A6 Allroad will arrive for the 2028 model year. It hinted that additional wagon models may follow, though no specifics have been released.
Brand strategy and market considerations
Filip Brabec, senior vice president of product management at Audi of America, told RoadâŻ&âŻTrack, âPart of the Audi brand at times is to have the right sort of offering for the enthusiast. We’re not sort of 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.â
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He added that wagons have been a âmegaâsuccessfulâ body style in Europe and that the company remains âbig fans of them.â The automaker continues to assess which models could make sense for the U.S. market.
Historically, the brand offered more wagons domestically. The A4 Avant was sold until 2012, after which the lifted A4 Allroad took its place. Production of the Allroad ended in 2024. Performance versions such as the S4 and S6 were available until 2008 and 2003, respectively.
Brabec acknowledged that sales volume influences which longâroof models are imported. âAt the end of the day, it’s always a little bit the business case, and âcan we make it work,â and things like that. That’s what guys like me do,â he said.
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Strong regional demand also shapes decisions. Areas with harsh weather and a strong outdoor culture tend to favor wagons. Surprisingly, New York City is another strong market, according to him.
He explained, âThe Allroad was always a very popular concept in New York City. You basically get the SUV space, and you sit high off the ground, but you don’t pay the SUV fee for the garage.â This pricing advantage has helped the Allroad succeed in Manhattan, where parking garages often charge extra for larger vehicles.
A survey of monthly rates at Icon Parking, a major New York garage operator, shows that the A6 Allroad fits within standard size limits, while larger SUVs like the Q5 and Q7 incur additional fees of $30 and $225 per month, respectively.
