Audi Confirms New A6 allroad for the US: More Wagons Could Follow
B. Naumkin
Audi is exploring an expanded American wagon lineup, but only the next A6 allroad is officially confirmed. Executives point to steady demand in cold-weather and outdoor-focused regions, including New York.
A wagon can give American buyers crossover-like space without the tall roofline — or the surcharge some city garages tack on for SUVs. Audi is exploring an expanded U.S. lineup, but no specific new models have been chosen yet: beyond the next A6 allroad, no additional Avant has been officially confirmed for America.
Carscoops flagged an interview with Audi of America’s senior vice president of product planning, Filip Brabec, given to Road & Track.
“We continue to look for opportunities and evaluate which other wagons might make sense in the U.S.,” the company representative said. The final decision will depend on projected sales volume and whether importing each model can be justified.
Audi currently offers Americans two wagons: the raised A6 allroad and the 621-horsepower RS6 Avant performance. The new A6 allroad is already confirmed for the U.S. as a 2028 model-year vehicle, though timing for other long-roof cars hasn’t been announced.
In Europe, the lineup is noticeably wider. There you’ll find the A5 and S5 Avant, the plug-in hybrid RS5 Avant, and the electric A6 Avant e-tron. These look like logical candidates, but Brabec didn’t name a single model. Their mention by Carscoops is an editorial guess, not an Audi announcement.
The clearest option would be the A5 Avant: it would slot in as a more affordable choice below the A6 allroad and RS6. The S5 or RS5 Avant would appeal to drivers who want a sporty car with a proper trunk, while the electric A6 Avant e-tron would let Audi test demand for the wagon body style among premium EV buyers. These are possible product scenarios, not a confirmed company plan.
Audi sees steady demand for these vehicles in American regions with cold weather and active outdoor lifestyles. New York remains a surprisingly strong market too: according to Brabec, a wagon can offer SUV-like capacity while not always falling into the oversized-vehicle category that carries higher parking rates.
So Audi’s next American wagon won’t necessarily be the most powerful version. A more compact and affordable Avant-style model may have better odds of hitting sufficient sales volume, but until an official decision is made, the A5, S5, RS5, and A6 Avant e-tron should be treated only as candidates.
